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The Brink of All We Hate
"Is it not monstrous, that our Seducers should be our Accusers? Will they not employ Fraud, nay often Force to gain us? What various Arts, what Stratagems, what Wiles will they use for our Destruction? But that once accomplished, every opprobrious Term with which our Language so plentifully abounds, shall be bestowed on us, even by the very Villains who have wronged us"—Laetitia Pilkington, Memoirs (1748). In her scandalous Memoirs, Laetitia Pilkington spoke out against the English satires of the Restoration and eighteenth century, which employed "every opprobrious term" to chastise women. In The Brink of All We Hate, Felicity Nussbaum documents and groups those opprobrious terms in order ...
The Practice of Satire in England, 1658–1770
Rather, it is a collection of episodic little histories.
The New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature: Volume 2, 1660-1800
More than fifty specialists have contributed to this new edition of volume 2 of The Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature. The design of the original work has established itself so firmly as a workable solution to the immense problems of analysis, articulation and coordination that it has been retained in all its essentials for the new edition. The task of the new contributors has been to revise and integrate the lists of 1940 and 1957, to add materials of the following decade, to correct and refine the bibliographical details already available, and to re-shape the whole according to a new series of conventions devised to give greater clarity and consistency to the entries.
Body Shaming and Body Image Issues
Throughout the ages, the idea of a "perfect" body has always existed, although what that kind of body is has changed. Today, many people still absorb these expectations of perfection and seek validation through social media and other platforms. This in turn has led to increasing instances of body shaming. This volume examines the complex issue of body image in today's society. It uses critical thinking questions, annotated quotes, and full-color photographs to illustrate the difficulties people face in appreciating and enjoying their bodies. It provides tips for developing a more positive body image and dealing with body shaming.
Peru
Peru is a South American country with stunning sights and culture, including the multi-colored Rainbow Mountain, the ancient ruins of the Inca Empire, and so much more! Young readers are introduced to the beauty of Peru in this fact-filled title. Leveled text and crisp photos guide readers through the nation’s landscape, wildlife, people, and culture. A map shows Peru’s location in the world and its capital city. Other features highlight well-known animals and common Peruvian foods. Readers will enjoy exploring this vibrant country!
