Arms And The Man

Author : George Bernard Shaw
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Arms and the Man written by George Bernard Shaw and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw is a witty and satirical play that explores themes of war, love, and the illusions of heroism. Set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885, the play follows the romantic entanglements of its characters against the backdrop of military conflict. Shaw's protagonist, Captain Bluntschli, challenges traditional notions of heroism with his pragmatic and cynical views on warfare. Through sharp dialogue and humorous situations, Shaw critiques the romanticized ideals of war and nationalism, offering a biting commentary on the futility of armed conflict. As the characters navigate the complexities of love and honor, they confront their own illusions and prejudices, leading to unexpected revelations and personal growth. "Arms and the Man" is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that continues to captivate audiences with its wit, intelligence, and timeless relevance. Shaw's clever satire and incisive social commentary ensure that the play remains a classic of modern drama, celebrated for its sharp insights into the human condition and its enduring relevance in today's world.

Author : William Lowther
Publisher : Novato, Calif. : Presidio Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Arms and the Man written by William Lowther and published by Novato, Calif. : Presidio Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life and death of Dr. Gerald Bull, inventor of the supergun and one of the greatest weapons experts in the world, who was murdered when he became involved in weapons dealing in the Middle East.

Author : Steven Pressfield
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393540987
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Man at Arms: A Novel written by Steven Pressfield and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed master of historical fiction comes an epic saga about a reluctant hero, the Roman Empire, and the rise of a new faith. Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, first century AD. In the turbulent aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus, officers of the Roman Empire acquire intelligence of a pilgrim bearing an incendiary letter from a religious fanatic to insurrectionists in Corinth. The content of this letter could bring down the empire. The Romans hire a former legionary, the solitary man-at-arms, Telamon of Arcadia, to intercept the letter and capture its courier. Telamon operates by a dark code all his own, with no room for noble causes or lofty beliefs. But once he overtakes the courier, something happens that neither he nor the empire could have predicted. In his first novel of the ancient world in thirteen years, the best-selling author of Gates of Fire and Tides of War returns with a gripping saga of conquest and rebellion, bloodshed and faith.

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004206949
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Arms and the Man written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These essays honor Dennis Showalter, a pioneer in the field of military history. Written by some of the most highly-respected scholars in the field, they cover a wide range of topics from the ancient world to the present day.

Author : Arvid Løsnes
Publisher : University of Delaware
ISBN 13 : 1611490030
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book "Arms, and the Man I sing . . ." written by Arvid Løsnes and published by University of Delaware. This book was released on 2011-05-12 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study referred to as a "preface" is given this designation because its basic aim is not to offer an up-to-date overall assessment of Dryden's translation of Virgil's Æneid but, rather, to provide a relevant basis for such an assessment ?thus allowing for a wide range of readership. The relevance of this approach rests on two basic premises: that of R. A. Brower, who maintains "that no translation can be understood or properly evaluated apart from the conditions of expression under which it was made," supported by Dryden's expressed intention "to make Virgil speak such English, as he wou'd himself have spoken, if he had been born in England, and in this present age," together providing a genuinely relevant basis for an understanding of Dryden's translation, "the conditions of expression" here allowing the inclusion of all the possible implications this phrase includes.

Author : Maupassant Guy de
Publisher : Xist Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1681952092
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Necklace and Other Short Stories written by Maupassant Guy de and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opulence is sometimes deceiving“She removed the wraps from her shoulders before the glass, for a final view of herself in her glory. Suddenly she uttered a cry. Her necklace was not around...” - Guy de Maupassant, The Necklace Madame Mathilde Loisel is displeased: she cannot go to a fancy party because she doesn’t have anything to wear. Her husband tries to help her and gives her money to buy a new dress. She insists she also needs jewels so she borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Jeanne Forestier. After the party, Mathilde realizes that she lost the stunning necklace. ,This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

Author : Walter Millis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Arms and Men written by Walter Millis and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Man and Superman written by Bernard Shaw and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Man and Superman" is a four-act drama written by George Bernard Shaw in 1903. It was written in response to a call for Shaw to write a play based on the Don Juan theme and became one of the greatest works in his heritage.

Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Plays: Pleasant and Unpleasant written by Bernard Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Helen M. Cooper
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 0807868140
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Arms and the Woman written by Helen M. Cooper and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2000-11-15 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the themes of women's complicity in and resistance to war have been part of literature from early times, they have not been fully integrated into conventional conceptions of the war narrative. Combining feminist literary criticism with the emerging field of feminist war theory, this collection explores the role of gender as an organizing principle in the war system and reveals how literature perpetuates the ancient myth of "arms and the man." The volume shows how the gendered conception of war has both shaped literary texts and formed the literary canon. It identifies and interrogates the conventional war text, with its culturally determined split between warlike men and peaceful women, and it confirms that women's role in relation to war is much more complex and complicitous than such essentializing suggests. The contributors examine a wide range of familiar texts from fresh perspectives and bring new texts to light. Collectively, these essays range in time from the Trojan War to the nuclear age. The contributors are June Jordan, Lorraine Helms, Patricia Francis Cholakian, Jane E. Schultz, Margaret R. Higonnet, James Longenbach, Laura Stempel Mumford, Sharon O'Brien, Jane Marcus, Sara Friedrichsmeyer, Susan Schweik, Carol J. Adams, Esther Fuchs, Barbara Freeman, Gillian Brown, Helen M. Cooper, Adrienne Auslander Munich, and Susan Merrill Squier.