Ovid before Exile: Art and Punishment in the Metamorphoses (Wisconsin Studies in Classics)

The epic Metamorphoses, Ovid’s most renowned work, has regained its stature among the masterpieces of great poets such as Vergil, Horace, and Tibullus. Yet its irreverent tone and bold defiance of generic boundaries set the Metamorphoses apart from its contemporaries. Ovid before Exile provides a compelling new reading of the epic, examining the text in light of circumstances surrounding the final years of Augustus’ reign, a time when a culture of poets and patrons was in sharp decline, discouraging and even endangering artistic freedom of expression. Patricia J. Johnson demonstrates how the production of art—specifically poetry—changed dramatically during the reign of Augustus. By Ovid’s final decade in Rome, the atmosphere for artistic work had transformed, leading to a drop in poetic production of quality. Johnson shows how Ovid, in the episodes of artistic creation that anchor his Metamorphoses, responded to his audience and commented on artistic circumstances in Rome.

Johnson, Patricia

Arts & Photography

University of Wisconsin Press

The epic Metamorphoses, Ovid’s most renowned work, has regained its stature among the masterpieces of great poets such as Vergil, Horace, and Tibullus. Yet its irreverent tone and bold defiance of generic boundaries set the Metamorphoses apart from its contemporaries. Ovid before Exile provides a compelling new reading of the epic, examining the text in light of circumstances surrounding the final years of Augustus’ reign, a time when a culture of poets and patrons was in sharp decline, discouraging and even endangering artistic freedom of expression.    Patricia J. Johnson demonstrates how the production of art—specifically poetry—changed dramatically during the reign of Augustus. By Ovid’s final decade in Rome, the atmosphere for artistic work had transformed, leading to a drop in poetic production of quality. Johnson shows how Ovid, in the episodes of artistic creation that anchor his Metamorphoses, responded to his audience and commented on artistic circumstances in Rome.

This brief text assists students in understanding Heidegger's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Notes Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON HEIDEGGER is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage in the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

On Heidegger (A Volume in the Wadsworth Philosophers Series)

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Cengage Learning'

This brief text assists students in understanding Gadamer's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON GADAMER is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage in the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

On Gadamer (Wadsworth Philosophers Series)

This brief text assists students in understanding Wollstonecraft's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON WOLLSTONECRAFT is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage in the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

On Wollstonecraft (Wadsworth Philosophers Series)

Leaders & Notable People

Wadsworth Publishing

This brief text assists students in understanding Arendt's philosophy and thinking so they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the Wadsworth Notes Series, (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON ARENDT is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher, better enabling students to engage in reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

On Arendt (Wadsworth Philosophers Series)

Take your sex life from ordinary to extraordinary with this fun and easy-to-use beginner's guide to authentic Tantra. Explore new and surprising sources of sensual delight with fifty-four Tantric techniques for enhancing intimacy and deepening pleasure. Proving that Tantric lovemaking doesn't have to take hours, Tantra experts Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson present straightforward, simple practices that anyone can do. Along with fundamental principles of Tantric sex, you will discover amazing ways to prolong arousal, satisfy your partner, maximize bliss, and reach higher states of consciousness. * Erotic trigger points * Massage * Fantasy and role-play * Kissing * Self-pleasuring * Breathwork * Eye-gazing * Meditation Praise: "Patricia Johnson and Mark A. Michaels have written a compassionate and accessible guide to an often mysterious but valuable tradition, and made it relevant for today's readers who want to find more connection, spirituality, and care in their lives and love." --Naomi Wolf, author of Vagina and The Beauty Myth "Great Sex will be a useful resource for individuals seeking to enrich their sexual experiences to open their minds to new possibilities of intimacy."--ForeWord 2013 IPPY Awards Gold Medalist in Sexuality/Relationships. 2013 International Book Awards Winner in Self Help: Relationships. 2013 ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Silver Medalist in Self Help and Finalist in Family and Relationships. 2013 Eric Hoffer Awards Honorable Mention in Health.

Great Sex Made Simple: Tantric Tips to Deepen Intimacy & Heighten Pleasure

Self-Help

Michaels, Mark A.

Llewellyn Publications

Enhance your awareness, achieve higher focus and happiness, and improve all levels of your health with the supportive practices in this guide to mindful living. Featuring over twenty-five leading meditation and mindfulness experts, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Mindful Living shows you how to boost your well-being and overcome obstacles. With an impressive array of topics by visionary teachers and authors, this comprehensive book provides inspiration, discussion, and specific techniques based on the transformative applications of mindfulness: basic understanding and practices, better health, loving your body, reaching your potential, and connecting to subtle energy and spirit. Using meditation, breathwork, and other powerful exercises, you'll bring the many benefits of mindfulness into your everyday life. Contributors include Rachel Avalon, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Sarah Bowen, Jeanne Van Bronkhorst, Erin Byron, Robert Butera, Jack Canfield, Alexandra Chauran, Cyndi Dale, Sherrie Dillard, Guy Finley, Rolf Gates, Melissa Grabau, Servet Hasan, Ana Holub, Patricia Johnson, Shakta Khalsa, Melanie Klein, Danielle MacKinnon, Mark A. Michaels, William L. Mikulas, Thomas Moore, Keith Park, Deborah Sandella, Amy B. Scher, Tess Whitehurst, and Angela Wix.

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Mindful Living: Awareness & Meditation Practices for Living in the Present Moment (Llewellyn's Complete Book Series, 6)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

CANFIELD, JACK

DALE, CYNDI

WHITEHURST, TESS

Holub, Ana

Bowen, Sarah

DILLARD, SHERRIE

FINLEY, GUY

Klein, Melanie C.

Scher, Amy B.

MacKinnon, Danielle

Chauran, Alexandra

Butera PhD, Robert

Wix, Angela A.

Beckwith, Rev Michael Bernard

Mikulas PhD, William L.

Byron MA, Erin

Park PhD, Keith

Avalon, Rachel

Grabau PhD, Melissa

Van Bronkhorst, Jeanne

Hasan, Servet

Gates, Rolf

Sandella, Deborah

Khalsa, Shakta

Moore,Thomas

Alternative Medicine

The Smallest Tree (Literacy 2000 Stage 5)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

RIGBY

Morning Star

Ginn

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