John Bunyan’s Imaginary Writings in Context (Routledge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture)

Within the last half-century, early scholarly approaches and analysis of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress have seen siginificant advances in mandating and enabling a more contextualized view of Bunyan's oeuvre. Utilizing this fresh examination of context, John Bunyan's Imaginary Writings in Context explores Bunyan's writings in a double context: his fictional works vis-à-vis his own non-fictional writings, and his fictional writings in the context of written materials by other authors - books, tracts, spiritual biographies, and poems available to Bunyan. This volume presents these recent developments by blurring the boundaries between fiction and non-fiction, between literature and history, and in the case of Bunyan, between imaginative literatures in fiction and theological writing. Moreover, this book aims to delineate the imaginary world underlying Bunyan's fictional writings by viewing Bunyan's own fictional works in tandem with his non-fiction writings. Simultaneously it situates aspects of Bunyan's fiction in the context of writings available to him, whether these be Holy Scripture, religious tracts by other authors, or ballads and short texts current in the wider culture of the time.

John Bunyans Imaginary Writings in Context (Routledge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture)

Literature & Fiction

Rosenfeld, Nancy

British & Irish

Routledge

The Human Satan in Seventeenth-Century English Literature: From Milton to Rochester

Framed by an understanding that the very concept of what defines the human is often influenced by Renaissance and early modern texts, this book establishes the beginning of the literary development of the satanic form into a humanized form in the seventeenth century. This development is centered on characters and poetry of four seventeenth-century writers: the Satan character in John Milton's Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, the Tempter in John Bunyan's Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners and Diabolus in Bunyan's The Holy War, the poetry of John Wilmot, earl of Rochester, and Dorimant in George Etherege's Man of Mode. The initial understanding of this development is through a sequential reading of Milton and Bunyan which examines the Satan character as an archetype-in-the-making, building upon each to work so that the character metamorphoses from a groveling serpent and fallen archangel to a humanized form embodying the human impulses necessary to commit evil. Rosenfeld then argues that this development continues in Restoration literature, showing that both Rochester and Etherege build upon their literary predecessors to develop the satanic figure towards greater humanity. Ultimately she demonstrates that these writers, taken collectively, have imbued Satan with the characteristics that define the human. This book includes as an epilogue a discussion of Samson in Milton's Samson Agonistes as a later seventeenth-century avatar of the humanized satanic form, providing an example for understanding a stock literary character in the light of early modern texts.

Religion & Spirituality

Every year, hundreds of thousands of women just like you make the critical decision to undergo a hysterectomy. This procedure will take them through a wide range of emotions—from dread and dismay to freedom and joy. With humor and honesty, former hysterectomy patient Nancy Rosenfeld and psychotherapist Dianna Bolen candidly answer the questions every woman wants to ask, including: • Will I go immediately into menopause? • How will it affect my sex life? • What are the risks of taking estrogen? • Will I look and feel older? • How long does it take to recover? If you or someone you love is a candidate for hysterectomy—or have already had one—this positive, reassuring guide will provide a deeper understanding of the experience. You'll learn, as the authors have, that hysterectomy is not an end, but rather a passage to a new beginning. "This book answered the questions I was afraid to ask. They dissipated the fear, both short-term and long-term, about everything from pain to social attitudes to sex life."—Sandra Edwards, former hysterectomy patient "An ideal reference book for the concerned patient."—Joachim Frank, M.D. "An informative, woman-friendly book about an emotionally laden subject. It is written with sensitivity and empowers women by outlining choices and consequences. Must-reading for women anticipating hysterectomy"—Ada P. Kahn, Ph.D. "A well-rounded guide to the entire hysterectomy process."—Heather Krantz, M.D. About the Authors Nancy Rosenfeld, a former hysterectomy patient, is also the author of Unfinished Journey, which details her fight to free a Soviet political prisoner. She and her husband, Martin, reside in a Chicago suburb and have two grown sons. Dianna W. Bolen, Psy.D., a psychotherapist who works as a consultant to hospitals, has written numerous articles for newspapers and magazines on personal growth, spirituality, and sexuality. She lives in Chicago with her dog, Maxwell, and two cats.

Just As Much a Woman: Your Personal Guide to Hysterectomy and Beyond

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Bolen, Dianna W.

Women's Health

Prima Lifestyles

Discover Exciting New Treatments For Bipolar Disorder Now you can maintain control of your bipolar disorder and begin enjoying life again—today! This book dispels the myths and fears surrounding bipolar disorder. It offers compassionate, practical, and immediate guidance for anyone affected by this disorder. Inside, world-renowned experts present important, life-altering advances, including: ·The causes, symptoms, and patterns of bipolar disorder ·New medications ·The latest psychiatric findings ·Cutting-edge treatment models ·Complementary therapies that work ·Effective and practical tools for parenting your bipolar child ·And much more! "This easy-to-read book demystifies the illness and teaches without scaring. A real addition to mental health literature!" —Alan F. Schatzberg, M.D., professor and chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University "This creative, authoritative, state-of-the-art book is an enormously valuable tool in dealing with depression. Written from three unique perspectives, it is certain to profoundly impact the lives of patients and their families." —Martin Keller, M.D., professor and chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University

New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementar y Solutions, Including: ... of Depression & Manic-Depressive ...

Fawcett M.D., Jan

Golden Ph.D., Bernard

Alternative Medicine

Three Rivers Press

This book is a three-layered story. The first layer is the work of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews Chicago Action for Soviet Jewry (CASJ) in particular. The second layer focuses on the campaign to gain freedom for the former Soviet scientist and poet, Yuri Tarnopolsky. (Memoirs of 1984, also published by University Press of America, is Tarnopolsky's first-person account of his experience.) When he applied to emigrate in 1979 from the USSR, he became a refusenik and was subsequently arrested on trumped up charges in 1983, condemned to three years in a Siberian prison camp. The third layer is Nancy Rosenfeld's own personal story. Rosenfeld, an upper-middle-class suburban Chicago housewife, became actively involved with the refusenik movement in 1982, the year a world-wide campaign was launched to rescue Tarnopolskly. She spearheaded this dramatic effort under the auspices of CASJ through telephone calls, letter-writing campaigns, and lobbying which were coordinated with similar efforts throughout the U.S. and France. Rosenfeld became so involved in the cause that after Tarnopolsky's ultimate release and emigration she suffered a nervous breakdown due to the void the triumph had left. This book lists an arsenal of methods that can be used in a campaign against individual human rights violations. This is the first time the Soviet Jewry Movement in America has been documented.

Unfinished Journey

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

University Press of America

NOTE Special Title: Memoirs of 1985

Unfinished Journey: Two People, Two Worlds...From Tyranny to Freedom

Framed by an understanding that the very concept of what defines the human is often influenced by Renaissance and early modern texts, this book establishes the beginning of the literary development of the satanic form into a humanized form in the seventeenth century. This development is centered on characters and poetry of four seventeenth-century writers: the Satan character in John Milton's Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained, the Tempter in John Bunyan's Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners and Diabolus in Bunyan's The Holy War, the poetry of John Wilmot, earl of Rochester, and Dorimant in George Etherege's Man of Mode. The initial understanding of this development is through a sequential reading of Milton and Bunyan which examines the Satan character as an archetype-in-the-making, building upon each to work so that the character metamorphoses from a groveling serpent and fallen archangel to a humanized form embodying the human impulses necessary to commit evil. Rosenfeld then argues that this development continues in Restoration literature, showing that both Rochester and Etherege build upon their literary predecessors to develop the satanic figure towards greater humanity. Ultimately she demonstrates that these writers, taken collectively, have imbued Satan with the characteristics that define the human. This book includes as an epilogue a discussion of Samson in Milton's Samson Agonistes as a later seventeenth-century avatar of the humanized satanic form, providing an example for understanding a stock literary character in the light of early modern texts.

Within the last half-century, early scholarly approaches and analysis of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress have seen siginificant advances in mandating and enabling a more contextualized view of Bunyan’s oeuvre. Utilizing this fresh examination of context, John Bunyan’s Imaginary Writings in Context explores Bunyan’s writings in a double context: his fictional works vis-à-vis his own non-fictional writings, and his fictional writings in the context of written materials by other authors – books, tracts, spiritual biographies, and poems available to Bunyan. This volumepresents these recent developments by blurring the boundaries between fiction and non-fiction, between literature and history, and in the case of Bunyan, between imaginative literatures in fiction and theological writing. Moreover, this book aims to delineate the imaginary world underlying Bunyan’s fictional writings by viewing Bunyan’s own fictional works in tandem with his non-fiction writings. Simultaneously it situates aspects of Bunyan’s fiction in the context of writings available to him, whether these be Holy Scripture, religious tracts by other authors, or ballads and short texts current in the wider culture of the time.

History & Criticism

An empowering life adventure takes off with exciting solo travel and dominant intuition with compelling instructions: It's time to GO! Over 50 and solo, this free-spirited, focused woman, went for it. She wasn't angry, newly divorced, broken-hearted, laid-off from work or suffering from empty-nest syndrome. Her heart-felt inner voice instructed her to GO. "Travel," the voice said. "Travel until you feel like pausing. Then, pause and do whatever you want. Then live where you want to vacation. Live life like it's a vacation. Be who you truly are. Contribute your gifts. Love. Inspire. You can do this!" Would you do it? Would you quit your job, get rid of stuff, find a temporary home for your pet, and just GO? What initiative and planning does it take? What emotional issues arise when alone, severing traditional career and income, and traveling far, far away from familiar ways? Nancy Rosenfeld is a former financial executive and former consultant to leadership teams with a career focused on "change," first with organizations, and later guiding personal transformations. She experienced her own life-changing events while taking a one-year sabbatical from hectic consulting to refresh and recharge, shared in her book, A Left-Brain Thinker On A Right-Brain Journey. Already a national speaker and author, she later fused ancient tribal wisdom and mind/brain influences on a thriving life, acclaimed in her book, A Path to Higher Self: Ancient Tribal Wisdom Shows the Way. More than a travel book, Nancy now inspires you to follow your heart with a life plan that shouts, I am doing this! - What does it look like to embrace uncertainty, especially when life previously was structured and controlled? - What does it feel like to travel consecutively for 8 months, much of the time solo and on exotic islands, lodging in 55 places, with no end-date or final destination for where to live? - What does it feel like to end a successful career just because you are compelled to GO, NOW? - Are you curious about exploring Hawaii, New Zealand travel or Tasmania wilderness? - How did meditation, intuition and journaling strongly guide Nancy's life adventures? Buckle up as Nancy takes you on her inner journey with tangible actions you can apply to change your life and declare: I am doing this! BONUS! Follow Nancy's travel adventures visually with photos on her website with book's name and author. It's time to go!

I Am Doing This! A Travel Adventure Inspires A New Life

Travel

Australia & South Pacific

Booklocker.com

50 Cents for a Life: A True Story of Surviving by Synchronicity

Biographies & Memoirs

Rosenfeld, Bernard

Community & Culture

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John Bunyans Imaginary Writings in Context (Routledge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture)

The Human Satan in Seventeenth-Century English Literature: From Milton to Rochester

Just As Much a Woman: Your Personal Guide to Hysterectomy and Beyond

New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementar y Solutions, Including: ... of Depression & Manic-Depressive ...

Unfinished Journey

Unfinished Journey: Two People, Two Worlds...From Tyranny to Freedom

The Human Satan in Seventeenth-Century English Literature: From Milton to Rochester

John Bunyan’s Imaginary Writings in Context (Routledge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture)

I Am Doing This! A Travel Adventure Inspires A New Life

50 Cents for a Life: A True Story of Surviving by Synchronicity