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Into The Wind - Contemporary Stories in English - Thryft
Barrie Wade | Oxford University Press

Into The Wind - Contemporary Stories in English

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If you're keen on exploring narratives that delve into personal struggles against the larger backdrop of society, "Into The Wind" offers just that. With its focus on women's resilience, it demonstrates the complexity of individuality interwoven with cultural norms. It's particularly compelling for students, both enlightening and educational, perfect for those studying GCSEs who are looking to understand diverse perspectives and the nuance of human experiences.
The Rover; The Feigned Courtesans; The Lucky Chance; The Emperor of the Moon - Oxford World's Classics
Aphra Behn, Jane Spencer  | Oxford University Press

The Rover; The Feigned Courtesans; The Lucky Chance; The Emperor of the Moon - Oxford World's Classics

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If you're drawn to the realm of restoration comedy with a touch of feminist flair, Aphra Behn's collection here could be a delightful dive. You get to experience the sharp wit and intricate plots that make classic comedies endure. Behn's work in "The Rover" and others in this volume is influential, demonstrating how she broke barriers as a female playwright in the 17th century. As you turn the pages of each play, her voice resounds with humor, critique, and an energy that could challenge and entertain any modern reader.
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Peter Singer, Amy Gutmann, J.M. Coetzee  | Princeton University Press

The Lives of Animals

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If you've ever found yourself pondering the ethical ramifications of our treatment toward animals, "The Lives of Animals" by J. M. Coetzee could truly resonate with you. Coetzee isn't just spinning a narrative; he's challenging the reader through the eyes of his protagonist, Elizabeth Costello, to confront uncomfortable truths about animal rights and our societal norms. It's a thought-provoking read, especially for those willing to examine the moral compass of humanity.
Aurora Leigh - Thryft
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning | Oxford University Press

Aurora Leigh

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This verse-novel tells the story of a female writer, balancing work and love. It is and based on Elizabeth's own experiences.Excerpt from Aurora Leigh: A Poem in Nine Books Aurora Leigh. First Book. Of writing many books there is no end;And I, who have written much in prose and verseFor others' uses, will write now for mine, -Will write my story for my better self, As when you paint your portrait for a friend, Who keeps it in a drawer, and looks at itLong after he has ceased to love you, justTo hold together what he was and is. I, writing thus, am still what men call youngI have not so far left the coasts of lifeTo travel inland, that I cannot hearThat murmur of the outer InfiniteWhich unweaned babies smile at in their sleepWhen wondered at for smiling; not so far, But still I catch my mother at her postBeside the nursery-door, with finger up, "Hush, hush, here's too much noise!" while her sweet eyesLeap forward, taking part against her wordIn the child's riot. Still I sit, and feelMy father's slow hand, when she has left us both, Stroke out my childish curls across his knee, And hear Assunta's daily jest (she knewHe liked it better than a better jest)Inquire how many golden scudi wentTo make such ringlets. O my father's hand, Stroke heavily, heavily, the poor hair down, Draw, press the child's head closer to thy knee!I'm still too young, too young, to sit alone.
The Hundreds
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Kathleen Stewart, Lauren Berlant  | Duke University Press Books

The Hundreds

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If you're intrigued by the idea of literature not just as a form of expression but as a mode of thinking and engagement with the world, *The Hundreds* might resonate with you. It challenges standard narratives, opting instead for a fragmented, meditative approach that can change how you perceive social interactions and conceptual frameworks. Plus, the unique constraint of 100-word multiples adds a rhythmic and poetic dimension to the reading experience.
Modern Feminisms : Political, Literary, Cultural - Thryft
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Maggie Humm | Columbia University Press

Modern Feminisms : Political, Literary, Cultural

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This is the first comprehensive collection of feminist politics and writings by the most influential feminists of the twentieth century, with a full glossary of key terms, section introductions, and entries on individual writers. Contributors include Simone de Beauvoir, Catharine A. MacKinnon, Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, Betty Friedan, Gayle Rubin, Laura Mulvey, Elaine Showalter, and Julia Kristeva.Modern Feminisms covers key feminist ideas and perspectives on the family, sexuality, work, education, patriarchy, race, language, culture, and representation, and provides a persepective on the variety of modern feminisms that have emerged in the twentieth century.
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow
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Anyi Wang, Susan Chan Egan, Michael Berry  | Columbia University Press

The Song of Everlasting Sorrow

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If you're drawn to stories that entwine personal fates with vast historical canvases, "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" might just resonate with you. It offers a window into a woman's life sculpted against the backdrop of a changing Shanghai, capturing the allure and pain of a bygone era with intimate storytelling. As Wang Qiyao's life unwinds through China's turbulent times, her pursuit of beauty and longing for the glamorous life become a poignant reflection of the universal quest for meaning amidst life's impermanence.
The Myth of Mars and Venus [Paperback] - Thryft
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Deborah Cameron | Oxford University Press

The Myth of Mars and Venus [Paperback]

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The Myth of Mars and Venus is more than just a counterpoint to gender clichés; it's a deep dive into the complexities of language and societal roles that shape our understanding of gender. Deborah Cameron doesn't just challenge well-trodden stereotypes; she engages with decades of academic research to provide a narrative that is both enlightening and essential for those interested in gender studies, communication, and challenging the status quo. If you've ever questioned the nuances of male and female communication, this thorough examination backed by scientific research is an insightful and potentially paradigm-shifting read.
Into The Wind - Contemporary Stories in English - Thryft
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Barrie Wade | Oxford University Press

Into The Wind - Contemporary Stories in English

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Recommendation: Into The Wind is a great book for students exploring themes of societal pressures and traditional norms. It particularly focuses on the stories of women and their struggles against oppressive forces. The book is a great read for those who want a deep dive into the often lonely battles of individuals against powerful societal norms and traditions.
Nature, Culture and Gender - Thryft
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Carol P. MacCormack, Marilyn Strathern  | Cambridge University Press

Nature, Culture and Gender

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This book is a must-read for those interested in exploring the history and development of the binary classification of nature and culture. The author challenges the notion that this dichotomy is universal by presenting ethnographic evidence from non-western cultures. Additionally, the book explores the link between this classification and the association between females and nature and males and culture. This book is recommended for those interested in anthropology, structuralist thought, and women's studies.
The Promise of Happiness - Thryft
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Sara Ahmed | Duke University Press Books

The Promise of Happiness

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The Promise of Happiness is a provocative cultural critique of the imperative to be happy. It asks what follows when we make our desires and even our own happiness conditional on the happiness of others: “I just want you to be happy”; “I’m happy if you’re happy.” Combining philosophy and feminist cultural studies, Sara Ahmed reveals the affective and moral work performed by the “happiness duty,” the expectation that we will be made happy by taking part in that which is deemed good, and that by being happy ourselves, we will make others happy. Ahmed maintains that happiness is a promise that directs us toward certain life choices and away from others. Happiness is promised to those willing to live their lives in the right way.Ahmed draws on the intellectual history of happiness, from classical accounts of ethics as the good life, through seventeenth-century writings on affect and the passions, eighteenth-century debates on virtue and education, and nineteenth-century utilitarianism. She engages with feminist, antiracist, and queer critics who have shown how happiness is used to justify social oppression, and how challenging oppression causes unhappiness. Reading novels and films including Mrs. Dalloway, The Well of Loneliness, Bend It Like Beckham, and Children of Men, Ahmed considers the plight of the figures who challenge and are challenged by the attribution of happiness to particular objects or social ideals: the feminist killjoy, the unhappy queer, the angry black woman, and the melancholic migrant. Through her readings she raises critical questions about the moral order imposed by the injunction to be happy.
Bananas, Beaches and Bases Making Feminist Sense of International Politics - Thryft
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Cynthia Enloe | University Of California Press

Bananas, Beaches and Bases Making Feminist Sense of International Politics

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If you're intrigued by the intersection of feminism and international relations, Cynthia H. Enloe's book could be right up your alley. She dissects global politics through a feminist lens, revealing how women's labor and experiences are often overlooked in diplomatic affairs. It'll change the way you view international power dynamics, making you appreciate the subtleties of gender in ways you might not have considered before.
Colonial Fantasies: Towards a Feminist Reading of Orientalism - Cambridge Cultural Social Studies
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Meyda Yeğenoğlu | Cambridge University Press

Colonial Fantasies: Towards a Feminist Reading of Orientalism - Cambridge Cultural Social Studies

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For anyone fascinated by the intersection of feminism and postcolonial studies, "Colonial Fantasies" is an enlightening dive. It challenges established perspectives on orientalism, adding layers of gender dynamics to your understanding of historical and cultural narratives. If you're looking for a read that pushes the envelope on critical thought, this would be it.
Bananas, Beaches and Bases : Making Feminist Sense of International Politics - Thryft
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Cynthia Enloe | University Of California Press

Bananas, Beaches and Bases : Making Feminist Sense of International Politics

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In this brand new radical analysis of globalization, Cynthia Enloe examines recent events―Bangladeshi garment factory deaths, domestic workers in the Persian Gulf, Chinese global tourists, and the UN gender politics of guns―to reveal the crucial role of women in international politics today.With all new and updated chapters, Enloe describes how many women's seemingly personal strategies―in their marriages, in their housework, in their coping with ideals of beauty―are, in reality, the stuff of global politics. Enloe offers a feminist gender analysis of the global politics of both masculinities and femininities, dismantles an apparently overwhelming world system, and reveals that system to be much more fragile and open to change than we think.