![]() The political motif is prevalent in The Lion and the Unicorn: Socialism and the English Genius, in which Orwell contemplates and puts forth the idea of a much needed socialist revolution since the prevalent class system has hindered the progress and triumph in the time of war. His essays, much like his other works, comprehensively challenged the political ethos that surrounded him, helping him design a distinctive and idiosyncratic narrative that is today considered very characteristic of his works. Many journals had a direct influence on the kind of essays that Orwell wrote. George Orwell was equipped with the acumen to entertain and invoke within his readers a deep sense of contemplation. However, it is rather sad that of all his literary works, his essays have been left ignored-certainly in comparison to his dystopian novels. ![]() George Orwell is undoubtedly one of the most insightful essayists in the realm of modern literary tradition. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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The New York Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series explores the private side of the legendary king Henry VIII and his dramatic and violent reign in this extraordinary historical novel. ![]() ![]() ![]() Martin Lings was an English writer and scholar, a student and follower of Frithjof Schuon, and Shakespearean scholar. The book has been published in 12 languages and has received numerous awards, including acknowledgment as best biography of the prophet in English at the National Seerate Conference in Islamabad. It represents the final updates made to the text before the author’s death in 2005. This revised edition includes new sections detailing the prophet’s expanding influence and his spreading of the message of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states. Scrupulous and exhaustive in its fidelity to its sources, Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources is presented in a narrative style that is easily comprehensible, yet authentic and inspiring in its use of language, reflecting both the simplicity and grandeur of the story it tells. ![]() ![]() Based on the sira, the eighth- and ninth-century Arabic biographies that recount numerous events in the prophet’s life, it contains original English translations of many important passages that reveal the words of men and women who heard Muhammad speak and witnessed the events of his life. Martin Lings’ biography of Muhammad is an internationally acclaimed, comprehensive, and authoritative account of the life of the prophet. ![]() ![]() ![]() Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan, these short stories helped to transform artificial intelligence from a dream into a science and changed perceptions of robots for ever. ![]() In I, Robot, Asimov sets out the Three Laws of Robotics – designed to protect humans from their robotic creations – and pushes them to their limits and beyond.įollowing genius robopsychologist Dr. What happens when a robot begins to question its creators? What would be the consequences of creating a robot with a sense of humour? Or the ability to lie? How do we truly tell the difference between man and machine? ![]() (46 in) It’s about the unexpected side effect experienced by Elvex from an innovation in robot brain programming. ![]() It can be read in the preview of the anthology Future on Ice. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Robot Dreams is a short story by Isaac Asimov that appeared in his 1986 collection Robot Dreams. Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. ![]() ![]() ![]() It begins with the avowal of the mistake she made. ![]() This “secret scripture” will be for herself alone. However, she begins to write an account of her life to get a better picture and grasp of it. She has chosen silence as the least painful answer to a hard existence. Roseanne is a wide-awake centenarian, longtime resident in Roscommon Mental Hospital. The ‘Irish Times’ called ‘The Secret Scripture’ “a great book” and Sebastian Barry “arguably, our greatest living novelist”. The Other Lecce (the Monumental Cemetery. ![]() ![]() Philip Pullman deftly brings the cliff-hangers and mysteries of His Dark Materials to an earthshattering conclusion-and confirms his fantasy trilogy as an undoubted and enduring classic. And all the while, war rages with the Kingdom of Heaven, a brutal battle that-in its shocking outcome-will uncover the secret of Dust. Malone's amber spyglass, and the names of who will live-and who will die-for love. So, too, come startling revelations: the painful price Lyra must pay to walk through the land of the dead, the haunting power of Dr. Mary Malone, and Iorek Byrnison the armored bear, come a host of new characters: the Mulefa, mysterious wheeled creatures with the power to see Dust Gallivespian Lord Roke, a hand-high spymaster to Lord Asriel and Metatron, a fierce and mighty angel. "The Amber Spyglass brings the intrigue of "The Golden Compass and "The Subtle Knife to a heart-stopping end, marking the final volume of His Dark Materials as the most powerful of the trilogy.Īlong with the return of Lyra, Will, Mrs. ![]() ![]() Ever realises he's hiding something, but nothing could prepare her for the truth - especially when the truth involves past lives, murderous enemies, everlasting love and the secret of eternal youth.Īlthough this book is interesting in its concept, it's still the typical story about a beautiful girl (Ever) falling in love with the mysterious good looking bloke (Damen) who joins her school. Stunningly handsome, clever and not a little bit intimidating, there's something about him that doesn't quite add up. She tries to tune everyone out, shunning her old lifestyle as the pretty, popular cheerleader, but somehow she can't hide from Damen, the new guy at school. Living with her aunt in Southern California, she's plagued by the ability to hear the thoughts of those around her, and haunted by the ghost of her little sister. ![]() ![]() ![]() Seventeen-year-old Ever is the sole survivor of a car crash that killed her entire family. ![]() ![]() ![]() Will Nikki be forced to spend eternity in the Underworld, or does she have what it takes to bring down the Everneath once and for all? In this stunning conclusion to the Everneath trilogy, Brodi Ashton evokes the resiliency of the human spirit and the indomitable power of true love. But Cole isn’t the only one with plans for Nikki: the Queen has not forgotten Nikki’s treachery, and she wants her destroyed for good. ![]() Even Cole, who they expected to fight them at every turn, has become an unlikely ally - but how long can it last? Nikki needs to feed on Cole to survive, Cole needs Nikki to gain the throne in the Everneath, Jack needs Nikki because she is everything to him - and together, they must travel back to the Underworld to undo Nikki’s fate and make her mortal once more. ![]() Terrified for her survival, Nikki and Jack begin a desperate attempt to reverse the process using any means possible. which means she must feed on a Forfeit soon - or die. But Cole tricked Nikki into feeding off him, and she’s begun the process of turning into an Everliving herself. Now that Nikki has rescued Jack, all she wants is to be with him and graduate high school. ![]() ![]() ![]() More than a memoir of friendship and first love My Soul Looks Back is a carefully crafted, intimately understood homage to a bygone era and the people that made it so remarkable. The book is framed by Harris’s relationship with Sam Floyd, a fellow professor at Queens College, who introduced her to Baldwin. ![]() ![]() Harris describes her role as theater critic for the New York Amsterdam News and editor at then burgeoning Essence magazine star-studded parties in the South of France drinks at Mikell’s, a hip West Side club and the simple joy these extraordinary people took in each other’s company. Harris paints evocative portraits of her illustrious friends: Baldwin as he read aloud an early draft of If Beale Street Could Talk, Angelou cooking in her California kitchen, and Morrison relaxing at Baldwin’s house in Provence. ![]() My Soul Looks Back is her paean to that fascinating social circle and the depth of their shared commitment to activism, intellectual engagement, and each other. 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