Women are now central to many science fiction films--but that has not always been the case. Female characters, from their token presence (or absence) in the silent pictures of the early 20th century to their roles as assistants, pulp princesses and sexy robots, and eventually as scientists, soldiers and academics, have often struggled to be seen and heard in a genre traditionally regarded as of men, by men and for men.Surveying more than 650 films across 120 years, the author chart...

Lab Lit: Exploring Literary and Cultural Representations of Science is the first formal, systematic, scholarly investigation of laboratory literature from the perspective of literary studies. Lab Lit as a new genre has received a lot of public and media attention due to its compelling presentation of science practitioners and the relatable explanations of the scientific advancements that have shaped modern society and will continue to do so. However, the genre has been largely overlooked b...

This book explores the life, works, and lasting legacy of Joseph Conrad, the Polish-British novelist who is considered one of the most significant literary figures of the modernist movement. From his early years as a sailor to his eventual career as a writer, Conrad's experiences shaped his profound critiques of imperialism, existential doubt, and moral ambiguity. The analysis delves into his most renowned works, including Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo, a...

In "Zeitgenossinnen. Abenteuer hübscher Frauen" entfaltet Restif de la Bretonne ein vielschichtiges Panorama weiblicher Erotik, das tief in die Psyche seiner Protagonistinnen eintaucht. Mit einem literarischen Stil, der sowohl sinnlich als auch analytisch ist, skizziert er die Abenteuer und Herausforderungen junger Frauen im 18. Jahrhundert. De la Bretonne kombiniert autobiografische Elemente mit fiktiven Erzählungen, wodurch ein einzigartiger Einblick in die gesellschaftlichen Normen und ...

In "Zeitgenossinnen" präsentiert Restif de la Bretonne ein facettenreiches Porträt der Weiblichkeit im 18. Jahrhundert, das sowohl als literarisches Werk als auch als sozialhistorische Analyse betrachtet werden kann. Das Buch ist geprägt von einem einzigartigen stilistischen Ansatz, der Realität und Fiktion miteinander verwebt und so einen lebendigen Einblick in die Gedanken- und Gefühlswelt seiner Protagonistinnen bietet. Der Autor nutzt einen ironischen und zugleich sensiblen Ton, um die...

‘Routine Matters’, Nat Wilson’s precarious life of false starts, agony and ecstasy, is a compelling, cautionary yet enlightening tale for anybody contemplating that elusive new start.A mid-life crisis looms. So, following a Lotto win, Nat decides to circulate between three countries, free from the daily grind and constraints of working life. He creates routines to navigate himself through exile, but underestimates his obsession with the past, the frightening unpredictability of life and th...