Pearl è sempre stata una ragazza tranquilla, senza grilli per la testa o strane ambizioni. Da lei tutti si aspettano che prenda sempre la decisione più giusta e ragionevole, che si realizzi in un lavoro onesto e che incontri un uomo semplice con cui condividere un’esistenza serena. La vita, però, sembra metterla di fronte a un bivio: continuare a seguire quel destino che gli altri hanno scelto per lei o intraprendere un cammino nuovo, rischioso, lungo il quale sente di poter essere più fel...

Just over half a century ago, the rise in what became known as the "performance turn" in folklore studies led to the diffusion of performance as both a lens and a key concept across a wide range of humanistic disciplines. Now, it's time to take stock of the myriad ways in which performance and folklore studies have developed along both parallel and intersecting paths.Emerging Perspectives in the Study of Folklore and Performance reveals the captivating world where folklore...

Infertility is a significant health issue and one that has received increasing media attention in the UK and elsewhere in recent years. For affected couples, it is the cause of substantial distress and feelings of isolation that can lead to associated anxiety and depression. This is compounded by a perceived lack of support from health services as well as a lack of available information regarding its management. This book provides current information and practical advice on the underlying ...