This comprehensive, deftly written book examines the visual and thematic connections between the four most famous American films to deal with the movie industry and the making of a star. Beginning with 1932's What Price Hollywood? and moving through the 1937, 1954 and 1976 versions of A Star Is Born, author James Stratton considers the style, structure, performers, production team and historical context that distinguish each film. Close analysis appraises the contributions of David Selznic...

THE CINEMA OF MARIA NOVAROWriter-director María Novaro emerged during the 1990s as a major figure in the rebirth of Mexican cinema. Beginning with Lola (1989) and Danzón (1991), she created a series of complex women protagonists struggling with issues of identity, family, and empowerment.In this first book-length English language examination of her career, film historian James Stratton reveals the thematic and stylistic consistencies that link the individual films, each of ...

Angie Dickinson is one of American film and television's most popular, durable, and talented actresses. In this, the first book-length study of her career, film historian James Stratton explores the professional highlights and personal experiences behind the household name. Carefully researched and richly illustrated, this long-overdue treatment includes a biographical profile, an analysis of each of Angie's more than fifty feature films, an annotated listing of her made-for-TV movies, and...

This collection provides a broad account of variationist sociolinguistic research on varieties of German, with the goals to encourage greater geolinguistic diversity in the field and to expand our understanding of language variation and change.This book illustrates that incorporating a wider variety of language data in sociolinguistic studies provides a broader, more holistic picture of variation and change. On the one hand, this book examines how variationist methods can contribut...

American literature has a voice all its own—bold, expansive, and shaped by the ever-evolving landscape of a nation forging its identity. At the heart of this tradition lies a unique brand of romance that explores the interplay of personal longing, social ambition, moral conflict, and the promise of reinvention. We return to these stories time and again because their themes remain as vivid and urgent as ever: a desire for love that must contend with the intense pressures of community, class...

This collection is dedicated to the free spirit of America and its representation in the greatest classics of American literature. It explores the battle for freedom against social constraints, the fight for equality in love, and the expression of passion unshackled from centuries of restraint and etiquette of the "Old continent". The Greatest Romance Novels of American Literature offers a rich tapestry of love stories that span diverse literary styles and epochs, capturing the essence of ...

The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume is an indispensable collection that explores the dynamic and evolving landscape of feminist thought throughout history. Encompassing a vast array of literary styles, from novels and essays to speeches and short stories, this anthology captures pivotal moments in the feminist movement. The collection features outstanding pieces that challenge societal norms and advocate for gender equality, transcending cultural and temporal boundaries. Standout ...

The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume' encapsulates an extraordinary array of feminist voices, weaving together a rich tapestry of literary styles from the pens of some of the most influential writers from the 18th to the early 20th century. This collection offers a panoramic view of the evolving themes of gender equality, social reform, and the personal struggles and triumphs of women. From the eloquent advocacy of Mary Wollstonecraft to the poignant narratives of Kate Chopin, and ...

The Greatest Feminist Classics in One Volume presents a rich tapestry of literary innovation, drawing from centuries of sharp intellect and bold narratives that challenged societal norms. This anthology spans a staggering range of styles and genres, from Mary Wollstonecraft'Äôs revolutionary prose to the intricate social critiques of Virginia Woolf and Henrik Ibsen'Äôs dramatic realism. Embedding stories that stir and essays that provoke, the collection reflects the collective strength of ...

“Gripping courtroom drama and social commentary . . . the story flows well . . . [the author is] masterful in building suspense.”—Kirkus ReviewsSet in 1920s New York, an addictively readable, thoroughly entertaining historical novel involving sex and secrets, race and redemption, and power and privilege—based on a sensational real-life case that made international headlines—in which the marriage between a working-class black woman and the scion of ...

There's something undeniably enchanting about the Gilded Age—a time of horse-drawn carriages, glittering parties, and whispered confessions in candlelit drawing rooms. Stretching from the 1870s to the early 1900s, it feels like a fairy-tale realm where lavish wealth and social ambition mix with a certain innocence and optimism. Even today, we're drawn to its shimmering allure, imagining a world brimming with possibility, grand romances, and the timeless pursuit of genuine love beneath all ...

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of feminist masterpieces - from fictional protagonists who influenced generations of young women to the real heroines of the past, their life stories and their legacy. Fiction: Camilla (Fanny Burney) Maria; Or, The Wrongs of Woman (Mary Wollstonecraft) Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District (Nikolai Leskov) Hester (Margaret Olipha...