Tony Myers

Slavoj Zizek is no ordinary philosopher. Approaching critical theory and psychoanalysis in a recklessly entertaining fashion, Zizek's critical eye alights upon a bewildering and exhilarating range of subjects, from the political apathy of contemporary life, to a joke about the man who thinks he's a chicken, from the ethicial heroism of Keanu Reeves in speed, to what toilet designs reveal about the national psyche. Tony Myers provides a clear and engaging guide to Zizek's key ideas, explaining the main influences on Zizek's thought, most crucially his engagement with Lacanian psychoanalysis, using examples drawn from popular culture and everyday life. Myers outlines the key issues that Zizek's work has tackled, including: * What is a Subject and why is it so important? * The Imaginary, the Symbolic and the Real * What is so terrible about Postmodernity? * How can we distinguish reality from ideology? * What is the relationship between men and women? * Why is Racism always a fantasy?; Slavoj Zizek is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the thought of the critic whom Terry Eagleton has described as "the most formidably brilliant exponent of psychoanalysis, indeed of cultural theory in general, to have emerged in Europe for some decades.

Slavoj Žižek

Covers the leading works and authors of literature written before World War I and gives the reader an engaging and knowledgeable insight into the books, their writers, and the connections between them. This collection covers Shakespeare and Austen and literary classics such as David Copperfield, Jane Eyre, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Each entry gives a plot summary, an analysis of the major themes, a look at the literary techniques employed by the author and quotes from the original text, as well as a guide to further resources. A full list of authors and a glossary of literary terms are also included and are fully cross-referenced to the alphabetically ordered collection of entries on novels, plays, and poems.

The Essentials of Literature in English, pre-1914

Andrew Stevenson is a typical college kid, trying to work hard in his studies, while also looking for some wild fun and excitement. The problem is, so far, his college experience has turned out quite dull and boring. Having made no friends his first year and still living with his parents, he is about to consider this first year a complete disappointment. Things begin to change dramatically when Andrew befriends notorious college prankster Johnny Platt, who is known for wild parties and unbelievable pranks. Johnny quickly takes Andrew under his wing and into his inner circle. Life seems to be going well until Andrew and Johnny cross paths with a local magician, Charles Chesterton, a man of mystery and wonder. He will captivate them and turn their lives upside down. Questions will arise and lives will hang in the balance.

The Story of a Caged Magician

Stealing the Magic

Slavoj Zizek is no ordinary philosopher. Approaching critical theory and psychoanalysis in a recklessly entertaining fashion, Zizek's critical eye alights upon a bewildering and exhilarating range of subjects, from the political apathy of contemporary life, to a joke about the man who thinks he's a chicken, from the ethicial heroism of Keanu Reeves in Speed, to what toilet designs reveal about the national psyche. Tony Myers provides a clear and engaging guide to Zizek's key ideas, explaining the main influences on Zizek's thought (most crucially his engagement with Lacanian psychoanalysis) using examples drawn from popular culture and everyday life. Myers outlines the key issues that Zizek's work has tackled, including: What is a Subject and why is it so important? The Imaginary, the Symbolic and the Real What is so terrible about Postmodernity? How can we distinguish reality from ideology? What is the relationship between men and women? Why is Racism always a fantasy? Slavoj Zizek is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the thought of the critic whom Terry Eagleton has described as "the most formidably brilliant exponent of psychoanalysis, indeed of cultural theory in general, to have emerged in Europe for some decades.

For the past six months, the kingdom of Mendolon has been terrorized by a mastermind beast called the Savage. Hes been attacking the citizens of the kingdom, striking fear in their hearts. There are rumors that he possesses magical powers and is gaining followers daily. Mendolons king, Sebastian, is growing frustrated and is at a loss about what to do. The princess, Belle, and the chief knight, Michael de Bolbec, have been working hard, trying to get a step ahead of the Savage. All efforts so far have proven to be in vain. It is then that the two knights are given an unlikely advantage by a mysterious prisoner. At first his information proves to be invaluable... but soon Belle and Michael discover that the prisoner seems to speak in riddles and greater mysteries are hiding in plain sight. Lives will hang in the balance as they seek to defeat the Savage and solve the mysteries that abound.

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