Sarrasine

Book Description

They lowered their voices and walked away in order to talk more at their ease on some retired couch. Never was a more promising mine laid open to seekers after mysteries. No one knew from what country the Lanty family came, nor to what source--commerce, extortion, piracy, or inheritance--they owed a fortune estimated at several millions. All the members of the family spoke Italian, French, Spanish, English, and German.

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Social context as fiction.......2005-12-20

Balzac guided European fiction away from the overriding influence of Walter Scott and the Gothic school, by showing that modern life could be recounted as vividly as Scott recounted his historical tales, and that mystery and intrigue did not need ghosts and crumbling castles for props. Maupassant, Flaubert and Zola were writers of the next generation who were directly influenced by him, and Marcel Proust (that other weaver of a great tapestry) acknowledged his influence.

He is worth reading for pleasure as well as for his influence on European literature.

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almost gothic

Sarrasine
Honoré de Balzac
Manufacturer: Hard Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1406921505
Release Date: 2006-11-03

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almost gothic.......2007-06-24

I wanted to read Sarrasine, strangely enough, because I was interested in reading what Roland Barthes had to say about it in his essay, S/Z.
To make a long story short, Sarrasine is a great little story, almost gothic in its eerie descriptions and rich aristocratic imagery. If you are interested in literary genderbending (Middlesex fans, I am talking to you!), you'll enjoy this without a doubt.
The story is a classic. Once you read it, be sure to pick up Barthes' essay in which he pulls apart and examines the sexual politics at play.

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Sarrasine
Honoré de Balzac
Manufacturer: Magnard
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Binding: Paperback

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Sarrasine, And Facino Cane
Honore de Balzac
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Au temps des cheminees sarrasines: Chronique de Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes, ville bressane et de ses alentours de 1659 a 1852
Paul Vivier
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De Barthes a Balzac: Fictions d'un critique, critiques d'une fiction (Bibliotheque Albin Michel. Idees)

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De Barthes a Balzac: Fictions d'un critique, critiques d'une fiction (Bibliotheque Albin Michel. Idees)
Claude Bremond
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THE HUMAN COMEDY THE HOUSE OF NUCINGEN THE SECRETS OF LA PRINCESSE DE CADIGNAN SARRASINE FACINO CANE MAN OF BUSI INVOL COMEDIANS

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THE HUMAN COMEDY THE HOUSE OF NUCINGEN THE SECRETS OF LA PRINCESSE DE CADIGNAN SARRASINE FACINO CANE MAN OF BUSI INVOL COMEDIANS
Honore De and Walton, William(Translated) Balzac
Manufacturer: George Barrie & Sons
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Binding: Hardcover
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L'hermaphrodite: Sarrasine sculpteur
Michel Serres
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La Sarrasine: Roman
Billy-Duplessy
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Provence et piraterie sarrasine (Collection Islam et Occident)

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Provence et piraterie sarrasine (Collection Islam et Occident)
Philippe Senac
Manufacturer: G.-P. Maisonneuve et Larose
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ASIN: 2706808136

Book Description

In the winter of 2005, after the horrifying natural disaster of the tsunami in Southeast Asia, Steven Savile and Alethea Kontis joined forces to raise money to help the distressed survivors and created Elemental. They solicited SF and fantasy stories, all new and never published elsewhere, from many of the top writers in the genres, and received immediate responses in the form of the excellent stories in this book. Elemental has an introduction by Arthur C. Clarke and more than twenty stories by Brian Aldiss, David Drake, Jacqueline Carey, Martha Wells, Larry Niven, Joe Haldeman, Eric Nylund, Sherrilyn Kenyon writing as Kinley MacGregor, a Dune story by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, and many others. Elemental is one of the most important genre anthologies of the year, but it is more than that: in giving real value for the purchase price, everyone who sells this book can be proud, and everyone who buys it will be richly rewarded for supporting the tsunami relief effort. All of the publishers and authors profits will be donated to the Save The Children Tsunami Relief Fund.

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Disappointed.......2007-08-09

There were so many different authors - with not much in common as far as topics or themes. The stories were so short that it left much to be desired as far as plot and character development. It really was a waste of time for me.

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-08-04

This is unfortunately a pretty mediocre anthology, but for a good cause, so worth a bonus for that, and there is an intro by Arthur C. Clarke. Perhaps put together pretty fast, and money is donated so a cool idea.

Elemental : Report from the Near Future: Crystallization - David Gerrold
Elemental : And Tomorrow and - Adam Roberts
Elemental : Abductio ad Absurdum - Esther M. Friesner
Elemental : In the Matter of Fallen Angels - Jacqueline Carey
Elemental : Tiger in the Night - Brian Aldiss
Elemental : The strange case of Jared Spoon who went to pieces for love - Stel Pavlou
Elemental : The Solipsist at Dinner - Larry Niven
Elemental : The Wager - Sherrilyn Kenyon and Kinley MacGregor
Elemental : Expedition with Recipes - Joe Haldeman
Elemental : Tough Love 3001 - Juliet Marillier
Elemental : Chanting the Violet Dog Down: A Tale of Noreela - Tim Lebbon
Elemental : Butterflies Like Jewels - Eric Nylund
Elemental : Perfection - Lynn Flewelling
Elemental : The Compound - Michael Marshall Smith
Elemental : Sea Child: A Tale of Dune - Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
Elemental : Moebius Trip - Janny Wurts
Elemental : The Run to Hardscrabble Station - William C. Dietz
Elemental : The Last Mortal Man - Syne Mitchell
Elemental : The Double-Edged Sword - Sharon Shinn
Elemental : Night of the Dolls - Sean Williams and Shane Dix
Elemental : The Potter's Daughter - Martha Wells
Elemental : The Day of Glory - David Drake
Elemental : Sea Air - Nina Kiriki Hoffman

Very solid LA traffic is en fuego.

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MacBeth, immortal on MacDuff technicality, but bored, finds android taxman terminally enlightening.

3.5 out of 5

Stranded alien Satan.

3 out of 5

Boring supernatural does nuffink.

2.5 out of 5

Open the cage, see if the big cat appreciates poetry.

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Freezers usually for sides of lamb, not human.

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Imaginary loops.

2.5 out of 5

Merlin et. al. a bit grumpy with Malory.

2.5 out of 5

Surviving undesirable cuisine.

3.5 out of 5

What to do with a group of writer wankers, in the main.

3.5 out of 5

Doing dead stuff.

2.5 out of 5

Reality division is simpler with fireaarms.

3.5 out of 5

Architectural sneakiness.

3 out of 5

Domestic death duty dreams.

3.5 out of 5

Matre bitch-slapped Bene Gesserit's desperate motherhood seababy safety attempt.

3.5 out of 5

Otherdimensional reflection.

3.5 out of 5

Supplyside mutiny.

3.5 out of 5

Death decision.

4 out of 5

Paralysis no longer in the cards.

3.5 out of 5

Posthuman puberty.

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Fairy girl's hands like clay.

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Tank mercenary tedium.

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Garden monster penchant for swimming is infectious.

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a great selection & some real stand-outs.......2006-11-27

This anthology, like the Legends series of novellas, is a great introduction to the writings and worlds of some of our best writers going today. The big names are folks I hadn't gotten around to reading yet, and it was nice to get a glimpse of what they can do.

I'll certainly be looking for more from Syne Mitchell ("The Last Mortal Man") as this is the first time I've read a second-person story that really made good use of that unusual viewpoint. Also, Nina Kiriki Hoffman's story was highly engaging, and an enticement to more of her work.

Some stories are simply odd, others more light-weight, but overall one of the most enjoyable collections I've seen in a long time.

Good not great!.......2006-11-10

All in all a decent collection of tales. The reason I purchased it was for the "Dune" story which alone, justifies the buy. Oh, and it's for a good cause, too..............

Some gems, overall great.......2006-09-27

Several stories stood out in this charitable collection. First and foremost was David Gerrold's opening piece. In fact, I call this one a tour-de-force and hopefully it will gain some notice during award season. It's a fictional recounting of a day (in the near-future?) when the insane Los Angeles traffic becomes completely grid-locked. Gerrold does a masterful job of showing the trickle-down effects of such an occurrence, showing the potential of a full-blown disaster.

Sherrilyn Kenyon contributes a well-written piece based in her Camelot world.

Scifi master Larry Niven writes a heartwarming story about the perception of reality.

Also of note, Michael Marshall Smith and Tim Lebbon....two Brits who write two moody, intruiging pieces that would do well as Lynch movies.

Overall, a great book. Goes for a nice charity. Check it out!

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Nanodreams
Elton Elliott
Manufacturer: baen
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0671876805

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National best-selling author John Mason shows you how to take the lid off and capture momentum for your life. Each nugget is a source of sound wisdom, proven insight, and practical principles. In this book you will learn how to: Overcome fears and find success. Go farther than you can see. Use what you already have to go to the next level. Make your problem your promotion. Lift limits and multiply your opportunities...and 96 other valuable nuggets. Know Your Limits-Then Ignore Them is a powerful book that will help you live a fulfilled life.

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A stimulation of one's soul, dreams, and mind.......2000-05-17

This particular book has absolutely helped me to come to terms with my life. I wanted to better my attitude and the ability to believe in what I can accomplish, this has helped me to see the light, of my life. John Mason is a wonderful writer!

John Mason... awesome as usual.......2000-01-16

This is the sixth John Mason book I've used. (Note that I didn't say read) Motivational, inspirational, and easy to read. If you want to move forward in life... this book will help.

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a good general purpose cookbook

Another Great Cookbook from Jorj!

Fresh Traditions: Classic Dishes for a Contemporary Lifestyle
Jorj Morgan
Manufacturer: Cumberland House Publishing
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Fresh Traditions: Classic Dishes for a Contemporary Lifestyle is a cookbook that blends the traditions of the past with the fast-paced schedules of today¹s families. Thorough, well-written, and simple-to-follow, it contains recipes for classical dishes in tandem with their contemporary counterparts.

The classic recipe contains anecdotal information about the roots of the dish. Traditional preparation is explained, yet modern cooking techniques are applied. The updated recipe is mindful of new ingredients, healthy choices, and quick food preparation, while maintaining its roots within the classic dish. Recipes are paired‹classic with contemporary‹allowing readers to decide which option to prepare‹traditional or updated. Some days you must have Oven Fried Buttermilk Chicken; on others Southwestern Chicken Finger Salad will do just fine.

Fresh Traditions offers more than 300 well-tested recipes, which are heavily supplemented with relevant information about the ingredients. Thus the recipes are generously peppered with sidebars offering cooking variations, nutritional tips, and relevant expert advice, allowing the art of cooking to be less stressful, more pleasurable, and a respite from the stress or time. Thus, Fresh Traditions is a timely cookbook written for the foodie who wants more out of life through boundless food experiences. It is a book that celebrates a lifestyle of excellent meals balanced with a good dose of dietary common sense and filled with solutions for today's cook.

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a good general purpose cookbook.......2004-12-04

I was one of the testers for Jorj's cookbook. By being one of the recipe testers, I have made many of the recipes in the book. I know how good these recipes are and I still use many of the recipes that I tested (from memory) in my everyday cooking.

Many cookbooks on the market today are written by television stars, people who are highly recognizable by the public. Although sometimes wonderful, what is forgotten is that there are many real cooks out there who have equally fantastic ideas about cooking. Jorj Morgan's recent cookbook, <Fresh Traditions>, is a collection of recipes designed for real people to explore cooking in their own kitchens - to go beyond recreating toward creativity. Her recipes are easy to follow and contain many suggestions for how to "play" with them. Some of the recipes are adaptations of more traditional recipes but even these recipes often have some new twist.

I recommend this cookbook. It will be one that you read and use rather than gathering dust on the shelf or looking beautiful on the coffee table.

Another Great Cookbook from Jorj!.......2004-11-02

In today's world, it is too easy to get caught up in our busy lives and rely on the convenience of take-out foods and eating out. Jorj Morgan's Fresh Traditions offers incentive to get back into the kitchen by way of quick, easy to follow recipes for delicious versions of classic foods. Easy to prepare, Jorj's recipes always call for the freshest ingredients. She also suggests variations in ingredients to take her recipes from classic to contemporary. The appetizer recipes are incredible. I served a few of them recently at a neighborhood get-together and they had rave reviews. They were quick and easy to make, but they tasted and looked like I spent hours in the kitchen! The chicken recipes with their variations on traditional ingredients offer endless ways to prepare your favorite chicken dishes. Fresh Traditions gives plenty of healthy choices and nutritional tips for those, like me, who are watching their weight. This is an all around excellent cookbook!

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Filet Crochet from Yesterday (Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series, Vol. 1) (Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series)

Manufacturer: Pastime Publications (VA)
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Filet Crochet from Yesterday is the first book in the Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series. Volume I contains two completely unabridged editions of Priscilla Filet Crochet (books 1 and 2) published in 1911-1914. Many of the patterns contained in these pages are easily adaptable to cross-stitch and needlepoint using the provided diagrams. Filet Crochet from Yesterday is full of patterns that can be used in a variety of ways. Make a bedspread, edge a doily, make linen insertions for a pillowcase, make a bookmark and much more. The crocheter's only limit is their imagination.

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Stunning.......2007-09-03

My husband and I saw this book in a Japanese stationary store in Seattle's International District. He fell in love with it immediately. The photos in this book are stunning, a feast for the eyes. The rooms illustrated have immense appeal, exactly as the title implies; Chinese style that is classic, but with a modern edge. This book would be a beautiful complement to any library.

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Chinese Style: From Past to Present

Manufacturer: Page One
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What is it that makes Eileen Caddy special? Here is a woman whose words have inspired and changed millions, and yet it is her very "ordinariness" that has helped so many to relate to her words. She is a woman of her time, with a gentle, feminine and powerful soul. Eileen does not strive to be perfect or different, she is comfortable being "divinely ordinary." And yet she is also much more than that. She constantly displays a willingness and commitment to do whatever is asked of her by her guidance. Now in her eighties, beginning to experience the frailties of her age, she still is the first person meditating in the Findhorn Sanctuary before dawn every morning, listening to her "still small voice within" as she has done for nearly 50 years. She listens, and then she acts.

What Eileen has always managed to do best is inspire others to strive for the highest; she expects us to be the best we can be, to listen to our own inner voice and to use our talents in service to our planet and to each other. We are all ordinary, and in essence we are all divine. We are part of the unconditionally loving spirit that guides our lives. Eileen is a shining example of what we seek to be, and she needs no pedestal, no admiration, no gratitude. If we, who have read and loved her words, connect with our spirit, make positive changes in our lives and embody the unconditional love we seek, then she has done her job very well indeed.

This book allows you to appreciate Eileen's ordinary, extraordinary life.

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