Showing results for "Happiness" in Literary History & Criticism

Do Jane Austen novels truly celebrate—or undermine—romance and happy endings? How did Jane Austen become a cultural icon for fairy-tale endings when her own books end in ways that are rushed, ironic, and reluctant to satisfy readers' thirst for romance? In Jane Austen and the Price of Happiness, Austen scholar Inger Sigrun Bredkjær Brodey journeys through the iconic novelist's books in the first full-length study of Austen's endings.

Twenty-eight-year-old Lana Green has never been good at making friends. She’s perfectly happy to be left alone with her books. Or at least that’s what she tells herself. Nancy Ellis Hall was once a celebrated writer. Now 80, she lives alone in her North London house and thinks she’s doing just fine. But dementia is loosening Nancy’s grip on the world. When Lana and Nancy become unconventional housemates, their lives will change in ways they never expected. But can an unusual friendship rescue two women who don’t realise they need to be saved?

Like many people the world over, Viv Groskop wishes she was a little more French. A writer, comedian, and journalist, Groskop studied the language obsessively starting at age eleven, and spent every vacation in France, desperate to escape her Englishness and to have some French chic rub off on her. In Au Revoir, Tristesse, Groskop mixes literary history and memoir to explore how the classics of French literature can infuse our lives with joie de vivre and teach us how to say goodbye to sadness.

Envision a life where you navigate confidently, fueled by self-esteem, motivation, and a commitment to embrace love, happiness, and success. As Black women, our shared history is one of strength and courage; within this sisterhood lies the potential for extraordinary achievements.

Based on the book, Happiness Playbook Series, the Author Ria Flanagan shares daily practices to increase happiness levels in all areas of daily life. The book summary: By implementing simple daily practices you will increase emotional intelligence, connect to your body, reduce negative self-talk, increase intuition, and kick out limiting beliefs. By clearing out the “mind clutter” you create new space in your mind for joy. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF34YDWF/

This podcast is mostly for self-loathing millennials who haven’t managed to yoga their way out of mental illness. Over the last 2 weeks, have you often been bothered by the following symptoms? 1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things 2. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen 3. Not being able to stop or control worrying This podcast is for you! (It’s not self-help though and it might even make you feel more depressed/anxious). New episodes will be released sporadically. Kwestions, komments, & koncerns should be directed to: chronicfeelingsofhappiness@proton.me 🎨 Cover ...

Speaking to and from the heart, to connect lovers — of writing, books, culture, health, pets, and more. HBT is part of my blog: HappinessBetweenTails.com

Discover the timeless principles for achieving success and happiness in "Foundation to Happiness and Success." This podcast provides a dramatic reading of inspirational and motivational texts that offer valuable life lessons. Perfect for those seeking personal growth and a deeper understanding of the keys to a fulfilling life.