Showing results for "The Look" in Literary History & Criticism

A founding member of Monty Python and creator of Spamalot discusses his absurdly funny memoir of his remarkable journey from childhood in an austere boarding school, coming of age as a writer and comedian during the '60s and '70s, and his successful career in comedy, television, theater, and film.

Join two of the early twentieth centurys beloved writers in this delightful duet of essays that explores gender dynamics with warmth and humor. While the perspectives may feel a bit dated, the wit and charm remain timeless. Summary by David Wales.

The London of the late 19th century was home to both Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous detective Sherlock Holmes. This book looks at some of the many locations in both central and outer London that have connections to one or both of these famous names. In addition to examining the history this book also looks at some of the theories that have been woven over the years around Holmes and these locations.

Join us on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos in Look to the Stars, a thrilling space opera and adventure fiction saga featured in the acclaimed American fantasy and science fiction magazine Imagination. Get ready for an epic tale filled with unforgettable characters and breathtaking adventures that will ignite your imagination. (Summary by Ares)

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Book Look is a fun sibling podcast where host Sophie sits down with her brother Harrison to talk about the books he’s been reading. Each episode dives into the story’s genre, setting, characters, and big plot twists—plus Harrison’s honest take on what he liked (or didn’t!). With Sophie’s questions and Harrison’s answers, listeners get a kid’s-eye view of popular books in a way that’s entertaining, thoughtful, and easy to follow. Whether you’re a student looking for book ideas or just love hearing about new stories, Book Look makes reading feel like a conversation between ...

"Funny you should be so tired, so early in the morning..." The Demon Headmaster series of books and TV adaptations has been in continuous publication since 1982. Now two friends will take a fresh look at the series, one having only read them recently, and the other having been a fan since they first watched the series in 1998 at the age of 6. We'll explore the themes the books present, the context in which they're written and see what new insights we can draw, reading them now as adults instead of petrified children! Come join us on this journey as we explore the series chapter by chapter and ...

Fascinating conversations with today's most engaging authors. On each episode, we sit down with an acclaimed author for an in-depth chat about their latest work, the creative process, and the stories behind the stories. With its broad range of titles and topics, Books & Looks is your ticket to literary discovery. Join the conversation and find your next great read, with new episodes weekly. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Comedian Phoenix West reviews episodes of The Walking Dead, Fear The Walking Dead and World Beyond. Plus the comics. Every episode will be broken down in hilarious detail. The twist of this show is that Phoenix only half likes The Walking Dead show. Enjoy!

The TV shows we watch say a lot about us. A cynical person might prefer light-hearted comedies as an antidote to the crushing existential weight of their everyday life. A former youth-group leader might be obsessed with religious iconography and pop-culture depictions of the devil. People are weird, and it shows in their Netflix queues. Made You Look is a podcast that tries to work out why we love the things we love. And if Jane and Kurt have to watch each other's favourite TV shows to do it... They're willing to make that sacrifice. One week Jane will select an episode of one of her ...

Welcome to the Picture Book Look podcast, where Kim Chaffee and Kirsti Call share some of their favorite picture books and chat with the creators to get a behind-the-scenes look into their creative process. Join them as they take a Picture Book Look.

A wickedly funny, full-color, illustrated sendup of the trendy lifestyle publication GOOP. What is Glop? Glop is a business and a website. But Glop is also a feeling. It’s about picking the right expensive organic eye cream that will make you fit seamlessly into the top tiers of high society...

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

Nana reading classics from the public domain for her grands to listen to. I read to my children and now want to pass that on to my grandchildren. However, I hope others find this and enjoy listening also, so a ❤️ for reading is developed.

This scholarly essay examines John Champlain Gardner's attack on existential nihilism in his satirical work Grendel. This lengthy essay has been referenced in numerous critical works on Gardner's satirical classic about an existential monster who chooses to construct a worldview based on chaos, violence, and absolute anarchy.

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters