M. Keith Booker Knihy

Exploring the evolution of American noir film, this book delves into the genre's classic and neo-noir phases, highlighting its enduring tropes and appeal. It analyzes iconic films like Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard, as well as modern entries such as Under the Silver Lake and Promising Young Woman. Through this examination, it reveals how the genre has adapted while retaining its unique characteristics that continue to resonate with audiences.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'One by one they were all becoming shades. Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age.' Revealing the truths and realities about Irish society in the early 20th century, Joyce's Dubliners challenged the prevailing image of Dublin at the time. A group portrait made up of 15 short stories about the inhabitants of Joyce's native city, he offers a subtle critique of his own town, imbuing the text with an underlying tone of tragedy. Through his various characters he displays the complicated relationships, hardships and mundane details of everyday life and the desire for escape - a yearning that so closely mirrored his own experiences.

Exploring the cultural significance of a renowned television series, this book delves into themes such as evolving gender roles, family dynamics, and workplace relationships in the context of the American experience. It highlights how audiences connect with quality television to shape their identities and understand their lives, reflecting on the past while navigating contemporary issues.

V románe Svet sa rozpadá Chinuu Achebeho ide o klasické rozprávanie o kataklizmatickom stretnutí Afriky s Európou, ktorá na kontinente vytvára koloniálnu prítomnosť. Prostredníctvom fiktívnych zážitkov Okonkwa, bohatého a nebojácneho igbského bojovníka z Umuofie na konci 19. storočia, skúma márny odpor jedného muža voči znehodnocovaniujeho igbských tradícií britskými politickými a náboženskými silami a jeho zúfalstvo, keď jeho komunita kapituluje pred novým mocenským poriadkom. Svet sa rozpadá je jedným z najosvetľujúcejších a najtrvalejších pamätníkov africkej skúsenosti. Achebe nielenže zachytáva život v predkoloniálnej africkej dedine, ale sprostredkúva tragédiu straty tohto sveta a zároveň rozširuje naše chápanie súčasnej reality.

Featuring over 400 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource delves into key personalities, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres of science fiction cinema. The second edition includes a detailed chronology and an extensive bibliography, making it an essential reference for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Featuring over 600 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource explores key figures, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres that shape American cinema. It includes a detailed chronology and an extensive bibliography, making it an essential reference for understanding the impact of American film on global culture. The combination of historical context and thematic analysis offers valuable insights for both enthusiasts and scholars of cinema.