Brian Richardson Knihy

Kniha amerického naratologa, profesora angloamerické literatury Briana Richardsona nabízí čtenáři vhled do tzv. nepřirozené naratologie, jež se teoreticky vyrovnává s určitým druhem experimentálních, antimimetických děl. Tyto nepřirozené narativy existují už od časů Aristofana a Lúkiana. Byly běžné ve středověku (Rabelaisův Gargantua a Pantagruel) i v renesanci (zvláště Shakespearova imaginativní a sebereflexivní dramata jako například Zimní pohádka), literární teorie je přesto dlouho opomíjela. Antimimetické strategie formují celou tradici inspirovanou Tristramem Shandym a velmi často se s nimi setkáváme v postmoderní fikci a absurdním dramatu. Kniha Briana Richardsona tak přináší do českého prostředí koncept nepřirozené naratologie, jež je v současnosti považována za autonomní součást obecné narativní teorie.

Graduating at the top of his class, Brian McReynolds starts his career as a detective in the NYPD Homicide division. As he navigates the challenges of his new role, he finds romance with a waitress, but his life takes a darker turn when his best friend gets entangled in drugs. Brian faces the difficult task of balancing his budding relationship and his commitment to saving his friend, highlighting themes of loyalty, love, and the struggles of a young detective in a complex world.

The book presents a new model for evaluating literature that addresses the challenges posed by innovative narratives in the context of traditional narrative theory. Brian Richardson explores how authors manipulate narrative boundaries, focusing on late modernist, postmodern, and contemporary works while also referencing earlier influential texts from writers like Aristophanes, Shakespeare, Joyce, Woolf, Rushdie, and Carter. This approach aims to enhance understanding of storytelling in the twenty-first century, emphasizing the importance of plot in diverse narrative forms.

Focusing on the circulation of texts during the Renaissance in Italy, this analysis explores various mediums including print, manuscripts, and oral traditions. It delves into how these forms of communication influenced cultural exchange and intellectual discourse, highlighting the interconnectedness of literature and society in that era. Through detailed examination, the book reveals the significance of these texts in shaping Renaissance thought and the dissemination of ideas.

Exploring the evolution of narrative voices, this study delves into the experimental techniques used by late modernist, avant-garde, and postmodern authors. By examining the creation, fragmentation, and reconstitution of these voices, it moves beyond traditional rhetoric and linguistic theories to highlight the innovative practices of writers. The work provides a comprehensive analysis of how narration can transcend conventional first- and third-person perspectives, offering fresh insights into the art of storytelling.

Focusing on a pivotal era in Italian and European culture, this comprehensive study delves into the intertwined evolution of printing, writing, and reading. It explores how these developments influenced societal changes, cultural shifts, and the dissemination of knowledge, highlighting their significance in shaping modern communication and literacy practices.

Before Captain Cook’s three voyages, to Europeans the globe was uncertain and dangerous; after, it was comprehensible and ordered. Written as a conceptual field guide to the voyages, Longitude and Empire offers a significant rereading of both the expeditions and modern political philosophy. More than any other work, printed accounts of the voyages marked the shift from early modern to modern ways of looking at the world. The globe was no longer divided between Europeans and savages but populated instead by an almost overwhelming variety of national identities. Cook’s voyages took the fragmented and obscure global descriptions available at the time and consolidated them into a single, comprehensive textual vision. Locations became fixed on the map and the people, animals, plants, and artifacts associated with them were identified, collected, understood, and assimilated into a world order. This fascinating account offers a new understanding of Captain Cook’s voyages and how they affected the European world view.

Focusing on the unique challenges of marketing in the professional services sector, this book offers a fresh perspective that moves beyond traditional marketing tactics. It addresses the intricate political, social, economic, legislative, and cultural contexts that influence design professionals like architects and engineers. By providing innovative strategies tailored to these complexities, it aims to equip professionals with the tools needed to navigate the future of their marketing efforts effectively.

Exploring the often negative portrayal of readers in modernist fiction, this book analyzes how prominent authors depict the act of reading as linked to misfortune and sexual dynamics. It examines the evolution of fictional readers from the early to mid-twentieth century, highlighting themes of misreading as a limitation, a form of sexual invitation, and an ideological critique. Brian Richardson, an expert in modern literature, offers insights into the complex relationship between reading and character fate in works by notable modernists.

A handy pocket-size guide that is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Malta has to offer. It also includes a fold-out map of Malta that is suitable for tourists and visitors.