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Interview of author Rick Riordan
No full textRick Riordan, author of the "Tres Navarre" series of detective novels, talks about his teaching and writing careers, his life in San Antonio, and the need to write authentically about real places, people, language, culture, and history. He discusses his characters and the situations in which he places them, his own limits in writing about social injustice from which he has not suffered, but being familiar with life in San Antonio and the multicultural environment in the community. Riordan is also known for writing the "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series. Riordan is interviewed by Diana Rivera at the 2005 Left Coast Crime Conference held in El Paso, Texas
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Prospects of an Odyssean homecoming for Percy Jackson after his sojourn in Lotus Hotel: 75 minutes of intergenerational conversations with Rick Riordan
No full textThe minutes that I have written up for this post are a record of 75 real minutes of conversations during “Hour 10” of the Harvard College course “The Ancient Greek Hero,” which took place “live” on October 13, 2020. A video-audio recording is posted here, with permission from the participants. For this “hour” at Harvard, I as the professor-in-charge chose as the main topic for conversation the celebrated story of a visit to the Land of the Lotus-Eaters in Rhapsody 9 of the Odyssey, where the nostos or ‘homecoming” of the hero Odysseus and his companions is endangered by a loss of noos or ‘consciousness’. But what is really the danger here? In other words, why is the consciousness of homecoming really so dangerous for someone to lose? The answer is simple, despite all the complexities of the story: we must at all costs avoid the loss of the very idea of home—a loss that results from eating the sweet fruit of a plant known in the Odyssey as the lotus. In the previous post of 2020.10.09, I had invited Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, volume 1, Lightning Thief (2005), to comment on the story, in the light of his retelling of that story in the first volume of the Percy Jackson series. In the post for now, we return to Rick’s retelling, in the context of “Hour 10” of the Harvard College course. During this “hour,” Rick was an invited participant in an animated conversation not only with me and with a panel of Harvard College students but also with an intergenerational assembly of other interested readers. In the write-up that follows, as I already noted, I will be presenting minutes, written by me, of the real minutes that we all spent together. During the 75 minutes of that “hour,” we started by concentrating on the Homeric version of the myth about the Lotus-Eaters, and then we followed up by comparing Rick’s version. A dominant theme that extended from one version to the other was the picturing of a historical event, the invention of ether, as highlighted by Rick in minute 14 below.The ClassicsVersion of Recor
Finding Aid for Dan Riordan Personal Papers, 1970-2006
No full textDaniel Riordan received his doctorate in American Literature from the University of North Carolina. He came to Stout in 1970 as a member of the English Department. He was chair of the department from 1973-1977. Riordan was the author of many publications including Technical Report Writing Today. He has been very active in both campus and community Activities
Letter from Carl Hayden to M. J. Riordan
No full textLetter from Carl T. Hayden to Michael J. Riordan explaining the benefits of selling Bright Angel Trail and building an approach road
Magnus Chase mot Loke: Rick Riordan i dialog med nordisk mytologi
No full textInternational audienceThis article analyses Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy and its dialogue with Norse mythology, transmitted through Norse literature. The author examines the reinterpretation of the myths from different angles, showing firstly how Riordan Americanises them, while taking a critical look at today's capitalist society and its lack of tolerance. He also modernises the mythical figures by giving them new attributes and passions, making them comprehensible to today's young readers. Furthermore, Magnus Chase contributes to the deconstruction of traditional gendered representations, notably through Alex and Loki, associating them with transgender characters. The figure of Loki is particularly interesting in Riordan's work, which emphasises his tragic side, both malefactor and victim of the gods and predestination. Through Magnus, the trilogy's einheri hero, the author conveys contemporary values such as solidarity and open-mindedness.L’article analyse la trilogie Magnus Chase et les dieux d’Asgard de Rick Riordan et son dialogue avec la mythologie nordique, transmise par la littérature norroise. L’autrice étudie la réinterprétation des mythes dans la trilogie sous différents angles, montrant d’abord comment Riordan les américanise, tout en portant un regard critique sur la société capitaliste actuelle et sur son manque de tolérance. Il modernise aussi les figures mythiques et leur donnant de nouvelles attributs et passions, les rendant compréhensible au jeune lecteur d’aujourd’hui. En outre, Magnus Chase participe à la déconstruction des représentations genrées traditionnelles, notamment à travers Alex et Loki, les associant à des personnages transgenres. La figure de Loki est particulièrement intéressante chez Riordan qui insiste sur son côté tragique, à la fois malfaiteur et victime des dieux et de la prédestination. A travers Magnus, le héros einheri de la trilogie, l’auteur véhicule des valeurs actuelles comme la solidarité et l’ouverture d’esprit.Table des matièresIntroductionUn univers américano-nordiqueUn regard critique sur la sociétéLa mythologie nordique moderniséeUne mise à jour des représentations genréesUne nouvelle forme d’héroïsmeLoki, figure tragique prisonnière de son destinConclusionArtikeln analyserar Rick Riordans triologi om Magnus Chase och dess dialog med nordisk mytologi. Omtolkningen av myterna undersöks utifrån olika vinklar, vilket visar att Riordan amerikaniserar dem, samtidigt som han kritiskt granskar dagens kapitalistiska samhälle och dess brist på tolerans. Han moderniserar också de mytiska figurerna genom att ge dem nya attribut och intressen, och gör dem därmed begripliga för dagens unga läsare. Vidare bidrar verket till dekonstruktionen av traditionella könsrepresentationer, framför allt genom karaktärerna Alex och Loki, som associeras till transpersoner. Figuren Loke är särskilt intressant då hans tragiska sida betonas. Han är inte bara en representant för det onda, men också ett offer för gudarna och predestinationen. Genom Magnus, trilogins einheri-hjälte, förmedlar Riordan samtida värderingar som solidaritet och öppenhet
Letter from Carl Hayden to M. J. Riordan
No full textLetter from Carl Hayden to M. J. Riordan expressing his support for Coconino County in turning over the Bright Angel Trail to the federal government
Letter from M. J. Riordan, Arizona Lumber and Timber Company, to Carl Hayden
No full textLetter from M. J. Riordan to Carl Hayden expressing his opposition to the federal government's takeover of Bright Angel Trail
Researching Alaska with Ann Fienup-Riordan, Willie Hensley, and Katie Ringsmuth
No full textAnn Fienup-Riordan, Willie Hensley, and Katie Ringsmuth share insights on how to connect, research, and uncover Alaska's past. Their individual interests, projects, approaches, and challenges researching Alaska will be highlighted. Katie Ringsmuth: National Park Service historian (UAA History Department); Ann Fienup-Riordan: anthropologist, author, and oral historian; Willie Hensley: Inupiaq activist, leader, author (UAA College of Business)
MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF COMPOUNDING IN THE NOVEL THE BURNING MAZE: THE TRIALS OF APOLLO BY RICK RIORDAN
No full textThis research concerned a morphological analysis of compounding within The Burning Maze: The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan. This study morphologically described the importance of language in conveying deep emotion and thematic richness. This descriptive qualitative linguistic research employed the observation and auto-expert judgment methods for the data collection and morphological note-taking techniques for the data analysis. The results revealed patterns of word combinations that contributed to the linguistic richness and depth of the themes. The discussion interpreted these findings in the context of the novel’s storytelling, providing further understanding of the role of morphology in character development and plot complexity. The results showed that compounding in The Burning Maze: The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan had a combination of elements with the form of the Noun (N) + Verb (V); Noun (N) + Noun (N); Verb (V) + Verb (V); Adjective (Adj) + Noun (N); Verb (V) + Noun (N); Adverb (Adv) + Noun (N); Noun (N) + Adverb (Adv); Adjective (Adj) + Verb (V); Adjective (Adj) + Adjective (Adj); Adverb (Adv) + Adjective (Adj); Verb (V) + Adverb (Adv); Noun (N) + Adjective(Adj); Verb (V) + Adjective (Adj). Besides revealing linguistic nuances in literary works, this research has strived to deepen our understanding of the intricate layers within literature, showcasing how the careful selection of words enhanced the reader’s immersive journey into the literary landscape.Penelitian ini menyelidiki kompleksitas morfologis, khususnya compounding dalam The Burning Maze: The Trials of Apollo karya Rick Riordan. Dengan meneliti bagaimana elemen morfologis membentuk narasi, penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya bahasa dalam menyampaikan emosi mendalam dan kekayaan tema. Penelitian ini menggabungkan analisis linguistik dengan ranah sastra, memberikan wawasan tentang hubungan antara morfologi dan konstruksi narasi. Hasilnya mengungkap pola kombinasi kata yang berkontribusi pada kekayaan linguistik dan kedalaman tema. Diskusi menginterpretasikan temuan ini dalam konteks penceritaan novel serta memberikan pemahaman lebih lanjut tentang peran morfologi dalam pengembangan karakter dan kompleksitas plot. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah pencatatan dan dianalisis dengan metode identitas. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa compounding dalam The Burning Maze: The Trials of Apollo karya Rick Riordan memiliki kombinasi elemen dengan bentuk Noun (N) + Verb (V); Noun (N) + Noun (N); Verb (V) + Verb (V); Adjective (Adj) + Noun (N); Verb (V) + Noun (N); Adverb (Adv) + Noun (N); Noun (N) + Adverb (Adv); Adjective (Adj) + Verb (V); Adjective (Adj) + Adjective (Adj); Adverb (Adv) + Adjective (Adj); Verb (V) + Adverb (Adv); Noun (N) + Adjective(Adj); Verb (V) + Adjective (Adj). Penelitian ini memperdalam pemahaman tentang bagaimana analisis morfologis dapat mengungkap nuansa linguistik dalam karya sastra, memberikan pandangan unik tentang interaksi antara bahasa dan narasi, serta memperlihatkan bagaimana pemilihan kata yang cermat meningkatkan perjalanan pembaca ke dalam lanskap sastra dalam novel karya Rick Riordan. 
The Existence of Didactic Values in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians Lightning Thief” Novel by Rick Riordan
No full textThis study aims to describe didactic values in the "Percy Jackson And The Olympians Lightning Thief" novel by Rick Riordan. This study employed a descriptive qualitative methodology. The method for gathering data in this study has several steps, namely novel identification, identification of unit analysis, data collection, and data categorization The data source for this research was Percy Jackson And The Olympians Lightning Thief novel by Rick Riordan. The Didactic values that were the focus of this research were Sharing, Responsibility, Empathy, and Helping Others. Based on the results of data analysis found didactic values as many as 26 data. The first number of findings, Sharing values were 6 (23%) findings. It was a value that focused on sharing activities that can be beneficial. Second, Responsible values with a total of 10 (39%) findings. It was a value that focused on being responsible in doing anything. Third, Empathy Values with a total of 6 (23%) findings. It was a value that focused on understanding what other people feel and think. And the Fourth is helping Other values with a total of 4 (15%) findings. It was a value that focused on helping each other. Thus, from this amount, it can be concluded that the novel Percy Jackson And The Olympians Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan found many didactic values with a total of 26 data findings and the most dominant Didactic values were found Responsible values with 10 data findings
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