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"Samuel Zborowski" as a score : on the performativity of drama on the example of Juliusz Słowacki's work
No full textThe author interprets a drama by Juliusz Słowacki Samuel Zborowski as a theatrical score. Putting it in the context of William B. Worthen’s theory of drama as an interface, Erika Fischer-Lichte’s understanding of performativity and Dariusz Kosiński’s concept of a scenario of the prepared experience, author concludes that Samuel Zborowski is a perfect example of theatrical score. Using contemporary performances as test cases, the author proves the performativity of the text and explores the relationship between literature and theatre. The changing performance technologies revive the text and enable the spectators to go through playwright’s experience
Writing and the rights of reality: usurpation and potentiality in Derrida, Plato, Nietzsche, and Beckett
No full textThe thesis critically evaluates Jacques Derrida's conferral of the rights of reality on writing, focussing on his theory of an arche-text in light of the speculative nature of this theory. The theory is initially considered in the context of Derrida's elucidation of the usurpatory status of writing within the Platonic and Nietzschean texts. This consideration reveals an admission of writing's usurpatory status by both writers while at the same time demonstrating their awareness of the intrinsically speculative nature of this view, the significance of writing lying in its ability to exteriorise the radically indeterminate status of consciousness m relation to reality rather than its ability to displace consciousness or reality The analyses, therefore, not only bring the Derridean hypothesis of a repressive or phonocentric metaphysical episteme into question but also exhibit the historical and philosophical role of potentiality in relation to writing, writing's ultimate significance lying in its capacity to exteriorise our existence as a mode of potentiality. Accordingly, in the second half of the thesis the Derridean theory of writing is countered with a specifically Aristotelian theory of the text as it is exhibited in the prose of Samuel Beckett, an author whose significance lies in his close alignment with Derridean theory within contemporary criticism. It is demonstrated that this identification has obviated an awareness of the significance of potentiality within the Beckettian text, his work consequently being appraised in the previously neglected context of Aristotelian metaphysics
Moses and Bolingbroke : a dialogue : in the manner of the Right Honourable * * * * * * *, author of the Dialogues of the dead /
No full textSignatures: A-L⁴.With: The mosaic theory of the solar, or planetary, system / by Samuel Pye. London. : Printed for W. Sandby, 1766.Mode of access: Internet
Inscription in Nova Solyma, the ideal city; or, Jerusalem regained; an anonymous romance written in the time of Charles I
No full textProbable editor's gift inscription, "Jacobo Hiltonio Amico Suo Amicissimo D. D. D Libri hujus Editor et Interpres. W. B. A.D. CMMII".Nova Solyma, the ideal city; or, Jerusalem regained; an anonymous romance written in the time of Charles I. Now first drawn from obscurity, and attributed to the illustrious John Milton. With introduction, translation, literary essays and a bibliography by the Rev. Walter Begley.
Begley, Walter, 1845-1905, ed. and tr.
Gott, Samuel, 1613-1671, supposed author.
Milton, John, 1608-1674, supposed author
Old Polish Single Author Anthologies: From Jan Kochanowski to Samuel Twardowski
No full textArtykuł przybliża swoistość powstawania i funkcjonowania staropolskich antologii jednoautorskich Jana Kochanowskiego, Mikołaja Sępa Szarzyńskiego, Stanisława Grochowskiego, Kaspra Miaskowskiego i Samuela Twardowskiego. Badaniami objęto genezę, układ, przeznaczenie i elementy recepcji twórczości autorów, których teksty wydawano w formie antologii.The article presents the individual nature of the creation and functioning of the old Polish single author anthologies of Jan Kochanowski, Mikołaj Sęp Szarzyński, Stanisław Grochowski, Kasper Miaskowski, and Samuel Twardowski. The research covers the genesis, arrangement, purpose, and elements of the reception of the works of authors, whose texts were published in the form of an anthology
Samuel Beckett and the Writers of Port-Royal
No full textIt has been observed that ‘the literary influences on Beckett have been far more important than has been acknowledged, and more important indeed, than the philosophical influences’ (Smith 2002: 3). The truth of this statement is evidenced by the description that scholars have given of Samuel Beckett’s relationship to seventeenth century French classicism. To date, critical interest has been limited for the most part to the figure of the philosopher René Descartes on the (fragile) grounds that Beckett was exclusively concerned with the Cartesian imperative of clarity and order, the fundamental dualism between body and mind, and Nominalism.
Together with the assumption that Beckett’s vision was essentially Cartesian, his literary filiation with Pascal was suggested by critics, but only in terms of Beckett’s formal approach to the theatre. In his short article on En attendant Godot in 1953, the playwright Jean Anouilh was among the first reviewers to suggest that Beckett’s drama synthesizes the encounter between ‘classicism’ and a ‘modern’ form of art. It is well known that Beckett retained a lifelong admiration for Pascal – indeed, Pascal was one of his ‘old chestnuts’ (Knowlson 1997: 653). Little attention has been paid, however, to the originality of Pascal’s thought, the specific nature of his prose, and the impact these might have had upon Beckett’s mature work, especially the trilogy and the subsequent short prose. Yet, in the literary and philosophical context of post-war France, Beckett’s filiation with Pascal, their corresponding preoccupations, were evident to his contemporaries, who identified Pascal as an underlying presence in his works
Correspondence between Zelma C. Wyche, William H. Samuel and Vernon Jordan, 1968
No full textCorrespondence from Zelma C. Wyche to William H. Samuel proposing a voter education program to take advantage of a Black majority voting population. William H. Samuel' correspondence to Vernon Jordan endorses the proposal to Vernon Jordan citing an important upcoming election and the fact no Black person had held office at the time of correspondence
Correspondence, Samuel Earle to Richard Parker, December 19, 1887
No full textA letter to Richard Parker from Samuel Earle regarding the death of Parker's wife. 3 pages
Usability and acceptability of a website that provides tailored advice on falls prevention activities for older people
No full textThis article presents the usability and acceptability of a website that provides older people with tailored advice to help motivate them to undertake physical activities that prevent falls. Views on the website from interviews with 16 older people and 26 sheltered housing wardens were analysed thematically. The website was well received with only one usability difficulty with the action plan calendar. The older people selected balance training activities out of interest or enjoyment, and appeared to carefully add them into their current routine. The wardens were motivated to promote the website to their residents, particularly those who owned a computer, had balance problems, or were physically active. However, the participants noted that currently a minority of older people use the Internet. Also, some older people underestimated how much activity was enough to improve balance, and others perceived themselves as too old for the activities
Why Do We Need HBCUs and Qualities for Successful Leadership: Perspectives from Past HBCU Presidents, June 14, 2012
No full textVideo interviews with a complementing monograph providing reflections of former presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities discussing leadership, mission, challenges, successes, and issues of race and education. Dr. Barbara R. Hatton, Moderator, President, South Carolina State University 1992-1995; President, Knoxville College 1997-2005. Panelists: Wiley S. Bolden, Ed.D., Acting President, Savannah State College, 1988-1989. Carlton E. Brown, Ed.D., President, Savannah State University 1997-2006; President, Clark Atlanta University 2008 - present. Johnnetta B. Cole, Ph.D., President, Spelman College 1987-1997; President, Bennett College for Women 2002-2007. Thomas W. Cole Jr., Ph.D., President, West Virginia State College 1982-1986; President, Clark Atlanta University 1989-2002; President, Interdenominational Theological Center 2009-2010. Samuel DuBois Cook, Ph.D., President, Dillard University 1974-1997. Nathaniel R. Jackson, Ed.D., President, Mary Holmes College 2000 - 2003. Joseph B. Johnson, Ed.D., President, Grambling State University 1977- 1991; President, Talladega College 1991-1998. Burnett Joiner, Ph.D., President, LeMoyne-Owen College 1991-1995; President, Livingstone College and Hood Theological Seminary 1996-2000. Samuel D. Jolley Jr.,Ed.D., President, Morris Brown College 1993-1997 and 2004-2006. Wiley A. Purdue, LLD., M.B.A., Acting President, Morehouse College 1994-1995. Herman B. Smith Jr., Ph.D., Interim President, Central State University 1965 and 1995; Chancellor, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff 1974-1981; Interim President, Jackson State University 1991 � 1992; Interim President, Morris Brown College 1992- 1993. Charles E.Taylor, Ph.D., President, Wilberforce University 1976-1984; President, Morris Brown College 2002-2003. Samuel Tucker, Ph.D., President, Edward Waters College 1973-1976; President, Langston University 1978-1979. W. Clyde Williams, Ph.D., President, Miles College 1971 �1986; President, Trenholm State Technical College, 1998-2001. Robert Threat, Ed.D.; President, Morris Brown College 1973-1984
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