![]() ![]() The plight of the toy who is brought to life and then abandoned seems pitiable because of an old storyteller’s trick. ![]() So Puff that mighty dragon sadly slipped into his cave. Painted wings and giant rings make way for other toys.… The latter is a familiar theme in children’s stories, from The Velveteen Rabbit (1922) to Corduroy (1968), not to mention “Puff the Magic Dragon” (1963):Ī dragon lives forever, but not so little boys. In Atwood, the sand castle undergoes a double transformation: it is re-imagined as a doll made of sand, and as a toy brought to life. Jimi Hendrix observed more recently that castles made of sand “fall in the sea, eventually” (1967). ![]() References to sand castles and their temporariness go back at least as far as 1843 ( Memorials of Miss Mary Fishwick, of Springfield, Near Garsfang). – Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) ![]()
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The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by Lucas Oil, is a week-long racing event at Loretta Lynn's Ranch that features the best amateur motocross riders in the United States. ![]() ![]() However, on her twenty-first birthday, as she prepares to take the placement exam that will determine her future within society, she begins to show symptoms of a rare and debilitating illness-ultimately attracting the attention of the State. With the constant threat of death hanging over her like a shadow, she forces herself to live by a strict set of rules, all in the hope of ensuring she is never noticed. Wynter Reeves is a law-abiding citizen of the State, a willing conformist whose daily life is haunted by terrorism and oppression. Those are the rules I lived by-the rules I thought would keep me alive. 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Thomas Common (1850 – 1919) was a translator and critic, who translated several books by Friedrich Nietzsche into English. Its timeless themes and powerful prose make it a true classic of the Western canon, and a testament to Nietzsche's enduring influence on modern thought. Whether you are a student of philosophy or simply a lover of classic literature, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" is a must-read. This edition features a new introduction by renowned Nietzsche scholar Walter Kaufmann, who provides valuable context for understanding Nietzsche's philosophy and its impact on modern thought. "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" has become a classic of Western literature, inspiring generations of readers with its bold ideas and powerful imagery. ![]() The book is both a work of philosophy and a literary masterpiece, filled with poetic language and vivid imagery. Through the character of Zarathustra, a prophet who has rejected his old beliefs and seeks to share his new vision with the world, Nietzsche explores themes of individualism, freedom, and the meaning of existence. In this book, Nietzsche presents his vision of a new kind of human being, the "superman," who is free from the constraints of traditional morality and able to create his or her own values. "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" is a classic work of philosophy and poetry by Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era. ![]() |