Maria Sofia Pimentel Biscaia 
Postcolonial and Feminist Grotesque [PDF ebook] 
Texts of Contemporary Excess

In the Alexander Lectures for 1965-66 at the University of Toronto, Dr. Frye describes the basis of the tragic vision as "being in time, " in which death as "the essential event that g …

"Little School Mothers" by L.T. Meade is set in a school environment where young girls assume significant responsibilities, taking on roles akin to "mothers" for their peers. The …

"The Root of All Evil" by J. S. Fletcher is a novel that delves into the destructive power of greed. The story revolves around a central crime motivated by financial gain, exploring how the …

"Old Lady Mary: A Story of the Seen and the Unseen" by Margaret Oliphant is a Victorian-era novella that delves into the supernatural and the afterlife. The story revolves around the titula …

The South Asian region has been especially prone to mass displacement and relocations owing to its varied geographical settings as well as socio-political factors. This book examines the women’s pers …

The "Parable of a Province" by Gilbert Parker offers a deep social commentary on the societal and political issues of a Canadian province. The novel examines various aspects of life in the …

Now available in paperback, Shakespeare and Postcolonial Theory is an up-to-date guide to contemporary debates in postcolonial studies and how these shape our understanding of Shakespeare »s politics …

Through an interdisciplinary lens of theology, medicine, and literary criticism, this book examines the complicated intersections of food consumption, political economy, and religious conviction in n …

"The Scottish Cavalier: An Historical Romance Vol. I" is a historical romance novel set in 17th-century Scotland. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the conflict between the Cavalier …

In The  »Rake’s Progress » Part II Marjorie Bowen continues the dramatic saga of the young rake introduced in the first volume, delving deeper into his complex journey through 18th-century London. Th …