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Although he's a National Book Award-winning poet, revered not only for his poetry but for his masterful translations of and critical essays about such internationally celebrated poets as Goethe and Antonio Machado, Robert Bly is perhaps more widely recognized for spearheading the men's movement with his bestselling book Iron John. Marion Woodman is a Jungian analyst whose scholarly work on feminine consciousness has distinguished her as one of Canada's leading feminists. These two renowned intellectuals have joined forces to explore the struggle for power between the masculine and feminine, using the ancient Russian myth of the Maiden Tsar as their framework.
The story of the Maiden Tsar is richly complex, detailing a young man's encounters with a series of strong female characters--some mythical, some mortal--including a tutor who betrays him, the harsh but wise Baba Yaga, and the omnipotent and beautiful Maiden Tsar. In his commentary, Bly explores the representation of the masculine, drawing on psychological, spiritual, and mythological sources to inform his analysis; Woodman uses a Jungian lens through which she can probe the psyche of the feminine. Together they hope to find a place in which the two sexes can coexist, without undermining or compromising the powerful energy of the feminine.
A thoughtful, enlightening, and impassioned work, The Maiden King may very well turn out to be the highbrow Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. --Kera Bolonik
Book Description
From Robert Bly, author of the groundbreaking bestseller Iron John, and famed Jungian analyst Marion Woodman comes an interpretation of a primordial folktale that takes the message behind Iron John to its next phase: the reunion of masculine and feminine. Bly and Woodman interpret the archetypal symbols embedded in an ancient Russian story, The Maiden King, a tale woven of an absent father, a possessive stepmother, a false tutor, and a young man over-whelmed by a beautiful maiden. When the young man's weak response to the maiden ss her retreating in anger, he must go on a quest for self-discovery that leads to Baba Yaga, the fierce yet empowering old woman of Russian folk tradition. The male tency toward impotence in the face of feminine magnificence, the female fear of power and abandonment that leads to rage, the need to get beyond oppositional thinking en route to the Divine, these are issues the book addresses with wisdom and lyricism. The true heir to Iron John, The Maiden King may be the intellectual answer to Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.
Customer Reviews:
Garbage.......2001-06-28
On page 104 of this book, Robert Bly laments that "many forms of personal sacrifice -- the scholarship in cold rooms, the learning of Latin and Greek, the voluntary renunciation of multiple delights -- have since the sixties virtually disappeared. We have a pop culture now, not a culture of swans."
Fair enough. So let's take a little peek at Bly's understanding of Ancient Greek. On page 102, Bly informs the reader that the name Telemachus means "the true aim of our actions". This is false. The name Telemachus comes from two words: tele, meaning 'from afar' and makh/os, 'fighter'. Thus, Telemachus actually means 'He who fights from afar'. This is elementary Greek.
On the same page, Bly informs the reader that "most people don't realize that the standard Greek word for duck is penelope." What Mr. Bly obviously doesn't realize is that the standard Greek word for duck is actually netta. The word he is referring to, which is penelops, not penelope, is the Greek word for a specific kind of duck, namely one that has purple stripes and that was known for its loyalty to its mate. Also, it's highly uncertain that Penelope's name has any connection to ducks whatsoever, since ancient Greeks as well as numerous modern scholars believe that it actually means "the unraveller of the web".
Additionally, on page 101, Mr. Bly offers the following piece of ridiculous misinformation: "[E]ach work of ancient literature conceals, as we are more and more aware, an occult or hidden meaning as well." I won't even bother arguing this point, since it is so patently absurd.
Jungians are psychologists. They understand mass psychology. They know that it is only necessary to create an aura of authority and an appearance of truth in order to make a fortune and to gain a prestigious reputation among uncritical people. Thus, they are at liberty to invent non-existent episodes of well-known myths, to magically transform modern cultural historians into 19th century Lamarckian geneticists, to offer ludicrous definitions of ancient words, and will be praised to the skies for it. These people are not wise elders. They are con artists, plain and simple. They have absolutely no respect for their readership.
Good not Great.......2000-03-19
I had high hopes and in many ways was not disappointed. I loved the format and co-authorship was wonderfully refreshing. The biggest disappointment is that the fairy tale wasn't that fascinating. The tale required all of Bly and Woodman's abilities in amplifying and expanding on symbols, and their abilities are impressive. However, I don't think it's either author's most inspired writing. I also have to vent about Robert "half-empty" Bly's occassional remarks about the current state of decline of today's culture. I think Jungian's call it "negative intuition." It by no means ruins his commentary, so much of which is truly inspired, but I feel his empty comments about "falling SAT scores" and fewer college Shakespeare courses deserve a response. Senex as kurmudgen. The book reflects its origins from a lecture series. It seems to limit the book from being truly great. The spontaneity still registers in the pages, which is nice.
An entertaining, yet powerful message........1998-12-12
Marion Woodman and Robert Bly are both masterful story tellers and in their new book, "The Maiden King", they combine their talents to translate an important story. Some critics have not truly read this story for what it is. This book uses a mythological tale because that is how people were explained things long ago. The resurection of this technique of understanding only enhances the meaning and the importance of its message. It is evident that critics such as Ms. Lohrman may be afraid of facing the ideas expressed by the two authors. We will face these ideas at one time or another in our lifetime. The authors explain how men and women have evolved and how they may live together now. There are many mythological references as well as highlights from other poets, authors and anything else that has shaped our society. In a day and age where our culture is defined by "Must See TV" and the 'goings on' in the White House, "The Maiden King" weaves a mythological soul-seeking jouney to understand who we really are how we came to be that way.
The Search for Equality of the Sexes Continues.......1998-10-31
This story narrated by the authors Robert Bly (who wrote the bestseller Iron John) and Marion Woodman (reknowned psychoanalyst) takes a deeper look into the differences and similarities of the sexes. They artfully present this book in a conversational manner, by analyzing an ancient russian folk story of a man who is intimidated by the presence of strong women. The authors take the listener step-by-step into the story, and discuss the differences between masculine and feminine. I found the audio insightful, intelligent and very informative. I recommend it highly to any man or woman interested in understanding the similarities and differences of the sexes.
Keys to the Reunion of Masculine and Feminine.......1998-10-23
In our gender-polarized society, conflict is easy to come by, and the important question is, "who triumphed?" Robert and Marion have taken on a much more difficult task, of reunion of the masculine and feminine.
Our society seeks "juice," not harmony. So it's not surprising that the reviewer for The New York Times Book Review, Karen Lehrman, panned the book. Ms. Lehrman is a feminist deeply embroiled in the polarizing gender conflict. Her criticism that Robert and Marion "often seem intent on confusing" the central ideas is ironic in light of the New York Times book review of her own book: "what The Lipstick Proviso contains, despite flashes of good sense, is a muddle of sometimes self-contradictory assertions that undermine her own authority."
The criticism is that the comments in the book are not literally true. But this reunion of the masculine and the feminine, if it is to occur, must happen at the interior level-the spiritual level, if you will. Robert says as much on the very first page: "If you, as a reader, adore literalism, you may as well close the book now-you'll argue with our sallies so often that it will be bad for your health."
Iron John encourages men to move beyond ready-made versions of masculinity to a responsive form of masculinity, just as Marion's Leaving My Father's House encourages women to move from "the ready-made femininity the patriarchal culture has imposed on them" into a responsive form of femininity. This book begins where those two books leave off. The story ends in a reunion and a marriage between the conscious masculine and the conscious feminine.
In the journey through the story Robert and Marion point out the many ways our culture has made us unconscious and fed on this unconsciousness-things like addictions, materialism, and a drive for instant gratification. A delightful section "How Kali Belongs in the Malls" illustrates this. Robert's poetic style provides for a beautiful weaving together the metaphoric themes of the story. Marion brings imagination and passion to her interpretation, complementing Robert beautifully with interpretations as poetic as they are insightful.
This book has an important message, for anyone concerned about gender polarization or about materialism, self-orientation, instant gratification, addictions or other signs that our lives are empty, that something is missing. If you have the feeling that the answer is not owning more things, not in power politics, but in the realm of spirit and soul, read this book to search for keys to reunion of masculine and feminine in the world around you.
Customer Reviews:
Amazing.......2007-07-23
These are retold fairy tales, but not the funny ones. Still, by exploring the tragedy, warmth, and soulfulness of these tales, deeply talented authors delve into the soul and try to find comfort int hese new flavors of fairy tales.
Fairy tales are not just for children.......2003-02-23
This anthology is one of the most emotionally wrenching and satisfying collections of stories that I've read-not just from fantasy authors, but from anyone. Dealing with the darker aspects of childhood, including abuse and alienation, the stories and poetry are full of depth and transformation; magic, despair, and ultimately hope. Some exceptional stories are "The Armless Maiden" by Midori Snyder, "The Juniper Tree" by Peter Straub, "The Lion and the Lark" by Patricia McKillip, "The Lily and the Weaver's Heart" by Nancy Etchemendy, "In the House of My Enemy" by Charles De Lint, and "In the Night Country" by Ellen Steiber. The poems are all beautiful. This book is definitely on my desert island list.
Dead-serious fairy tales.......2001-11-06
I love adult fairy tales, but it seems that all too often, writers pump up the sex and violence to render the tales "adult", rather than more deeply exploring the human emotional dramas in the stories. Maybe that's why I love _The Armless Maiden_. The tales and poems here do include sex and violence, yes, but at their heart is the triumph of the human spirit.
If we look carefully at fairy tales, many of them are actually about what we would now call child abuse. Cinderella was neglected. Handel and Gretel were abandoned. Donkeyskin suffered incest. And there are so many more. And in most of the stories, the protagonist rises above the situation somehow--in the old versions, usually by gaining fortune and position. In the stories in _The Armless Maiden_, the triumph is more often psychological. I read once--I think it was in a book by Marina Warner--that the essential theme of the fairy tale is transformation. In these stories, we see victims transformed into survivors.
These are serious fairy tales for our times, and I recommend the book both to abuse survivors and to those who did not suffer abuse (trust me, everyone knows someone who did). My personal favorite contributions are Emma Bull's poem about Cinderella's stepsister regretting the friendship they never had, and Ellen Kushner's "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep", the story of a young girl in the custody of a cold-hearted guardian, and haunted by the ghost of the woman's unhappy daughter.
Why is this book out of print?.......2000-07-10
This is a short review.
Actually, this is not a review atall, although I should say it, shortly and to the point: The ArmlessMaiden is a gorgeous anthology, one of the best I've ever read.
This is just a message to people who might stumble upon it in a bookstore or library.
The message is: read it.
You will not be disappointed.
Essential for everyone, but especially survivors of abuse........1999-01-13
This book has a myriad of short stories, poems, & essays about survivors of child abuse. They are all worked around fairy-tale themes but not Disneyified: no handsome prince comes to rescue a child; instead, these children escape through their own courage & perseverance. An AMAZING book. A shame it is out of print--but I've seen copies used & in remainder bins at bookstores so do yourself a favor & keep looking! This book will make you shudder, weep, cringe, but ultimately leaves you w/a feeling of hope. All the pieces are good, but standouts include Terri Windling's, Charles De Lint's, Ellen Steiber's, & Munro Sickafoose's. Another wonderful aspect is that Windling ignores genre boundaries & hence you see authors such as Sharon Olds & Anne Sexton represented as well. Highly recommended!
Book Description
"The Maiden of Mayfair" has all the ingredients-delightful characters, inspiration, humor, and charm. A heartwarming rags-to-riches story set in Victorian London. Tales of London book 1.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful and unique.......2007-03-04
Too often, so many Christian novels seem to become simply retellings of the same "girl meets boy" story. However Lawana Blackwell has delivered a unique and beautiful story that is unlike any other I've read. It is set in Victorian England, a rare setting you don't see often in Christian fiction. Her cast of characters, ranging from the "upstairs" gentry to the "downstairs" staff could easily become nondescript, but instead Miss Blackwell gives them interesting, smaller stories that intertwine with the main character Sarah's own. Next, the true "romance" part does not come in until Sarah is of age. I enjoyed not being knocked over the head with romance in the beginning and being allowed to experience growing with Sarah as she is brought suddenly into opulence and learning to grow in her new surroundings. Only after she comes of age does the romantic story set in, and then it it's very sweet because you have grown with the characters and can root for Sarah and her future beau to get together since the reader knows them by now. If you want a change of pace from the typical, I highly recommend this book!
A Great Read.......2006-08-24
I really enjoyed this book. It reveals some injustices and hypocracies of Victorian society. People were shunned or kept at a distance because of their birth, religion, social standing or, as in Sarah's case, physical appearance. I wanted to strangle Mrs. Blake's snooty friends and Mrs. Blake too, at times, for her own snobbery. A very winning scene is that in which Sarah reproaches her guardian for her anti-Semitic views. Prejudice works two ways in this book; as another viewer stated, people automatically assume Ethan Knight (his name is very ironic) is a good man because he is going to take holy orders. This book encourages looking beyond the surface and getting to know people and accept them in spite of their background and mistakes,
I deduct one star because of a personal pet peeve. I didn't like Blackwell's characterization of Sarah's natural mother. Since I don't want to spoil things by revealing too much, you will have to read the book. I thought Sarah deserved better.
Beautiful Victorian inspirational!.......2006-01-18
I bought this book because someone told me that Lawana Blackwell is a great author of inspirational/historical novels. Judging by The Maiden of Mayfair, I'd say my friend is right on the money. The Maiden of Mayfair is the first book in a Victorian series called Tales of London and it tells the story of a little orphan girl with a deformed hand and her sudden move from a seedy orphanage to a prestigious house in the Mayfair district. Dorothea Blake wants to mend her past mistakes by becoming her late son's daughter's guardian. Sarah is the product of her rogue son's indiscretion with a scullery maid. The woman was forced to abandon the baby in front of a church. Dorothea takes her in when she is thirteen and has no idea what to make of the girl at first, but it doesn't take much time to grow to love her. It matters little to her if the people in society shun her for taking in a grandchild who was born out of wedlock. The happiness that she gains with the presence of her granddaughter makes up for everything. However, there are secrets and deceptions that will come to light as the story progresses, things that could jeopardize Sarah's stability and happiness in her new home. There are various twists throughout the novel.
This is one of the most beautiful inspirational novels I have read. I love this story and the heartwarming and palatable way it's developed. And I love the characters! Naomi, Sarah, William, Stanley, Marie, Daniel and Dorothea are such wonderful, three-dimensional characters with flaws as well as virtues and I loved the warmth and familiarity between all of them. The servants are treated as family and you can feel the love come out of the pages. I wish I could read more about these characters, but I think the next installment will focus on a completely different story with its own characters. Ah, well. One of the things I enjoyed most about this novel is the subplot centered on the curator Ethan and his corrupt, conning ways. I like how everyone assumes he is a good man because he is training to become a vicar. What a realistic storyline! I loved the whole story and I couldn't put this book down. Lawana Blackwell is a wonderful storyteller and I look forward to reading more of her inspirational historicals. In the meantime, I recommend The Maiden of Mayfair and I cannot wait to give Catherine's Heart, the second book in the Tales of London series a whirl.
Wonderful story.......2005-11-24
I love this author and this book!! It is so well written and keeps you wanting to read until you finish the book. This was the first book that I read by Lawana Blackwell and I am now a fan.
MY FAVORITE AUTHOR.......2005-06-21
Love all of her books, I have yet to read one of hers I am not happy with. To me, experiencing one of Ms. Blackwell's novels is like climbing into a comfortable, cozy, warm nest, being completely serene, grateful she wrote it, hoping it will never stop. Thank Ms. Blackwell.
Book Description
This is a cross-cultural Christmas tale of a child's self-discovery with introductions to folk characters, traditions, and a bit of language of a far-away country. A pronunciation guide is included: The Snow Maiden's Russian name, Sne-GUR-och-ka, is a guaranteed giggle. The lesson of the fable-like story is to "be yourself and do the best you can."
Customer Reviews:
Russian Snow Maiden.......2007-08-05
Great book to introduce you to Russian Christmas traditions and a some common words. The illustrations in this book are great and done in the Russian style (The illustrator was is a Russian Artist).
This story blends the Western and Russian traditions of Christmas in a way that children and parents will enjoy year after year.
Beautiful and inspiring.......2006-01-04
This is a beautifully illustrated book about how a young Russian girl helps Santa Claus. It is a wonderful introduction to the variety of ways that Christmas is celebrated in other countries, but retains enough focus on the US to make it interesting to young Americans. My daughters love the book and I enjoy reading it to them as the story is interesting for both children and adults.
A First Rate Story with Caldecott Quality Illustrations.......2005-12-18
In this engaging story, the Snow Maiden's dilemma can be appreciated by all ages. At the point where the Snow Maiden makes a significant contribution to Santa's inventory, she gains self confidence and happiness. A perfect book for reading aloud over the Holidays! Children and adults will delight in exploring the plentiful illustrations.
Review written by Jessie Palmer: Grandmother, elementary school teacher, and reading specialist.
beautiful Christmas book.......2005-12-13
This is a lovely book, with great illustrations that children and adults enjoy! A sweet story! Really worth having.
A nice addition to the holiday library.......2005-10-21
This book is an excellent blend of Western and Russian holiday traditions. The illustrations are quite charming, in the style of Russian matryoshka dolls.
Customer Reviews:
Not my Favourite Sister Frevisse.......2003-12-23
I found this book to be a slow read, and there is really no murder in it, other than a much-removed third party one. In it we do get to see the Duke of Orleans who was held captive in England for a total of twenty-five years, and we do see the intrigue that was behind his long period as a royal hostage. But the book was a slow-starter, and it really didn't pick up the pace until maybe just at the end. Also, even though we find out who was behind the murder and attempted killings, no one was brought to justice because of political repercussions. I hope the next book gets back to life at Sister Frevisse's nunnery. She seemed a bit out of place as a guest in her cousin's huge home.
Medieval london brought to life.......2003-11-07
This is one of the most enjoyable of the Sister Frevisse mysteries. Dame Frevisse journeys to London to meet the new Prioress of her convent, and stays with her cousin Alice, wife to the ambitious earl of Suffolk. here she meets Alice's waiting woman, jane, horribly disfigured by a massive birthmark, but determined not to be shut away in a nunnery. Dame Frevisse is most reluctantly caught up in the political machinations of Suffolk and Bishop Beaufort, and jane is involved too. The sights and sounds of medieval London are vividly described, you almost think yourself there. The description of a medieval banquet is particularly enticing, as each course is described you see the range of delicious food that was served in those days (where did English cooking go wrong?) Dame Frevisse herself is a formidable character, pious, intellectual and shrewd, inclined to be a bit disdainful of anyone who isn't as clever or as pious as she is herself, I love reading her adventures, but I'm glad I don't have to meet her, she'd terrify me. The supporting characters are interesting as always, and the plot is gripping. This is a delightful book.
Excellent Historical Series.......2001-02-14
This historical series is set in fifteenth century England and features Sister Frevisse. As this entry opens, Sister Frevisse is being sent to London to meet the new prioress of St. Frideswide. she is asked, by her abbott, to stay with a relative who may make a donation to the priory. Sister Frevisse finds herself in the murderous political machinations of Henry VI and the Duc d'Orleans. This is an excellent series and gets better with each entry.
Medieval Intrigue.......2000-11-18
In the Maiden's Tale by Margaret Frazer, sister Frevisse journeys to London to meet her new prioress. While there Frevisse visits her cousin Alice who wants to involveher political intrigue of the time by use Frevisse as a secret messenger between The Duke of Orleans and King Henry the VI.
As in any tale of intrigue much is at stake, lives, love and peace between England and France. Frazer introduces us to Jane, the maiden of her book. A young woman who chose not to become a nun despite her "blemish" as the nuns called it. Jane is a stubborn and virtuous young woman who believes that she can find a life for herself outside the nunnery and works against odds to achieve this.
Frazer does an excellent job in presenting a tale of medieval mystery which is true to the period. This book is worth reading for the story of Jane and her unusual courage.
Another successful foray into the world of Dame Frevisse........1998-07-22
The Maiden's Tale picks up shortly after the events of The Prioress' Tale. Saint Frideswide's abbot has put things to right in the abbey and has selected the new prioress who happens to be his sister. Dame Frevisse travels to London with the abbot in order to escort the new prioress back to the abbey. Once in London, Frevisse becomes involved in the intrigue surrounding the Duc d'Orleans, the Duke of Gloucester, and King Henry VI. We are treated to the return of many old "friends" from the previous books include Frevisse's cousin the Countess of Suffolk, the half-brothers of Henry VI, Jasper and Edmund from The Boy's Tale, and Frevisse's ecclesiastical nemesis, Bishop Beaufort. And of course, there's a murder or two to solve. Frazer excels at period writing. Her characters never seem to be 20th Century indviduals in a Medieval setting. Their attitudes and actions are completely consistant with the period. The entire mood is enhanced by the author's att! ention to details in things such as food and costuming. Although clearly part of a continuing series, the book can easily be read by a frist-timer who will likely then wish to read the previous outings. For those who like following the clues and beating the detective to the conclusion, this book may be less satisfying since a great part of its pleasure is in the reader's going along for the ride with the characters.
Book Description
Every human being has both masculine and feminine characteristics, but because our civilization undervalues the Feminine, she hides within each individual and stands in need of healing. In Here All Dwell Free, Gertrud Mueller Nelson shows us how the wisdom of folk mythology offers us both the diagnosis of our ills and the healing prescription we seek for our feminine natures.
Nelson takes two Grimm's fairy tales and demonstrates how they refect the dilemma of modern women, and men, as they struggle to free and heal the feminine within their own personalities and their very culture. In "The Handless Maiden," a miller's daughter sacrifices her flesh-and-blood hands to preserve her father's material, mechanical world. In "Briar Rose," a princess is cursed by a forgotten mother-goddess to sleep, deathlike, until her dormant feminine nature is awakened.
In a mesmerizing interpretation of these two women and their passages to healing, Nelson shows us the difference between passivity and receptivity; the wounded healer and her spirituality; Earth as the wounded feminine; and the inner and outer synthesis of masculine and feminine polarities that must redeem the whole kingdom, so that all can live free. . .
"Superbly wise . . . A wonderful book which brings hope and healing to the urgency of our broken world."
Robert Johnson
Customer Reviews:
A Wonderful Book.......2000-07-24
Here All Dwell Free may be an awkward title but it is right on. Mueller Nelson has an exquisite but powerful and compelling way of presenting complex and important psychological information so that anyone can understand and benefit.This book pulls one into that mythical land with devils and angels entirely compatible with any religious conviction because she is addressing archetypal issues which all humankind must address or avoid. Mueller-Nelson convinces one to take the risk of looking at one's dark side and points the way to the many individual and social benefits of taking one's life seriously. Another benefit is the lovely prose which leads one deeper and deeper into one's own inner world. Anyone interested in their religious and spiritual life will benefit and enjoy this remarkable book.
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The Bird Maiden: A Serbian Legend (Legends of the World Series)
Jan M. Mike
Manufacturer: Troll Communications
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0816740232 |
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- This Korean-American rocked my world
- Seminal
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Tales from a Korean Maiden in America
Dorothy M. Hong
Manufacturer: iUniverse
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General | Ethnic & National | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
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General | Sociology | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
Ethnic Studies | Special Groups | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
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General | Ethnic & National | Biographies & Memoirs | 4-for-3 Books Store | Stores | Books
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ASIN: 059528390X |
Book Description
This book proves into hearsays surrounding Koreans in America. My writings illustrate how race has impacted my life and other Koreans vis-à-vis white Americans.
I wrote articles to illustrate the interplay of my Korean heritage on my minority status. The range of social issues that I touch upon in my articles includes affirmative action, dating, church life, sexual harassment, volunteerism, sorority life, dorm life, politics, travel and the psycho-dynamics of my relationships with white peers, Koreans abroad, Korean visitors and other Korean immigrants.
My short stories identify my disillusionments with some of the disingenuous elements of racial integration. My short stories touch upon issues ranging from racism, sexism, lookism, abortion, homosexuality, and anti-social behaviors. Anti-social behaviors towards a person of racial minority range from a certain curt unfriendliness to maintain distance to abhorrent crimes perpetrated against a person of racial minority in order to maintain status quo due to the notion that minority achievements manifest disruption to status quo. My stories poke fun at these ill at ease individuals with racial integration.
Customer Reviews:
This Korean-American rocked my world.......2007-04-13
An important little gem by Miss Hong, pregnant with bracing tenderness, rueful hilarity, and measured diligence. The cover is very nice, too.
Seminal .......2007-04-13
In this seminal work, Dorothy distills the true meaning of being a Korean maiden through her vivid musings on the nature of American culture, and its juxtaposition with Korean social dynamics.
Excellent.......2004-11-05
Dorothy Hong tells a different story from Celtic scholarship of Mongolian invasion in Europe and what Mongolians did in Europe( but of course here she is refering to mostly Mongolians in America). She also tells a different story from German's reference to Aryan brothers in Tibet. But her stories are in a continuum of previous scholarships.
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The Snow Maiden and Other Russian Tales (World Folklore Series)
Bonnie C. Marshall
Manufacturer: Libraries Unlimited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
General | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1563089998 |
Book Description
In this delightful collection, you'll find more than 30 Russian tales--animal tales, fairy tales, tales of everyday life, and tales of spirits and the supernatural. You'll discover new renditions of familiar and beloved tales, as well as a number of obscure "spirit tales," which were officially ignored by the Soviets. There are tales for all ages and tastes--funny stories, scary stories, and stories to make you think. In addition you'll find a fascinating overview of the country and its history, activity ideas and recipes, color photographs, and a list of recommended reading. An outstanding resource for educators, storytellers, and general readers, this is an essential addition to the folklore shelf in school and public libraries. All levels.
Books:
- The Mammoth Book of Roaring Twenties Whodunnits: Murder Mysteries from the Age of Bright Young Things
- The Master Cleanser
- The Prey: A Novel
- The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart: Poems for Men
- The Sandman: Endless Nights
- The Soul Catcher: A Maggie O'Dell Novel
- The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Under Ground, Ripley's Game (Everyman's Library)
- the Torso
- The Wisdom of Crowds
- The Wrong Stuff: Flying on the Edge of Disaster
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