[PDF] The London Scene eBook

Author : Virginia Woolf
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 27,19 MB
Release : 2006-07-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0060881283

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This collection of essays inspired by the celebrated writer's favorite walks is available in its entirety for the first time in North America. 96 p p.

Author : Virginia Woolf
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 36,9 MB
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 8027235170

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These six essential essays capture Woolf at her best, exploring modern consciousness through the prism of 1930s London while simultaneously painting an intimate, touching portrait of this sprawling metropolis and its fascinating inhabitants. Adeline Virginia Woolf (25 January 1882 – 28 March 1941) was an English writer, and one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century. During the interwar period, Woolf was a significant figure in London literary society and a central figure in the influential Bloomsbury Group of intellectuals.

Author : Laura Speers
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 43,61 MB
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 1317338936

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This book explores the highly-valued, and often highly-charged, ideal of authenticity in hip-hop — what it is, why it is important, and how it affects the day-to-day life of rap artists. By analyzing the practices, identities, and struggles that shape the lives of rappers in the London scene, the study exposes the strategies and tactics that hip-hop practitioners engage in to negotiate authenticity on an everyday basis. In-depth interviews and fieldwork provide insight into the nature of authenticity in global hip-hop, and the dynamics of cultural appropriation, globalization, marketization, and digitization through a combined set of ethnographic, theoretical, and cultural analysis. Despite growing attention to authenticity in popular music, this book is the first to offer a comprehensive theoretical model explaining the reflexive approaches hip-hop artists adopt to ‘live out’ authenticity in everyday life. This model will act as a blueprint for new studies in global hip-hop and be generative in other authenticity research, and for other music genres such as punk, rock and roll, country, and blues that share similar issues surrounding contested artist authenticity.

Author : Lisa Tickner
Publisher : Paul Mellon Centre BA
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 23,26 MB
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 1913107108

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A groundbreaking and extensively researched account of the 1960s London art scene In the 1960s, London became a vibrant hub of artistic production. Postwar reconstruction, jet air travel, television arts programs, new color supplements, a generation of young artists, dealers, and curators, the influx of international film companies, the projection of “creative Britain” as a national brand—all nurtured and promoted the emergence of London as “a new capital of art.” Extensively illustrated and researched, this book offers an unprecedented, rich account of the social field that constituted the lively London scene of the 1960s. In clear, fluent prose, Tickner presents an innovative sequence of critical case studies, each of which explores a particular institution or event in the cultural life of London between 1962 and 1968. The result is a kaleidoscopic view of an exuberant decade in the history of British art.

Author : Virginia Woolf
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 31,77 MB
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :

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In 'The London Scene: The Essays' by Virginia Woolf, readers are taken on a literary journey through the bustling streets of London. Woolf masterfully combines her keen observational skills with her unique and eloquent writing style to paint a vivid picture of the cityscape and its inhabitants. These essays provide a glimpse into the everyday life of Londoners in the early 20th century, capturing both the charm and the challenges of urban living. Woolf's prose is both poetic and thought-provoking, making this collection a timeless exploration of the city's essence. Virginia Woolf, a prominent figure in the Bloomsbury Group, was known for her feminist perspectives and modernist approach to literature. Her personal experiences living in London undoubtedly influenced her writing, giving her a deep understanding of the city's nuances and complexities. Woolf's attention to detail and her ability to evoke emotions through her words make 'The London Scene' a captivating read for anyone interested in both literature and urban history. I highly recommend 'The London Scene: The Essays' to readers who appreciate rich descriptions, insightful commentary, and an intimate portrayal of city life. Virginia Woolf's eloquent prose and poignant reflections make this collection a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the heart of London.

Author : Jennifer Ward
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 23,85 MB
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1000151824

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This book is a detailed and close examination of the rave club drugs market as it took place in nightclubs, dance parties, pubs and bars and among friendship networks in London, in the mid to late 1990s. It focuses on the organizational features of drugs purchasing and selling and differentiates anonymous drugs trading in public nightclub settings, from selling among extended networks of friends and others. The stories of different people and friendship groups illustrate the varied drug selling roles and highlight the enterprise and entrepreneurship supporting their involvement. Told from the perspective of author's own membership in this night-time leisure culture, and embracing the disciplines of urban sociology and cultural criminology, this book contributes to our knowledge of recreational drugs markets and night-time leisure cultures. It will be of interest to students and academics with interests in these fields, as well as the many other people whose lives became a part of this vibrant leisure scene.

Author : Virginia Woolf
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 15,42 MB
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :

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In 'The London Scene: Six Essays on London' by Virginia Woolf, the reader is treated to a collection of insightful essays that capture the essence of London in the early 20th century. Woolf's lyrical prose and keen observation bring the bustling city to life, as she explores its streets, neighborhoods, and inhabitants with unparalleled depth and precision. Each essay offers a unique perspective on London, shedding light on both its beauty and complexity, making it a must-read for anyone interested in urban studies or English literature. Woolf's distinctive style, characterized by its fluidity and sophistication, adds an extra layer of richness to the text, elevating it to a classic work of non-fiction. Virginia Woolf, a prominent figure in the Bloomsbury Group, drew inspiration from her own experiences in London to write these essays. Her deep connection to the city and her talent for introspection allowed her to create a vivid and authentic portrayal of urban life. Woolf's status as a leading modernist writer further enhances the credibility and significance of 'The London Scene,' solidifying its place in literary history. For readers who appreciate elegant prose, insightful commentary, and a nuanced exploration of city life, 'The London Scene: Six Essays on London' offers a captivating journey through one of the world's most iconic cities. Woolf's masterful storytelling and acute observations make this book a timeless gem that continues to inspire and delight readers to this day.

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : Modernista
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 31,12 MB
Release : 2024-04-26
Category :
ISBN : 9180948634

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Through George Orwell's firsthand accounts, readers are exposed to the harsh realities of life as a member of the destitute underclass. Orwell works various menial jobs, as dishwasher and plongeur in Parisian restaurants, and encounters a cast of characters from all walks of life. These include fellow down-and-outs, as well as the exploitative and indifferent employers and landlords who profit from their desperation. Down and Out in Paris and London sheds light on the daily challenges faced by those living in poverty, from the constant struggle to secure food and shelter to the lack of dignity and respect afforded to the working poor. Orwell's experiences also serve as a critique of societal structures and attitudes that perpetuate poverty and inequality, offering insight into the systemic failures that marginalize and oppress the most vulnerable members of society. GEORGE ORWELL was born in India in 1903 and passed away in London in 1950. As a journalist, critic, and author, he was a sharp commentator on his era and its political conditions and consequences.

Author : Martin Amis
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 22,28 MB
Release : 2010-08-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307743977

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A blackly comic late 20th-century murder mystery set against the looming end of the millennium, in which a woman tries to orchestrate her own extinction—from "one of the most gifted novelists of his generation" (TIME). “Lyrical and obscene, colloquial and rhapsodic." —The New York Times First published in 1989, London Fields is set ten years into a dark future, against a backdrop of environmental and social decay and the looming threat of global cataclysm. As the dreaded Y2K approaches, Nicola Six, a “black hole” of sex and self-loathing, has chosen her thirty-fifth birthday, November 5, 1999, as the date of her own murder. Whom to manipulate into killing her is the question; her choice wavers between violent lowlife Keith Talent, who is obsessed with winning a darts tournament, and a dimly romantic banker named Guy Clinch. When Samson Young—a writer suffering from a long bout of writer’s block—stumbles upon these three, he believes he has found a story that will write itself. A highly unusual mystery with an unexpected twist at the end, London Fields is also a corrosively funny narrative of pyrotechnic complexity and scalding moral vision.