Relatively little critical attention has been directed towards the explication of James Merrill's difficult poems, much less towards the understanding of his densely-layered symbolism. This is the first comprehensive study to look at Merrill's difficult symbolic system and to provide a close reading of Merrill's epic poem The Changing Light at Sandover. Adams reads Merrill's poetry through various lenses, primarily those of Freudian psychology and of the Jungian archetypal system. His approach allows the reader to view individual works as part of the larger picture of Merrill's quest to save his life through his art.

James Merrill's Poetic Quest: (Contributions to the Study of World Literature)

Literature & Fiction

Adams, Don

History & Criticism

Praeger

Socrates Mystagogos

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Routledge

In 1996, Alexander Rumpkin was at the top of his game: he was CEO of America's largest health care organization. His ruthless trampling of people to get there is the story of The Sawdust Pile. Coming of age with two white cousins and a black kid in the segregated South, Alex had none of the tools commonly needed to climb to the top; but he succeeded beyond anyone's wildest dreams because he allowed nothing and no one to block his path.The Sawdust Pile is a riveting account of boys and the adults they became. Their contradictory relationships are developed with sensitivity and insight-a realistic portrayal of growing up on both sides of the color line in rural Georgia during the forties and fifties. Transitioning to the nineties and modern Atlanta, this story demonstrates with a vengeance that the boys-with all their faults and strengths-were truly "fathers of the men."******A sophisticated critic says:"This is a fast-paced story of boys becoming men and the lifelong consequences of youthful bonding and conflicts. Elements energizing the characters-competition, survival, domination, love, hatred, loyalty, betrayal, religion, sex, and family-are all in the mix, appearing early in this fascinating world and impacting all that follows.In a highly unusual first novel, the author delivers a bittersweet, provocative probe into the lives of men and women inhabiting The Sawdust Pile-evoking deep emotions, yet satisfying completely."Jane Penland HooverFounder, Greensboro Writers' GuildGreensboro, Georgia

THE SAWDUST PILE: Growing Up in Southwest Georgia

Contemporary

iUniverse

A text-only edition of Creative Community: The Art of Cultural Development, originally published in 2001 by the Rockefeller Foundation. A complete guide to community cultural development theory and practice.

Creative Community: The Art of Cultural Development

Education & Teaching

Goldbard, Arlene

Schools & Teaching

Rockefeller Foundation

This anthology was created to raise the profile of community cultural development around the world by stimulating pluralism, participation and equity in cultural life and as a response to globalization's pull toward the standardization of commercial culture.

Community, Culture and Globalization

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

The Rockefeller Foundation

Glossy paperback 1990 161p. 8.50x5.50x0.50 BOOK WILL HELP YOU DECIPHER THE CULTURAL IMPACT OF US HISTORY, EXPLORE THE SOCIAL MEANINGS OF THE ARTS AND THREAD YOUR WAY THROUGH THE VAST, INTERLOCKING COMPLEX OF MEDIA INDUSTRIES. PRACTICE THE ART OF SOCIAL IMAGINATION.

Crossroads: Reflections on the Politics of Culture

DNA Pr

This book, first published in 1993, provides students and scholars with an introduction to Korean education and the dynamics of interchange between the educational system and rapidly changing Korean society. Severe political, social and educational problems may be found in modern Korea: these conditions, together with certain persistent issues pertaining to the purposes, structure, and pedagogical characteristics of schooling make for serious contemporary debate.

Education and Social Change in Korea (Routledge Library Editions: Education in Asia)

Gottlieb, Esther E.

Reference

For Socrates, philosophy is not like Christian conversion from error to truth, but rather it is like the pagan process whereby a young man is initiated into cult mysteries by a more experienced man - the mystagogos - who prepares him and leads him to the sacred precinct. In Greek cult religion, the mystagogos prepared the initiate for the esoteric mysteries revealed by the hierophant. Socrates treats traditional wisdom with scepticism, and this makes him appear ridiculous or dangerous in the eyes of cultural conservatives. Nevertheless, his scepticism is not radical: custom is not something on which we must turn our backs if we are to pursue the truth. Socrates assumes an epistemology and employs a method by which he induces his companions to begin the critical and self-critical process of philosophical inquiry, not ignoring conventional wisdom, but thinking through and reinterpreting it as they make constructive progress towards the truth. He provides conclusive and convincing arguments in support of controversial answers to some of the most important moral questions he poses.

Socrates Mystagogos: Initiation into inquiry

There can be no doubt about what Jesus thought was “the main thing,” the Great Commandments to love God with our heart, soul, and mind and to love neighbor as yourself. What were the non-negotiables for the founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley? Wesley’s first priority was to grow Christian disciples who loved God and neighbor with a holy love that keeps those Commandments. Using John Wesley as guide, Top 10 United Methodist Beliefs describes the 10 most important United Methodist beliefs, so that we are equipped for every good work. It also describes how a passionate Wesley can still inspire us to travel the road to perfection using these basic beliefs as signposts, not hitching posts, so that we can more fully follow Jesus. But discipleship can be arduous and God’s grace is not cheap. We must be prepared to walk and walk and not just talk. The Christian life is action packed with surprises at every turn. “Are you able?” as the old hymn asks. Yes, Lord, we are able through the power and love of God to be accountable to Jesus and each other. Each chapter includes study questions suitable for personal reflection and group conversation.

Top 10 United Methodist Beliefs

Religion & Spirituality

ABINGDON PRESS *

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