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Harry Potter In Russia
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Author : Eliot Borenstein
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Release Date : 2024-06-13
Harry Potter In Russia written by Eliot Borenstein and has been published by Bloomsbury Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-13 with categories.
Little did newly-elected Russian President Vladimir Putin know that, as soon as he came to power, he would be sharing the spotlight with an 11-year-old British wizard. In Harry Potter in Russia, Eliot Borenstein examines the Russian Pottermania explosion in 2000 and how Harry Potter has become politicized in ways both familiar and unfamiliar to J.K. Rowling's Western fans. Borenstein reflects on how the franchise led to soul-searching about the fate of children's literature, the legitimacy and even dangers of fantasy genres, and debates about intellectual property and internet piracy. The book explores the ways in which Potter sparked moral panics about the occult, anxiety over the power of the Russian Orthodox Church, and even fears that the titular icon and his ilk were a Trojan Horse in a Western plot to corrupt Russian morals and destroy the country. Harry Potter in Russia also delves into the significance of fan fiction, parodies, cheap-knock offs, and repeated comparisons between the Boy Who Lived and the Man Who Ruled.
Harry Potter In Russia
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Author : Eliot Borenstein
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Release Date : 2024-11-14
Harry Potter In Russia written by Eliot Borenstein and has been published by Bloomsbury Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-14 with History categories.
Little did newly-elected Russian President Vladimir Putin know that, as soon as he came to power, he would be sharing the spotlight with an 11-year-old British wizard. In Harry Potter in Russia, Eliot Borenstein examines the Russian Pottermania explosion in 2000 and how Harry Potter has become politicized in ways both familiar and unfamiliar to J.K. Rowling's Western fans. Borenstein reflects on how the franchise led to soul-searching about the fate of children's literature, the legitimacy and even dangers of fantasy genres, and debates about intellectual property and Internet piracy. The book explores the ways in which Potter sparked moral panics about the occult, anxiety over the power of the Russian Orthodox Church, and even fears that the titular icon and his ilk were a Trojan Horse in a Western plot to corrupt Russian morals and destroy the country. Harry Potter in Russia also delves into the significance of fan fiction, parodies, cheap-knock offs, and repeated comparisons between the Boy Who Lived and the Man Who Ruled.
Tanya Grotter And The Golden Leech
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Author : Дмитрий Емец
language : en
Publisher: Litres
Release Date : 2016-04-16
Tanya Grotter And The Golden Leech written by Дмитрий Емец and has been published by Litres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-16 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Thunder shakes the magic school Tibidox. Lightning beat at exactly one point – the masonry on the roof of the Big Tower. And in the neglected gatehouse by the swamp Tanya Grotter discovers the forgotten prophecy of The Ancient One. If an ancient spirit is released, the Golden Leech will begin to crawl into the magic fire and the Rope in the fingerboard of the double bass will break, time will swing in the opposite direction, the revived pagan idols will go to war on the Tortoise of Eternity and the Sinister Gates will collapse! The forecasted events begin to happen one after another... And all this during the dragonball world championship, in which the composite Tibidox team must battle with the team of the Invisibles, in which the incomparable Gury Puper shines!
Short Stories In Russian For Beginners
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Author : Olly Richards
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-10-04
Short Stories In Russian For Beginners written by Olly Richards and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-04 with Foreign Language Study categories.
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. Publisher's Note: The new edition of October 2018 has been comprehensively revised: it rectifies the translation errors identified by reviewers below in the previous edition and includes a completely new story.
The Celebration Of Death In Contemporary Culture
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Author : Dina Khapaeva
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2017-03-06
The Celebration Of Death In Contemporary Culture written by Dina Khapaeva and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-06 with Literary Criticism categories.
Popular culture has reimagined death as entertainment and monsters as heroes, reflecting a profound contempt for the human race
Pop Culture Russia
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Author : Birgit Beumers
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2005-06-21
Pop Culture Russia written by Birgit Beumers and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-21 with Social Science categories.
A revealing look at contemporary Russian popular culture, exploring the historical and social influences that make it unique. Pop music is only one aspect of contemporary Russian culture that has taken some unexpected turns in the chaotic aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse. Television and advertising, theater and cinema, athletics and religion, even fashion and food now reflect more exposure to the West, yet remain in essence distinctively Russian. Pop Culture Russia! introduces readers to the fascinating, often surprising, post-Soviet cultural landscape. With chapters on media, the arts, recreation, religion, and consumerism, the book offers an insightful survey of Russian mass culture from the death of Stalin in 1953 to the present, exploring the historical significance of important events and trends, as well as the social and political contexts from which they emerged.
Playing Harry Potter
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Author : Lisa S. Brenner
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-06-14
Playing Harry Potter written by Lisa S. Brenner and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-14 with Literary Criticism categories.
Through classroom activities, wizard rock concerts, and organizations like the Harry Potter Alliance, Harry Potter fans are using creativity to positively impact the world. This collection of essays and interviews examines how playful fandom--from fanfiction to Muggle quidditch, cosplay, role-playing games, and even Harry Potter burlesque--not only reimagines the canon but also challenges consumerism, questions notions of identity, and fosters participatory culture. The contributors explore issues applicable to fan studies and performance studies at large, such as the role of performance, the nature of community, and questions of representation and ownership in the digital age. Presented in three parts, the essays discuss discrepancies between sanctioned versions of Harry Potter and fan creations, the reenactment and reinterpretation of the original narrative in fan performance, and collaborative and participatory performances that break down the boundaries between actors and audiences.
Harry Potter And International Relations
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Author : Daniel H. Nexon
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2006-05-25
Harry Potter And International Relations written by Daniel H. Nexon and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-25 with Political Science categories.
Why not take seriously the claim that Harry Potter's world intertwines with our own? In this timely yet otherworldly volume, more than a dozen scholars of international relations join hands to demonstrate how this well-loved artifact of popular culture reflects and shapes our own lifeworld. A wide range of historical and sociological sources shows how Harry's world contains aspects of our own. Practices such as quidditch dovetail quite clearly with 'muggle' sports, and the very British-ness of the books has, in translation into languages such as Turkish and Arabic, been transformed to reflect these unique cultures. Chapters on the political economy of the franchise as well as the scholarly problems of studying popular culture frame what is essentially a highly info-taining read.
Expelled A Journalist S Descent Into The Russian Mafia State
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Author : Luke Harding
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2012-05-22
Expelled A Journalist S Descent Into The Russian Mafia State written by Luke Harding and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-22 with Political Science categories.
In 2007 Luke Harding arrived in Moscow to take up a new job as a correspondent for the British newspaper, The Guardian. Within months, mysterious agents from Russia's Federal Security Service --the successor to the KGB--had broken into his apartment. He found himself tailed by men in leather jackets, bugged, and even summoned to the KGB's notorious prison, Lefortovo. The break-in was the beginning of an extraordinary psychological war against the journalist and his family. Windows left open in his children's bedroom, secret police agents tailing Harding on the street, and customs agents harassing the family as they left and entered the country became the norm. The campaign of persecution burst into the open in 2011 when the Kremlin expelled Harding from Moscow--the first western reporter to be deported from Russia since the days of the Cold War. Expelled is a brilliant and haunting account of the insidious methods used by a resurgent Kremlin against its so-called "enemies"--human rights workers, western diplomats, journalists and opposition activists. It includes illuminating diplomatic cables which describe Russia as a "virtual mafia state". Harding gives a personal and compelling portrait of Russia that--in its bid to remain a superpower--is descending into a corrupt police state.
Tanya Grotter And The Magic Double Bass
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Author : Дмитрий Емец
language : en
Publisher: Litres
Release Date : 2016-04-16
Tanya Grotter And The Magic Double Bass written by Дмитрий Емец and has been published by Litres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-16 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The black sorceress Plague-del-Cake, whose name they dread even to utter aloud, climbing to power, destroys the brilliant magicians one by one. Among her victims is the remarkable white magician Leopold Grotter. His daughter Tanya, by some unknown means, manages to avoid death, but on the tip of her nose, a mysterious birthmark remains for life... Plague-del-Cake mysteriously disappears, and Tanya Grotter turns out to be abandoned to the family of businessman Durnev, her distant relative... She lives with this extremely unpleasant family until the age of ten, and then finds herself in the unique world of the Tibidox School of Magic...