Paula Marantz Cohen Livres

An award-winning scholar and teacher explores how Shakespeare's greatest characters were built on a learned sense of empathy While exploring Shakespeare's plays with her students, Paula Marantz Cohen discovered that teaching and discussing his plays unlocked a surprising sense of compassion in the classroom. In this short and illuminating book, she shows how Shakespeare's genius lay with his ability to arouse empathy, even when his characters exist in alien contexts and behave in reprehensible ways. Cohen takes her readers through a selection of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and The Merchant of Venice, to demonstrate the ways in which Shakespeare thought deeply and clearly about how we treat "the other." Cohen argues that only through close reading of Shakespeare can we fully appreciate his empathetic response to race, class, gender, and age. Wise, eloquent, and thoughtful, this book is a forceful argument for literature's power to champion what is best in us.

A cultural study that connects the rise of film to the rise of America as a cultural centre and world power in the 20th century. The author argues that through the medium of silent film, America was able to sever its literary and linguistic ties to Europe, and assert its cultural independence. schovat popis

An invigorating exploration of the pleasures and social importance of conversation Talking Cure is a timely and enticing excursion into the art of good conversation. Paula Marantz Cohen reveals how conversation connects us in ways that social media never can and explains why simply talking to each other freely and without guile may be the first step to curing what ails our troubled society. Drawing on her lifelong immersion in literature and culture and her decades of experience as a teacher and critic, Cohen argues that we learn to converse in our families and then carry that knowledge into a broader world where we encounter diverse opinions and sensibilities. She discusses the role of food in encouraging conversation, the challenges of writing dialogue in fiction, the pros and cons of Zoom, the relationship of conversation to vaudeville acts, and the educational value of a good college seminar where students learn to talk about ideas. Cohen looks at some of the famous groups of writers and artists in history whose conversation fed their creativity, and details some of the habits that can result in bad conversation. Blending the immediacy of a beautifully crafted memoir with the conviviality of an intimate gathering with friends, Talking Cure makes a persuasive case for the civilizing value of conversation and is essential reading for anyone interested in the chatter that fuels culture.

Exploring themes of love and societal expectations, this narrative follows a Jewish widower navigating the complexities of finding a new partner. With humor and insight, the story delves into the pressures of matchmaking and the cultural nuances of relationships, highlighting the protagonist's journey through grief and the pursuit of companionship. The blend of traditional values and modern challenges creates a rich backdrop for personal growth and connection.

Combining classic literature with modern social comedy, this novel offers a witty narrative that explores the intersection of timeless themes and contemporary issues. The author's sharp humor and insightful character portrayals create an engaging story that resonates with both fans of classic literature and those seeking a humorous take on today's societal norms. Expect clever dialogue and a playful twist on familiar tropes, making it a delightful read for anyone who enjoys a blend of the old and the new.

This provocative study traces Alfred Hitchcock's long directorial career from Victorianism to postmodernism. Paula Marantz Cohen considers a sampling of Hitchcock's best films― Shadow of a Doubt, Rear Window, Vertigo, Psycho ―as well as some of his more uneven ones― Rope, The Wrong Man, Topaz ―and makes connections between his evolution as a filmmaker and trends in the larger society.Drawing on a number of methodologies including feminism, psychoanalysis, and family systems, the author provides an insightful look at the paradox of a Victorian-style gentleman who evolved into one of the leading masters of the modern medium of film. Cohen posits that Hitchcock's films are, in part, a masculine response to the domestic, psychological novels that had appealed primarily to women during the Victorian era. His career, she argues, can be seen as an attempt to balance "the two faces of Victorianism": the masculine legacy of law and hierarchy and the feminine legacy of feeling and imagination.Cohen asserts that Hitchcock's films reflect his Victorian legacy and serve as a map for ideological trends. She charts his development from his British period through his classic Hollywood years into his later phase, tracing a conceptual evolution that corresponds to an evolution in cultural identity―one that builds on a Victorian inheritance and ultimately discards it.

Cohen argues that Hitchcock's films reflect his Victorian legacy and serve as a map for ideological trends.

High school begins and Beatrice s best friend wants to party and date cool boys, while Beatrice wants to read Shakespeare.