A Season Of Monstrous Conceptions
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A Season of Monstrous Conceptions
World Fantasy Award nominee for Best Novella Lina Rather's A Season of Monstrous Conceptions is an eldritch historical fantasy of midwifery, monstrosity, and the rending of the world, for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Death of Jane Lawrence. "An entrancing and transformative queer tale of cosmic horror."—Caitlin Starling "A blood sacrifice of a novel."—Meg Elison In 17th-century London, unnatural babies are being born, with eyes made for the dark and webbed digits suited to the sea. Sarah Davis is intimately familiar with such strangeness—having hidden her uncanny nature all her life and fled to London under suspicious circumstances, Sarah starts over as a midwife’s apprentice to a member of the illegal Worshipful Company of Midwives, hoping to carve out for herself an independent life. But with each new unnatural birth, the fear in London grows of the Devil's work. When the wealthy Lady Wren hires her to see her through her pregnancy, Sarah quickly becomes a favorite of her husband, the famous architect Lord Christopher Wren, whose interest in the uncanny borders on obsession. Sarah soon finds herself caught in a web of magic and intrigue created by those who want to use her power for themselves, and whose pursuits threaten to unmake the earth itself. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Emblematic Monsters
Emblematic Monsters is a social history of monstrous births as seen through popular print, scholarly books and the proceedings of learned societies.
BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL (Modern Philosophy Series)
In "Beyond Good and Evil," Friedrich Nietzsche challenges the underpinnings of traditional morality, offering a penetrating critique of established philosophical doctrines. The book diverges from Nietzsche's earlier work, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," by employing a more aphoristic style, which allows for nuanced exploration of complex ideas. Through subtle prose and provocative assertions, Nietzsche dissects the duality of morality, asserting that the dichotomy of good versus evil stifles individual creativity and authentic existence. Positioned within the larger context of 19th-century European philosophy, this work serves as a cornerstone for modern existential and postmodern thought, inviting readers to rethink the foundations of moral judgment. Friedrich Nietzsche, a prominent figure in the realm of philosophy, was deeply influenced by the cultural and intellectual currents of his time, including the rise of scientific rationalism and the decline of traditional religious values. His experiences of illness and isolation further catalyzed his philosophical inquiries, leading him down the path of radical skepticism that permeates "Beyond Good and Evil." Nietzsche's work embodies a profound struggle against nihilism, seeking to redefine values through the lens of individual perspective and will. Readers seeking to engage with the provocative ideas of modern philosophy will find "Beyond Good and Evil" essential. It not only invites profound self-reflection but also challenges societal norms, making it an indispensable text for those eager to explore the intricacies of morality, power, and the human condition. Nietzsche's powerful prose and insightful critiques make for a compelling read, ensuring the book's relevance to contemporary philosophical discourse.