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Useful Maxims

Ever wanted it straight? Well look no further. Packed with over 1500 original, eye opening maxims, and over 20 educational parables, Useful Maxims is a throwback to earlier days. Brian Ridolfi's quotable, cleverly written proverbs will teach you, at the same time, they will keep you amused and entertained. He spent years compiling his sayings, and additional years studying the Bible and making observations. There is nothing off limits in this book. It briefly covers more than 400 topics in eight short chapters, and includes numerous biblical quotes and other citations. If you want to cut to the chase, Useful Maxims: In A World of Empty Speak is for you.

Adaptation and Cultural Appropriation

“Hamlet” by Olivier, Kaurismäki or Shepard and “Pride and Prejudice” in its many adaptations show the virulence of these texts and the importance of aesthetic recycling for the formation of cultural identity and diversity. Adaptation has always been a standard literary and cultural strategy, and can be regarded as the dominant means of production in the cultural industries today. Focusing on a variety of aspects such as artistic strategies and genre, but also marketing and cultural politics, this volume takes a critical look at ways of adapting and appropriating cultural texts across epochs and cultures in literature, film and the arts.