This article presents, through historically contextualized close readings of Derzhavin's poetry, a new approach to the study of sincerity in verse. Rather than look at sincerity per se (and its ...potential ideological and rhetorical inconsistencies), the author examines the ‘sincere voice’, exploring the pragmatic framings and especially the ephemeral poetic devices which facilitate its inscription in verse. He argues that the sincere voice must be continually inscribed anew in lyric poetry and analyses examples of both success and failure in this regard in Derzhavin's oeuvre. The article begins with a reading of ‘Felitsa’ (1782) — the audible sincerity of which is confirmed in contemporaries' reactions — centring on the subtle modulations and shifts in dynamics, not reducible to stylistics, which help to generate the sense of a ‘human’ voice in the poem. The poetic devices Derzhavin developed in ‘Felitsa’ are then contrasted to a different set of innovations which structure ‘Izobrazhenie Felitsy’ (‘Felitsa's Portrait’, 1789) and which fail in the end, for various reasons, to generate the sincere voice, as reflected in the uneasiness both poet and readers have demonstrated regarding this latter poem's sincerity. The article ends with a reading of ‘Na Schast′e’ (‘On Fortune’, 1789), examining the impact of Derzhavin's construction of an ironic odic strophe and his structuring of a proto-lyric hero speaking with both candour and reticence. This reading takes particular note of Derzhavin's use of various types of irony, including self-deprecating irony, as a component of the sincere voice.
A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire†‹Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero-these are the names history associates ...with the early Roman Empire. Yet, not a single one of these emperors was the blood son of his predecessor. In this captivating history, a prominent scholar of the era documents the Julio-Claudian women whose bloodline, ambition, and ruthlessness made it possible for the emperors' line to continue.Eminent scholar Guy de la Bédoyère, author ofPraetorian,asserts that the women behind the scenes-including Livia, Octavia, and the elder and younger Agrippina-were the true backbone of the dynasty. De la Bédoyère draws on the accounts of ancient Roman historians to revisit a familiar time from a completely fresh vantage point. Anyone who enjoysI, Claudiuswill be fascinated by this study of dynastic power and gender interplay in ancient Rome.
In all the history of China, only two women ever conquered and held the heights of power. Both enjoyed long reigns characterized by ruthless intrigue; they maintained an iron grip at the center while ...the vast country was torn by rebellions and caught up i.
This collection expands previous regional and individual studies of queenship and female political agency in order to engage in a comparative study of premodern female rule on a global scale. While ...the field of queenship studies and examinations of gender and power have been flourishing, the literature has tended to be dominated by studies of European royalty. This volume aims toembrace and develop the trend towards an increasingly global outlook for the field of queenship studies. Case studies of women from different periods, places, and religions are deliberately mixed to compare and contrast the realities of queenship in varied settings. Lesser studied examples of queens are provided alongside fresh perspectives on more familiar figures and regions. The authors increase our understanding of understudied individuals and groups of queens, and they encourage the comparison of the practice of queenship in the premodern era. This authoritative and comprehensive Companion will be required readingfor all scholars and students of premodern gender and political studies.
In the Villa Hügel, Essen, is a 7-part edition of Raphael's tapestry series of "The Acts of the Apostles", bearing the signature "D.LEYNIERS" (Daniel IV Leyniers, 1705-1770) and the coat of arms of ...Maria Theresa (1717-1780), Empress of the Holy Roman Empire and ruler of the Southern Netherlands. The edition made for the Empress is known to have been in production as early as January 1753. This analysis of the tapestries and both published and unpublished archival documents aims to examine what they can tell us about how 18th century Italian artists in the service of the Habsburg monarchy entered into a dialogue with Raphael's legacy.
In dieser Studie rekonstruiere ich Leibniz’ Bemühungen im Herbst 1713, in Wien das Amt des Kanzlers oder Vizekanzlers von Siebenbürgen zu erlangen. Aus dem Vergleich seiner Korrespondenz mit ...entsprechenden archivalischen Quellen erhellt sich, dass Leibniz nicht weniger als viermal versuchte, sein Ziel, das sich in der gegebenen politischen Situation als völlig unrealistisch erwies, durch verschiedene Strategien zu erreichen. Die Geschichte dieser Kandidatur zeigt einerseits, dass seine wichtigen gesellschaftlichen Verbindungen in Wien, mit Ausnahme der Kaiserin Wilhelmine Amalie, ihm in dieser Sache nicht halfen. Andererseits stellt sich die Ernennung Leibniz’ zum Reichshofrat und zum Präsidenten der geplanten gelehrten Gesellschaft in Wien als kurzzeitiger Höhepunkt seiner Karriere dar. Bald danach musste Leibniz durch die gescheiterte Kandidatur einsehen, dass er weder mit weiteren Erfolgen noch mit der Beibehaltung der errungenen Positionen in der Kaiserstadt rechnen konnte.
