Building Legal Literacies for Text Data Mining
What to Know & How to Teach It
This edited collection documents the virtual Building Legal Literacies for Text Data Mining Institute held June 2020. The Institute aimed to teach digital humanities researchers and professionals about the key legal issues surrounding text data mining in the US, including copyright, technological protection measures, privacy, and ethics. It details how the organizers [...]
Mansfield Park
Sent at 10 to wealthy relatives, Fanny endures cruelty till bonding with Edmund. Sir Thomas' absence permits play rehearsals, sparking affairs. Fanny rejects Henry, learns scandals, and marries Edmund with Sir Thomas' blessing while those at Mansfield find wisdom in errors. Austen critiques society and expectations through Fanny's empowering journey.
Northanger Abbey
Immerse yourself in the rich prose, gain insights into 18th century British society, and appreciate the novel's satirical take on the Gothic genre. Recommended for fans of Austen's works and those intrigued by classic literature, romance, satire, and coming-of-age stories.
Persuasion
The novel examines how Anne's family and Lady Russell, out of misguided concern for her future, persuaded her to give up a man she loved due to his lack of wealth and status. Anne's subsequent regret and the opening up of new possibilities with Wentworth's return reflect Austen's own ambivalence about the [...]
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility was a critical and commercial success for Austen, and has remained a beloved classic, spawning numerous adaptations for stage, film, and television over the centuries. The novel's enduring popularity is a testament to Austen's keen observations of human nature and her masterful storytelling abilities.
The Man Who Was Thursday
G.K. Chesterton's "The Man Who Was Thursday" is a metaphysical thriller exploring truth, order, and the line between chaos and control. This captivating novel blends surreal fantasy and philosophy, leaving readers pondering profound existential questions.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill
The Napoleon of Notting Hill is a 1904 novel written by the English author G.K. Chesterton. It is a work of speculative fiction and political satire, set in a nearly unchanged London in the year 1984. Recommended for: Fans of speculative fiction, readers interested in political satire and social commentary, and those [...]