Tocqueville opens the Recollections, his deeply ambivalent memoir of the failed 1848 Revolution in France, with an explicit denial of any literary intent or rhetorical appeal. Forced by illness into an unaccustomed state of leisure, Tocqueville claims to record his experiences solely for his own amusement, holding up a "secret mirror" through which he will be able to contemplate the past truthfully. In this innovative study, L. E. Shiner examines the Recollections as a test case of the relation between form and content in historical writing. Drawing on current literary theory and semiotics, Shiner offers a close reading which at once confirms the inevitably literary character of historical writing and demonstrates how rhetorical analysis of Tocqueville's writings deepens our understanding of his political thought. Using the methods of reader-response and rhetorical criticisms, among others, Shiner first analyzes the component genres and narrative structures of the Recollections, the recurring pictorial and thematic codes, and the various voices Tocqueville employs. He then confronts the issue of the truth of Tocqueville's treatment of 1848, in part by comparing it with other key texts on these same events—Marx's The Class Struggles in France and Flaubert's Sentimental Education. Finally, Shiner pursues questions of authorial style, tracing the use of some of the rhetorical devices discussed in the Recollections through Tocqueville's Democracy in America, The Old Regime and the French Revolution, and "A Fortnight in the Wilderness."

The Secret of the Mirror is something that I found out about really kind of by accident! I had heard a little about others using the Secret Mirror but did not pay that much attention to it Until I realized that others were getting what they wanted over and over again! At first, I thought they must have just been born with a silver spoon or something, but as I paid attention I realized they were doing something very much on purpose and were able to do it over and over and get the results they wanted. Wow when I laid hold of the secret Mirror, I immediately put it into action. Amazing, It Works, So Simple, So Easy. You are getting ready to go on an incredible journey that will change you, and how others view you as well. Greater is he who is in you than he that is in the world, And it is now your time to be as blessed as you have longed to be. You have got the power and with the Secret of Mirror, there will be no turning back. A Wealthy You, A Gorgeous You, A Brand New You! The Secret Mirror opens a very valuable door, to a hidden secret mirror and walks you through an amazing journey, as you are led to lay hold of how to be, do, or have what you want. You will be led step by step into the amazing secret mirror journey. You will come running back to your secret mirror, to again use the secret mirror to lay hold of other things you desire to be, do, or have. You will find that others notice you getting what you want, and they will try to find out your secret. But you will not want to let go of your secret mirror, because you will get the results you have always wanted. You will be saying Life Is Good! and having the things come in that I have always wanted makes life even greater, and a lot more fun. There is something on the inside of you that has always known there was something more to you, and with the Secret of the Mirror, you will learn how to get IT. You have looked around and wondered How, and Why, others got like that and you haven't! Well with the Secret Mirror, that road has come to an end, and it is your journey now, and your time to lay hold of the greatness that God himself and his Son has paid the price for you to have! This is a brand new day that is dawning, Rise up your weary head, for your God has conquered the enemy and he lies in awestruck and dread. Old things have passed away and all things have become new! The Secret Mirror is your Secret and I am so blessed to get this into your hands and see your life become so much better. You are Loved!

A New York Times NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR An NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A Publishers Weekly BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A globetrotting, time-bending, wildly entertaining masterpiece hailed by the New York Times Book Review as "Audaciously well written … the book I was raving about to my friends before I'd even finished it." Set in three different eras, and in three different locations—all, coincidentally, named Venice—this “startling, beautiful gem of a book” (NPR) calls to mind David Mitchell and Umberto Eco in its mix of entertainment and literary bravado. The core story is set in sixteenth-century Venice, where, on the island of Murano, the famed makers of Venetian glass were perfecting one of the old world's most wondrous inventions: the mirror. An object of glittering yet fearful fascination—was it reflecting simple reality, or something more spiritually revealing?—the Venetian mirrors were state-of-the-art technology, subject to industrial espionage by desirous sultans and royals world-wide. Thus, for the skilled craftsmen that made them, any attempt to leave the island—to steal the technology—was a crime punishable by death. One man, however—a world-weary war hero with nothing to lose—has a scheme he thinks will allow him to outwit the city's terrifying enforcers of the edict, the ominous Council of Ten . . . Meanwhile, in two other Venices—Venice Beach, California, circa 1958, and the Venice casino in Las Vegas, circa today—two other schemers launch similarly dangerous plans to get away with a secret . . . All three stories weave together into a spell-binding tour de force that is impossible to put down—an old-fashioned, stay-up-all-night novel that, in the end, returns the reader to a stunning conclusion in the original Venice . . . and the bedazzled sense of having read a truly original and thrilling work of art.

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Prepare for an enthralling journey into the unknown with "Ned and Nancy and the Case of the Secret Mirror Passage" - the third sensational installment in the series, tailor-made for young readers aged 8-12! In this riveting adventure, our dynamic duo, Ned and Nancy, stumble upon their most perplexing case yet. What begins as a simple discovery of a hidden passage behind an old, mysterious mirror in an abandoned house quickly spirals into a whirlwind of secrets and shadows that shroud Riverton in mystery. As our young detectives delve deeper into the enigmatic history of the house, they uncover hidden rooms, forgotten treasures, and clues that point to a decades-old puzzle. Who crafted this concealed passage, and for what purpose? What valuable secrets lie within its confines, and who will stop at nothing to protect them? This captivating story is brought to life by stunning, full-color illustrations that will transport readers into the heart of the adventure. Each page is a visual masterpiece, enhancing the magic of the narrative and captivating young minds. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists, heart-pounding turns, and, of course, Ned's ever-present snack escapades that will keep kids eagerly turning the pages. "Ned and Nancy and the Case of the Secret Mirror Passage" is a tale of bravery, cunning, and friendship, as our heroes navigate the treacherous twists and turns of the hidden passages, outsmart potential threats, and race against time to uncover the truth that has remained concealed for years. For young readers with a thirst for mystery and adventure, this book is an absolute must-read. Join Ned and Nancy as they embark on a quest to unravel the secrets behind the secret mirror passage, and unlock the mysteries that have long been hidden in the shadows. Adventure, intrigue, and excitement await - dive into the captivating world of "Ned and Nancy" once more!

Be careful what you fantasise. Your dreams may just come true… What is real? What is imaginary? This is the line Jessica Seaques walks, ever since she won a commission to write erotica for the indulgence of an anonymous patron. Her stories are inspired by the strange working environment the patron provides – a bizarre, mirror-walled office where Jess liaises with his beautiful yet cruel ‘agent’ and the awkward, long-suffering receptionist. All the while, the mirrors watch as the writer gets drawn… deeper and deeper… into this eccentric world of erotic fantasy. What is real? What is imaginary? What’s the difference? Who’s the man behind the mirror and the mystery? Through the looking glass, Jess will go… into the dark depths. Do you dare to follow? MIRROR SECRET MIRROR is dangerous, decadent, BDSM erotica. This book is a corrupting force, an evil seduction, a delicious poison… a trap! It’s the story of a young woman being lured, baited, manipulated… hunted, captured, enslaved. The villain is dark-eyed, devilish and dominant. The villainess is sleek, sadistic and sexy. The predators work together to ensnare their prey. This story is offensive, dishonest and depraved. It twists romance, perverts love and mocks morality. Consider yourself warned!