In 1688, the birth of a Prince of Wales ignited a family quarrel and a revolution. James II's drive towards Catholicism had alienated the nation and his two staunchly Protestant daughters by his first marriage, Mary and Anne. They are the 'ungrateful daughters' who usurped their father's crown and stole their brother's birthright. Seven prominent men sent an invitation to William of Orange---James' nephew and son-in-law---to intervene in English affairs. But it was the women, Queen Mary Beatrice and her two stepdaughters, Mary and Anne, who played a key role in this drama. Jealous and resentful of her hated stepmother, Anne had written a series of malicious letters to her sister Mary in Holland, implying that the Queen's pregnancy was a hoax, a Catholic plot to deny Mary her rightful inheritance. Betrayed by those he trusted, distraught at Anne's defection, James fled the kingdom. Even as the crown descended on her head, Mary knew she had incurred a father's curse. The sisters quarreled and were still not speaking to each other when Mary died tragically young. Anne did nothing to deserve her father's forgiveness, declaring her brother an outlaw with a price on his head. Acclaimed historian Maureen Waller recreated the late Stuart era in a compelling narrative that highlights the influence of three women in one of the most momentous events in English history. Prompted by religious bigotry and the emotion that beset any family relationships, this palace coup changed the face of the monarchy, and signaled the end of a dynasty.

Has the third wave of feminism in the United States spawned a literary movement? Is there a third wave equivalent of the consciousness-rasing novel? A lot has been written about the relationship of the third wave of feminism in the United States to the second wave, yet no one has examined works by young female writers as belonging to the third wave of feminism. This book fills the gap. Using tools of literary criticism to analyze the literary output of third wave feminism in the United States, Ungrateful Daughters looks at the main anthologies of third wave writings, paying attention to their structure, production process and narrative forms used in the individual pieces. It also attempts to define third wave fiction and analyze the memoirs and novels coming from writers who could be classified as third wave (specifically, Rebecca Walker, Danzy Senna and Michelle Tea), tracing how these books exhibit “third wave sensibility” and reflect generational experiences of third wave writers. A lot of attention is devoted to comparisons of second and third wave feminism and the ambivalent relationship of third wave feminism to postfeminism. Wendy Kaminer wrote in True Love Waits: “If it ultimately fails as a liberation movement, feminism will at least have achieved considerable literary success.” Ungrateful Daughters examines whether the literary success helps or hinders the cause of women’s liberation.

Anger and bitterness tend to pervade narratives by second generation Asian American daughters, despite their largely unremarkable upbringings. The author explores this apparent paradox, locating in the origins of these women's immaterial suffering not only racial hegemonies but also the structure of the immigrant family itself. She argues that the filial debt of these women both demands and defies repayment--all the better to produce the docile subjects of a model minority. Through readings of Jade Snow Wong's Fifth Chinese Daughter, Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior, Evelyn Lau's Runaway : Diary of a Street Kid, Catherine Liu's Oriental Girls Desire Romance, and other texts, she offers an explication of the subjection and psyche of the Asian American daughter. She connects common literary tropes to their theoretical underpinnings in power, profit, and subjection.

Woohoo Storytime! Roys Bedoys learns what bad manners are at a restaurant. This is a great book for children to learn good manners.

This meticulously edited collection brings to you the Shakespeare's greatest stories and the masterpieces of world literature retold for children. Immerse yourself in the magic of these classics and the beautiful illustrations to relive the old days. This edition includes: The Tempest A Midsummer Night's Dream The Winter's Tale Much Ado about Nothing As You Like It The Two Gentlemen of Verona The Merchant of Venice Cymbeline King Lear Macbeth All's Well that Ends Well The Taming of the Shrew The Comedy of Errors Measure for Measure Twelfth Night Timon of Athens Romeo and Juliet Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Othello Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Shakespeare for Children (Illustrated Edition) represents a significant endeavor to make the complex and rich worlds created by William Shakespeare accessible and engaging to a younger audience. This collection, through its strategic simplification of the Bard's works, encapsulates a diverse range of literary styles, from the tragic to the comedic, all while maintaining the integrity and essence of the original plays. The illustrated edition adds a visual dimension that complements the textual reinterpretations, making iconic tales like 'Hamlet' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' more digestible and stimulating without diluting their thematic depth or literary value. The anthologys contributors, Charles and Mary Lamb, are not merely editors but re-creators, who bring their unique literary sensibilities to the task of adapting Shakespeares vast oeuvre for children. Their backgrounds as respected writers and critics in their own right lend a cohesive and thoughtful approach to the project, balancing fidelity to the original texts with a keen understanding of the needs and interests of young readers. This edition situates itself within a broader cultural and educational movement that seeks to cultivate an early appreciation for literature by introducing complex human themes and moral questions in an accessible format. Shakespeare for Children (Illustrated Edition) is an invaluable resource for parents, educators, and young readers alike, offering a unique entry point into the works of one of literatures greatest minds. The Lambs adaptations, complemented by engaging illustrations, not only make Shakespeare's tales more approachable but also open up a space for dialogue and discovery about universal themes, character motivations, and the timeless nature of good storytelling. It is invitingly crafted to inspire a lifelong love for Shakespeares works, making it a must-have addition to any childs first literary collection.