#DarkAcademia Classics Collection - Rosa Alchemica This Side of Paradise Streets of Night Stover at Yale The Longest Journey A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Zuleika Dobson
George Gissing, Henry Blake Fuller, F. Scott Fitzgerald, J.M. Barrie, W. B. Yeats, E. M. Forster, R. M. Ballantyne, Max Beerbohm, James Joyce, John Dos Passos, Owen Johnson, Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
Editora: e-artnow
Sinopse
Discover the timeless literary classics that helped create and define this beloved genre. In the #DarkAcademia Classics Collection, academic settings and intellectual pursuits blend with undercurrents of mystery and existential longing, weaving stories that captivate readers with their meditations on youth, identity, and the complex allure of forbidden knowledge. This genre thrives on gothic undertones, introspection, and the bittersweet tension between ambition and moral consequence—a potent mix that beckons us into hallways of libraries and classrooms, where shadows of secrets and passions abound. F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise delves into the restless mind of Amory Blaine, whose experiences at Princeton reveal the excitement and heartbreak of forging an identity within elite academic circles. John Dos Passos's Streets of Night confronts youthful disillusionment in an urban university setting, exposing the clash between idealism and societal constraints. Philosopher Jack by R. M. Ballantyne takes a more adventurous approach to scholarly pursuits, following its titular character as he grapples with moral questions in exotic locales. In Owen Johnson's Stover at Yale, we watch an impetuous student navigate the politics of a prestigious institution, torn between tradition and personal independence. Ishmael by Mrs. E.D.E.N. Southworth centers on a determined protagonist who fights against societal norms and overcomes adversity to obtain an education, demonstrating how self-discovery can be as stirring as any gothic drama. Max Beerbohm's Zuleika Dobson injects dark humor and spectacle into academia, as the enchanting Zuleika's arrival at Oxford triggers a cascade of absurd yet riveting events. Born in Exile by George Gissing explores the anguish of class struggle and intellectual pride, revealing the darker side of ambition amid scholarly debates. E. M. Forster's The Longest Journey offers an introspective trek through academia's ideals and the yearning for authentic human connection. W. B. Yeats's Rosa Alchemica ventures into mysticism, weaving arcane lore and metaphysical intrigue into its examination of artistic and spiritual devotion. Better Dead by J. M. Barrie is a sardonic portrayal of morality and mischief in academic circles, while Henry Blake Fuller's Bertram Cope's Year traces the entangled relationships and private dilemmas of a young literature instructor searching for acceptance and belonging. Finally, James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man stands as a cornerstone of modernist thought, illuminating the complexities of faith, desire, and intellectual awakening. Each novel in this collection invites you to peer behind the polished veneer of scholarly life, discovering personal entanglements, hidden truths, and revelations lurking in midnight libraries or shadowed lecture halls. The allure of Dark Academia lies in this fusion of knowledge and danger, reminding us that intellect can be both illuminating and perilous when pursued with unbridled passion.
Disponível desde: 10/11/2024.
Comprimento de impressão: 2506 páginas.
