The theme of the Drink-Bearer
Using three basic texts (The Saga of the Volsungs, The Odyssey, and the IrishThe Voyage of Mael Duin), but ranging over a variety of other examples, this article tries to define a symbol found in Celtic, Germanic and Classical literature, the symbol of the Drink-Bearer. It begins by considering the Cup presented by woman to the hero (1); it then studies some of the various symbolic contents of this cup and its functions, as well as its iconographic value in myth (2); thereafter it analyzes the vessel as a symbol of death and life (3); the enquiry then concentrates on the figure of the Drink-Bearer herself and on her role as dispenser of political power and status, and tries to reconcile the two basic notions she symbolizes: life and death on the one hand, territorial sovereignty on the other (4).
Anglo-Saxon Poetry
Anglo Saxon poetry is esteemed for its subtle artistry and for its wealth of insights into the artistic, social and spiritual preoccupations of the formative first centuries of English literature. This anthology of prose translations covers most of the poetry surviving in the four major codices and in various other manuscripts. A well received feature is the grouping by codex to emphasize the great importance of manuscript context in interpreting the poems. The full contents of the Exeter Book are represented, summarized where not translated, to facilitate appreciation of a complete Anglo-Saxon book. The introduction discusses the nature of the legacy, the poet's role, chronology, and especially of translations attempt a style acceptable to the modern ear yet close enough to aid parallel study of the old English text. A check list of extant Anglo-Saxon poetry enhances the practical usefulness of the volume. The whole thus adds up to a substantial and now widely cited survey of the Anglo Saxon poetic achievement."
Reality TV: The Work of Being Watched
Chapter 1 1 Between the New Medium and the Old Chapter 2 2 The Promise of the Digital Revolution Chapter 3 3 Rediscovering Reality Chapter 5 4 The Kinder, Gentler Gaze of Big Brother Chapter 6 5 Access to the Real Chapter 7 6 It's All About the Experience Chapter 8 7 Reality TV and Voyeurism Chapter 9 8 Survivor and Uncanny Capitalism Chapter 10 Bibliography