Bøker av Ben Moore

Prepare to be swept away on an unforgettable literary journey with "Unexpected," a breathtaking novel that defies expectations and challenges the boundaries of storytelling. Immerse yourself in a world where surprises lurk around every corner, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and where the power of the unexpected unfolds with each turn of the page.In "Unexpected," the author masterfully weaves a tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and emotional depth. This compelling narrative introduces you to a captivating cast of characters whose lives intertwine in ways they never could have predicted. From chance encounters and serendipitous events to unforeseen twists of fate, this novel explores the profound impact that unexpected moments can have on our lives.Prepare to be enthralled by the author's skillful storytelling as they skillfully navigate the fine line between anticipation and surprise. With meticulous attention to detail, the characters and their relationships are crafted with such depth and authenticity that you'll find yourself fully immersed in their joys, sorrows, and profound transformations."Unexpected" is a celebration of life's unpredictable nature and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Through its thought-provoking narratives, this novel encourages us to embrace the unknown, to find beauty in the unexpected, and to recognize the extraordinary possibilities that lie just beyond the veil of our comfort zones.With vivid and evocative prose, the author transports you to vibrant settings that come alive with each description. From bustling city streets to secluded countryside retreats, you'll experience the rich tapestry of the world through the eyes of the characters. The author's words paint a vivid picture, immersing you in a sensory experience that leaves an indelible mark on your imagination."Unexpected" is not just a novel; it's an exploration of the human condition, a testament to the power of resilience, and a celebration of the beauty that can emerge from life's unexpected twists and turns. It will leave you contemplating the mysteries of existence, questioning your assumptions, and cherishing the moments of surprise and serendipity that shape our lives.Don't miss the opportunity to embark on this extraordinary literary adventure. Grab your copy of "Unexpected" today and surrender to a world where the unexpected reigns supreme. Allow yourself to be captivated by the unpredictable, and discover the profound impact that unexpected moments can have on our hearts, minds, and souls.

[headline]Rethinks the relationship between architecture, literature and (in)visibility in the nineteenth-century city Ben Moore presents a new approach to reading urban modernity in nineteenth-century literature, by bringing together hidden, mobile and transparent features of city space as part of a single system he calls 'invisible architecture'. Resisting narratives of the nineteenth-century as progressing from concealment to transparency, he instead argues for a dynamic interaction between these tendencies. Across two parts, this book addresses a range of apparently disparate buildings and spaces. Part I offers new readings of three writers and their cities: Elizabeth Gaskell and Manchester, Charles Dickens and London, and Émile Zola and Paris, focusing on the cellar-dwelling, the railway and river, and the department store respectively. Part II takes a broader view by analysing three spatial forms that have not usually been considered features of nineteenth-century modernity: the Gothic cathedral, the arabesque and white walls. Through these readings, the book extends our understanding of the uneven modernity of this period. [bio]Ben Moore is Assistant Professor in English Literature at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is the author of Human Tissue in the Realist Novel, 1850-1895 (2023) and Co-Editor of the Gaskell Journal. His work has appeared in journals including Victorian Literature and Culture, Modernism/modernity, Modern Language Review and the Journal of Victorian Culture, as well as in various handbooks and edited collections.

This Pivot engages with current debates about anthropocentrism and the Anthropocene to propose a reappraisal of the realist novel in the second half of the nineteenth century. Through three case studies, it argues for ¿human tissue¿ as a conceptual tool for reading that brings together biology, literature and questions of layering. This new approach is shown to be especially salient to the Victorian period, when the application of ¿tissue¿ to biology first emerges. The book is distinctive in bringing together theoretical concerns around realism and the Anthropocene ¿ two major topics in literary criticism ¿ and presenting a new methodology to approach this conjunction, demonstrated through original readings of Charles Kingsley, George Eliot, and Emile Zola and two English-language writers he influenced (George Moore and Vernon Lee).

This book is about the history and future of life and the universe, written at a level that any educated lay-person can understand and enjoy.