Showing results for "Narrative Science" in Literature & Fiction

Londra, 1799. Elijah e Helen Blake, stimati archeologi e titolari del rinomato Emporio di Antichità Esotiche sono rimasti uccisi dal crollo di uno scavo in Grecia. L’incidente ha lasciato illesa la figlia Pandora detta Dora che ormai è una giovane donna affidata, insieme all’Emporio, allo sciagurato zio Hezekiah. Un giorno Pandora scopre lo zio chiudere nello scantinato una misteriosa cassa di legno incrostata di molluschi e incapace di tenere a freno al curiosità si avventura nello stanzino buio per imbattersi in qualcosa che cambierà per sempre la sua vita.

Frederick Douglass was an American abolitionist, women's suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer. He was called both "The Sage of Anacostia" and "The Lion of Anacostia" and is one of the most prominent figures in African-American history and United States history.

The police murders of two Black men, Philando Castile and George Floyd, frame this searing exploration of the historical and fictional narratives that white America tells itself to justify and maintain white supremacy. From the country's founding through the summer of Black Lives Matter in 2020, David Mura unmasks how white stories about race attempt to erase the brutality of the past and underpin systemic racism in the present.

A poignant biography as told to Olive Gilbert by Isabella Bomefree - a slave who later took the name of Sojourner Truth. She recounts the harshness of life under slavery, and after winner her freedom, became a vociferous abolitionist for which she has been long remembered and revered.

Combining ancient epic and myth with analogies from biology and the natural world, Joel P. Christensen explores the creative process and how narratives develop. This bold work urges listeners to treat narratives as living things with their own agency in the world.

This poignant memoir, originating from the tumultuous period of 1812 and published in the 1840s, offers a stark contrast to our modern materialism and comfort. The narrative, both personal and formal, tells the story of a foot soldier navigating the untamed Midwest—just after the Louisiana Purchase—facing off against British, Canadian, and Native mercenaries. It’s a tale of disillusionment as young men, sent to battle seasoned adversaries, find themselves abandoned by their country when success proves elusive. The harsh realities of war and the true costs of their struggle ...

At just a teenager, Joseph Plumb Martin joined the Continental Army, embarking on an eight-year journey through the trials and tribulations of the Revolutionary War as an enlisted man. His vivid memoirs capture the harsh realities of war, including the bitter cold, relentless hunger, and the heart-wrenching loss of comrades, alongside the long marches and the ever-present fear of battle. Yet, amidst the chaos, he shares lighter moments of fishing, hunting, and even charming encounters with a saucy miss. Martins narrative offers a unique glimpse into American life during this pivotal period and...

A Curious Narrative is a place where each week I will share my writings. All the work is original and by me. I enjoy writing short and very short stories in a wide range of genres. Expect to find thrillers, horror, science fiction and much more. There will be life writing about growing up and around a northern English town. I am often outdoors exploring the countryside in my region. This will on occasion lead to more contemplative writings about nature and time spent wandering the hills, woodland and beaches of the north.

 Nexus Narrative: Worlds within Words is a captivating podcast that journeys through a diverse universe of short stories, exploring various genres and sparking the imagination. Join host Jonathon Walters as they bring extraordinary tales to life and transport listeners to the boundless realms of storytelling.

Corwynn Rosewood presents: . ALL VAMPIRES ARE GAY . All Vampires Are Gay is a supernatural action/adventure story with a sassy side dish of rom-com! It’s a campy, heartfelt send-up of the vampire genre through a modern lens. If you’re looking for an exciting and comforting show about magical & paranormal adventures, you’ve found it. . DESCRIPTION: Victor Nightingale is a few hundred years old and bored of everything. When he meets a beautiful and mysterious young DJ named Robert they have an immediate connection. But their new romance is threatened by the supernatural forces brewing ...