'Villeponteaux offers us a much-needed first book-length study of the contradictory facets of Elizabeth's royal image as a queen of mercy. In a study full of delicate nuance and artful analysis, Villeponteaux brings together the fields of literature, history, theology, and gender studies to create a panoramic view of the queen that shows how some of the most influential writers of the period Spenser, Shakespeare, Heywood, and Sidney presented their queen in images that gave the 'rusty sword' of her peaceful mercy a double-edge. Elizabeth's mercy could be employed to celebrate the queen as a paragon of Christian princely virtue or criticize her judgment as a woman vulnerable to the passions. Villeponteaux's work is as complex as it is accessible, and it gives us a window into the fascinating political world where early modern literature and sovereignty intersect.' - Linda Shenk, Associate Professor of English, Iowa State University, USA, and author of Learned Queen: The Image of Elizabeth I in Politics and Poetry (2009)
Learn the #1 secret of the top professional speakers in the world: how to craft and deliver a riveting story. Exceptional storytelling skills have been proven to build career success.
Whether you are at a cocktail party, in the corporate boardroom, or in a routine meeting, your ability to craft interesting stories will have a measurable impact on your success. Learn how to harness the human psyche¿s positive response to a good story.
This audio collection from leading experts is designed to help you craft the perfect story for your needs. Not only will you learn how to tell the story, using your body and vocal intonations, but you will also discover why stories are relevant to any personal or professional setting.
By adding storytelling techniques to your repertoire of skill-sets, you will capture the attention of your audience and increase the recall of your ideas. And if your work routine includes the need for persuasion¿whether it is with clients, co-workers, volunteers, or management¿the tools in this audio series will help others see your point of view in a clear and memorable way.
A Blackstone Audio production.
Learn the #1 secret of the top professional speakers in the world: how to craft and deliver a riveting story. Exceptional storytelling skills have been proven to build career success.
Whether you are at a cocktail party, in the corporate boardroom, or in a routine meeting, your ability to craft interesting stories will have a measurable impact on your success. Learn how to harness the human psyche¿s positive response to a good story.
This audio collection from leading experts is designed to help you craft the perfect story for your needs. Not only will you learn how to tell the story, using your body and vocal intonations, but you will also discover why stories are relevant to any personal or professional setting.
By adding storytelling techniques to your repertoire of skill-sets, you will capture the attention of your audience and increase the recall of your ideas. And if your work routine includes the need for persuasion¿whether it is with clients, co-workers, volunteers, or management¿the tools in this audio series will help others see your point of view in a clear and memorable way.
A Blackstone Audio production.
The Art of Storytelling: Become a Memorable Speaker
The Art of Storytelling: Become a Memorable Speaker
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940169904819 |
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| Publisher: | Blackstone Audio, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 08/29/2011 |
| Series: | Made for Success |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |