Bøker av Paul Jay

A tale of magic and culture, defiance and courage, justice, and myths made real that readers everywhere can greatly enjoy! (Reedsy review)Join Emilia, her Grandfather Anzi, her best friend Miguel, and Calista the Bear on a life-changing adventure where together they discover a lost history, an ancient myth, and the incredible surprise of who Emilia really is, or rather who she could be if she survives the challenge! But it's not just about her, their entire village could be ruined!The Biggest Bear follows Emilia as she unravels a recurring dream with her grandfather that leads them both on an epic adventure where she discovers the secret of her past and who she really is - if she could only accept it. Meanwhile, Emilia and her fast friend, Miguel, uncover a corrupt scheme to destroy their way of life that puts her at odds with her father. Along the way, Emilia comes to understand how history and destiny are intertwined, and how to put bullies to good use! But can she accept what that means to save her friends, her family, and herself?The Biggest Bear is a multi-generational, adventure about self-discovery, personal empowerment, and cultural justice with just enough magic to make you wonder.

Paul Jay focuses his analysis on two strands of American criticism. The first attempts to revive what Jay insists is an anachronistic pragmatism derived from Emerson, James and Dewey. The second tends to reduce American criticism to a metadiscourse about the contingent grounds of knowledge.

Global Matters provides a concise, informative overview of theoretical, critical, and curricular issues driving the transnational turn in literary studies and how these issues have come to dominate contemporary global fiction as well.