"What did she say? – Just what she ought, of course. A lady always does." This book explores the act of declaring love in works of literature written between the middle of the eighteenth century and the death of Jane Austen - and uncovers the uncertain boundaries of the self in the force-field of courtship. Declaring love is understood as the hazardous attempt to find public, social terms which can communicate personal feelings and bring intimacy into being. This was a period highly sensitive to the propriety and artificiality of public forms, and hence peculiarly alive to problems around the idea of saying what you feel, problems experienced especially though not exclusively by women. Through this historical lens the author considers the ways in which we may become entangled with one another through language, the limits to our operation as independent individuals, and whether in love you can only feel what you can tell. The first part of the book examines eighteenth-century attitudes towards the independent or disengaged self, performance culture, and the feasibility of sincerity, through readings of a wide range of different works. This provides the basis for a discussion of Austen's novels in the final two chapters, focused on the dynamics of courtship and the moment of proposal, and making much of the role of Austen's narrative voice in supporting the subjectivity of the one in love.

Quintessentially fascinating, love intrigues and perplexes us, and drives much of what we do in life. As wary as we may be of its illusions and disappointments, many of us fall blindly into its traps and become ensnared time and again. Deliriously mad excitement turns to disenchantment, if not deadening repetition, and we wonder how we shall ever break out of this vicious cycle. Can psychoanalysis – with ample assistance from philosophers, poets, novelists, and songwriters – give us a new perspective on the wellsprings and course of love? Can it help us fathom how and why we are often looking for love in all the wrong places, and are fundamentally confused about “what love really is”? In this lively and wide-ranging exploration of love throughout the ages, Fink argues that it can. Taking within his compass a vast array of traditions – from Antiquity to the courtly love poets, Christian love, and Romanticism – and providing an in-depth examination of Freud and Lacan on love and libido, Fink unpacks Lacan’s paradoxical claim that “love is giving what you don’t have.” He shows how the emptiness or lack we feel within ourselves gets covered over or entwined in love, and how it is possible and indeed vital to give something to another that we feel we ourselves don’t have. This first-ever commentary on Lacan’s Seminar VIII, Transference, provides readers with a clear and systematic introduction to Lacan’s views on love. It will be of great value to students and scholars of psychology and of the humanities generally, and to analysts of all persuasions.

Are You Declaring God's Word For Your Breakthrough? By Ted White Hey there, friend! Ever feel like you're stuck in a rut, waiting for that big breakthrough in your life? Well, what if I told you that the key to unlocking your dreams might be right at the tip of your tongue? That's right – your words have power, and when you align them with God's Word, amazing things can happen! In this eye-opening book, we're diving deep into the incredible impact of speaking God's promises over your life. You'll discover how the simple act of declaring Scripture can transform your mindset, boost your faith, and pave the way for miracles. We'll explore real-life stories of people who've experienced jaw-dropping breakthroughs just by speaking God's Word, and trust me, you'll be inspired to start your own declaration journey! But this isn't just about positive thinking or wishful speaking. We're talking about tapping into the very power that created the universe – God's Word. You'll learn practical strategies for incorporating Scripture declarations into your daily life, overcoming doubt and negativity, and standing firm on God's promises even when circumstances seem bleak. Whether you're facing health challenges, financial struggles, relationship issues, or just feeling stuck in your spiritual growth, this book will equip you with the tools you need to declare victory over every area of your life. We'll break down key Bible verses, show you how to personalize them, and guide you in creating powerful declarations that align with God's will for your life. Get ready to be encouraged, challenged, and transformed as you discover the incredible potential of your words when they're infused with God's truth. It's time to stop merely hoping for change and start declaring it into existence! Are you ready to speak life, activate your faith, and witness God's power at work in your life like never before? Then let's embark on this exciting journey together and watch as God turns your declarations into your reality!

God expects us to speak Jesus’ words and experience the same powerful results that He did! For the first time, the world-renowned Bible teaching of Derek Prince has been condensed into a daily devotional. As you seek God and declare these spiritual principles, you will: Receive physical and emotional healing Be free from fear, guilt, and shame Recognize God’s voice Learn God’s way to financial blessings Find God’s purpose and plan for your life Achieve victory over temptation Develop faith for the miraculous Begin your day in the presence of the Creator, rest on the truth of God’s Word, and you will experience the joy of seeing Him perform miracles, signs, and wonders in your life!

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We are living in a world where chaos seems to be the norm with wars, rumors of wars, political wars, and spiritual wars. Declaring War in a Time of Peace: The Spirit of Joab will take you through war and peace from the time of David to where we are in this world today. In the time of King Solomon (the wisest king), he said, "There is a time for war and a time for peace" (Ecclesiastes 3:8), but are we discerning the time we are in today? King David, the father of King Solomon, was called to war but also to peace. In fact, he made a peace pact that would be destroyed by the general of his army, Joab. Joab did not discern if it was a time for war or a time for peace, and he broke the covenant of peace David had with Abner and brought chaos through war and destruction. How many of us have seen the peace but chose the chaos instead? On the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God." But what if we prefer the chaos over the peace? Joab's actions caused unnecessary chaos. Are we doing the same today? This book will help us identify where we may have come out of God's peace, and it will help us discern the time we are in. It will help us find our way back to that place where we can rest with Jesus in that place of peace despite the storms going on around us. I advise you to read this book and watch and see how you can find Christ's peace even in a time of war.

In a pluralistic world of competing truth claims, how can one discern what is truly representative of God? How can we live and communicate what is authentically "spiritual?" How do we bridge the religious impasse between believers and a post-Christendom and pluralistic context where individuals may consider themselves to be spiritual, yet are offended by the person of Jesus? Can relativism be an effective means of evaluating truth from falsehood? What role should race, gender, and socioeconomic background play in society and the church? These are just a few of the questions this study addresses in presenting a more balanced, dialogical, and biblical criterion for authentic spirituality. The insights on how to discern, live, and communicate what is authentically spiritual are significant for interreligious and ecumenical dialogue across denominations. These insights contribute a way to more effectively communicate divine truths to all, for it is conversant with various sources of knowledge about God and is accountable to feedback from these sources of truth. For example, tacit knowledge such as that derived from faith, and spiritual gifts, as well as rational, or philosophical claims to truth, along with Western, Eastern, and Southern modes of thinking, are all incorporated.