The X-Files and Literature: Unweaving the Story, Unraveling the Lie to find the Truth provides an innovative and valuable exploration of the groundbreaking television program. Although much academic work has been devoted to the social, psychological, and spiritual significance of The X-Files, until this collection none has fully addressed the series’ rich adaptation of literature to interrogate our perception, definition, or recounting of the “truth.” This collection not only unveils new twists and insights into expected connections between The X-Files and Gothic writers or with its modernist and post-modernist slants on narrative, plot, and characterization. The X-Files and Literature also delves into some unexpected literary sources shaping the series, such as the Arthurian quest, Catholic and Biblical mythology, folkloristics, and James Fennimore Cooper and the “vanishing American” mythos. This collection of essays covers both how The X-Files works with literature’s own constantly morphing definition and portrayal of truth through form and content, as well as how the television program may or may not subvert our own contradictory expectations and distrust of literature’s providing us with enlightenment. "As television becomes more and more literary, with shows like Lost and Gilmore Girls sending us off to the bookstore and the library so we might read them more carefully, a book like The X-Files and Literature is welcome indeed. Sharon R. Yang’s diverse collection on one of Nineties’ TV’s richest texts finds the truth of the gothic and the Arthurian and the folkloric, of the postmodern and the metafictional, of Poe, Pynchon, Cooper, Nabokov, and Tennyson, not just “out there” but in the perhaps too complicated narrative of the perpetually frustrated quests of Mulder and Scully. Valuable-in-itself as an intellectual exercise, its real worth may come when we put the book down and return, smarter, better readers, to the primary text." --David Lavery, Co-Editor, Deny All Knowledge: Investigating The X-Files "Sharon Yang's X-Files collection deals with an important subject addressed by thoughtful writers. The idea that television can be seen as a branch of literature is certainly sustained by The X-Files, and the contributors to this volume succeed in making the case. Brian Hauser on Fenimore Cooper, Cary Jones on Mary Shelley, Tamy Burnett on Poe, Thomas Argiro on Pynchon, Matthew VanWinkle on Tennyson-these and more explore the connections with The X-Files not only in terms of sources but also themes and techniques. Both students of television and literature will want to own this book." —Rhonda V. Wilcox, Ph.D., Professor of English, Gordon College, Barnesville

Philip Gardiner and Gary Osborn trace the extraordinary influence of the snake cult which was prevalent all over the world in ancient times. They demonstrate how a central rite in which snake venom was mixed with snake blood in a ceremonial mixing bowl, which came to be called "the grail", produced a healing elixir which formed the basis of myriad religious and symbolic rituals, including the Christian Eucharist. These rituals operated on a number of levels. On a physical level, the powerful healing properties of this elixir, which is now proven by modern science to enhance t-cell replication, was in fact the basis of the "Elixir of Life". But there is a deeper level for the symbolism of these rituals which can be found in all the great mystery traditions of the world, though shrouded in myth and symbolism. Whether it be the quest to find the elusive "Philosopher's Stone" or indeed the Holy Grail, the Ultimate Quest is in fact to achieve true enlightenment.

The Grail legends have in modern times been appropriated by a number of different scholarly schools of thought; their approaches are analysed here.

The Old French Lancelot-Graal is an important but massive work, providing a place for King Arthur not only in the history of Britain but also in Christian history. This new translation of one section, the Quest of the Holy Grail, will be a flexible addition to courses on medieval literature or romance. The notes and guides are designed to help readers enjoy the text while appreciating its relationship to social and literary history. Appendices include translations of material from two of Chrétien de Troyes’s romances (Perceval and Yvain); translations from other parts of the Lancelot-Grail Cycle (the early history of the Grail and the conception of Galahad); and excerpts from apocryphal works (from French versions written at about the same time as the Quest).

This collection of new essays is the first to study film depictions of the quest for the Holy Grail--the holy Christian relic of legend supposedly used by Jesus at the Last Supper. Scholars from a range of disciplines discuss American, Australian and European films that offer fresh perspectives on this enduring myth of the Arthurian world and Western culture, including The Silver Chalice (1954), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Excalibur (1981), The Road Warrior (1981), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Fisher King (1991), The Da Vinci Code (2006), The Waterboy (1998), and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead (2009).

Questing Marilyn: In Search of My Holy Grail, Personal Growth Through Travel, a self help memoir, shares a journey to sacred and historic sites in England and Ireland while exploring the process of how changes in thinking can result in dramatic life changes. Author, Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem M.Ed., a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, uses her personal experiences to reveal how she applies life skills to her adventures. It is a voyage of the inner soul as she visits Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury, Bath, Kilkenny, Dublin and other favourites. Reviewers applaud the book as a new kind of travel guide that tells the reader not only how to discover a foreign country but how to discover their inner spirit. Throughout her Quest, Marilyn confronts past negative teachings that have kept her from achieving her desires. When she focuses her personal energy and is true to her Self, she creates a plan that takes her to experiences that bring deep satisfaction and joy. As Marilyn's energy changes, new experiences appear in her life that reveal the natural process of personal growth. Opportunities appear in unexpected, rich, and marvellous ways. Share the surprises. Readers can believe they are travelling with Marilyn as her rich descriptions create intimacy that allows an inner sense of personal transformation. Her changes in attitude can help readers learn to transform their own sense of Self too. Order Questing Marilyn now! Available on Kindle.

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In "The Holy Grail To Manifest: The Universal Manifestation Theory," Tim embarks on a transformative journey rooted in three fundamental principles that underpin the very fabric of life. This captivating exploration is based on the concept that everything in existence, including our thoughts and emotions, possesses an inherent counterpart. Additionally, it delves into the notion that life unfolds in cycles, each culminating in a specific pinnacle. Most importantly, it is bolstered by Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theory of quantum entanglement. Tim's profound insights into these principles form the backbone of his Universal Manifestation Theory, which offers readers a fresh perspective on the dynamics of our existence. As he navigates through these foundational concepts, he skillfully weaves together the threads of thought, emotion, and the interconnectedness of all things. Prepare to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, enlightenment, and empowerment. "The Holy Grail To Manifest" invites you to unlock the doors of perception and discover the universal keys to manifestation through these timeless principles. Tim's narrative inspires and empowers, encouraging readers to explore the boundless possibilities of human existence.

"Our Indifferent Universe" presents 903 poems written 2015-2017 by Surazeus that explore what it means to be a human in our indifferent universe.