Showing papers in "Utopian Studies in 1994"

Flame Wars: The Discourse of Cyberculture

Abstract: From the Publisher: Flame Wars, in comp-slang, are vitriolic on-line exchanges. Often they are conducted publicly, in discussion groups clustered under thematic headings on electronic bulletin boards. Like public bathroom graffiti, their authors are sometimes anonymous, often pseudonymous, and almost always strangers.

Telemachus, Son of Ulysses

Abstract: Acknowledgements Introduction Critical Biography Biographical sketches 1. Book I: Telemachus and Mentor, in search of Ulysses, arrive on the island of Calypso. The nymph is still bemoaning the departure of Ulysses 2. Book II: Telemachus' account of Sesostris' wise rule in Egypt 3. Book III: Telemachus' tale of the cruelties of Pygmalion and Astarbe at Tyre 4. Book IV: Mentor reproves Telemachus for too easily falling under Calypso's spell. Telemachus continues his narrative 5. Book V: The story of Idomeneus, king of Crete, who kills his son and is banished. Mentor refuses the Cretan throne 6. Book VI: Telemachus falls in love with the nymph Eucharis, but Mentor tears him away from Calypso's island Venus and Cupid are furious 7. Book VII: Telemachus and Mentor learn of the violent deaths of Pygmalion and Astarbe. Adoam describes the simplicity of the pastoral land of Betique 8. Book VIII: Telemachus and Mentor are tricked by Venus into landing at Salente, the new city of the exiled Idomeneus. Salente prepares for war against the Mandurians 9. Book IX: Idomeneus describes the founding of Salente, the cause of the war with the Mandurians, and his grief in finding Nestor (hero of the Trojan war) on the opposing side 10. Book X: Mentor acquaints himself with Salente and instructs Idomeneus in the art of governing. He stresses peace, agriculture, and disinterestedness, and the suppression of luxury 11. Book XI: Idomeneus tells Mentor of his betrayal by the self-loving Protesilaus, and of the latter's efforts to ruin the virtuous and honest Philocles 12. Book XII: Telemachus, in the camp of Idomeneus' allies, gains the good will of Philoctetes (who had been on bad terms with Ulysses). Philoctetes gives an account of the death of Hercules 13. Book XIII: Telemachus' quarrel with Hippias the king of the Daunians attacks the forces of Idomeneus and the allies. Death and funeral rites of Hippias 14. Book XIV: Telemachus descends into the infernal regions in search of Ulysses. There, in the Elysian fields, he sees the after-life of just kings. He meets the shade of this great-grandfather, who reveals that Ulysses still lives 15. Book XV: Telemachus defeats the enemies of Idomeneus and his allies, and vanquishes the treacherous Adastrus (who had killed the son of Nestor) 16. Book XVI: Telemachus refuses to divide the lands of the vanquished Daunians, and lets them choose a good king from their own numbers 17. Book XVII: Telemachus returns to Salente to discover Mentor's austere reforms in place: the city no longer overwhelms the countryside. Telemachus falls in love with Antiope, the virtuous daughter of Idomeneus 18. Book XVIII: Despite Idomeneus' pleas, Telemachus and Mentor leave Salente. Mentor gives his final advice about good government to Telemachus, then reveals himself to Minerva, goddess of wisdom. Telemachus returns to Ithaca, where he finds his recently returned father, Ulysses Index.

The Shadow of Sparta

Abstract: Contributors: William Poole, University College, London, David Harvey^n, University of Exeter, Alfred Bradford, University of Missouri, Michael Whitby, University of St Andrews, Christopher Tuplin, University of Liverpool, Stephen Hodkinson, University of Manchester, Vivienne Gray, University of Auckland, Eckart Schutrumph, University of Colorado, N Fisher, University College Cardiff

Gender & Utopia in Advertising: A Critical Reader

Abstract: This work explores the connection between gender and utopian imagery in advertising. It argues that utopian visions reflect traditional and nontraditional gender roles and have shaped consumer's fantasies. Subjects include fashion magazine advertising and images of men in 1980s magazines.