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In an era where resilience and faith were essential for survival, Judith's story shines as a beacon of courage and spiritual triumph. Revered as a powerful heroine in the Apocryphal texts, Judith defies not only an oppressor's might but also the societal constraints of her time, emerging as a symbol of hope and strength. In The Story of Judith and the Triumph of the Oppressed, Wanda G. Hiller meticulously explores the layers of narrative and theology that have immortalized Judith as a cultural and religious icon. With a focus on the historical and socio-political context that shaped this story, Hiller brings to light the timeless themes of justice, faith, and divine intervention that resonate across generations. This scholarly yet accessible analysis sheds new light on Judith's role in shaping Jewish identity and her profound influence on both Jewish and Christian traditions.

This book is an anthology of extracts of literary writing (in prose, verse and drama) about London and its diverse inhabitants, taken from the accession of Queen Elizabeth I in 1558 to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914. The 143 extracts, divided into four periods (1558-1659, 1660-1780, 1781-1870 and 1871-1914), range from about 250 words to 2,500. Each of the four periods has an introduction that deals with relevant social, geographical and historical developments, and each extract is introduced with a contextualizing headnote and furnished with explanatory footnotes. In addition, the general introduction to the anthology addresses some of the literary questions that arise in writing about London, and the book ends with many suggestions for further reading. It should appeal not only to the general reader interested in London and its representation, but also to students of literature in courses about ‘reading the city'.