On examining novels written in Quebec after the 1950s, surprisingly some common themes emerge. One finds progressively increasing references to the themes of the book, the library, and the author. In this thesis, we study the fictional work of Gerard Bessette and Jacques Poulin, two authors who make abundant references to the universe of the book. Their characters read, write, work and even live in libraries and bookshops. / We will discuss the concept of the library, in order to clarify various key issues. Our definition of the library will include any place where books are read or stored. In other words, we do not intend to limit our study only to the traditional library, but rather to extend it to any place which shelters books. The concept of the library is thus taken in its broadest definition and includes the bookshop, the office, or even the bus. / These books were selected because each author gives an account of contemporary Quebec history. In addition, the opposing themes in these fictitious worlds, seem to be at the core of the concept of the library. Indeed, it is at the same time both closedness and openness, both hoarding and lending. We will examine how the paradoxical realities are presented in these novels.

This thesis offers a critical study of Gabrielle Roy's presence in Jacques Poulin's works. Roy is a character, a reference and an inspiration; her books and her brilliant green eyes enthral Poulin and his protagonists. She is present through intertextual references---the mention of her name, her books, her characters or her quotes---but also, in a more abstract sense, through influence. In order to study the relationship between the two authors, a set of themes common to their literary works are analysed: their North-American identity (americanite), and their ambiguous treatment of sexuality.

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This thesis is an analysis of the political thought and activities of an Iranian 'alim, SAYYID HASAN MUDARRIS (1870-1938). It demonstrates the continuation of the Iranian 'ulama's struggle, started in late 19th century, against colonialism and despotism during the years after the Persian Constitutional Revolution. This study investigates the deep causes of conflict between Mudarris and Riza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi regime. Mudarris was a man of God as well as a man of his people. He was a mujtahid with high degree of patriotic sentiments. He devoted his life to Iran and to the dignity of his people for whose freedom from the yoke of Imperialism and despotism he lost his life.

Thesis (B.A.Hons. 1978) from the Department of History, University of Adelaide, 1977.

Originally presented as the author's Thesis (Ph. D.--Nankai da xue). / "Ha'erbin shi fan da xue you xiu xue shu zhu zuo ji jin zi zhu xiang mu ; Heilongjiang Sheng jiao yu ting ren wen she hui ke xue yan jiu xiang mu bian hao 10542062." 880-05 Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-324).

Thesis (M.A.)--Zheng zhi da xue, 1974. / Reproduced from typescritp. On double leaves, oriental style. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 124-126).

Thesis (M.A.)--Guo li Zheng zhi da xue dong ya yan jiu suo. / Photo from typescript. Also issued in print.

Thesis (M.A.)--Zhongguo wen hua xue yuan. / Reproduced from typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-295).

The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on September 25, 2009). Thesis advisor: Dr. Betty Houchin Winfield. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.