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H.J. Oliver, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare
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One of Shakespeare's most rollicking and beloved comedies, The Taming of the Shrew was also one of his earliest, probably written about 1592. The introduction to this edition offers a full and original consideration of the play's textual problems, a study of sources, a survey of scholarship and criticism, with the editor's own critical appreciation, and a study of the comedy's fortunes in the theatre.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Kevin Stanton, Robert S. Miola, William Shakespeare |
Union
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Much Ado About Nothing
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Shakespeare's sharp comedy about mistaken identities, false suspicions, and a very “merry war” between the lovers Beatrice and Benedick is presented in a gorgeous volume with paper-cut illustrations by Kevin Stanton and contextualizing essays and timelines by scholar Robert Miola.
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Kenneth Muir, William Shakespeare |
Bloomsbury
Arden
Shakespeare
"Macbeth"
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The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of Macbeth provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.
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Emanuel Schikaneder, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, C.L. Giesecke |
Oxford
University
Press
The Magic Flute: Libretto (C.L.Giesecke & E.Schikaneder) Tr.fr.German Dent
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This book is a great read for those interested in the intersection of music and fantasy. The Magic Flute is one of Mozart's most famous works, presenting a quest to rescue Queen of the Night's daughter, Pamina, from the hands of evil Sarastro. Along the way, readers will find themselves drawn into the spiritual journey of Prince Tamino and the earthly search for true love by the bird-catcher, Papageno. Despite criticism of its sexism and racism, its sublime music more than makes up for it, making it a worthwhile read for fans of opera and classical music alike.
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William Shakespeare
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Signet
Classics
The Merchant of Venice
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R.A. Foakes, William Shakespeare |
Bloomsbury
Arden
Shakespeare
King Lear : Third Series
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In the first part of Foakes's introduction, the editor examines King Lear as it is read in the mind versus how it is performed on the stage, analyzing historical productions and certain elements of the play that shine in performance but not in text, and vice versa. This section also explores how and why the play has invited so many interpretations, in reading and performance, since its inception. The next part of the introduction considers trends in the criticism and staging of the play, such as the recent shift of favor from redemptive to bleak readings. Foakes then addresses the dating of the play, the differences among the Quarto and Folio texts, and whether these changes are mere discrepancies or intentional revisions. Finally, the editor discusses the casting of the play and explains notable usages in his edition. There are two appendices that follow the play: the first examines two textual problems that are particularly difficult to interpret, and the second explains differences in lineation between the Quarto and Folio editions, which resulted from confusion whether certain lines were in prose or verse. This edition also includes lists of illustrations, abbreviations, and references, as well as a general editors' preface and an index.The Arden Shakespeare has developed a reputation as the pre-eminent critical edition of Shakespeare for its exceptional scholarship, reflected in the thoroughness of each volume. An introduction comprehensively contextualizes the play, chronicling the history and culture that surrounded and influenced Shakespeare at the time of its writing and performance, and closely surveying critical approaches to the work. Detailed appendices address problems like dating and casting, and analyze the differing Quarto and Folio sources. A full commentary by one or more of the play's foremost contemporary scholars illuminates the text, glossing unfamiliar terms and drawing from an abundance of research and expertise to explain allusions and significant background information. Highly informative and accessible, Arden offers the fullest experience of Shakespeare available to a reader.
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"Spellbinding--soaring theater--. For reasons that remain mysterious, it seems especially moving today."-- The New York TimesEugene O'Neill mined the tragedies of his own life for this depiction of a seedy, skid row saloon in 1912, peopled by society's failures: worn-out anarchists, failed con artists, drifters, whores, pimps, and informers. The pipe-dreaming drunks of Harry Hope's bar numb themselves with rotgut gin and make grandiose plans, while waiting for the annual appearance of the big-spending, fast-talking salesman, Hickey. But this year's visit fails to bring the expected good times, as a changed Hickey tries to rouse the barflies from their soothing stupor with a proselytizing message of salvation through self-knowledge. Considered by many to be the Nobel Prize-winning playwright's finest work, The Iceman Cometh exposes the human need for illusion as an antidote to despair. The recent gripping, critically acclaimed Broadway production, starring Kevin Spacey, has highlighted anew the subversive genius of O'Neill's play.
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William Shakespeare, E.A.J. Honigmann |
Thomas
Nelson
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"Othello"
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"Othello" is a captivating tragedy that explores complex human emotions such as jealousy and deception. This edition offers valuable insight into the play's history and provides detailed commentary notes to aid readers in understanding the text. The contemporary resonances of the language used also make the play relevant to modern-day readers. Overall, "Othello" is a must-read for lovers of tragedy and Shakespearean literature.
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John Fletcher, William Shakespeare |
Bloomsbury
Arden
"The Two Noble Kinsmen"
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Largely ignored for centuries because of doubts about its authorship and its subject matter, once considered distasteful, "The Two Noble Kinsmen" is surprisingly relevant to many current interests. Lois Potter supplies new information on sources and contexts, and drawing on extensive experience as a theatre critic, compares a number of late-20th century stagings of the play.
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Searle Nicholas
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Penguin
A Traitor in the Family
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Jojo Moyes
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Penguin
Me Before You: Movie-Tie-In
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"Me Before You" speaks to the heart as much as it engages the mind. It's a rare find that genuinely makes you feel Lou and Will's vibrant yet complicated bond. If you're ready to ride a rollercoaster of emotions and ponder the depths of love and the choices we make for others, this is a tale that will linger with you long after the last page.
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Caryl Churchill
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Methuen
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"Top Girls"
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"Top Girls" can be a good read for those interested in exploring the lives of historical women and their struggles to redefine conventional notions of success. With an unconventional storyline and a mix of humor and drama, this play highlights the challenges women face in a male-dominated world. The play also stimulates critical thinking around questions of feminism.
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Confess is a romance novel about taking risks and the power of forgiveness. Colleen Hoover has created dynamic characters in Auburn and Owen, and their relationship is both intense and complicated. The unique aspect of this book is the way it is written- with confessions from the main character's past throughout the story. Readers looking for a twist on the classic romance novel will enjoy Confess.
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Equus is a gripping play that delves into the intersection of sanity, faith, and violence. It explores the limits of humanity's capacity for pain and passion, and the impact of modern materialism on traditional beliefs. Dr. Dysart, the protagonist, finds himself questioning the very foundation of his life as he struggles to define sanity and account for his career and marriage. If you enjoy thought-provoking plays that push boundaries and challenge norms, Equus might be the perfect read for you.
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Bertolt Brecht, Hugh Rorrison, John Willett |
Methuen
Drama
"Mother Courage and Her Children"
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This Student Edition of Brecht's anti-war masterpiece features an extensiveintroduction and commentary that includes a plot summary, discussion ofthe context, themes, characters, style and language as well asquestions for further study and notes on words and phrases in the text.It is the perfect edition for students of theatre and literature.In this chronicle of the Thirty Years War of the seventeenth century, Mother Courage follows the armies back and forth across Europe, selling provisions and liquor from her canteen wagon. As the action of the play progresses between the years 1624 and 1646 she loses her children to the war but remains indomitable, refusing to part with her livelihood - the wagon. The play is one of the most celebrated examples of Epic Theatre and of Brecht's use of alienation effect to focus attention on the issues of the play above the individual characters. It remains regarded as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century and one of the great anti-war plays of all time. The Berlin production of 1949, with Helene Weigel as Mother Courage, marked the foundation of the Berliner Ensemble.This volume contains expert notes on the author's life and work, historical and political background to the play, photographs from stage productions and a glossary of difficult words and phrases. The play is translated by Brecht scholar John Willett who did more than anyone else to make Brecht's work available in the English language.
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Arthur Miller
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Penguin
Books
Ltd
The Crucible : A Play in Four Acts
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Arthur Miller's classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the Salem witch-hunt of 1692 – 'one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history' – and the McCarthyism which gripped America in the 1950s. The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.
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William Shakespeare
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Penguin
Classics
The Merchant of Venice
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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama.Though The Merchant of Venice offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary.
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Samuel Beckett
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Grove
Press
Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts : A Tragicomedy in Two Acts
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Recommended for those seeking philosophical introspection. Waiting for Godot is an iconic play that explores humanity's search for meaning through two homeless men waiting for someone or something named Godot. It's a comical and poetic play that captures the essence of existentialism in a minimalistic style. If you're looking for a thought-provoking read that delves into the depths of human consciousness, Waiting for Godot is a must-read.
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles, Pt.1 v. 8
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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
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A.R. Braunmuller, Stephen Orgel, William Shakespeare |
Penguin
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Macbeth : The Pelican Shakespeare
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This edition of "Macbeth" is the quintessential guide to understanding one of Shakespeare's most tragic plays. Edited by Stephen Orgel, this edition includes meticulously researched texts paired with authoritative scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. The book also features an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the play, and a detailed note on the text used. This is a must-read for students, teachers, and theater professionals alike.
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Carmel MacDonald Grahame
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Uwa
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Personal Effects
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If wanderlust blended with deep introspection speaks to you, "Personal Effects" is a book that might find a home on your shelf. Carmel Macdonald Grahame writes with a nuanced hand, capturing the essence of a life lived across continents and the emotional tapestry woven from such experiences. This book is a testament to the complexities of relationships and self-discovery amid constant change. A perfect read for anyone who relishes character-driven narratives and the poignancy of life's transitions.
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Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare |
Penguin
Classics
Romeo And Juliet
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This classic tale of Romeo and Juliet captures the essence of tragic love. From its iconic balcony scene to the heart-wrenching ending, Shakespeare's eloquent language and passionate storytelling will immerse you in the captivating world of forbidden love. Experience the beauty and complexity of this timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.
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If you're drawn to stories where the indomitable human spirit prevails over the darkest of circumstances, "The Elephant Man" will move you deeply. John Merrick's transformation from a pitied sideshow spectacle to a celebrated figure of high society, all while grappling with insurmountable physical deformities, unveils the profound humanity and resilience that define us even in our most vulnerable moments. This book invites you to reflect on the strength of character and the power of empathy.
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Edward Albee
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Vintage
Classics
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
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If you're intrigued by the raw and unfiltered exploration of human relationships, this play is for you. Albee’s dialogue crackles with life, serving up a slice of drama that's as thought-provoking as it is discomforting. The characters are compellingly flawed, and their journey throughout the night will keep you hooked until the last page turns.
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Mark Musa, Luigi Pirandello |
Penguin
Classics
Six Characters in Search of an Author and Other Plays
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Pirandello (1867-1936) is the founding architect of twentieth-century drama, brilliantly innovatory in his forms and themes, and in the combined energy, imagination and visual colours of his theatre.This volume of plays, translated from the Italian by Mark Musa, opens with Six Characters in Search of an Author, Pirandello's most popular and controversial work in which six characters invade the stage and demand to be included in the play. The tragedy Henry IV dramatizes the lucid madness of a man who may be King. In So It Is (If You Think So) the townspeople exercise a morbid curiosity attempting to discover 'the truth' about the Ponza family. Each of these plays can lay claim to being Pirandello's masterpiece, and in exploring the nature of human personality each one stretches the resources of drama to their limits.
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
Oxford School Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
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This edition of Twelfth Night is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.About the Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
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Thomas Hardy
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Modern
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Collected Novels of Thomas Hardy
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Recommendation: Step into the immersive world of Thomas Hardy's classic novels, where love, desire, and societal norms collide. Tess of the d'Urbervilles will take you on a heart-wrenching journey as Tess grapples with her conflicting emotions, while Jude the Obscure presents a bold critique of marriage, education, and religion. These timeless stories will captivate you with their depth and provoke deep reflection on the constraints of society. Dive into this collection and experience the power of Hardy's compelling narratives.
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William Shakespeare
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Yale
University
Press
Macbeth
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Recommended for fans of historical tragedies. The play explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and guilt on the human psyche. Shakespeare's poetry and language elevates the dramatic and intimate story of Macbeth to new heights.
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Margaret Edson
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Dramatists
Play
Service,
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Wit
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This is a full length drama for a cast of 6 (3 men, 3 women, 4+ men or women (flexible casting)). THE Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Her approach to the study of aggressively probing, intensely rational. But during the course of her illness—and her stint as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program at a major teaching hospital—Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience.
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This book is perfect for lovers of Shakespeare looking for a fresh and vibrant retelling. With its riotous and insanely readable prose, "Hag-Seed" takes you on a journey into the world of Felix, a talented but exiled theater director seeking revenge. As the story unfolds, you'll be captivated by the magic, emotional depth, and sheer entertainment this unique retelling offers. Margaret Atwood's masterful storytelling will keep you hooked till the very end, making this a must-read for anyone seeking a Shakespearean escape like no other.
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Joyce Carol Oates
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Atlantic
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Rape: A Love Story
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This book could be a good read for someone who is interested in a raw and honest portrayal of small-town mentality and the aftermath of a brutal event. The story touches on themes of justice and the complexity of human behavior. Readers may appreciate Joyce Carol Oates' unflinching writing style and her ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. However, this book may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to graphic descriptions of violence. Overall, "Rape: A Love Story" is a powerful exploration of the darkest aspects of humanity and the potential for redemption.
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Chetan Bhagat
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Rupa
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Five Point Someone
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"Five Point Someone: What Not To Do At IIT by Chetan Bhagat is a relatable read for students who have experienced the pressures of the education system. Through the story of three friends at IIT, the book sheds light on the monotony of academic life and the struggles to cope with competition and academic schedules. The unique feature of this book is its humorous and dark perspective on a serious issue, making it an engaging read for young adults. Recommended for those who want to take a break from the usual academic stress and have a good laugh."
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A sale? Why not? Release all your wonderful treasures onto the open market and they are there for everyone to enjoy. It's a kind of emancipation, a setting them free to range the world... a sale room here, an exhibition there; art, Lady Stacpoole, is a rover. People spoil things; there are so many of them and the last thing one wants is them traipsing through one's house. But with the park a jungle and a bath on the billiard table, what is one to do? Dorothy wonders if an attic sale could be a solution.
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Richard North Patterson
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Alfred
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Silent Witness
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1967, Lake City, Ohio. Tony Lord and Sam Robb, both in their teens, are best friends and athletic rivals. Twenty-eight years later, Tony is a successful San francisco attorney; sam is an assistant principal at Lake City High School. Sam has never left home, and Tony has never returned since the trauma that changed his the brutal murder of his first love, Alison, of which he was wrongly accused and which turned everyone, even Sam, against him. Now Sam is a suspect. One of his female students has been murdered. Tony, reluctantly but inevitably, comes back to defend him. At once, Tony is plunged into the unfinished business of his past. In the merciless arena of a murder trial, he must confront not only his fear that Sam is a murderer but also the buried truths that obscure the real meaning of Alison's death. Powerful in its portrayal of the complexities of male friendship, of the darkest recesses of love, and of the many ways in which the past stakes its claim upon the present, Silent Witness is that rare suspense novel which is far more - the kind of story we have come to expect from Richard North Patterson.
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A.M. Homes
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Granta
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Music for Torching
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"Music for Torching" could be the perfect book for you if you're drawn to stories that peel back the facade of idyllic suburbia to reveal the raw, sometimes shocking truths that lie beneath. A.M. Homes masterfully combines humor and horror to craft a narrative that's both compelling and unsettling. It's that rare kind of read that might disturb yet fascinate you, challenging your perceptions of normality with its vivid and precise prose. If you're up for a journey through the darker aspects of human nature, this book beckons.
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Tennessee Williams, Martin Sherman |
New
Directions
Orpheus Descending and Suddenly Last Summer
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Two of Tennessee Williams's most revered dramas in a single paperback edition for the first time. Orpheus Descending is a love story, a plea for spiritual and artistic freedom, as well as a portrait of racism and intolerance. When charismatic drifter Valentine Xavier arrives in a Mississippi Delta town with his guitar and snakeskin jacket, he becomes a trigger for hatred and a magnet for three outcast storekeeper Lady Torrance, “lewd vagrant” Carol Cutrere, and religious visionary Vee Talbot. Suddenly Last Summer , described by its author as a “short morality play,” has become one of his most notorious works due in no small part to the film version starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift that shocked audiences in 1959. A menacing tale of madness, jealousy, and denial,the horrors in Suddenly Last Summer build to a heart-stopping conclusion. With perceptive new introductions by playwright Martin Sherman ― he reframes Orpheus Descending in a political context and explores the psychology and sensationalism surrounding Suddenly Last Summer ― this volume also offers Williams’s related essay, “The Past, the Present, and the Perhaps,” and a chronology of the playwright’s life and works.
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David Grant
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Heinemann
Free! Heinemann Plays
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"Free! Heinemann Plays is perfect for young drama enthusiasts looking for a witty play exploring conflicts in a school setting. With realistic and relatable characters, the play contains crackling, witty dialogue and is perfect for both performance and textual study. It's a great way to spark discussions about gender, academic ability, and conformism in the classroom."
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From the New York Times bestselling author of See Jane Run comes the ultimate tale of domestic terror. Joanne's husband leaves her, and her best friend becomes a stranger. Just when Joanne thinks it can't get any worse, the phone calls begin. "You've been a bad girl . . . I'm going to kill you." Reissue.
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"Matthew Flinders' Cat" could be a good read for someone interested in heart-warming stories about unlikely friendships and the power of imagination and history in healing. Bryce Courtenay intricately weaves history and fiction, making it a unique read. Readers have praised the book for its relatable characters and engaging plotline.
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Richard Curtis, John Lloyd, Ben Elton |
Penguin
Uk
Blackadder : The Whole Damn Dynasty
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The complete Blackadder scripts by Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Rowan Atkinson and John Lloyd. Twenty-six years ago, Edmund Blackadder made his first appearance on our screens. Comedy has never been the same since (nor indeed has history). Gathered here - in this twenty-sixth anniversary commemorative edition - are the complete scripts of Blackadder's adventures and, mostly, misadventures. Blackadder, Blackadder II, Blackadder the Third and Blackadder Goes Forth. Every word, every lie, every cunning plan and cock-up. From medieval nastiness, through Elizabethan and Regency glory, to the mud and sautéed rats of the First World War, Blackadder and his oafish underling Baldrick can be most definitely blamed for ruining England's reputation as a country with a great history. This historical record has been set down by Mr Richard Curtis, Mr Ben Elton, Mr Rowan Atkinson and Mr John Lloyd. Richard Curtis is the writer/director behind Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually and The Boat That Rocked) and Ben Elton is the bestselling author and writer of The Young Ones, The Man From Auntie and The Thin Blue Line. The character of Blackadder was played by Rowan Atkinson, who is the star of the Mr Bean TV series and films, and Johnny English. The four Blackadder series, produced by John Lloyd, won numerous BAFTAs and also an EMMY.
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- This heart-wrenching novel explores the journey of Marie-Ange, a young girl who overcomes adversity and betrayal with unwavering faith. Danielle Steel weaves a captivating story of resilience and redemption, reminding us of the power of belief in the face of deception. If you're seeking a thought-provoking read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Leap of Faith is a must-read.
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From small-town America to a world on the cusp of World War II, Wings is an uplifting story about one woman's fight to fulfil her dreams.From her family's dusty farmland airstrip near Chicago, Cassie O'Malley would look at the planes shimmering in the moonlight and feel the pull of taking to the skies. Her First World War veteran father Pat wanted his son to be a pilot, not his reckless red-haired daughter. But her father's partner Nick, fellow air ace, was willing to break all the rules and teach her to fly.When Cassie is invited to California to become a test pilot, her record-breaking flights make her a media darling. Risking her life, in a world preparing for the Second World War, she decides to chart her own course and pursue her own destiny, whatever it might cost her . . .
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This collection of illustrated Shakespeare stories is the perfect introduction to the bard's timeless works. With vibrant illustrations and simplified language, the book captures the essence of each play, allowing young readers to experience the magic, humor, tragedy, and romance of Shakespeare's stories. It's a delightful way to ignite a love for Shakespeare and his iconic plays.
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Hamlet is an iconic tragedy that sheds light on the human condition as well as the political and social context of Shakespeare's time. This edition is edited by A.R. Braunmuller, a renowned Shakespeare scholar and features easy-to-read texts that incorporate over 30 years of Shakespeare scholarship. The book also includes a detailed essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the play, and a note on the text used. This is an essential read for literature lovers and anyone interested in Shakespeare's works and their historical context.
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Amazing Grace
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"Amazing Grace" isn't just a title, it's the thread that weaves through the lives of these four characters in Danielle Steel's gripping novel. If you're someone who finds beauty in resilience and the forging of unexpected relationships amidst chaos, this book's portrayal of human endurance and interconnectedness in the face of disaster will speak volumes to you. It's a testament to the strength we find when everything falls apart and the new beginnings that often follow a personal or collective crisis.
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Pulp Fiction could be a good read for movie enthusiasts who enjoy witty, gritty, and violent crime stories. It's a combination of three masterfully interwoven crime stories that showcase Tarantino's visceral approach to character and plot. The book is well-written, with highly stylized dialogues and a nonlinear narrative that adds depth to each of the storylines. Pulp fiction's strengths are its iconic cinematic twists, superb screenplay which revolves heavily around popular culture and suave dialogues that make it a film buff’s delight. If you're a fan of Tarantino's style of filmmaking or looking to experience his storytelling, I highly recommend giving Pulp Fiction a read.
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1938. Hampstead, London. Sigmund Freud has fled Nazi-occupied Austria and settled in leafy Swiss Cottage. At eighty-two-years-old, he aims to spend his final days in peace. However, when Salvador Dalí turns up to discover a less-than-fully dressed woman in the closet, peace becomes somewhat elusive . . .An acknowledged modern classic, Terry Johnson's hilarious farce explores the fall-out when two of the twentieth century's most brilliant and original minds collide. It touches on many themes including Nazi Germany, the Surrealist movement, Judaism, Freud's theories of the unconscious mind, family relationships, life and death, and love and loss.Johnson's celebrated play raises intriguing questions about Freud's radical revision of his theories of hysteria.
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Recommendation: Jorasanko is a fascinating novel that portrays the complex relationships between the women of the Tagore household and their eminent male counterparts, offering insight into the Bengal and India of the time. Aruna Chakravarti has meticulously researched and recounted the glittering but challenging world inside the Tagore home, providing a sensitive portrayal of the hopes, fears, triumphs, and defeats experienced by the Tagore women. With its fascinating characters and intricate interpersonal relationships, this novel will raise questions about the role of women in society, making it an excellent read for anyone interested in exploring these issues.
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Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: Othello
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This book would be a great read for students studying Othello for their exams, as it provides accessible notes and activities that aid in understanding and encourage insights. The end-of-act activities allow for a further exploration of the text and can prepare students for specific exam questions.
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Recommended for fans of Shakespearean tragedies. This play portrays the tragic downfall of an honorable warrior-turned-politician, highlighting the perils of unchecked ambition. The critical and historical notes provide valuable context for understanding the complex characters and themes. Overall, Coriolanus is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean tragedies.
Dive into the World of Drama
At Thryft, our Drama collection showcases literature that unravels the complexities of human nature. We offer a curated selection of dramatic works from celebrated playwrights around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned dramatist or a curious newcomer, there's something here to ignite your passion for theatre. Discover the power of stories that reflect on the human condition and fuel the dialogue on society and self.
Consider starting with works like "Hamlet" by Shakespeare or "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. These timeless dramas provide deep insights into human nature and society.
Certainly! Explore our collection of Contemporary Fiction for modern plays that resonate with today's audiences.
Yes, we are proud to support local talent. Look out for plays by Singaporean playwrights which often reflect the unique cultural mix of the region.
While both delve into human experiences, Drama is typically structured as a play meant for performance. You can explore differences through our Literary Fiction section.
Absolutely, many drama books weave in philosophical questions about existence and morality. For more contemplative reading, check out our Philosophy collection.