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by Thomas Babe (Author)"Okay. I'm gonna beat you up a little now because that's going to make me feel better there, and then we can get back to this nice talk." 01:00 am on a steamy summer night. A grubby police office in dowtown New York City. Two cops and two crooks battle with wits and fists to uncover the truth about a murder. Sean is back from Vietnam and unable to find his way. Jimmy has the look of a choir boy, but the attitude of a punk. Jack can't get through the shift without a fix....

Prohibido suicidarse en primavera - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Edibooks (Editor), Alejandro Casona (Author)Autor personal, con una lectura m gica del "teatro po tico" surgido del modernismo de Rub n Dar o. Su producci n dram tica guarda cierto paralelismo con la de Federico Garc a Lorca, si bien su po tica tiene el regusto amargo de la supervivencia. Number of Pages: 60 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 15, 2016

A Month In the Country: A Comedy in Five Acts - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (Author)A Month in the Country is a comedy in five acts by Ivan Turgenev. It was written in France between 1848 and 1850 and was first published in 1855. The play was not staged until 1872, when it was given as a benefit performance for the Moscow actress E N Vasilyeva, who was keen to play the leading role of Natalya Petrovna. Number of Pages: 134 Dimensions: 0.29 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date...

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Report copyright infringementby Kalidasa (Classical Sanskrit Writer) (Author)Kalidasa probably lived in the fifth century of the Christian era. This date, approximate as it is, must yet be given with considerable hesitation, and is by no means certain. No truly biographical data are preserved about the author, who nevertheless enjoyed a great popularity during his life, and whom the Hindus have ever regarded as the greatest of Sanskrit poets. We are thus confronted with one of the remarkable ...

A Doll's House and Other Plays - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Henrik Ibsen (Author), R. Farquharson Sharp (Translator), William Archer (Translator)Collected together here is a selection of six plays by Norway's most famous playwright, arguably one the greatest playwrights of all-time, Henrik Ibsen. In the first play of the volume, "Pillars of Society", Ibsen relates the story of Karsten Bernick, whose ambitious plan to connect his small coastal town by railway is jeopardized when his past comes back to haunt him. In the s...

Losing My Marbles: How an Actor Learnt the Hard Way, a One Man Show - Paperback

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by Trader Faulkner (Author)Losing My Marbles is a series of hilarious true stories from Trader Faulkner's varied life, describing his extraordinary encounters with Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud and Vivien Leigh, his involvements with the tearaway, womanising Peter Finch, his poignant meeting with Picasso and his unforgettable appearance on stage with the great flamenco dancer Antonio. 'Losing My Marbles is a series of true stories. These are events in my life wherein the heartache, error and...

Master Harold and the Boys: A Play - Paperback

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by Athol Fugard (Author)A compelling drama of South African apartheid and a universal coming-of-age story, from "the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world" (Time). Originally produced in 1982, "Master Harold and the Boys" is now an acknowledged classic of the stage, whose themes of injustice, racism, friendship, and reconciliation traverse borders and time.Author BiographyATHOL FUGARD was born in South Africa in 1932 and is an internationally acclaimed playwright. His best-...

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by Rob Urbinati (Author)What happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noel Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? Set during a weekend in an English country manor in 1932, Death by Design is a delightful and mysterious "mash-up" of two of the greatest English writers of all time. Edward Bennett, a playwright, and his wife Sorel Bennett, an actress, flee London and head to Cookham after a disastrous opening night. But various guests arrive unexpectedly - a conservative politic...

Shakespeare Before Shakespeare: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and the Elizabethan State - Hardcover

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by Glyn Parry (Author), Cathryn Enis (Author)Before William Shakespeare wrote world-famous plays on the themes of power and political turmoil, the Shakespeare family of Stratford-upon-Avon and their neighbors and friends were plagued by false accusations and feuds with the government -- conflicts that shaped Shakespeare's sceptical understanding of the realities of power. This ground-breaking study of the world of the young William Shakespeare in Stratford and Warwickshire discusses many rece...

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author) This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the ...

The Two Noble Kinsmen In Plain and Simple English: A Modern Translation and the Original Version - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Bookcaps (Author), William Shakespeare (Author)The Two Noble Kinsmen is loosely based on Chaucer's "The Knight's Tale." But it's not your traditional remake--it's just as hard to understand as Chaucer's original If you are having trouble understand the play, then let BookCaps help with this modern translation. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students w...

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Report copyright infringementby Henrik Ibsen (Author), William Archer (Translator)Henrik Ibsen's timeless masterpiece, A Doll's House, delves into the complexities of societal expectations, marriage and personal identity. Nora'sjourney from obedient wife to self-discovery challenges norms and sparks conversations about autonomy and the true meaning of freedom. Agripping exploration of human nature and the pursuit of authenticity. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.29...

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by Anton Chekhov (Author), Mustapha Matura (Adapted by)Colonial Trinidad 1939. Three sisters endure a mundane but privileged life in the capital, Port of Spain. Living with their simpleton brother and his domineering wife, the women pass the time entertaining and being entertained by the local Volunteer Regiment. They occupy their lives with empty marriages and petty liasons whilst dreaming of returning to their adopted home country Cambridge, England where they spent their cosmopolitan youth...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Ann Smith (Author)I wrote this book from the time I was two years old up until the present day to tell my life story about the trials that life puts you through, and many of the trials have been very hard and bitter. They left scars in my heart, and at times, I was wondering if God was watching over me. But through it all, I remember what the Christian family that I grew up in has taught me and made me realize all I had to do was to call his name, and he w...

Boris Godunov and Other Dramatic Works - Paperback

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by Alexander Pushkin (Author), James E. Falen (Translator), Caryl Emerson (Introduction by)Alexander Pushkin's dramatic work displays a scintillating variety of forms, from the historical to the metaphysical and folkloric. After Boris Godunov, they evolved into Pushkin's own unique, condensed transformations of Western European themes and traditions. The fearful amorality of A Scene from Faust is followed by the four Little Tragedies, which confront greed, envy, lust, and blasphemy, while Rus...

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by Scott (Author)This volume explores the character and representation of the child in Shakespeare's drama, not as a specific life stage but as a role. As a life force, an impassioned plea for justice, a legacy, history, memory or image of love or violence, children are everywhere in Shakespeare's plays. Focusing on Shakespeare's unique interest in the young body, the life stage, and the parental and social dynamic, this book offers an account of the role and representation of the child in Sh...

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by Steve Yockey (Author)Newlyweds Jack and Avery Perch want to enjoy their kitschy Niagara Falls honeymoon, but doubts about their speedy nuptials, the unfortunate history of their room, and the opera-singing concierge aren't helping. Meanwhile down on the boardwalk, a woman who might have been Avery is living something that might have been Avery's unmarried life against the backdrop of rickety carnival rides and fortune tellers. When they collide, both women see their lives flash before thei...

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by William Shakespeare (Author), Russ McDonald (Editor), Russ McDonald (Introduction by)The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new series design Winner of the 2016 AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books 50 Covers competition Gold Medal Winner of the 3x3 Illustration Annual No. 14 This edition of A Midsummer Night's Dream is edited with an introduction by Russ McDonald and was recently repackaged with cover art by Manuja Waldia. Waldia received a Gold Medal from the Society of Il...

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by John Lyly (Author), Mydd Pharo (Illustrator), Emma Frankland (Adapted by)Was anyone undone by fire, or turned to ashes through desire? Two young trans people find love whilst escaping oppression; a shipwrecked migrant searches for his family; goddesses clash; parents fret; an alchemist brews magic and a teenage Cupid sets hearts on fire - causing chaos and near disaster. And all the while, time is running out! Galatea is an unapologetically queer tale of love, magic, and the importance of ...

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by Jon Brittain (Author)No, Alice, I don't want to become a man, I just want to stop trying to be a woman.It's New Year in Rotterdam, and Alice has finally plucked up the courage to email her parents and tell them she's gay. But before she can hit send, her girlfriend reveals that he has always identified as a man and now wants to start living as one. Now Alice must face a question she never thought she'd ask . . . does this mean she's straight?A bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality and...

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Report copyright infringementby Sophocles (Author)Sophocles' finest play is considered by many to be the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.26 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: July 18, 2023

Creating Space for Shakespeare: Working with Marginalized Communities - Hardcover

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by Rowan MacKenzie (Author), David Ruiter (Editor), Matthieu Chapman (Editor)Applied Shakespeare is attracting growing interest from practitioners and academics alike, all keen to understand the ways in which performing his works can offer opportunities for reflection, transformation, dialogue regarding social justice, and challenging of perceived limitations. This book adds a new dimension to the field by taking an interdisciplinary approach to topics which have traditionally been studied in...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles 1851- Aubert (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is impor...

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Report copyright infringementby A. S. Peterson (Author) Number of Pages: 116 Dimensions: 0.28 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 20, 2019

The Importance of Being Earnest - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Oscar Wilde (Author) Number of Pages: 130 Dimensions: 0.31 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2021

Poetry and Prose: Bertolt Brecht - Paperback

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by Reinhold Grimm (Editor)Long in preparation and in considerable demand, here are the essential poems and prose of one of the giants of 20th century world literature. Following an authoritative introduction by Reinhold Grimm, the volume includes German and English poems on facing pages.Author BiographyReinhold Grimm is on the board of The Germany Library and lives in Riverside, CA. Number of Pages: 194 Dimensions: 0.55 x 8.18 x 5.46 IN Publication Date: November 26, 2003

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by Nikolai Gogol (Author)This is the poet and playwright Adrian Mitchell's version of Gogol's classic satire on human vanity with its story of a penniless nobody from Moscow who is mistaken for a government inspector by the corrupt and self-seeking officials of a small town in Tsarist Russia."The greatest artist that Russia has yet produced" Vladimir Nabokov Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.31 x 8.14 x 4.78 IN Publication Date: September 24, 2009

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by James Graham (Author)Labour MP David Lyons cares about modernisation and "electability"... his constituency agent, Jean Whittaker cares about principles and her community. Set away from the Westminster bubble in the party's traditional northern heartlands, this is a clash of philosophy, culture and class against the backdrop of the Labour Party over 25 years, as it moves from Kinnock through Blair into Corbyn... and beyond? This razor-sharp political comedy from James Graham was produced b...

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by Tennessee Williams (Author), Edward Albee (Introduction by)Cat on a Hot Tin Roof first heated up Broadway in 1955 with its gothic American story of brothers vying for their dying father's inheritance amid a whirlwind of sexuality, untethered in the person of Maggie the Cat. The play also daringly showcased the burden of sexuality repressed in the agony of her husband, Brick Pollitt. In spite of the public controversy Cat stirred up, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the Drama Critics C...

Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra - Paperback

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by Sophocles (Author), H. D. F. Kitto (Translator), Edith Hall (Editor)This volume of Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and accuracy, and are equally suitable for reading for pleasure, study, or theatrical performance. With this edition, readers are not only offe...

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by Frederick Lonsdale (Author)A very amusing and sophisticated story of Mrs. Wislack, who is scheming to ensnare Richard Halton. The Duke is considering the sale of his title to Helen Hayle. Thrown into daily contact, it does not take Richard and Helen long to discover that they love each other, leaving Mrs. Wislack and the Duke to their own devices.2 women, 2 men Number of Pages: 70 Dimensions: 0.15 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: February 28, 2015

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by George Fredric Franko (Author)Plautus' Mostellaria is one of ancient Rome's most breezy and amusing comedies. The plot is ridiculously simple: when a father returns home after three years abroad, a clever slave named Tranio devises deceptions to conceal that the son has squandered a fortune partying with pals and purchasing his prized prostitute's freedom. Tranio convinces the gullible father that his house is haunted, that his son has purchased the neighbor's house, and that he must repay...