To See A King - by Nekeshia Gibson (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 112Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Superior Publishing LLC.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Nekeshia GibsonLanguage: English Book Synopsis "People can paint a picture, but if it does not fit the reality, it is simply the imagination. Some realities are hard to face, some are difficult to accept, some are emotionally damaging, but no matter what it is the reality of one's life. No one has the capability of knowing what their realities will look like once they are born, but they have a choice on how they handle it. Prophetess N. Gibson
Drag - by Roger Baker (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 312Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: New York University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Roger BakerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Men have been dressing as women on stage for hundreds of years, dating back to the thirteenth century when the Church forbade the appearance of female actors but condoned that of men and boys disguised as the opposite sex. Forms of travestism can be traced back to the dawn of theatre and are found in all corners of the world, notably in China and Japan. In recent years, of course, drag has witnessed a dramatic and widespread revival. Newsday recently observed, People are talking about all those fabulous heterosexual film idols who now can't seem to wait to get tarted up in drag and do their screen bits as fishnet queens. Drawing on a cinematic tradition popularized by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like it Hot, Dustin Hoffman (Tootsie) and Robin Williams (Mrs. Doubtfire) have each delighted mainstream audiences with their portrayals of women. Even former drag queens have experience newfound fame; witness the recent popularity of the late Divine, renowned for her oddly compelling appearances in underground John Waters films. Music, too, has been profoundly influenced by drag sensibility, from David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Boy George and RuPaul (the self- proclaimed Supermodel of the World). Tracing drag tradition from the Golden Age of stage transvestism during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I in England to the current quasi-drag inclinations of American grunge bands, Drag is an entertaining overview of this popular and complex medium. From the Back Cover A History of Female Impersonation in the Performing Arts.
Bedroom Farce - A Comedy - by Alan Ayckbourn (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 124Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Samuel FrenchAge Range: AdultBook theme: English, Irish, Scottish, WelshAuthor: Alan AyckbournLanguage: English Book Synopsis Trevor and Susannah, whose marraige is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. Taking place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples' bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of co-dependence and dysfunction, beds, tempers, and domestic order are ruffled, leading all the players to a hilariously touching epiphany.
Hadestown - by Ana"is Mitchell (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 114Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Samuel French, Inc.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Anaïs MitchellLanguage: English Book Synopsis This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories - that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone - Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell's beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
Bridgit the Model - by Ramnath Subramanian (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 142Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Lulu.comAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ramnath SubramanianLanguage: English Book Synopsis After suffering an unexpected betrayal by her photographer companion and lover, the media-savvy and much celebrated model, Bridgit, whose sensuous poses are displayed on billboards all across Europe, attempts to put her life back together. Chance encounters with a lost dog and a boy whom she befriended in an alley in Rome, act as catalysts for the "Mona Lisa of Advertising" to embark on a new path, while still pursuing fame. The story set sumptuously in Rome and Florence, filled with literary and artistic allusions, and powered by love, is one of transformation, transcendence, and triumph.
Statements - by Athol Fugard & John Kani & Winston Ntshona (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 124Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AfricanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Theatre Communications GroupAge Range: AdultAuthor: Athol Fugard & John Kani & Winston NtshonaLanguage: English Book Synopsis Developed in workshops with award-winning actors, these are the works in Fugard's canon that most directly confront the dehumanizing brutality of apartheid. Includes: Sizwe Bansi is Dead, The Island, and Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act. About the Author The New Yorker has said of Athol Fugard, A rare playwright, who could be a primary candidate for either the Nobel Prize in Literature or the Nobel Peace Prize. His major works for the stage include: Blood Knot; Master Harold...and the boys; My Children! My Africa!; A Lesson from Aloes; The Road to Mecca; Valley Song; and The Captain's Tiger.
My Children! My Africa! (Tcg Edition) - by Athol Fugard (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 96Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Theatre Communications GroupAge Range: AdultBook theme: English, Irish, Scottish, WelshAuthor: Athol FugardLanguage: English Book Synopsis The search for a means to an end to apartheid erupts into conflict between a black township youth and his old-fashioned black teacher. About the Author The New Yorker has said of Athol Fugard, A rare playwright, who could be a primary candidate for either the Nobel Prize in Literature or the Nobel Peace Prize. His major works for the stage include: Blood Knot; Master Harold...and the boys; My Children! My Africa!; A Lesson from Aloes; The Road to Mecca; Valley Song; and The Captain's Tiger.
Laughing Wild and Baby with the Bathwater - by Christopher Durang (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 166Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grove PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Christopher DurangLanguage: English About the Book "Laughing wild amid severest woe" perfectly describes the fiercely ironic comedy of Christopher Durang's Laughing Wild (which takes its title from this Thomas Gray quotation via Samuel Beckett) and the previously unpublished Baby with the Bathwater. In Laughing Wild, two comic monologues evolve into a man and a woman's shared nightmare of modern life and the isolation it creates. From her turf battles at the supermarket to the desperate cliches of self-affirmation he learns at his "per-sonality workshop," they run the gamut of everyday life's small brutalizations until they meet, with disastrous inevitability, at the Harmonic Convergence in Central Park. Book Synopsis "Laughing wild amid severest woe" perfectly describes the fiercely ironic comedy of Christopher Durang's Laughing Wild (which takes its title from this Thomas Gray quotation via Samuel Beckett) and the previously unpublished Baby with the Bathwater. In Laughing Wild, two comic monologues evolve into a man and a woman's shared nightmare of modern life and the isolation it creates. From her turf battles at the supermarket to the desperate clichés of self-affirmation he learns at his "per-sonality workshop," they run the gamut of everyday life's small brutalizations until they meet, with disastrous inevitability, at the Harmonic Convergence in Central Park. From the Back Cover In 'Laughing Wild, ' two comic monologues evolve into a man's and an woman's shared nightmare of modern life and the isolation it creates.
Three Screenplays - (Foote, Horton) by Horton Foote (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 240Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanSeries Title: Foote, HortonFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grove PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Horton FooteLanguage: English About the Book Horton Foote's uniquely personal style of screenwriting is at its peak in this collection of two Academy Award winners, To Kill a Mockingbird and Tender Mercies, and The Trip to Bountiful, a film widely named as one of 1985's best. "In an age when the lexicon of cinema is largely visual," noted Samuel G. Freedman in the New York Times Magazine, "Foote writes films. He stresses dialogue and character development rather than spectacle or even traditional narrative." Each of the three screenplays sprang from a different origin. One was adapted from the novel by Harper Lee, who later wrote, "If the integrity of a film adaptation is measured by the degree to which the novelist's intent is preserved, Mr. Foote's screenplay should be studied as a classic." Tender Mercies was conceived for the screen, and The Trip to Bountiful came from Foote's own stage and television play. While each demanded solutions to different cinematic problems, all are marked by Foote's own mastery of the screenwriting form, as well as his understanding of human relationships. All three show a modern Chekhov at work, revealing the deep currents of American society through the simplest details of daily life. Book Synopsis Horton Foote's uniquely personal style of screenwriting is at its peak in this collection of two Academy Award winners, To Kill a Mockingbird and Tender Mercies, and The Trip to Bountiful, a film widely named as one of 1985's best. "In an age when the lexicon of cinema is largely visual," noted Samuel G. Freedman in the New York Times Magazine, "Foote writes films. He stresses dialogue and character development rather than spectacle or even traditional narrative." Each of the three screenplays sprang from a different origin. One was adapted from the novel by Harper Lee, who later wrote, "If the integrity of a film adaptation is measured by the degree to which the novelist's intent is preserved, Mr. Foote's screenplay should be studied as a classic." Tender Mercies was conceived for the screen, and The Trip to Bountiful came from Foote's own stage and television play. While each demanded solutions to different cinematic problems, all are marked by Foote's own mastery of the screenwriting form, as well as his understanding of human relationships. All three show a modern Chekhov at work, revealing the deep currents of American society through the simplest details of daily life.
I'll Leave It to You - (Mint Editions) by No"el Coward (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 70Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanSeries Title: Mint EditionsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mint EditionsAge Range: AdultBook theme: English, Irish, Scottish, WelshAuthor: Noël CowardLanguage: English Book Synopsis A rich uncle announces he has a terminal illness and plans to leave his estate to one of his sister's children but under one condition. The family scrambles to accommodate his needs and meet the requirements of the inheritance. Mrs. Dermott is a widow and mother of five adult children--Oliver, Evangeline, Sylvia, Bobbie and Joyce. They live together in a large country house that they can no longer afford. The children are stagnant with no careers or future aspirations. Desperate, Mrs. Dermott turns to her brother Daniel for help. Once he arrives, Uncle Daniel declares he's gravely ill and plans to leave his fortune to one of his sister's children. He will bequeath a lucrative inheritance to the niece or nephew who is able to make the most of their life. In an effort to gain his favor, each child embarks on a different career path becoming successful in their own right. This leads to a startling revelation about Uncle Daniel, his wealth and mysterious illness.I'll Leave It to You is a three-act play that's both clever and entertaining. It's one of Noël Coward's earliest and most memorable works. It was written at age 19 and produced the following year in Manchester and London's West End. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of I'll Leave It to You is both modern and readable. From the Back Cover A struggling widow seeks financial aid from her ailing brother who's eager to leave his fortune to one of her five adult children. I'll Leave It to You, by Noël Coward, is a light-hearted tale about a dysfunctional family driven by greed and the promise of a much easier life.
The Boundary Waters - by Gerry Huerth (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 138Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Stratton PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Gerry HuerthLanguage: English Book Synopsis The Boundary Waters chronicles the unfolding and sometimes comic relationship between Raymona Washington Goldberg, an African American woman adopted as an infant by Jewish parents during a Freedom Ride in the 1960's and Matthew Pierson a gay man who geographically lives in Minneapolis but psychically inhabits a world of romantic fantasies. She spends her time barricaded in her Upper East Side Apartment in New York City, afraid to be contaminated by the stories lurking in the most common circumstances. Matthew distracts himself with romantic stories in which he becomes entangled. Their phone conversations provide a hygienic boundary through which Raymona experiences the world and Matthew has an audience. Their relationship takes a dramatic turn when Matthew entangles himself with three other gay men who are going to The Boundary Waters in Minnesota. One of the men is at the end stage of AIDS. Matthew is quite suddenly captured in an adventure in which wishful happy endings lose all meaning. Not only does the boundary between Raymona and Matthew start shifting, but both characters begin exploring the carefully guarded boundaries in their own lives. Their stories interact in a kind of synchrony as they stumble through the comedy and heartbreak of the human condition.
Myth and Tragedy in Ancient Greece - (Zone Books) by Jean-Pierre Vernant & Pierre Vidal-Naquet (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 528Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Ancient & ClassicalSeries Title: Zone BooksFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Zone BooksAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jean-Pierre Vernant & Pierre Vidal-NaquetLanguage: English About the Book Jean-Pierre Vernant and Pierre Vidal-Naquet are leaders in a contemporary French classical scholarship that has produced a stunning reconfiguration of Greek thought and literature. Book Synopsis Jean-Pierre Vernant and Pierre Vidal-Naquet are leaders in a contemporary French classical scholarship that has produced a stunning reconfiguration of Greek thought and literature. In this work, the authors present a disturbing and decidedly nonclassical reading of Greek tragedy that insists on its radical discontinuity with our own outlook and with our social, aesthetic, and psychological categories. Originally published in French in two volumes, this new single-volume edition includes revised essays from Volume I as well as the first English translation of Volume II. Review Quotes What is Dionysiac about Greek tragedy, Vernant suggests, and specific to the genre, is the 'otherness' of the hero, his belonging to an absent world that no longer exists, and the blurring and shifting of the boundaries between illusion and reality that result for the audience from the enacted fictions of the tragic theatre.... Myth and Tragedy is a book to be unreservedly welcome for its progressive unfolding of ideas which have proved consistently fertile in new perceptions and for thinking that is in the best sense individual as well as collective.-- "Times Literary Supplement"
I Sing a Song of the Saints of God - by Lesbia Scott (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 32Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Religious & LiturgicalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Morehouse PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lesbia ScottLanguage: English About the Book A page of music is included for this hymn praising the saints who have gone before us and those we meet in our daily lives. Also includes brief biographies of six saints. Book Synopsis This charming presentation of the beloved classic hymn by Lesbia Scott (1898-1987) draws children into the vivid world of saints and their life adventures. We see how each saints have demonstrated qualities of courage, joy, love of Christ, kindness, patience, and generosity. Best of all, children discover that they, too, can become saints, and that these heroes and heroines of the church belong not only to the past, but that the world is bright with joyous saints still. The saints of God today are moms and dads, storekeepers and school teachers, and, happily, the saints of God are just folks like me, and I mean to be one too. Biographies of the saints alluded to in the text, plus the music and words of the hymn are included.
Othello - (Mint Editions) by William Shakespeare (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 122Genre: DramaSub-Genre: ShakespeareSeries Title: Mint EditionsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mint EditionsAge Range: AdultAuthor: William ShakespeareLanguage: English Book Synopsis Othello, the general of the Venetian army, holds much power and influence but becomes the cartnear of an insidious plot to steal his coveted position. He is overcome with paranoia and enthralled with rumors of his wife's potential infidelity. Othello has fallen in love with a senator's daughter, Desdemona, and the two secretly marry. Their partnership generates shock and confusion as Desdemona was also loved by Roderigo, who'd already asked for her hand. Othello's ensign, Iago, is envious of the general and is spurned when he promotes the young Cassio to a higher position. This marks the beginning of a plot in which Iago plans to destroy Othello's personal and professional life. He attacks his marriage by stoking the flames of jealousy, insinuating Desdemona's infidelity. This leads to a violent confrontation with a morbid outcome. Othello is one of William Shakespeare's most well-known plays. It tackles multiple topics including race, gender, politics and revenge. It's a gripping drama that details the dangers of greed, envy and their inescapable consequences. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Othello is both modern and readable. From the Back Cover An esteemed army general is driven to madness and murder. Othello, by William Shakespeare, is a political drama that illustrates the deadly consequences of passion, betrayal and jealousy. The sudden marriage of a Moor general and a senator's daughter generates internal conflicts compounded by the manipulations of an unsuspecting party.
45 Seconds from Broadway (Neil Simon) - (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 90Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Samuel French, Inc.Age Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Neil SimonLanguage: English Book Synopsis Comedy Characters: 6 male, 6 female Interior Set From America's master of Contemporary Broadway Comedy, here is another revealing comedy behind the scenes in the entertainment world, this time near the heart of the theatre district. 45 Seconds from Broadway takes place in the legendary "Polish Tea Room" on New York's 47th Street. Here Broadway theatre personalities washed-up and on-the-rise, gather to schmooz even as they lose. This touching valentine to New York
Lovesong (Imperfect) - by Jose Rivera (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 78Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Broadway Play PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Jose RiveraLanguage: English Book Synopsis "LOVESONG (IMPERFECT) by José Rivera was a beautiful and clever tribute to love and lust in a world where death has been outlawed.... The writing is executed beautifully, dancing elegantly between sincerity and humor.... Each character struggles with possession and the theme of only wanting what you cannot have, grieving what is lost when committing, and longing. The build throughout the play of constant frustration and longing makes the final scene so touching and a complete emotional release for the audience. The burst of color, the dance between Delilah and Venezio as they find one another and truly see each other for the first time was such a beautiful sentiment... The couple keeps coming back together despite their differences and they learn to be playful and free like they were when they were children and this conclusion is so uplifting. LOVESONG is a journey through love, touching on its ugly desperation and its childish nature, it gently teases humanity's inability to learn from our own mistakes, especially that of communication between men and women. There is a subtle commentary on the flakiness of the government as they change the laws on the legality of death and spirituality over and over during the play, each time signified by a newspaper comically flying through the air and landing in a players hands. This comedic look at love and death is a glorious journey, and will be appreciated by theatre companies for years to come..."Zara Zeidman, Outer-Stage
Ashes to Ashes - (Pinter, Harold) by Harold Pinter (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 83Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanSeries Title: Pinter, HaroldFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grove PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: English, Irish, Scottish, WelshAuthor: Harold PinterLanguage: English Book Synopsis First presented by the Royal Court Theatre in London in September of 1996, Ashes to Ashes is a triumph of power and concision. In the living room of a pleasant house in a university town outside of London, Devlin, threatened by his wife Rebecca's recollections of an abusive ex-lover, questions her relentlessly in his need for a single truth. In her seamless blending of what she knows of violence with the wider violence of the world, Rebecca reveals an eerie communion with the dead victims of unnamed political barbarities. From the Back Cover First presented by the Royal Court Theatre in London in September of 1996, Ashes to Ashes is a triumph of power and concision. In the living room of a pleasant house in a university town outside of London, Devlin, threatened by his wife Rebecca's recollections of an abusive ex-lover, questions her relentlessly in his need for a single truth. In her seamless blending of what she knows of violence with the wider violence of the world, Rebecca reveals an eerie communion with the dead victims of unnamed political barbarities.
Good Girlz With Hood Habits - by Erica Dyer (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 220Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Exposed Books PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: African AmericanAuthor: Erica DyerLanguage: English Book Synopsis The crew is back. This time around, we follow Kei'sha and Bishop through their trials and tribulations. Bringing Kei' home is Bishop's number one priority; however, Bishop gets sidetracked when past family drama arise, and he ends up in a situation he could never have imagined. After months of being abused, tortured, and sexually assaulted, Kei'sha decides to take matters into her own hands. Kei'sha and Bishop's love runs deep; there is no denying that, but will love be enough to get them through Kei's trauma and Bishop's drama? Will outsiders determine their fate? Can Bishop save his wife and their marriage? Take a trip into Kei' and Bishop's world along with the crew from Good Girlz with Hood Habits I as we welcome Kei' home.
Marisol and Other Plays - by Jos'e Rivera (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 240Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Theatre Communications GroupAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: José RiveraLanguage: English About the Book First major collection by a leading Hispanic-American playwright.
Hamletmachine and Other Texts for the Stage - (PAJ Playscripts (Paperback)) by Heiner M"uller (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 144Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanSeries Title: PAJ Playscripts (Paperback)Format: PaperbackPublisher: PAJ PublicationsAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Heiner MüllerLanguage: English About the Book Hamletmachine is a . . . work of monumental scope.--Village Voice. Book Synopsis This best-selling volume contains several of the German author's most controversial dramas, in which he radically questions how culture, myth, art, and social relations create history. Includes: Hamletmachine, Correction, The Task, Quartet, Despoiled Shore, and Gundling's Life. One of the most original theatrical minds of our time, Müller, who resided in East Berlin before his death in 1995, was a frequent collaborator of Robert Wilson. About the Author Carl Weber was a collaborator with Bertolt Brecht, and is an internationally known stage director. Carl Weber was a collaborator with Bertolt Brecht, and is an internationally known stage director.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays - by Steve Martin (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 160Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grove PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Steve MartinLanguage: English About the Book Steve Martin is one of America's most treasured actors, having appeared in some of the most popular moves of our time. He is also an accomplished screenwriter who has in the past few years turned his hand to writing plays. The results, collected here, hilariously explore serious questions of love, happiness and the meaning of life; they are rich with equal parts of pain and slapstick humour, torment and wit. From the Back Cover Steve Martin is one of America's treasured comedic actors, having appeared in some of the most popular movies of our time. He is also an accomplished screenwriter who has for the past few years turned his attention to writing plays. The results, collected here, demonstrate new facets of the range and talent he possesses on screen. His plays hilariously explore very serious questions about love and happiness and the meaning of life; they are rich with equal parts pain and slapstick humor, torment and wit. Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Steve Martin's first full-length play, opened at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater before moving on to Los Angeles (where it was the longest-running show in the history of the Westwood Playhouse) and, finally, to New York. An imagined meeting of Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein in 1904 - when both men were in their twenties - it is a compelling examination of science and art and their impact on a rapidly changing society. As the two men engage in a battle of ideas about probability, lust, artistic integrity, and the future, the play moves with ease between the breezy and the profound. Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Other Plays contains three one-acts, first presented together at the Joseph Papp Public Theater in New York. WASP depicts an archetypal middle-class white Anglo-Saxon Protestant family trying to live up to the routine of an idealized fifties suburbia. It is a dark and surreal comedy - a broad satire punctuated with insightful and poetic moments of irony. A meditation on the nature of love and loneliness, The Zig-Zag Woman concerns a woman so desperate to find affection that, with the help of a magic trick, she appears to divide her body into threeparts. In the final play, Patter for the Floating Lady, a magician plans to levitate his assistant in order to give her what he could not give her when they were together: freedom. Review Quotes "Steve Martin's comic wit has never been sharper."--USA Today "Steve Martin is the most exciting new playwright in town. . . . His first play is a major treat."--Newsday "[Picasso at the Lapin Agile is] a very engaging 75-minute shaggy dog of a comedy . . . Mr. Martin has also created a number of moment of real humor and wit. . . . His manner is to so mix the sublime with the ridiculous that they can't be easily disentangled."--Vincent Canby, The New York Times "Steve Martin is a gifted screenplay writer, and as Picasso demonstrated, a smart, facile thinker with a serious reach."--Variety "Picasso at the Lapin Agile is Martin's poker-faced--and very funny--riff on the birth of the modern century."--New York "More laughs, more fun and more delight than anything currently on the New York stage."--The New York Observer
Lessons for the Professional Actor - by Michael Chekhov (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 168Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: PAJ PublicationsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Michael ChekhovLanguage: English About the Book Extraordinary lectures, including exercises.--Call Board Book Synopsis This volume collects the brilliant lectures which the great actor Michael Chekhov presented at his studio classes in New York in 1941. His technique and philosophy of acting initially derived from his Moscow Art Theatre work with Stanislavsky. Under such titles as The Psychological Gesture, The Imagination, Continuous Acting, the Chekhov teaching method of psycho-physical exercises, improvisations, scene study, and Questions and Answers reveals its continued importance for actor training today.
Waiting for Lefty and Other Plays - by Clifford Odets (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 418Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grove PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Clifford OdetsLanguage: English About the Book Book jacket/back: Clifford Odets is considered the most gifted American social protest dramatist of the thirties and certainly one of America's great playwrights. Odets was born in Philadelphia in 1906 and raised in the Bronx, New York. After joining the Group Theatre in 1931, he wrote his six best and most famous plays, included in this volume. Book Synopsis One of the most celebrated and significant plays of the modern American Theatre. The action of the play is comprised of a series of varied, imaginatively conceived episodes, that blend into a powerful and stirring mosaic. The opening scene is a hiring hall where a union leader (obviously in the pay of the bosses) is trying to convince a committee of workers (who are waiting for their leader, Lefty, to arrive) not to strike. This is followed by a moving confrontation between a discouraged taxi driver, who cannot earn enough to live on, and his angry wife, who wants him to show some backbone and stand up to his employer; a revealing scene between a scheming boss and the young worker who refuses to spy on his fellow employees; a sad/funny episode centering on a young cabbie and his would-be bride, who lack the wherewithal to get married; a disturbing scene involving a senior doctor and the underpaid young intern (a labor activist) whom the doctor has been ordered to discharge; and, finally, a return to the union hall where the workers, learning that Lefty has been gunned down by the powers-that-be, resolve at last to stand up for their rights and to strike - and to stay off their jobs until their grievances are finally heard and acted upon by those who have so cynically exploited and misused them.
Galileo - (Brecht, Bertolt) by Bertolt Brecht (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 160Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanSeries Title: Brecht, BertoltFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grove PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Bertolt BrechtLanguage: English About the Book Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of the Inquisition. Through the dramatic characterization of the famous physicist, Brecht examines the issues of scientific morality and the difficult relationship between the intellectual and authority. This version of the play is the famous one that was brought to completion by Brecht himself, working with Charles Laughton, who played Galileo in the first two American productions (Hollywood and New York, 1947). Since then the play has become a classic in the world repertoire. "The play which most strongly stamped on my mind a sense of Brecht's great stature as an artist of the modern theatre was Galileo." - Harold Clurman; "Thoughtful and profoundly sensitive." - Newsweek. Book Synopsis Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of the Inquisition. Through the dramatic characterization of the famous physicist, Brecht examines the issues of scientific morality and the difficult relationship between the intellectual and authority. This version of the play is the famous one that was brought to completion by Brecht himself, working with Charles Laughton, who played Galileo in the first two American productions (Hollywood and New York, 1947). Since then the play has become a classic in the world repertoire. The play which most strongly stamped on my mind a sense of Brecht's great stature as an artist of the modern theatre was Galileo. - Harold Clurman; Thoughtful and profoundly sensitive. - Newsweek.
Daughters of God - by Wanda Wallin Bristow (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 168Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Religious & LiturgicalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: WestBow PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Wanda Wallin BristowLanguage: English Book Synopsis Within ten engaging monologues, the influential stories of biblical women, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments, come alive as each shares her thoughts, emotions, and experiences of faith. In voices that still speak to us today, Eve, Hannah, Naomi, Ruth, Esther, Lady Wisdom, Mary Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Martha of Bethany, and Mary of Bethany bring us powerful messages from God's word. While exploring the details of these women's lives and perspectives, each drama also offers valuable lessons to be learned from their stories and views that highlight their courage, faith, and ability to inspire those around them. Included is guidance on how to perform these dramas, with tips on memorization and characterization, staging, props, and costumes. "This resource of thoroughly researched and well-written dramas will be a valuable addition to any Bible study or church organization desiring to explore and to learn from the lives of women of the Bible. ..." -Cheryl L. Nydam, Bible teacher and retreat speaker
A Heart Unspoken - (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 318Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Religious & LiturgicalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: LiferichAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis A Heart Unspoken by Mí(Chartina) A Spiritually Guided, Free Verse Inspirational Workbook based on biblical teachings and practices. A book of testimonial parables spoken to inspire to learn oneself inside and out through the testimony of A Heart Unspoken. Discover the scales and balances of life with biblical knowledge and discernment, living with good intentions and wisdom (Proverbs 8:12). Learn character, identity, and God's plan with written personal confessions and prayer. By writing it all down, making it plane, taking a real look in the mirror; with guidance from the Holy Spirit, you will understand and manifest the abundance of PURE LIFE with Jesus taking the wheel. After all, going the "self-route" seems to open big bags oh steaming hot bag of mess on your doorstep! ReCommit your words and deeds by changing your mind to change your life. ReProgram your spirit, and heart vibes to the Lord. For by fearing the Lord, you avoid evil. Now go and write down these issues to the personal power of freedom to get rid of those STD (Spiritually Transmitted Ðis-ase. Write your heart in this book and discover your personal power. Thrive against storms, wind, and rain and call forward the power of healing. Time to witness the amazing signs and wonders of God! #BLESSUP #JESUSISLOVE THEIR WORDS AREN'T HEARD, THEIR VOICES AREN'T RECORDED, BUT THEIR SILENCE FILLS THE EARTH: UNSPOKEN TRUTH IS SPOKEN EVERYWHERE. PSALM 19:3
Daughters of God - by Wanda Wallin Bristow (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 168Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Religious & LiturgicalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: WestBow PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Wanda Wallin BristowLanguage: English Book Synopsis Within ten engaging monologues, the influential stories of biblical women, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments, come alive as each shares her thoughts, emotions, and experiences of faith. In voices that still speak to us today, Eve, Hannah, Naomi, Ruth, Esther, Lady Wisdom, Mary Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Martha of Bethany, and Mary of Bethany bring us powerful messages from God's word. While exploring the details of these women's lives and perspectives, each drama also offers valuable lessons to be learned from their stories and views that highlight their courage, faith, and ability to inspire those around them. Included is guidance on how to perform these dramas, with tips on memorization and characterization, staging, props, and costumes. "This resource of thoroughly researched and well-written dramas will be a valuable addition to any Bible study or church organization desiring to explore and to learn from the lives of women of the Bible. ..." -Cheryl L. Nydam, Bible teacher and retreat speaker
Dreaming of Me - by Jared White (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 82Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Page Publishing, Inc.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Jared WhiteLanguage: English Book Synopsis A twelve-year-old boy's world is flipped upside down when his family moves to a new, far away state. All his hopes and dreams seem to disappear as he struggles to adjust to his new surroundings. He feels like an outcast and feels so alone, but holds on to his dreams by a thread. After going through tough times, he remains true to who he is, and things start to change for the better. He soon finds himself on top of the world and learns what perseverance can do. All his dreams he once had come true, and he finds himself happier than ever.
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John Hall, Master of Physicke - by Greg Wells & Paul Edmondson (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 360Genre: DramaSub-Genre: ShakespeareFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Manchester University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Greg Wells & Paul EdmondsonLanguage: English About the Book Revised translation of Select observations on English bodies / John Hall. 1657. Book Synopsis This is the first complete edition and English translation of John Hall's Little Book of Cures, a fascinating medical casebook composed in Latin around 1634DS5. John Hall (1575DS1635) was Shakespeare's son-in-law (Hall married Susanna Shakespeare in 1607), and based his medical practice inStratford-upon-Avon. Readers have never before had access to a complete English translation of John Hall's casebook, which contains fascinating details about his treatment of patients in and around Stratford. Until Wells's edition, our knowledge of Hall and his practice has had to rely only on a partial, seventeenth-century edition (produced by James Cooke in 1657 and 1679, and re-printed with annotation by Joan Lane as recently as 1996). Cooke's edition significantly misrepresents Hall by abridging hismanuscript (Cooke removed Hall's conversations with his patients), by errors of translation, and by combining Hall's work with examples from Cooke's own medical practice. Wells's work is the first complete, accurate, and authoritative edition of Hall's casebook. It especially reveals Hall'scompassion for his patients, his feelings of joy when they made a recovery, and his religious faith in relation to his medical skills. From the Back Cover This is the first complete edition and English translation of John Hall's Little Book of Cures, a fascinating medical casebook composed in Latin around 1634-5. John Hall (1575-1635) was Shakespeare's son-in-law (Hall married Susanna Shakespeare in 1607), and based his medical practice in Stratford-upon-Avon. Readers have never before had access to a complete English translation of John Hall's casebook, which contains fascinating details about his treatment of patients in and around Stratford. Until Wells's edition, our knowledge of Hall and his practice has had to rely only on a partial, seventeenth-century edition (produced by James Cooke in 1657 and 1679, and re-printed with annotation by Joan Lane as recently as 1996). Cooke's edition significantly misrepresents Hall by abridging his manuscript (Cooke removed Hall's conversations with his patients), by errors of translation, and by combining Hall's work with examples from Cooke's own medical practice. Wells's work is the first complete, accurate, and authoritative edition of Hall's casebook. It especially reveals Hall's compassion for his patients, his feelings of joy when they made a recovery, and his religious faith in relation to his medical skills. This comprehensive volume includes an introduction to Hall himself as well as the text, a consideration of his library, and an overview of the manuscript and how it survived. Review Quotes 'a remarkable piece of scholarship that goes beyond quaintness and unintended humour (no pun intended) to offer a convincing composite portrait of a society pitched between atavism and modernity.' Brian Morton, TLS About the Author Greg Wells practised as a consultant in public health within the N.H.S. He received his MA and PhD from The University of Warwick Paul Edmondson is Head of Research for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
The Elephant Song - by Nicolas Billon (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 56Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Theatre Communications Group - Playwrights Canada PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Nicolas BillonLanguage: English
Exit the King, the Killer, Macbett - (Ionesco, Eugene) by Eugene Ionesco & Charles Marowitz (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 352Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanSeries Title: Ionesco, EugeneFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Grove PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Eugene Ionesco & Charles MarowitzLanguage: English About the Book Exit the King is a highly stylized, ritualized death rite unfolding the final hours of the once-great king Berenger the First. As he dies, his kingdom also dies. His armies suffer defeat, the young emigrate, the seasons change overnight, and his kingdom's borders shrink to the outline of his throne. At last, as the curtain falls, the king himself dissolves into a gray mist. Book Synopsis Exit the King is a highly stylized, ritualized death rite unfolding the final hours of the once-great king Berenger the First. As he dies, his kingdom also dies. His armies suffer defeat, the young emigrate, the seasons change overnight, and his kingdom's borders shrink to the outline of his throne. At last, as the curtain falls, the king himself dissolves into a gray mist. The Killer is a study of pure evil. Bérenger, a conscientious citizen, finds himself in a radiantly beautiful city marred only by the presence of a killer. Bérenger's determination to find the murderer in the face of official indifference and his final defeat at the hands of an impersonal, pitiless cruelty speak with the universality of Kafka's The Trial. Macbett, inspired by Shakespeare's play, is "a grotesque joke . . . [and] a very funny play. . . . Ionecso maliciously undermines sources and traditions, spoofing Shakespeare along with tragedy."--Mel Gussow, The New York Times About the Author Marowitz is a celebrated theatre director, critic, and playwright. Watson is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and professor emeritus of Rensselear Polytechnic Institute.
Confessions of a Broken-Hearted girl - by Hailey Mason (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 88Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Lulu.comAge Range: AdultAuthor: Hailey MasonLanguage: English Book Synopsis After sharing my life experiences and listening to those of others, I realized that the lessons learned from these moments could help others suffering from tragedies in their lives. In my book, I've taken both my personal experiences and those of my close friends and woven them into a fictional narrative that I hope will touch your heart, but more importantly, open your eyes to reality. These stories are told through the eyes of a character named Luna, and while she is fictional, the circumstances that shape her life are based on true events experienced by real people. Thank you to all of my friends and family for continuously supporting me through the years. Hailey
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche - by Evan Linder & Andrew Hobgood (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 52Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Samuel French, Inc.Age Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Evan Linder & Andrew HobgoodLanguage: English About the Book It's 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. Will they be able to keep their cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town?
Plays of Praise - by James E Stodghill (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 96Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Religious & LiturgicalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Book Vine PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: James E StodghillLanguage: English Book Synopsis Dear Reader, Plays of Praise is a compilation of plays to be preformed in churches or religious settings. These plays are intended to portray serious issues confronting the church in today's society. The care of our loved ones in senior care living facilities, the premarital sex decision, the forgive vs. retaliation dilemma, and the consequences of sexual lust, are examined in these plays.The church cannot hide these issues in the storage room, when the choirs are filled with unwholesome relationships, when the mother boards are consumed with loneliness and fear, and when the congregations are infested with unforgiveness and apathy.These plays are tools that should expose self-righteousness. Just as Jesus exposed the self-righteousness of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the priests, these plays will expose the self-righteousness of all who believe they are above the actions of the characters of these plays. For we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. It is only by the grace of God that we were pulled from the clutches of hell. For it is by grace that we have been saved, through faith in Jesus, and this is not because of anything we have done, it is the gift of God, so no one can boast. All of our righteousness are as filthy rags. Jesus is the one who declares us righteous through faith in Him. And, it is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that we are kept free from a life of sin.Let these Plays of Praise minister to you.James E. Stodghill Jr.
The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington - by Alfred Bradley (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 56Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Samuel French LtdAge Range: AdultBook theme: English, Irish, Scottish, WelshAuthor: Alfred BradleyLanguage: English
The Tragedy of Macbeth - (Mint Editions) by William Shakespeare (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 104Genre: DramaSub-Genre: ShakespeareSeries Title: Mint EditionsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mint EditionsAge Range: AdultAuthor: William ShakespeareLanguage: English Book Synopsis Macbeth, a successful solider, is visited by Three Witches who claim he will soon become king, but his ascension may be thwarted by other parties. Macbeth is driven by ambition and takes drastic steps to secure his place on the throne. After a successful military career in the Scottish army, Macbeth receives life-changing news. Three Witches deliver a prophesy stating that he will be the country's future king. He shares this information with his wife, Lady Macbeth, who is intrigued by his fate. The duo is concerned about potential threats to his position including the king's son Malcolm and the army captain, Banquo. Macbeth becomes obsessed with the prophesy, committing acts of violence towards the current King Duncan, his heir and the captain. As Macbeth's desire for power grows, so does the bloodshed across the kingdom. Macbeth is a haunting prophecy that hinges on the moral decisions of its protagonist. This captivating story highlights the many flaws of man including ego, greed and fear. It's a brilliant character-driven piece that's one of Shakespeare's most adapted and performed plays. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Macbeth is both modern and readable. From the Back Cover A Scottish general becomes obsessed with a prophecy declaring him the future king. Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, is one of the writer's most famous tragedies. It follows the decline of one man's morals into madness and violence. Despite his initial reservations, Macbeth is eventually influenced by his manipulative power-hungry wife.
Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century - by Cass Fleming & Tom Cornford (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 224Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAge Range: AdultAuthor: Cass Fleming & Tom CornfordLanguage: English About the Book The culmination of an innovative practice-based research project, Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on clusters of historical writings and archive materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used for other areas of theatre-making practice. In contrast to the narrow, actor training-only analysis that characterized 20th-century explorations of the technique, authors Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford, along with contributions from Roanna Mitchell, Daron Oram, Caoimhe McAvinchey and Sinead Rushe, focus on a variety of disciplines. The central areas explored are: devising and catalyst direction; collaborating with playwrights; and scenographic practice, all of which are now at the forefront of international theatre practice. The book also addresses the potential use of the technique in relation to other areas of performer-training, as well as looking beyond the theatre to applied performance and therapeutic contexts. In addition to this practical analysis the authors consider the critical and theoretical issues that are raised by this practice. Chekhov's metaphors and use of language are interrogated and developed in a way that stays true to his principles and methods, but simultaneously engages with contemporary perspectives and critical frames. Michael Chekhov Technique in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways is a thorough and fascinating investigation into new uses of the Michael Chekhov technique, providing practical strategies, principles, and techniques alongside theoretical discussion. -- Book Synopsis The culmination of an innovative practice research project, Michael Chekhov in the Twenty-First Century: New Pathways draws on historical writings and archival materials to investigate how Chekhov's technique can be used across the disciplines of contemporary performance and applied practice.In contrast to the narrow, actor training-only analysis that dominated 20th-century explorations of the technique, authors Cass Fleming and Tom Cornford, along with contributors Caoimhe McAvinchey, Roanna Mitchell, Daron Oram and Sinéad Rushe, focus on devising, directing and collective creation, dramaturgy and collaborative playwriting, scenography, voice, movement and dance, as well as socially-engaged and therapeutic practices, all of which are at the forefront of international theatre-making.The book collectively offers a thorough and fascinating investigation into new uses of Michael Chekhov's technique, providing practical strategies and principles alongside theoretical discussion. Review Quotes Chekhov's belief in collaboration and trust in ensemble challenged traditional theater-making processes and paved the way for the new pathways described in this outstanding volume. This book reaches beyond the power of the actor to transform, and extends itself to a timely exploration of the playwright, designer, director, singer, dancer, drama therapist, activist, audience and community members who utilize a psychophysical technique in ways Chekhov both dreamed of and, quite likely, never imagined. [...] It is a long overdue examination and mapping of the important creative work being done and contains within its pages the potential to inspire future artists.Jessica Cerullo, Artistic Director, MICHA USA About the Author Cass Fleming is a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths University of London UK and is the founder of The Chekhov Collective UK. Tom Cornford is a senior lecturer in Theatre and Performance at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Hunting of Shadows - by Jacob Idani (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 108Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AfricanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Page Publishing, Inc.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Jacob IdaniLanguage: English Book Synopsis Hunting of Shadows is a book of adventure and drama. It is composed of ten chapters. It is a book that plunges us into Rai's life and his demons. Indeed, his adventure begins from his birth, when his mother loses her life during his birth. This sign of mourning will be like a shadow that will follow him throughout his life. His life became an endless succession of suffering, bitterness, and tears. Though there were moments of happiness, this shadow seems to dominate even those. His childhood has been quickly marked by a major crisis between farmers and herders when Marc, Bwaba's son, had a farmer killed. This will be resolved through the government's emissaries. It will, however, leave scars. Subsequently, Rai and his father, Yentem, migrated to his grandmother's. Being a farmer all his life, his father decided to diversify and became a hunter to live from this activity. He died a few years later during a hunting party.It's only when he became a teenager that Rai began his school curriculum. To pay his tuition, he had to work. Without any job perspective in his village, he had to travel to Kolba, to work in Mr. Laporte's plantation. There, he also lived a forbidden love after his misadventure with a prostitute. After graduation, Rai got a job. One day, after a landslide, with no prospect of going out, Rai and some companions decided to go into the earth's bowels. What they discovered there was exceptional, even unimaginable. They found the world of Nepha. There, Rai found happiness. However, he faced a dilemma. He was quickly chilled when he discovered that to give birth, the woman must lose her life. Thus, under the shadow of death, Elisabeth, his daughter, came into the world.
The Eumenidies - (Mint Editions) by Aeschelus (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 40Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Ancient & ClassicalSeries Title: Mint EditionsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mint EditionsAge Range: AdultAuthor: AeschelusLanguage: English Book Synopsis In The Eumenides, the final part of The Oresteian trilogy, Orestes must face the consequences of his revenge plot. After killing Clytemnestra he flees from Agos and seeks refuge in Delphi inside a temple of Apollo. However, Furies, deities of justice, follow him in an attempt to punish Orestes for his misdeed. While he is in the temple, the God Apollo protects him and subdues the Furies with a sleep spell lasting long enough for Orestes to escape them again. Orestes seeks further help from the gods, begging for their interference. Under the protection of Hermes, Orestes travels to Athens. He is haunted by his mother's ghost, who encourages the Furies to continue to hunt her son and torment him as punishment for her death. When the Furies find Orestes in Athens, he prays to Goddess Athena to help him. As the Goddess of Justice, Athena appears and holds a trial for Orestes which she presides over. An epic murder trial unfolds with Orestes as the defendent and the Furies advocating for late Clytemnestra. Apollo comes to his aid once more and testifies before a jury of Athenians making a plea for why Orestes was right to avenge King Agamemnon. If the jury finds Orestes guilty he will be tormented for an eternity by the Furies, but if they acquit him, Orestes can return home to Agos as the rightful heir to the throne.The Eumenides is the final part of the highly esteemed Grecian trilogy, The Oresteia. Written by the father of tragedy, Aeschlyus, The Eumenides is an entertaining and enthralling work of literature as well as a vital piece of history, as it is one of the few works that were recovered from Aeschylus. With heart-pounding drama and emotion-driven prose, The Eumenides promotes a message of mercy over wrath and depicts complex characterizations of popular Greek gods, satisfying even modern readers. This edition of The Eumenides by the legendary Greek playwright Aeschylus features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern font to cater to contemporary audiences. From the Back Cover Upton Sinclair's novel, 100%: The Story of a Patriot, follows young Peter Gudge, a poor and uneducated man living in America during the first World War. After being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Peter falls victim to false allegations of domestic terrorism. As a result, Peter must abandon his old ignorance to political issues. While becoming involved in politics and the government, Peter is swept into a plot to spy on the Socialist Party, who are suspected of the domestic bombing. Though his world has been flipped upside down, Peter uses his new awareness to become a businessman. As Peter's job exposes poor working conditions, including unsafe business practice, low wages, and unfair expectations, issues of class are apparent. While the upper class exploits the lower-class citizens, Peter's job reveals the struggles of workers without labor laws, invoking an empathetic desire for change. Famous for politically charged novels exposing American society and the ways its institutions harmed the American people, Upton Sinclair's 100%: The Story of a Patriot provides a compelling narrative that advocates for the working class. Through Peter, the prolific author, Upton Sinclair, exposes big business practices--demonstrating the exploitation of the poor and disadvantaged for capital gain. Sinclair lived through World War One and experienced firsthand how it affected Americans. Though fictional, 100%: The Story of a Patriot holds historical significance, as it focuses on the unique perspective of American citizens on the home front of the first World War, rather than the actual battlefield. This thrilling tale highlights the class wars in America as well as the effects the Red Scare had on American people. With a relatable protagonist and gripping prose, 100%: The Story of a Patriot depicts a journey that is very applicable to the political atmosphere of today. This edition of Upton Sinclair's 100%: The Story of a Patriot features a stunning new cover design and is printed in a modern font to appeal to contemporary readers.
Welcome To Steel City - by Ej Nunley (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 246Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Hip Hop Literature PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: African AmericanAuthor: Ej NunleyLanguage: English Book Synopsis During the mid 1980's, Pittsburgh PA, lost half of its population when the Steel industry collapsed. Subsequently, a new industry was born, the drug trade. This trade, unlike its predecessor, would stand the test of time. Many young black men rose to prominence in this industry, but one stood out amongst them. "Welcome to Steel City" is a coming of age tale about Jabar "Body" Jones. The story takes you through his journey as he experiences the trials and tribulations of growing up on the gritty streets of Pittsburgh. Along for the ride is his right-hand man, "Psycho", who is known for making reckless decisions. While Body is smart, he finds himself learning hard lessons due to the mistakes of others. Although he is living and thriving in a grown-man's world, he is just a boy trying to find his way. While figuring out his place in life, he meets Mila, a beautiful Latina with mutual aspirations. She introduces Body to a deeper side of the game and he becomes more intrigued with her and the life. He garners success that comes with plenty of jealousy and envy, and his ability to recognize his enemies is a matter of life and death. Follow Body on his journey as he Welcomes you to Steel City!
Locked - by Philip Zwerling & Lorenzo Pace (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 128Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Lamar University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: African AmericanAuthor: Philip Zwerling & Lorenzo PaceLanguage: English Book Synopsis Locked is a play that explores an African American family's past and the pain of slavery, racism, and discrimination in America. A young man, Jalani Pace, returns to his grandmother's house in the South for a visit and discovers an old lock hidden in a drawer. When Jalani asks about the lock, his grandmother, Mary Alice, becomes nervous that the family's secrets (and her pain) will be unearthed. What lessons will the old lock teach Jalani, his family, and our nation about race, the past, and our future? Locked, a full-length play in two acts, explores this question and celebrates the human spirit's ability to overcome.
Por Toda Vida - by Aldivan Teixeira Torres (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 48Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Canary of JoyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Aldivan Teixeira TorresLanguage: Portuguese Book Synopsis Por toda vida buscamos amor e paz. Por toda vida falhamos e nos decepcionamos. A Vida é mesmo cheia de reviravoltas. O que não podemos é desistir de nossos sonhos. Precisamos manter acesa a esperança e tentar sempre mais uma vez.
Native American Herbalism The Smart Handbook - by Mapiya Nahimana (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 56Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Religious & LiturgicalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Gold Inc. LtdAge Range: AdultAuthor: Mapiya NahimanaLanguage: English Book Synopsis Are your looking for a natural way to eradicate all diseases from your mind and body?Do you want to discover 100+ tried, tested and proven ways to use herbal remedies in daily life?Do you want to learn what the most beneficial herbs around us are and how to daily use them to treat modern-day diseases such as cancer, diabetes and common flu?Then keep reading...More than 15000 plant species constitute the North American flora and almost 3000 plants continue to be used today for medicinal purposes by various Native American Shamans. The purpose of this A to Z guide is to bring back to you their medicinal wisdom and profound knowledge of herbal remedies.Let me explain deeply...Your suffering may be soothed by an antacid or aspirin, but the origin of the discomfort may not be relieved. Headaches, fatigue, indigestion, allergies, eczema, anxiety, elevated blood pressure, among other symptoms, are indications of a greater problem in the body, and it is a crucial move in maintaining optimal health to learn to interpret such indications. Including herbal medicines and other natural therapies, this smart guide teaches you how to interpret the signs of your body and encourage your own health. With Native American Herbalism - The Smart Handbook you will discover: - The traditional and modern uses of 50+ North American plants- 100+ tried, tested and proven ways to use herbal remedies in daily life- 7 Secret Herbal Remedies of the Sacred Native Shamans - How to heal common ailments like Acne, Allergies, Back Pain, Sinusitis...- How to grow and care for your very own medicinal herbs and become a skillet herbalist- And much more...With this handy encyclopedia on your shelf, a rich heritage of herbal craftsmanship and herbal tradition is at your fingertips.Though this knowledge you will able to become a considerate, respectful, and skilled herbalist.Take the first step towards a healthier, more holistic way of life. Free yourself from the shackles of modern medicine and its symptom-driven approach. Listen to the nature around you as our ancestors so wisely did and learn to heal yourself in a natural way.Are you ready to go back to the origins? Click on the Buy Now button to start your journey today!
Yahweh - by Rhoan Flowers (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 302Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Rhoan FlowersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Rhoan FlowersLanguage: English Book Synopsis When a symbol appears in the sky across the entire planet of Earth, human governments uncover evidence to believe this means the end of the world. It is later found that a planet is on a collision course with Earth, therefore, governments must find a way to destroy this planet before it hits our planet. Knowing that the arrival of this planet means his removal from his throne, Lucifer does everything he can to prevent a safe arrival. However, when the planet Heaven and its occupants arrive, will they be able to dethrone the Earthly king and regain control of Earth?
Counterfeit Lover - (American Fairytale) by J C Farmer (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 314Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanSeries Title: American FairytaleFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Acorn PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: J C FarmerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Darrin Clark is an impoverished young man, madly in love with his long-time friend Janie. He is desperate for a job and any way to win Janie's affections. Then a Hollywood studio promises to make him a movie star-if he will submit to a face-modifying procedure they are developing. Darrin's love overcomes his fear, and he allows the movie studio to alter his face. Soon his dreams come true. He is extraordinarily handsome, rich, and popular, full of the confidence he needs to earn Janie's love. Yet, changing faces doesn't seem enough, and the studio wants him to sacrifice more of his identity than just his appearance. His plan to win Janie's heart becomes more challenging when she unexpectedly joins the cast and changes her face, too. Now a gorgeous star, she's pursued by prominent, powerful men, and beneath the glitz and glamour, Darrin finds himself in a world of death and deceit, where anyone can have any face. Several of his friends are murdered by a mysterious killer who has his sights on Janie, and the ability to alter appearances seems to make the criminal invincible. Darrin must abandon his romantic pursuit of Janie, simply hoping to keep her alive. The only way to outsmart the ruthless villain is to risk everything. How drastic a transformation is Darrin willing to make for love? Review Quotes "Love takes a wild and original ride. COUNTERFEIT LOVER gives an exciting new face to romantic thrillers." ★★★★★ --MIKEL J. WILSON, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR of the MOURNING DOVE MYSTERIES"COUNTERFEIT LOVER's unpredictable twists and turns will keep you turning the page...you'll never be able to guess what comes next. Farmer has managed to weave a unique and wholly original love story!" ★★★★★ --ROB TATE MILLER, SCREENWRITER and BEST-SELLING AUTHOR"The Golden Age of Hollywood crashes into today's hi-tech movie industry. Can true love survive?" ★★★★★ --HOLLY KAMMIER, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR of LOST GIRL"'If they're telling the truth, I'll be rich and famous. If they're lying...' And so begins Darrin Clark's immersion into Hollywood. COUNTERFEIT LOVER from author J.C. Farmer is the opening salvo into a world of iconic political and Hollywood luminaries, past and present, a new world beyond anything one can imagine." ★★★★★ --LAURA TAYLOR, SIX-TIME ROMANTIC TIMES AWARD WINNER
A Streetcar Named Desire - (General Press) by Tennessee Williams (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 130Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanSeries Title: General PressFormat: PaperbackPublisher: General PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Tennessee WilliamsLanguage: English About the Book 'A Streetcar Named Desire' is the tale of a catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality, embodied in the characters of Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski. Book Synopsis ""The Pulitzer Prize and Drama Critics Circle Award winning play."" 'A Streetcar Named Desire' is the tale of a catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality, embodied in the characters of Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski. Fading southern belle Blanche DuBois is adrift in the modern world. When she arrives to stay with her sister Stella in a crowded, boisterous corner of New Orleans, her delusions of grandeur bring her into conflict with Stella's crude, brutish husband Stanley Kowalski. Eventually their violent collision course causes Blanche's fragile sense of identity to crumble, threatening to destroy her sanity and her one chance of happiness.
Enter Stage Right - by Feisal Alkazi (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 284Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AsianFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Speaking Tiger BooksAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Feisal AlkaziLanguage: English Book Synopsis DescriptionBombay, 1943. The young Parsi actress who was playing Salome in the newly foundedTheatre Group's production of Oscar Wilde's eponymously titled play drew the lineat performing the Dance of the Seven Veils, a sort of 'Biblical striptease'. So directorSultan Padamsee's 19-year-old sister Roshen stepped in. And met the handsome, intense Arab who played the male lead-Ebrahim Alkazi. In 1946, they weremarried.Thus was forged one of the greatest alliances in the world of theatre and art in post-Independence India. Ebrahim Alkazi took English theatre from its early beginnings inBombay to national and even international acclaim as he directed and acted in morethan a hundred plays, ranging from Oedipus Rex, Murder in the Cathedral and Macbeth inthe 1950s, to Ashadh Ka Ek Din, Andha Yug and Tughlaq in the '60s and '70s. As directorof the fabled National School of Drama from 1962 to 1977, he launched some ofthe finest actors of our times, including Om Shivpuri, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Rohini Hattangadi, Manohar Singh and Uttara Baokar. Chief costume designer andseamstress for all his productions was Roshen Alkazi.In 1977, when Ebrahim and Roshen decided to open Art Heritage in Delhi, it gave anew dimension to the world of art, as the leading artists of the day, includingM.F. Husain, Krishen Khanna, F.N. Souza, Tyeb Mehta, K.G. Subramanyam andLaxma Goud, flocked to this space that was not just a 'commercial' gallery, but afoundation for documenting and preserving the arts.With more than 50 rare photographs, Enter Stage Right is the story of theatre in Indiaas it has never been told before...to be treasured by theatre buffs, and savoured byanyone who loves a good story.
Sunsets At Pelican Beach LARGE PRINT (Pelican Beach Series Book 2) - Large Print by Michele Gilcrest (Paperback)
Edition: Large PrintNumber of Pages: 176Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralSeries Title: Pelican BeachFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Michele GilcrestAge Range: AdultAuthor: Michele GilcrestLanguage: English About the Book Clean beach romance/ women's fiction/family saga. Book Synopsis Moving on from her divorce and finding love again was the best thing that happened to Payton in a long time. After all, who could resist the charm of the handsome and well respected Cole Miller?Unfortunately, all it takes is one bad apple to spoil everything...In book two of the Pelican Beach series, Payton's new photography client proves that she can't be trusted around Cole. Have you ever met someone willing to do whatever it takes to have their way? Well, that describes the new competition, Lexi Donovan. Will Payton stand by her man and protect what's hers, or will she get fed up and walk away?In the midst of Payton balancing her love life, there's a family scare that sends everyone into a panic. The family would be absolutely devastated if the scare were to end in tragedy.What about the three sisters? Will Payton and her sisters thrive through all of the family drama or barely survive? Some unexpected news will push their relationship to the test!Pack your bags and enjoy beautiful sunsets at Pelican Beach! Like anywhere you may visit, there will be a little drama, and maybe even some unwanted competition. But the main dish being served in this book is sweet love!Follow the series in order: Book 1- The Inn at Pelican BeachBook 2- Sunsets at Pelican BeachBook 3- A Pelican Beach Affair Book 4- Christmas at Pelican BeachBook 5- Sunrise At Pelican Beach Review Quotes This book was a great read! I really liked this book. The characters are great to follow through the story. Even though this is a second book in the series, it could be read on its own. This book tugged at my emotions especially with insecurities after being divorced. It also shows the importance of family especially in a troubled situation. Loved the ending!Great Book. Love to continue the series This was the second in the series. It is fine in its own but so fun as the continuation of a great series. I love being able to follow the characters along their path. Lexi is trying to take Peyton's boyfriend. But the sisters win in the end!This book was a great read! I really liked this book. The characters are great to follow through the story. Even though this is a second book in the series, it could be read on its own. This book tugged at my emotions especially with insecurities after being divorced. It also shows the importance of family especially in a troubled situation. Loved the ending!
Love & Stardust - by Paul a Marshall (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 260Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Paul A. MarshallAge Range: AdultAuthor: Paul a MarshallLanguage: English About the Book A narrative telling the true love story of two teens who marry young and share a committed, loving, passionate marriage, one not without its challenges. In the end one of them will be required to suffer loss, grief and ultimately, survival. Book Synopsis Dolly and Paul met in their teens, fell passionately in love, married at 21 and for fifty years shared what many considered a storybook marriage. Blessed in the art of love they used romance to shape their lives. Like most marriages, theirs did not escape untested. There were serious challenges along the way, yet together they never let anything alter their love for one another until one tragic day and with little warning, death took Dolly, nearly destroying Paul's desire to live. To go on without his constant lover was the greatest challenge he would ever face. This is a true story of unalterable love; heart breaking loss and the uphill mental struggle Paul battled before choosing life again.
The Clouds Will Catch Me - by Cori Sykes (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 60Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Write and VibeAge Range: AdultBook theme: African AmericanAuthor: Cori SykesLanguage: English Book Synopsis As a middle aged, single, black woman, Karen Todd is content with living life simply. She goes to work, keeps in touch with her family, and loves her God. But one day, on her day off, she wakes up and finds that she is having trouble moving her left hand. Thinking she needs to sleep it off, she takes a nap. When she wakes back up, she fixes a bowl of oatmeal and the bowl slips right out of her hand.Not knowing what else to do, she calls the nursing hotline and they advise her that she needs to go to the emergency room right away; she could be having a stroke. Karen immediately gets in her car and drives to the hospital. While there, she loses feeling on her left side and is admitted for further testing. Results determine that she suffered from an "old stroke." With the cause determined, she is released to a nursing home to be rehabilitated through occupational and physical therapy.She is only there for three days before she loses consciousness and dies. Neither of her two daughters are notified until the next morning.What happened to Karen Todd? Although the cause remains unknown, in this brief retelling of a small piece of Karen's life through the eyes of her oldest daughter, Cori, you will travel alongside her as Karen lives her final days.A Note From CoriIf you've lost a loved one while they were in the care of a hospital or nursing home, this story may trigger painful memories or thoughts. If you find that you are unable to continue reading The Clouds Will Catch Me at any point, please put the book down. Believe me, there were many times while writing this that I had to put the book down. Therapy has helped but there are still days when I figuratively put down my book, and that's okay.
Which Way To Go Now - by Curtis J Hines (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 374Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Curtis HinesAge Range: AdultAuthor: Curtis J HinesLanguage: English Book Synopsis After making the dire decision to attend Northwestern University fearing the worse for his wellbeing had he stayed home, Cedric Mason is reminded that all actions come with consequences. Running from the neighborhood menace, Melvin, who has a questionable desire to see Cedric make it to the big leagues as a top baseball recruit to losing David, his best friend that was like a brother to him over selfish lies told by a girl, Charlene, he once saw a bright future with, gave him more than enough reasons to want out of Jackson, Mississippi. Having the much needed love and support of Mrs. Anthony, David's mom, who took Cedric in as her own, still wasn't enough as he immaturely struggles with fighting the temptations of his flesh, while coping with the new freedom he has in an unfamiliar place as freshman in college, way up north in Chicago, he continues to put himself in serious situations that requires some life changing behaviors. With no one to shift the weight on as his load starts to get heavier, he is left with the feeling of failure and defeat. To make things even more hectic for the young guy, it only took two phone calls to ignite a flame of chaos for him to go from "I think I can handle this" to full out panic and uncertainty thinking, "What the hell am I'm going to do?" Every step forward he tries to take, will only have him going in circles if he doesn't change his perspectives on life. He's stuck again trying to figure out which way to go now!
The Epic of Gilgamesh - by Albert T Clay (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 280Genre: DramaSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Alicia EditionsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Albert T ClayLanguage: English Book Synopsis "The Gilgamesh Epic is the most notable literary product of Babylonia as yet discovered in the mounds of Mesopotamia."The Gilgamesh Epic recount the exploits and adventures of a favorite hero and become the medium of illustrating aspects of life and the destiny of mankind. This Sumerian poems may be regarded as a confirmation of the statement that there are various traditions of the deluge apart from the Biblical one, which is perhaps legendary like the rest. This text (dating (circa 2100 BC) is often regarded as the first great work of literature.While credit should be given to Dr. Langdon for having made this important tablet accessible, Dr Albert T. Cay has shown that attention be called to his failure to grasp the many important data furnished by the tablet, which escaped him because of his erroneous readings and faulty translations. This new edition contains their complete texts (footnotes and commentaries included): (1) An Old Babylonian Version of the Gilgamesh Epic-On the Basis of Recently Discovered Texts by Albert T. Clay and Morris Jastrow Jr. (2) The Epic of Gilgamesh-A Fragment of the Gilgamesh Legend in Old-Babylonian Cuneiform by Stephen Langdon."Now with the tendency to attach to popular tales and nature myths lessons illustrative of current beliefs and aspirations, Gilgamesh's search for renewal of life is viewed as man's longing for eternal life. The sun-god's waning power after midsummer is past suggests man's growing weakness after the meridian of life has been left behind. Winter is death, and man longs to escape it. Gilgamesh's wanderings are used as illustration of this longing, and accordingly the search for life becomes also the quest for immortality. Can the precious boon of eternal life be achieved? Popular fancy created the figure of a favorite of the gods who had escaped a destructive deluge in which all mankind had perished. Gilgamesh hears of this favorite and determines to seek him out and learn from him the secret of eternal life. The deluge story, again a pure nature myth, symbolical of the rainy season which destroys all life in nature, is thus attached to the Epic. Gilgamesh after many adventures finds himself in the presence of the survivor of the Deluge who, although human, enjoys immortal life among the gods. He asks the survivor how he came to escape the common fate of mankind, and in reply Utnapishtim tells the story of the catastrophe that brought about universal destruction. The moral of the tale is obvious. Only those singled out by the special favor of the gods can hope to be removed to the distant "source of the streams" and live forever. The rest of mankind must face death as the end of life."
Hymn - (Modern Plays) by Lolita Chakrabarti (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 64Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanSeries Title: Modern PlaysFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Methuen DramaAge Range: AdultBook theme: English, Irish, Scottish, WelshAuthor: Lolita ChakrabartiLanguage: English Book Synopsis Sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself(Miles Davis) Two men meet at a funeral. Gil knew the deceased. Benny did not. Before long their families are close. Soon they'll be singing the same tune. Benny is a loner anchored by his wife and children. Gil longs to fulfill his potential. They develop a deep bond but as cracks appear in their fragile lives they start to realise that true courage comes in different forms. Featuring music from Gil and Benny's lives, Lolita Chakrabarti's searching, soulful new play asks what it takes to be a good father, brother or son. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London's Almeida Theatre in February 2021. Review Quotes "One of the beauties of Chakrabarti's script is that the characters' heritage is incidental to the emotional core of the story, rather than central ... The crisis I kept anticipating duly arrives, but it's not what I expected. Suffice to say, the expected flashpoint is internal not external, and the play ends with another thoughtful layer added to its musing on men." --Evening Standard "Hymn, a new play from Lolita Chakrabarti, live streamed from an empty Almeida, is notable because it is so full of life...From there this two-hander spins off into an involving and emotional study of the friendship that develops between the two contrasting figures...mind-blowingly excellent." --WhatsOnStage About the Author Winner of the 2012 Most Promising Playwright Evening Standard award, Lolita Chakrabarti is a British actress and writer who has worked extensively on stage and screen. Her most recent acting theatre credits include The Great Game, Afghanistan for The Tricycle, Last Seen - Joy for the Almeida, Free Outgoing for the Royal Court and John Gabriel Borkman for the Donmar Warehouse. Her acting screen credits include The Casual Vacancy, Jekyll and Hyde, My Mad Fat Diary season 3, Vera, Outnumbered, Hustle, Extras Christmas Special, Holby City, Silent Witness, Amnesia, William and Mary, Fortysomething, Bodies, and Forgiven. Writing credits include The Goddess for Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, Faith, Hope and Blue Charity, also on BBC Radio 4 and Last Seen - Joy for Slung Low and the Almeida. In 2012, Red Velvet was the first play performed under the Tricycle's new artistic director Indhu Rubasingham. It returned to the Tricycle in 2014 before having its US premiere at St Ann's Warehouse New York. Lolita Chakrabarti also runs Lesata Productions with Rosa Maggiora. Their short film won Best Short Narrative at PAFF, Los Angeles 2012. They are currently in development with their first feature. www.lesataproductions.co.
Three Sisters - (Mint Editions) by Anton Chekhov (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 64Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Russian + Former Soviet UnionSeries Title: Mint EditionsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mint EditionsAge Range: AdultAuthor: Anton ChekhovLanguage: English Book Synopsis Three Sisters (1900) is a drama in four acts by Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Chekhov. It was first performed at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1901, directed by acclaimed actor Konstantin Stanislavski--who also played the role of Aleksandr Ignatyevich Vershinin, a philosophizing artillery officer in love with middle Prozorov sister Masha. Reviews were mixed at first, but as the play continued to run, Three Sisters became a popular success, acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. The play follows the Provorov family, focusing on sisters Olga, Masha, and Irina, as well as their brother Andrei. Each character struggles to balance their secret ambitions while facing the daily circumstances of reality. Olga, the oldest sister, is an unmarried schoolteacher who often finds herself responsible for the lives and happiness of others. Masha, the middle sister, is unhappily married to the kind Latin teacher Fyodor Kulygin, who knows about her affair with Lieutenant-Colonel Vershinin but continues to love and care for her. Irina, the youngest, is a vain and childish woman engaged to a man she respect but does not love. Andrei is initially an ambitious and energetic young man whose ill-fated marriage ruins not only his prospects of becoming a professor in Moscow, but his will to live as a man with any sense of self-respect. Natasha, who begins as an orphaned young woman unfit for high society, eventually emerges as a manipulative, envious woman whose love for her two children is matched only by her will to control the lives of the entire Prozorov family. Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov is a brilliant drama whose complex characters make us believe, for a time, in an art more real than life. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters is a classic of Russian literature reimagined for modern readers. From the Back Cover When they first meet Natasha, the Prozorov sisters treat her with scorn. However, Natasha soon grows increasingly powerful, dictating the lives of her husband and his family according to her own cruel desires. Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters is a masterful drama, a story of secret ambitions and open betrayals that highlights its author's uniquely bleak vision of the human spirit.
100 Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners Learn Portuguese with Stories Including Audiobook - by Christian Stahl (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 266Genre: DramaSub-Genre: EuropeanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Lulu.comAge Range: AdultBook theme: Spanish & PortugueseAuthor: Christian StahlLanguage: English Book Synopsis Brush up your Portuguese, grow your vocabulary and ignite your imagination with these 100 entertaining and culturally interesting Portuguese short stories! How is it possible to learn Portuguese easily and effortlessly by yourself? The most effective way to learn Portuguese is reading interesting Portuguese short stories. Learning Portuguese doesn't have to be boring and agonizing! This book contains 100 entertaining and culturally interesting Portuguese short stories for beginners and intermediate level students. All Portuguese short stories are unique and entertaining in content, and new vocabulary is gradually added at a manageable pace so you won't get overwhelmed. Towards the end of this Portuguese book you find the stories slightly more complex, but still comprehensible for advanced beginners and intermediate level learners. This Portuguese language learning book offers you a wide range of culturally important information you can use when you travel to Portugal or study there, and frankly, this book is not only for Portuguese language learners but also for anyone interested in Portuguese culture in general. Included is a FREE AUDIOBOOK in one MP3 file which contains 40 of the more extensive stories. Contents Introduction Advance as you read and how to use this book effectively 1. As chaves 2. Diálogo - O que é Cultura? 3. Intoxicação Alimentar 4. O Vizinho 5. Dor de cabeça 6. Uma Nova Carta de Condução 7. Véspera de Ano Novo na Europa 8. Faturas e Contractos 9. Viajante mundial 10. Ser Chefe Como Passatempo 11. A Invasão 12. Um Telemóvel Estragado 13. Os Pintores 14. Desistir 15. Nadar 16. Diálogo - Mercado Semanal de Agricultores 17. A Experiência 18. Diálogo - Ciclovias numa Cidade Europeia 19. Novos Vizinhos 20. O Funeral 21. A Caixa Multibanco 22. Álcoolicos 23. Cortar o Cabo 24. Estrangeiros na Grã-Bretanha 25. O Guia Turístico 26. Para o Aeroporto 27. A Grande Mudança 28. Conduzir e Estacionar na Alemanha 29. Ir ao Supermercado 30. Uma Casa Limpa 31. Planos Futuros no México 32. Diálogo- Jantar à Moda Europeia 33. O Nosso Passeio de Bicicleta 34. Uma Visita ao Médico 35. O Restaurante Português 36. O Abajur Misteriosa 37. Um Casamento Pouco Habitual 38. Sapatos Novos 39. Controlar Bilhetes 40. Desempregada 41. Divorciada 42. Autocarros e Comboios 43. Um Livro Famoso 44. Uma Salada Simples 45. Páscoa 46. Comida Vegan 47. Evacuação 48. Trabalhadores 49. Debaixo do Poste de Ilumi
My Pastor's Keeper - by M Ed Selena Peeks (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 64Genre: DramaSub-Genre: Religious & LiturgicalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Outskirts PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: M Ed Selena PeeksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Being a young man navigating his way through the ministry can be a difficult task to say the least. However, Jr. Pastor Trevor Sparks had no idea just how rugged this terrane could become once he takes a leadership role in church.
Macbeth (Deluxe Library Binding) - by William Shakespeare (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 100Genre: DramaSub-Genre: ShakespeareFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Engage ClassicsAge Range: AdultAuthor: William ShakespeareLanguage: English About the Book Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of arrogance, madness and death. Book Synopsis Macbeth tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia, and he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler as he is forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of arrogance, madness, and death.Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's source for the tragedy is the account of Macbeth, King of Scotland, Macduff, and Duncan in Holinshed's Chronicles (1587), a history of England, Scotland, and Ireland familiar to Shakespeare and his contemporaries, although the events in the play differ extensively from the history of the real Macbeth. Set mainly in Scotland, the play dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake.
A Midsummer Night's Dream - (Mint Editions) by William Shakespeare (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 86Genre: DramaSub-Genre: ShakespeareSeries Title: Mint EditionsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mint EditionsAge Range: AdultAuthor: William ShakespeareLanguage: English Book Synopsis The marriage between a duke and Amazon queen sparks a massive celebration, which leads to a congregation of woodland residents, Fairyland creatures and surprising lovers. Set in Athens, A Midsummer Night's Dream follows unsuspecting couples as they fall prey to a supernatural ploy. Four plots simultaneously take place during the wedding preparations for Theseus, the duke of Athens and Hippolyta, the Amazon queen. Four young people, Hermia, Demetrius, Helena and Lysander, are struggling under the weight of unrequited love and politics. A performance troupe, led by the overhearing Nick Bottom, is rehearsing for the reception. Meanwhile, Oberon, king of the fairies and his queen, Titania have a disagreement that leads to a fantastical error. Oberon commands Puck, a sprite, to apply a magical juice to the eyelids of Titania in hopes that she will fall in love with the first thing she sees. He also applies it to Hermia, Demetrius, Helena and Lysander. Unfortunately, it forces both men to fall in love with Helena, leaving Hermia further isolated. A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of William Shakespeare's most popular and aesthetically pleasing plays. The woodland backdrop and the unexpected romance makes for a delightfully entertaining read. The emotionally charged characters are the driving force behind this multifaceted story. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Midsummer Night's Dream is both modern and readable. From the Back Cover A group of young lovers, performers and fairies are enchanted by a mystical potion. A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, is a comedy ensemble featuring multiple sublots and a whimsical setting. It's a world ruled by love and magic, where a fairy plays an unpredictable game with human emotion.
The Last Blood Lord - by Darren Freeman (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 132Genre: DramaSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Royal Creek Publishing HouseAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Darren FreemanLanguage: English Book Synopsis This Book is about one man's determination to recreate himself, from his and his family's crime ridden past. From Street Criminal to Corporate Executive. Running from a past that will not let him go. Family ties do bind. Family Loyalty, Redemption, Revenge and Justice is what one man had to persevere. Atoning for what one has done, can be final.
Hamlet (Deluxe Library Binding) - by William Shakespeare (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 132Genre: DramaSub-Genre: ShakespeareFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Engage ClassicsAge Range: AdultAuthor: William ShakespeareLanguage: English About the Book The play dramatises the revenge Prince Hamlet is called on to wreak upon his uncle, Claudius. Claudius had murdered his own brother, Hamlet's father King Hamlet, and subsequently seized the throne, marrying his deceased brother's widow. Book Synopsis The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1602. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatises the revenge Prince Hamlet is called on to wreak upon his uncle, Claudius. Claudius had murdered his own brother, Hamlet's father King Hamlet, and subsequently seized the throne, marrying his deceased brother's widow.Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play and among the most powerful and influential tragedies in English literature, with a story capable of seemingly endless retelling and adaptation by others. The play seems to have been one of Shakespeare's most popular works during his lifetime and still ranks among his most-performed, topping the performance list of the Royal Shakespeare Company and its predecessors in Stratford-upon-Avon since 1879. It has inspired writers from Goethe and Dickens to Joyce and Murdoch, and has been described as the world's most filmed story after Cinderella.
