Author: Maggie B. Gale
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134143044
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
J. B. Priestley is the first book to provide a detailed and up to date analysis of the enormous contribution made by this playwright, novelist, journalist and critic to twentieth century British theatre. Priestley was often criticised for being either too populist or too experimental and this study unpicks the contradictions of a playwright and theatre theorist popular with audiences but too often dismissed by critics; describing and analysing in detail not only his plays but also their specific historical and contemporary productions. Using a combination of archive, review and critical materials, the book re-locates Priestley as a theatre theorist of substance as well as a playwright who challenged theatre conventions and assumptions about audience expectations, at a time when theatre was considered both conservative and lacking in innovation.
J.B. Priestley
Author: Maggie B. Gale
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134143044
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
J. B. Priestley is the first book to provide a detailed and up to date analysis of the enormous contribution made by this playwright, novelist, journalist and critic to twentieth century British theatre. Priestley was often criticised for being either too populist or too experimental and this study unpicks the contradictions of a playwright and theatre theorist popular with audiences but too often dismissed by critics; describing and analysing in detail not only his plays but also their specific historical and contemporary productions. Using a combination of archive, review and critical materials, the book re-locates Priestley as a theatre theorist of substance as well as a playwright who challenged theatre conventions and assumptions about audience expectations, at a time when theatre was considered both conservative and lacking in innovation.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134143044
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
J. B. Priestley is the first book to provide a detailed and up to date analysis of the enormous contribution made by this playwright, novelist, journalist and critic to twentieth century British theatre. Priestley was often criticised for being either too populist or too experimental and this study unpicks the contradictions of a playwright and theatre theorist popular with audiences but too often dismissed by critics; describing and analysing in detail not only his plays but also their specific historical and contemporary productions. Using a combination of archive, review and critical materials, the book re-locates Priestley as a theatre theorist of substance as well as a playwright who challenged theatre conventions and assumptions about audience expectations, at a time when theatre was considered both conservative and lacking in innovation.
Benighted
Author: John Boynton Priestley
Publisher: London, W. Heinemann Limited
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher: London, W. Heinemann Limited
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The Thirty-first of June
Author: John Boynton Priestley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arthurian romances
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The medieval and modern world collide, when an enchantor named Malgrim gives Princess Melicent of Camelot a magic mirror in which she can see the face of anyone who thinks of her. Meanwhile, in the twentieth century, Sam Penty, dreaming up a new campaign for his ad agency's stocking account, thinks of using an illustration of an Arthurian princess.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arthurian romances
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The medieval and modern world collide, when an enchantor named Malgrim gives Princess Melicent of Camelot a magic mirror in which she can see the face of anyone who thinks of her. Meanwhile, in the twentieth century, Sam Penty, dreaming up a new campaign for his ad agency's stocking account, thinks of using an illustration of an Arthurian princess.
Benighted
Author: J. B. Priestley
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504083725
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
In this classic novel of psychological terror, an unrelenting storm forces three travelers to take shelter in a sinister mansion. A powerful storm rages through the Welsh mountains, driving three travelers off the road. Philip Waverton, his wife, Margaret, and their friend Roger Penderel are desperate to get out of the torrential downpour. Their only option is a mysterious old mansion, home to the bizarre Femm family and their brutish butler, Morgan. Although the Femms have plenty rooms in their home, they are hesitant to allow guests to stay in them. Instead, Penderel and the Wavertons must settle in for the night by the ground-floor fireplace and hope the storm will pass by morning. But as the hours go by, their situation only gets worse. The storm intensifies, and the dark house begins revealing its secrets—like what lies behind the two locked doors on the top floor. Now the travelers can only pray they survive until morning . . . Published in 1927, Benighted served as the basis for the 1932 James Whale film The Old Dark House, starring Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, and Gloria Stuart. It was J. B. Priestly’s second novel. “Priestley’s book is a beautifully written affair, oftentimes thrilling and touching, that this reader found perfect company during a few recent stormy days in late October. . . . The novel will surely manage to chill the modern-day reader.” —Fantasy Literature
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504083725
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
In this classic novel of psychological terror, an unrelenting storm forces three travelers to take shelter in a sinister mansion. A powerful storm rages through the Welsh mountains, driving three travelers off the road. Philip Waverton, his wife, Margaret, and their friend Roger Penderel are desperate to get out of the torrential downpour. Their only option is a mysterious old mansion, home to the bizarre Femm family and their brutish butler, Morgan. Although the Femms have plenty rooms in their home, they are hesitant to allow guests to stay in them. Instead, Penderel and the Wavertons must settle in for the night by the ground-floor fireplace and hope the storm will pass by morning. But as the hours go by, their situation only gets worse. The storm intensifies, and the dark house begins revealing its secrets—like what lies behind the two locked doors on the top floor. Now the travelers can only pray they survive until morning . . . Published in 1927, Benighted served as the basis for the 1932 James Whale film The Old Dark House, starring Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, and Gloria Stuart. It was J. B. Priestly’s second novel. “Priestley’s book is a beautifully written affair, oftentimes thrilling and touching, that this reader found perfect company during a few recent stormy days in late October. . . . The novel will surely manage to chill the modern-day reader.” —Fantasy Literature
Wildcard
Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399548017
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side. Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes at a price. Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves? In this explosive sequel to the New York Times bestselling Warcross, Marie Lu delivers an addictive finale that will hold you captive till the very last page.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399548017
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side. Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes at a price. Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves? In this explosive sequel to the New York Times bestselling Warcross, Marie Lu delivers an addictive finale that will hold you captive till the very last page.
Delight
Author: J. B. Priestley
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008585717
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
‘An exquisitely-written, generous, funny, thoughtful book about the everyday joys of being alive. I love it.’ Dolly Alderton ‘J. B. Priestley is one of our literary icons of the 20th Century and it is time that we all became re-acquainted with his genius.’ Dame Judi Dench
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008585717
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
‘An exquisitely-written, generous, funny, thoughtful book about the everyday joys of being alive. I love it.’ Dolly Alderton ‘J. B. Priestley is one of our literary icons of the 20th Century and it is time that we all became re-acquainted with his genius.’ Dame Judi Dench
Angel Pavement
Author: John Boynton Priestley
Publisher: Great Northern
ISBN: 9781905080274
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
'Angel Pavement' provides readers with a vivid picture of London life before the war and the Blitz changed everything dramatically. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the story centres around the arrival of a mysterious Mr. Golspie at Twigg & Dersingham from the Baltic region.
Publisher: Great Northern
ISBN: 9781905080274
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
'Angel Pavement' provides readers with a vivid picture of London life before the war and the Blitz changed everything dramatically. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the story centres around the arrival of a mysterious Mr. Golspie at Twigg & Dersingham from the Baltic region.
Lost Empires
Author: John Boynton Priestley
Publisher: Great Northern
ISBN: 9781905080373
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Set in the last yers of the England that vanished for ever after World War I, it tells the story of Richard Herncastle, an aspiring painter who travels the now-vanished music halls with his Uncle Nick, the half-lovable, half-monster, master illusionist. As they move between dingy lodging houses and decaying variety stages, Richard becomes caught in a triangle of love, temptation and sexual adventure."-- p. [4] of cover.
Publisher: Great Northern
ISBN: 9781905080373
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Set in the last yers of the England that vanished for ever after World War I, it tells the story of Richard Herncastle, an aspiring painter who travels the now-vanished music halls with his Uncle Nick, the half-lovable, half-monster, master illusionist. As they move between dingy lodging houses and decaying variety stages, Richard becomes caught in a triangle of love, temptation and sexual adventure."-- p. [4] of cover.
The Good Companions
Author: Edward Koblock
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780573111976
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780573111976
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
J. B. Priestley
Author: John Braine
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description