Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 802683982X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 1084
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, literary critic and philosopher who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets. He wrote the poems The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, as well as the major prose work Biographia Literaria. His critical work, especially on Shakespeare, was highly influential, and he helped introduce German idealist philosophy to English-speaking culture. He coined many familiar words and phrases, including suspension of disbelief. He was a major influence on Emerson, and American transcendentalism. Coleridge is one of the most important figures in English poetry. His poems directly and deeply influenced all the major poets of the age. He was known by his contemporaries as a meticulous craftsman who was more rigorous in his careful reworking of his poems than any other poet, and Southey and Wordsworth were dependent on his professional advice. Table of Contents: Introduction: - The Spirit of the Age: Mr. Coleridge by William Hazlitt - A Day With Samuel Taylor Coleridge by May Byron - The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge by James Gillman Plays: - Osorio - Remorse - The Fall of Robespierre - Zapolya: A Christmas Tale In Two Parts - The Piccolomini - The Death of Wallenstein.
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780894716997
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1442
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Author: Leo Tolstoy
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 617
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Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest Russian writers of all time, showcases his versatility and profound insight into human nature in 'The Complete Plays of Leo Tolstoy (Annotated)'. This collection includes Tolstoy's lesser-known works in the realm of drama, revealing a different side of the author known for his epic novels such as 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. The plays delve into themes of morality, love, and social injustice, all seen through the lens of Tolstoy's unique literary style marked by realistic dialogue and deep character development. The annotations provide valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of each play, enhancing the reader's understanding and appreciation of Tolstoy's theatrical works. Readers will be captivated by Tolstoy's ability to combine philosophical depth with engaging storytelling, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and Russian drama alike.
Author: George Bernard Shaw
Publisher: Oxford City Press
ISBN: 9781781393482
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 1071
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George Bernard Shaw was a satirical genius, ruthlessly exposing hypocrisy, and creating moral dilemmas for the reader to mull on. These are biting, witty, sometimes rude, highly intelligent plays. This collection of thirty-four of his plays is an Omnibus that will give hours of pleasure to the reader.
Author: Anton Chekhov
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026837967
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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This carefully crafted ebook: "Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: "In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications." Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887) Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 0́31904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov had at first written stories only for financial gain, but as his artistic ambition grew, he made formal innovations which have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. He made no apologies for the difficulties this posed to readers, insisting that the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. Contents: Introduction: Biography of Anton Chekhov Plays: On the High Road Swan Song Ivanoff The Anniversary The Proposal The Wedding The Bear The Seagull A Reluctant Hero Uncle Vanya The Three Sisters The Cherry Orchard.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher: Castrovilli Giuseppe
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Courage Books
ISBN: 9780762401772
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This edition of the complete works of Shakespeare is the ideal addition to any literary bookshelf. The volume includes footnoted text of each of the bard's 37 plays, plus his sonnets and poems. A glossary and index of characters make reference and research easier.
Author: Jean Racine
Publisher: Penn State University Press
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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An English translation, in rhyming couplets, of the French playwright Jean Racine's Iphigenia. Includes critical notes and commentary.
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Author: Adam Long
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476850550
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Originally performed by its creators, this 1987 Edinburgh Fringe hit remains the second longest-running West End comedy in history and has been translated into over thirty languages. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) is not so much a play as it is a vaudeville show in which three charismatic, wildly ambitious actors attempt to present all thirty-seven of Shakespeare's plays in a single performance. They have a rudimentary concept of the stories and have imperfectly memorized a smattering of famous lines. Backstage there's a meager assortment of costumes and props. Thus armed, the three brazenly launch into their task with an earnest focus and breakneck enthusiasm.
Author: Douglas Adams
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330513087
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
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'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David Walliams An international phenomenon and pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been a radio show, TV series, novel, stage play, comic book and film. Following the galactic (mis)adventures of Arthur Dent, Hitchhiker’s in its various incarnations has captured the imaginations of curious minds around the world . . . It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and his best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed, in large friendly letters, with the words: DON'T PANIC. The weekend has only just begun . . . This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by former Doctor Who showrunner, Russell T Davies. Continue Arthur Dent's intergalactic adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.
