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  The Tempest

  William Shakespeare

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  The Tempest is a play by English playwright William Shakespeare, probably written in 1610-1611, and thought to be one of the last plays that Shakespeare wrote alone. After the first scene, which takes place on a ship at sea during a tempest, the rest of the story is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, a complex and contradictory character, lives with his daughter Miranda, and his two servants: Caliban, a savage monster figure, and Ariel, an airy spirit. The play contains music and songs that evoke the spirit of enchantment on the island. It explores many themes, including magic, betrayal, revenge, and family. In Act IV, a wedding masque serves as a play-within-a-play, and contributes spectacle, allegory, and elevated language.
  Although The Tempest is listed in the First Folio as the first of Shakespeare's comedies, it deals with both tragic and comic themes, and modern criticism has created a category of romance for this and others of Shakespeare's late plays. The Tempest has been put to varied interpretations, from those that see it as a fable of art and creation, with Prospero representing Shakespeare, and Prospero's renunciation of magic signaling Shakespeare's farewell to the stage, to interpretations that consider it an allegory of Europeans colonizing foreign lands.

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  Julius Caesar

  William Shakespeare

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  Power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal collide in William Shakespeare's gripping historical tragedy, Julius Caesar—a timeless exploration of politics and the fragile nature of honor.
  
  Set in ancient Rome, the play follows the dramatic events surrounding the rise and assassination of Julius Caesar, a triumphant general whose growing influence sparks fear among the Roman elite. Though celebrated by the masses, Caesar's ascent to near-absolute authority alarms a group of senators who worry that the Republic is on the brink of tyranny. Among them is Brutus, a noble and respected statesman torn between his deep friendship with Caesar and his unwavering devotion to Rome.
  
  Persuaded by the cunning and manipulative Cassius, Brutus joins a conspiracy to prevent Caesar's coronation. What follows is one of literature's most powerful depictions of political intrigue and moral conflict. The conspirators strike in the name of liberty—but their actions unleash chaos rather than stability. As Rome descends into unrest, alliances shift, loyalties fracture, and the cost of idealism becomes devastatingly clear.
  
  Central to the drama are unforgettable speeches that continue to resonate through history, including Mark Antony's masterful funeral oration—"Friends, Romans, countrymen…"—a turning point that transforms public opinion and ignites civil war. Through these iconic moments, Shakespeare demonstrates the power of rhetoric to shape truth, manipulate emotion, and alter the course of history.
  
  Beyond its political drama, Julius Caesar is a profound study of human character. Brutus emerges as a tragic figure, guided by honor yet undone by misjudgment. Caesar himself, though assassinated early in the play, remains a commanding presence, symbolizing both strength and vulnerability. Themes of fate versus free will, public duty versus private loyalty, and the consequences of unchecked ambition echo throughout the narrative.
  
  Written in 1599, this masterpiece remains strikingly relevant, offering insight into leadership, democracy, and the volatility of public opinion. Shakespeare's rich language, complex characters, and penetrating understanding of human nature make Julius Caesar not only a cornerstone of dramatic literature but also a compelling reflection on the timeless struggle for power.
  
  Bold, thought-provoking, and unforgettable, Julius Caesar continues to captivate readers and audiences with its exploration of political morality and the enduring question: when does the defense of freedom become an act of destruction?

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  Rapid Weight Loss Hypnosis for...

  Alisa Zeus

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  Stop Dieting. Start Reprogramming Your Mind. 
  You don’t have a weight problem. 
  You have a pattern problem and it lives in your subconscious. 
  If you’ve ever:Turned to food for comfort, stress, or escapeLost weight… only to gain it back againFelt too overwhelmed to start yet another diet 
  Then this book isn’t just for you; it’s exactly what you’ve been missing. 
  Because lasting weight loss doesn’t start in the kitchen. 
  It starts in your mind.Unlock the Science of Effortless Weight Loss 
  In this powerful and practical guide, you’ll discover how to break free from emotional eating and rewire your habits using a transformative blend of:Hypnosis: to reprogram deep-rooted behaviorsMindfulness: to regain control over cravings and impulsesMental Strength: to stay consistent without burnout 
  No extreme diets. No guilt. No exhausting routines. 
  Just a smarter, deeper way to finally take control.Inside This Book, You’ll Discover:A simple 5-step self-hypnosis method to create lasting behavioral changeHow to eliminate emotional eating triggers at their rootThe truth about detoxing and how it boosts energy, mood, and fat lossHow gastric band hypnotherapy can help you feel full faster naturallyThe exact foods and supplements that accelerate your body’s reset processProven strategies to reduce calories without feeling deprived or hungryHow to break the destructive mood–food–weight cycle for goodPowerful techniques like reflexology and acupressure to support fat lossMental exercises to build unshakable discipline and resilienceWhy most workouts fail and what actually works for real, sustainable results 
  Plus: unexpected benefits like better sleep, reduced stress, glowing skin, and renewed confidence.This Isn’t Just About Losing Weight… 
  It’s about:Taking back control of your habitsEnding the cycle of guilt and frustrationBecoming the healthiest, strongest version of yourself

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  The Poetry of Robert Herrick -...

  Robert Herrick

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  The Clergyman and poet, Robert Herrick was born in Cheapside, in London in 1591. An exact date is not known though he was baptized on August 24th, the seventh child of Nicholas Herrick, a wealthy goldsmith.  
  Some controversy surrounds several chapters in his early years.  The first are allusions that his father, in November 1592, two days after making a will, killed himself by jumping from the fourth-floor window of his house. However, the Queen's Almoner did not confiscate the Herrick estate for the crown as was the usual procedure with suicides, so an alternate narrative emerged that he fell accidentally which seems to have more credence. 
  There is no record of Herrick attending school. Some claim a poem alludes to Westminster School, others merely that he meant Westminster, the area. Another school of thought claims he was educated at Merchant Taylor’s School.  What is known is that in 1607 he was apprenticed to his uncle Sir William Herrick as a goldsmith.   
  Herrick certainly seems to have been a keen and avid poet. The earliest work known to be written by him dates from 1610; 'A Country Life', and deals with the move from London to farm life in Leicestershire.  
  After six years as an apprentice, when Herrick was 22 he matriculated at St John’s College, Cambridge before moving to Trinity College and graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in 1617, Master of Arts in 1620, and in 1623 he was ordained priest.  
  By 1625 he was well known as a poet, mixing in literary circles in London such as that around Ben Jonson. An avowed admirer of Jonson he was also one of a group whom became known as ‘The Sons of Ben’ writing both in his style and about him. 
  In 1629 he was presented by Charles I to the parishioners of Dean Prior, a remote parish of Devonshire. The best of his work was written in the peace and seclusion of country life; 'To Blossoms' and 'To Daffodils' are classical depictions of a devoted appreciation of nature.  
  However, after he refused to subscribe to The Solemn League and Covenant, he was ejected from Devonshire in 1647 and moved to London where he published his religious poems Noble Numbers (1647), and Hesperides (1648). 
  Herrick was distinguished as a lyric poet, and some of his love songs, for example, 'To Anthea' and 'Gather Ye Rose-buds' are considered exceptional.  
  By 1660 he was reinstated at Dean Prior where he lived for the remainder of his life. He wrote no more poems after 1648 but over his life it is thought he wrote in the region of 2,500 poems in total, only a small portion of which were ever published. 
  He died in October 1674, at the age of 83 in circumstances unknown.  He was buried on October 15th, 1674 in an unmarked grave in the churchyard at Dean Prior. 
   This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing.  Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations.

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  VOICES: a sacred sisterscape -...

  V-Day, aja monet, Bella Laia,...

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  VOICES: a sacred sisterscape, spearheaded by Grammy-nominated poet aja monet (When The Poems Do What They Do), is an audio experience of stories written by, narrated by, and centering Black women across the diaspora. It encourages radical listening for the sake of connection, compassion, and community and celebrates the interior lives Black women embody. “We seek to encourage and establish a culture that fosters radical truth-telling love & solidarity,” —aja monet, Artistic Creative Director, Voices at V-Day.Presented by V-Day, a global activist movement to end violence against all women, gender expansive people, girls, and the Earth, VOICES is an interdisciplinary performance art project and campaign grounded in Black women’s stories brought to life.Founded by the Tony Award–winning playwright of The Vagina Monologues, V (formerly Eve Ensler), V-Day has unleashed vast grassroots, anti-violence work on college campuses and in communities—visionary work that has been survivor-led and focused, all the while revealing the power of art and activism to change culture and systems. V-Day campaigns include One Billion Rising, City of Joy, the Beyond Incarceration Project, Dismantle Patriarchy Contest, and now VOICES.Presented by: V-DayDirected by: aja monetComposed by: Leahann “Lafemmebear” MitchellProduced by: Hollis HeathAuthors: Bella Laia, Black Girls Glow ft. Anabel Rose, KiKie, Ms. Fu, Nana Adjoa Agyepong, Pamm Takyiwaa, Poetra Asantewa & Wendy, Ceclia Faussart, Chamari White-Mink, Chelsea Williams, Cynthia Manick, Dalychia Saah, Dorothy Randall Gray, Flavia Diniz, Frieda Ndeutala Mukufa, Itohan Omolere Osaigbovo, Jasmine Knowles, Renee Wilson, Roslyn Smith, S. Pearl Sharp, Toya Lillard, Ursula Nyaboke Gisemba, and Vanessa Appiagyei, Vangile GantshoPerformed by: Black Girls Glow ft. Anabel Rose, KiKie, Ms. Fu, Nana Adjoa Agyepong, Pamm Takyiwaa, Poetra Asantewa & Wendy, Bisserat Tseggai, Carolyn Harrison, Cecila Faussart, Denise Burse, Flavia Diniz, Liza Jessie Peterson, Liz Mikel, Mars Rucker, Mumbi Kaigwa, Nila, Nyla Watson, Rutina Wesley, Roslyn Smith, Staceyann Chin, Stephanie Berry, Tyshawna Maddox, Vangile Gantsho, and Zonya Love Johnson

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  love affection & devotion -...

  D. R. Nguyen

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  love affection & devotion is a collection of poetry and prose that takes the reader on an odyssey of love, lust, passion, and yearning. 
  “like a bonfire 
  you have to continually feed 
  a woman’s heart 
  igniting a flame 
  inside her spirit 
  setting her heart ablaze 
  leaving an imprint on her soul"

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