Publisher: Benjamin
10 Complete Works of Christopher Marlowe Dr. Faustus Edward the Second Hero and Leander Massacre at Paris Tamburlaine the Great, Part 1 Tamburlaine the Great, Part 2 The Jew of Malta The Tragedy of Dido Queene of Carthage The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3
A rich selection of work from the late 1970s and 1980s, introduced by the playwright. The plays contained in this volume are: The Custom of the Country An updating of Fletcher and Massinger's bawdy Jacobean drama. The Desert Air A wartime comedy set in Cairo. Mrs Klein A play about the controversial psychoanalyst. One Fine Day A comedy about the gulf that separates Britain and Africa. Treetops A play based on the author's own rebellious boyhood in South Africa.Show book
From the Preface of The Speaking Voice: principles of training simplified and condensed: "This book offers a method of voice training which is the result of a deliberate effort to simplify and condense, for general use, the principles which are fundamental to all recognized systems of vocal instruction. It contains practical directions accompanied by simple and fundamental exercises, first for the freeing of the voice and then for developing it when free."Parts I and II of the book comprise advice on vocal production and techniques, while some chapters in Part III provide detailed guidance on the vocal interpretation of various literary genres, including the essay, various types of poetry, short stories, dramatic monologues and plays. Some chapters comprise mainly examples for practice, and include complete poems and stories.The reader has endeavoured to follow the author's instructions, but makes no guarantee as to her success, especially in the poetic realm.Show book
Mercy or Judgment Before the Throne of God? (Author’s Narration) Obama stands in the temple of Heaven, condemned for his crimes of empire. Will he receive mercy or judgment? That depends on whether Satan can mount an effective prosecution, or if anyone will intercede on the politician's behalf. A great epic poet for our age, LeRoy recalls the otherworldly scenes of Milton's Paradise Lost as he takes the former president on a visionary journey through time and space, even to the throne of God! What lessons must the politician learn before he hands over the keys of empire to Donald Trump? He has an angel to lead him, an ancient philosopher to instruct him, and an immortal poet to inspire him. But will he heed Heaven's message? This story may also remind the reader of Scrooge's awakening in A Christmas Carol, Homer's scenes of warring gods, or Dante's ascent with Beatrice, all brought to life by the author's riveting narration and varied cast of voice characters. The results are transformational, both for a man and for all mankind! "An exemplar of epic poetry." San Francisco Review of Books "Absolutely wonderful and hypnotic narration, his voice flowing over gently with the narrative song of his words." Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews "This is the fourth book by LeRoy that I’ve reviewed, and hands down, uncontested, it is far and away the most hilarious… immensely entertaining, well researched, creative, thought-out, and delivered." William Mortensen VaughanShow book
Volume Two of the definitive collection of Seamus Heaney reading his own work, recorded in 2009 by RTE. Volume Two contains four collections published between 1979 and 1991: Field Work, Station Island, The Haw Lantern and Seeing Things.Show book
A rich and startling monologue from award-winning actor and playwright Karen Cogan. Cork, 1998. An obsessive odyssey through the city. Dancing on tables, 3 a.m. breakfast rolls and waking up, polluted, on the wrong person's doorstep. Brenda and her ferocious best pal are part of the city furniture. But one of them is realising that she's got it all, all of it, horribly wrong and it might be too late. Drip Feed is an infectious, dark comedy about the messiness of being young(ish), female and queer. The play was shortlisted for the Verity Bargate Award 2017, and premiered at Assembly George Square as part of the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in a co-production between Fishamble and Soho Theatre, London. 'Vivid and richly written… sometimes funny, sometimes bleak' - The List 'An exquisite piece of theatre… a poignant reflection on modern society and how we treat ourselves and each other' - The StageShow book
Heartbreak and grief touch every soul at least once in a lifetime, and Ranata Suzuki translates those raw emotions into words. The Longest Night combines strikingly poignant quotations, powerfully emotive poetry, and captivating silhouette imagery to form a mournful lover's journal that explores a side of love that is deep, dark, and hauntingly beautiful.Each of the book's elements are skillfully woven together to reveal fragments of thoughts and feelings that seem almost to belong to the listener as years of painful longing are condensed into the context of a single night.The journal begins with "Sunset", in which poems convey the initial feelings of shock and loss first felt when a relationship with a loved one ends. As the poetry descends into an emotional downward spiral, the book progresses into its next chapter, "Darkness", in which emptiness, jealousy, sorrow, and despair are passionately portrayed.The concluding chapter, "First Light", sees the gradual dawning of a new outlook. The final poems express a gratitude for what once was, an acceptance of what now is, and come to the uplifting conclusion that even though a relationship can be fated to end tragically, the memories gained and lessons learned from it are, in their own way, treasured gifts that will last a lifetime.A book for anyone who has found themselves separated from someone they love no matter the circumstance, The Longest Night is a companion for the broken heart on the painful emotional journey that is losing someone you love from your life. Its words serve as a comforting reminder, whether you are travelling this road or have recently completed this journey yourself, that, despite the loneliness you may sometimes feel along the way, none of us walks this path alone.Show book
