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  Sins of the Parents

  Claudette McLennon

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  Young Marlene Tulloch was the third child of Anne and George Tulloch. She had two older sisters, Gloria and Sylvia. George desperately wanted an heir, a son to carry on his name. She was born after a difficult pregnancy, and her mother died ten days later from complications of childbirth. She was reared by her grandmother, Estrella, who was cruel to the young child. At the age of two, her father left. Thus, she knew neither parent. Due to kindness of friends and strangers, she survived. Despite obstacles, she became a teacher, got married, and had four boys. Now dying, she retreated to childhood. Through the haze of pain, her life unfolded.

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  Love's Labour's Lost

  William Shakespeare

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  This new edition of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost presents a highly readable text of the play based on the first quarto of 1598. A thorough but concise critical commentary and a comprehensive introduction illuminate the significant elements of the play, its remarkable use of language, and its performance history.

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  The Art of Surfacing -...

  Aifric Mac Aodha, Jessica Traynor

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  Poetry Ireland Introductions / Céadlínte 2025 offers poets in the early stages of their careers the opportunity to showcase their work through workshops, an e-publication and performance. This year's poets were selected by adjudicators Jessica Traynor and Aifric Mac Aodha in partnership with Poetry Ireland, the national poetry organisation. For the anthology, each poet has provided a pair of poems and a short, personal prose piece exploring topics from shifting childhood memory to ADHD, and other transformative reflections, establishing a dynamic collection of work.

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  The Ballad of Reading Gaol

  Oscar Wilde

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  Wilde’s meditation on capital punishment, the Ballad of Reading Gaol comes after he was convicted and imprisoned under charges of gross indecency. The charges stemmed from his affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, the son of the Marquis of Queensberry. It relates the story of an execution of a man who murdered his wife which Wilde witnessed during his internment. Published in 1898, it was Wilde’s last published poem as he would die in 1900 from cerebral menengitis, caused by syphilis.(Summary by John Gonzalez)

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  Complete Nonsense

  Edward Lear

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  The full collection of Nonsense poems by the father of nonsense poetry, Edward Lear. Come with me and experience fantastical vignettes of unscrupulous individuals as only Edward Lear can present them. Come find yourself in indescribable predicaments with equally hilarious resolutions. Edward Lear has taken great pains for this to be fun for the whole family, and by Jove, I believe I have taken the same care in preparing it for you to laugh at, so come! Come one and all and enjoy the novelty that is Edward Lear's Complete Nonsense.

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  The Life of Henry the Fifth

  William Shakespeare

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  The Life of Henry the Fifth is one of William Shakespeare's most stirring historical plays—a dramatic portrait of leadership, honor, war, and national identity. Drawing from the chronicles of England's past, Shakespeare brings to life the transformation of a once-wayward prince into one of the nation's most celebrated warrior kings.
  
  The play follows King Henry V as he ascends to the throne and seeks to unify a divided kingdom. Determined to prove his legitimacy and strength, Henry lays claim to the French crown, setting the stage for a bold military campaign that culminates in the legendary Battle of Agincourt. Against overwhelming odds, Henry must inspire his weary and outnumbered troops, delivering some of the most iconic speeches in dramatic literature—words that continue to echo through history as symbols of courage and unity.
  
  Yet Shakespeare's genius lies not only in spectacle but in complexity. Henry is portrayed as both heroic and calculating, devout and pragmatic. As he walks among his soldiers in disguise, he confronts the human cost of war and the heavy burden of kingship. Through moments of humor, tension, and introspection, the play examines the responsibilities of power and the fragile line between glory and sacrifice.
  
  Interwoven with scenes of courtly diplomacy and battlefield valor are glimpses of common soldiers, whose voices add texture and realism to the narrative. Shakespeare balances grandeur with humanity, portraying war not merely as a pageant of triumph but as a deeply personal and moral struggle.
  
  At its heart, The Life of Henry the Fifth is a meditation on transformation—of a man, a monarchy, and a nation. It celebrates unity and patriotism while subtly questioning the price paid to achieve them. Rich in poetic language, unforgettable characters, and dramatic intensity, the play remains one of Shakespeare's most powerful explorations of leadership under pressure.
  
  Timeless and compelling, The Life of Henry the Fifth stands as a cornerstone of historical drama and a profound reflection on ambition, duty, and the enduring quest for greatness.

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