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  The Importance of being earnest

  Oscar Wilde

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  The Importance of Being Earnest is a play by Oscar Wilde that mocks the culture and manners of Victorian society. It is a farcical comedy that relies on satire and a comic resolution to make that mockery more palatable to viewers. The play is about friends Jack and Algernon's double-lives interfering with their romantic pursuits. It is considered Wilde’s greatest dramatic achievement and a satire of Victorian social hypocrisy.Robin

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  Late Night Fish

  Liam Alexandru

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  Michael and Tony are in the “Waste Management Business”. Without questions, they’ve been asked to dispose of a large “package” in a nearby lake. Join us on a tale of missing boats, existential questions, and gangster films as we take you on a trip into the average day of a “Union Representative”.

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  Othello | Simple Shakespeare...

  Jeanette Vigon

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  In a world where Shakespeare's intricate tales are often perceived as inaccessible, Jeanette Vigon offers a refreshing gateway into the classic story of "Othello" with her rendition in the Simple Shakespeare series. This modern retelling not only breathes new life into the tragic story of love, jealousy, and betrayal but also makes it effortlessly comprehensible for today's readers. Vigon’s adaptation retains the essence and emotional depth of the original, while presenting it in a language that speaks directly to the contemporary audience. 
  Perfect for both new enthusiasts and seasoned Shakespeare lovers seeking a different perspective, this version of "Othello" unfolds the complex dynamics between the characters in a setting that resonates with the modern-day context. Through her adept storytelling, Vigon navigates the themes of trust, deception, and the tragic consequences of misinterpretations, making the tale as relevant today as it was in Shakespeare’s time. 
  This book is an essential addition to the collection of anyone looking to dive into the rich narrative of one of Shakespeare’s most compelling tragedies, without the barriers of archaic language. Whether you're a student grappling with Shakespeare for the first time or a teacher looking for accessible literature for your class, Jeanette Vigon’s "Othello" promises a compelling and thought-provoking read that bridges the gap between past and present. 
  Experience "Othello" anew in this captivating retelling, where ancient Venice's cobblestone streets meet the relatable dialogue of today. Discover the timeless story of Othello, Desdemona, and Iago, brought vividly to life through Vigon’s masterful storytelling. Immerse yourself in a tale where each sentence is a step closer to unravelling the fate of characters who’ve never felt more real.

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  Holy Land - Poems

  Angela Alaimo O'Donnell

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  "Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground." —Exodus 3:5
  "The Holy Land is everywhere." —Black Elk
  The two epigraphs that preface Angela Alaimo O'Donnell's Holy Land introduce the reader to the central theme that permeates her poems: that holy places deserve to be regarded with reverence and that all places are holy places. In her afterward, the poet traces these foundational concepts to her Catholic childhood wherein religious instruction consisted largely of memorizing the Baltimore Catechism. "One of questions the Catechism poses is 'Where is God?' The answer is 'God is everywhere.' We believed this to be true. God was in church, but God was also in our house (a crucifix in every room), in the backyard, in our Buick (rosary beads swinging from the rearview mirror), at our birthday parties in the basement, and in our own bodies. And though those places may not sound very holy, they were. Because God was there. Is there."
  In addition to affirming this foundational belief, these poems extend the terrain, moving beyond the geographical and the physical to the temporal, the carnal, the intellectual, and the spiritual realms. They assert that our days are blessed, our bodies are blessed, our minds and souls are all blessed and sacred ground. The poet explores a broad spectrum of physical locations, beginning with poems set in the Holy Land and moving on to places closer to home, ranging from the west of Ireland to rural Minnesota, from New York City to the Texas border. She also probes the temporal spaces we occupy, experiences of death and birth, love and loss, desire and desolation that mark our human passage.
  The English word holy is related to the Germanic word heilig, a word that means blessed and also carries within it the idea of wholeness. Holy Land attempts to honor both the holiness and the wholeness of our world—from Gotham to Golgotha, the Bronx River to the Sea of Galilee—and to honor the holiness and wholeness of our blessed and broken humanity.

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  Poems for Honeymooners - Love...

  W B Yeats

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  Honeymoons are a relatively modern concept in the western world, dating from the 19th Century and have since become a multi-billion dollar industry turning the beginning of wedded bliss into a smorgsboard of ‘must have this’ and ‘must do that’.   
   
  However, celebrating a marriage is something we perhaps all feel should be a more intimate occasion.  After all this part of the journey is possibly unique as well as universal and timeless.  Sex, possibly for the first time, is now an expression of the wedded state, cementing and reframing the relationship as a new couple.   
   
  Within the lines of this volume are perfect poems for those on such a journey, whether it a romantic holiday setting or relaxed at home as our classic poets revel in the sensual, the sexy and above all the love for that very special chosen person in our lives.   Our verse includes those from Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Rossetti, W B Yeats, Khalil Gibran, Ella Wheeler Wilcox and many more. 
   
  01 - Poetry for Honeymooners - An Introduction 
  02 - He Wishes For the Cloths of Heaven by W B Yeats 
  03 - A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns 
  04 - Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal from The Princess by Alfred Lord Tennyson 
  05 - I Love You by Ella Wheeler Wilcox 
  06 - Wild Nights, Wild Nights by Emily Dickinson 
  07 - Love and Sleep by Algernon Charles Swinburne 
  08 - Nuptial Sleep by Dante Gabriel Rossetti 
  09 - The Sunne Rising by John Donne 
  10 - Song of the Flower by Khalil Gibran 
  11 - My Delight and Your Delight by Robert Seymour Bridges 
  12 - The Passionate Shepherd to His Love by Christopher Marlowe 
  13 - The Willing Mistress by Aphra Behn 
  14 - A Nuptial Verse to Mistress Elizabeth Lee, Now Lady Tracy by Robert Herrick 
  15 - The Bride by Laurence Hope aka Violet Nicholson 
  02 - Love's Philosophy by Percy Bysshe Shelley 
  17 - Her Breast is Fit For Pearls by Emily Dickinson 
  18 -  Invitation to Love by Paul Laurence Dunbar 
  19 - The Flea by John Donne 
  20 - To Celia by Ben Jonson 
  21 - She Lay Naked All in Bed - Anonymous 
  22 - Delight in Disorder by Robert Herrick 
  23 - Amores - Book I Elegy V - Corinna in an Afternoon by Ovid 
  24 - For the Courtesan Ch'ing Lin Wu Zao 
  25 - The Kiss by Charlotte Dacre 
  26 - That Kiss By Daniel Sheehan 
  27 - The First Kiss Of Love by Lord Byron 
  28 - First Love by John Clare 
  29 - Longing by Matthew Arnold 
  30 - Give All To Love by Ralph Waldo Emerson 
  31 - Sonnet IV - Lovesight by Dante Gabriel Rossetti 
  32 - Love is Enough by William Morris 
  33 - Lips and Eyes by Thomas Carew 
  34 - She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron 
  35 - When I Too Long Have Looked Upon Your Face by Edna St Vincent Millay 
  36 - Go Lovely Rose by Edmund Waller 
  37 - Sonnet 18 - Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day by William Shakespeare 
  38 - Beauty That is Never Old by James Weldon Johnson 
  39 - Bright Star by John Keats 
  40 - Falling Stars by Rainer Maria Rilke 
  41 - A Bridal Song by John Ford 
  42 - Wedded by Isaac Rosenberg 
  43 - To a Husband by Anne Kingsmill Finch 
  44  - On Marriage by Khalil Gibran 
  45 - I Am Not Yours by Sara Teasdale 
  46 - Unending Love by Tagore 
  47 - Fidelity by D H Lawrence 
  48 - June, a Tale by William Cowper 
  49 - The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear 
  50 - An Extract of the Wife's Will by Charlotte Bronte 
  51 - How Do I Love Thee by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
  52 - Terminus by Edith Wharton 
  53 - The Good Morrow by John Donne 
  54 - If Thou Must Love Me Let It Be For Nought by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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  WB Yeats: Selected Poems

  W. B. Yeats

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  W.B. Yeats: Selected Poems offers some of the most loved and profound pieces from the Irish literary giant. This audiobook edition is beautifully brought to life by Adrian Kelly.Known for his romantic and lyrical style of poetry, Yeats's work was often inspired by Irish myths, spiritualism, love, longing and loss. His later work became more modernist in style, challenging poetic conventions and shifting to a political focus. In this definitive collection, you will find some of Yeats's most noteworthy poems, written from the late nineteenth century right up until his death in 1939.

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