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  A Shakespearean Actor Prepares

  Adrian Brine, Michael York

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  Shakespeare knew more about the art of acting and the art of theater than any other playwright— but there is no general consensus about how Shakespeare should be played. There are no rules. While the Bard created superhuman characters and placed them in situations that stretch the imagination to its limits, he also provided his actors with the keys to playing them. Discover his secrets in this remarkable guide. In A Shakespearean Actor Prepares, actor, director, and teacher Adrian Brine teams up with celebrated actor Michael York to reveal these keys. In pointing out sources of energy in Shakespeare's plays, they make it possible for actors to galvanize their fantasy and liberate their talents.

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  Behind the Curtain - From their...

  Francis Stevens

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Gertrude Barrows Bennett who was also known as Francis Stevens.

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  The Remarkable Rocket

  Oscar Wilde

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  At a royal wedding celebration, a group of fireworks discuss life, philosophy and politics. One supercilious rocket considers himself to be particularly "remarkable". A witty fable on the subject of vanity, The Remarkable Rocket was first published in The Happy Prince and Other Tales in 1888.

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  A Respectable Woman - From their...

  Kate Chopin

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  Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. 
  At age 5, she was sent to the Sacred Heart Academy and, apart from a 2 year period at home when her father died, remained there until graduating in 1868.  Whilst there she began writing and became an avid reader of almost anything that crossed her path.   
  Kate married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and the couple moved to New Orleans, and later to the rural setting of Cloutierville, Louisiana to raise their 6 children.  
  In 1882 her husband died leaving her in a deep trench of debt.  Despite her best efforts to turn the businesses around they were sold, and she moved the family back to St Louis and the financial help of her mother.  Sadly, her mother died within the year.  Kate, now struggling with depression, pushed herself to write and gained a local reputation as a writer of short stories that captured the local color and vibrancy of her surroundings. 
  By the early 1890’s her short stories were published nationally.  With this widespread audience also came negative reviews, controversy, and cries of immorality as themes such as interracial relationships, the rights of women and other burning issues of the day were written about. 
  Despite the criticism, which unnerved her, she continued to write though in the main her works, around 100 short stories and two novels, were not attributed with any literary worth. 
  Kate Chopin died from a brain haemorrhage in St Louis Missouri on the 22nd of August 1904.  She was 54. 
  For much of the 20th Century her work was forgotten and out of print.  It was only in early 1970’s, with the rise of feminism and the call for a more just society that she was given the status her works had long described and shone a literary light at.  She is now safely revered as one of America’s great authors.

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  The Mysterious Island

  Jules Verne

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  The novel explores the survival and ingenuity of the protagonists as they work together to build a new life on the island. The group consists of Cyrus Smith, an engineer; Gideon Spilett, a journalist; Pencroff, a sailor; Harbert, a young boy; and Neb, a former slave. As they face various challenges, including hostile wildlife and strange occurrences, they discover that the island holds secrets, including a hidden benefactor who aids them in their endeavors.

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  A Christmas Carol

  Peter Darnes

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  This exquisite audiobook adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol brings the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption to life. It faithfully captures every nuance of his language and moral vision, making it perfect for students of English literature who want to experience the story in all its splendour. It offers an immersive sonic journey. The narration is delivered with expert skill and warmth, embodying both Scrooge’s biting cynicism and the tender hope that emerges as the story unfolds. Each character, from Bob Cratchit to the ghostly spirits, is uniquely voiced by a talented cast whose performances add vivid emotional depth. Accompanying the narration is a rich, cinematic soundscape. The gentle crackle of firelight, the distant chime of church bells, and the spectral winds of Christmas night all add to the enjoyment of listening. All these elements help blend Victorian carols with sweeping modern musical arrangements, enhancing every scene and heightening both fear and joy. This production stands as a definitive audio experience that educates, enchants, and rekindles the spirit of Dickens’ most beloved Christmas classic.

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