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  Worth While

  Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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  LibriVox volunteers offer you 15 different recordings of Worth While, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of March 28, 2010.

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  Sea Things

  Hassan Abdulrazzak

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  A bold and startling comic thriller about climate crisis, conspiracy, and what lurks beneath the waves… 
  It's 2050 and, due to the rising sea level, a small coastal town in Britain is now underwater. Some of the town's inhabitants have taken shelter in a manor house, which has been converted into a camp for climate-change refugees. It's run by Maxscore, a shady private company.
  As they face power cuts, food scarcity and blackmail, the camp inmates start to realise that people are mysteriously disappearing. A strange force has been unleashed and is set to destroy them. Can they stop it before it's too late?
  Hassan Abdulrazzak's play Sea Things was first performed at Southwark Playhouse, London, in a production by Oxford School of Drama.
  The Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series features large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to young people. For more information, visit www.multiplaydrama.co.uk.

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  The Iliad

  Homer

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  The world’s greatest war story for more than 2,700 years.In the final days of the decade-long Trojan War, the schemes of men and gods clash loudly, as plagues and bloodshed decimate both sides. The violence represented here in the actions of Achilles and Agamemnon, Helen and Hector, is relentless, but it serves a great purpose, as Homer uses this epic story to comment on the detriment of hubris, honor, and human folly.

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  America

  Samuel Francis Smith

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 5 recordings of America by Samuel Francis Smith. This was the Weekly Poetry project for July 4th, 2010.

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  Pygmalion

  Bernard Shaw

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  Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is a witty and thought-provoking play that explores themes of social class, transformation, and the power of language. First performed in 1913, the play remains one of Shaw's most celebrated works, blending comedy with sharp social critique.The story follows Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert, who makes a bet with his friend, Colonel Pickering, that he can transform a poor flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, into a refined lady simply by teaching her proper speech and manners. Eliza, eager to improve her station in life, agrees to the experiment. However, as her transformation progresses, she begins to question her own identity and independence.Shaw cleverly satirizes the rigid British class system, highlighting the superficiality of social status. He emphasizes that one's position in society is often determined by external factors such as language and appearance rather than intelligence or character. Eliza's journey raises important questions about self-worth, agency, and the true meaning of personal change.Unlike the traditional Pygmalion myth, where the sculptor falls in love with his creation, Shaw subverts expectations by making the relationship between Higgins and Eliza complex and ambiguous. While Higgins views Eliza as a project, she ultimately asserts her own autonomy, refusing to be merely a product of his experiment.Pygmalion is a masterpiece of wit and irony, blending elements of romance, drama, and social commentary. Shaw's sharp dialogue and insightful observations on class and gender make the play as relevant today as it was over a century ago. The play later inspired the famous musical My Fair Lady, further cementing its place in literary and theatrical history.With its engaging characters and thought-provoking themes, Pygmalion remains a timeless exploration of identity, transformation, and the human desire for respect and recognition.

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  The Merchant of Venice

  William Shakespeare

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  Step into the rich, dynamic world of Shakespeare's The Merchant of
  Venice like never before with this immersive digital audiobook. Whether
  you're a longtime fan or new to the Bard's work, this masterful production brings every character and plot twist to life with powerful narration and vibrant performances. Experience the wit, drama, and heart of this timeless classic anywhere you go—perfect for commutes, workouts, or quiet evenings.
   
  Discover the unforgettable story of justice, mercy, and revenge through
  Shylock’s iconic speeches, Portia’s brilliance, and the complex relationships that make The Merchant of Venice one of Shakespeare’s most enduring plays. The audiobook format allows you to enjoy every layer of meaning and nuance with the ease and convenience of digital access.

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