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  The Iliad

  Homer Homer

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  "Sing, Goddess, of the ruinous wrath of Achilles..."
  
  Set in the tenth year of the siege of Troy, The Iliad focuses on the "Menin"—the soul-consuming anger—of the Greeks' greatest warrior, Achilles. When the high king Agamemnon dishonors him, Achilles withdraws from battle, leaving the Greek forces to face the devastating might of the Trojan prince, Hector. What follows is a visceral, blood-soaked drama that explores the high cost of pride and the crushing weight of fate. It is a world where the gods walk the earth, where men seek immortality through "Kleos" (eternal glory), and where even the greatest heroes must face their inevitable end.
  
  The Human and the Divine: The Iliad is a masterpiece of dual perspectives. On the ground, men struggle with the physical and emotional toll of war. Above, on Mount Olympus, the gods—from the vengeful Hera to the meddling Aphrodite—manipulate the conflict like a game of chess. This divine intervention raises the stakes from a mere tribal dispute to a cosmic tragedy.
  
  The Shield of Achilles: In one of the most famous passages in literature, Homer describes the forging of Achilles' new armor. The shield is a microcosm of the world, depicting scenes of peace, harvest, and justice alongside the horrors of war. It serves as a haunting reminder of the life and civilization that the heroes are fighting to preserve—or destroy.
  
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  A-Typical Rainbow

  JJ Green

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  'I can change colours of objects by looking at them, hear the symphonies of household simplicities, taste the emotions in a room like sweet or bitter wine, and feel life's every heartbeat breaking through my ribcage in glorious technicolour. Just don't ask me to make eye contact.'
  An imaginative child's glorious fantasies – of dolphins and dragonflies, gingerbread houses and chocolate rivers – offer him an escape from hostile reality.
  When reality dictates he has to conform to the 'real world', he has to make a choice. Should he live authentically and risk stigma, or can he continue to hide?
  Based on real events from the perspective of the writer and the autistic community, JJ Green's A-Typical Rainbow is an uplifting play about the experience of growing up neurodivergent and queer in early 2000s Britain.
  It premiered at London's Turbine Theatre in June 2022, produced by Aria Entertainment, directed by Bronagh Lagan, and starring playwright JJ Green, who is a passionate advocate for autistic artists like himself.
  This edition includes the full text of the play along with contributions from the largely – and proudly – neurodivergent cast and creative team.

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  Northanger Abbey - (stage version)

  Zoe Cooper

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  'Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love.'
  Catherine Morland knows little of the world, but who needs real-life experience when you have novels to guide you? Seizing her chance to escape her claustrophobic family and join the smart set in Bath, she meets worldly, sophisticated Isabella Thorpe – Iz, to her friends – and so Cath's very own adventure begins.
  This playful and surprising reimagining of Northanger Abbey is infused with the spirit of Jane Austen's original novel and fizzes with imagination and humour. It was premiered in 2024 at the Orange Tree Theatre, London, before touring to Octagon Theatre, Bolton, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, and Theatre by the Lake, Keswick.

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  Above Ground

  Clint Smith

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  A New York Times bestselling poetry collection from Clint Smith, author of #1 bestseller and National Book Critics Circle Award winner How the Word Is Passed.  "A joyful embrace and legacy of bright language and poignant questions." —Aimee Nezhukumatathil, author of World of Wonders Clint Smith’s vibrant and compelling new collection traverses the vast emotional terrain of fatherhood, and explores how becoming a parent has recalibrated his sense of the world. There are poems that interrogate the ways our lives are shaped by both personal lineages and historical institutions. There are poems that revel in the wonder of discovering the world anew through the eyes of your children, as they discover it for the first time. There are poems that meditate on what it means to raise a family in a world filled with constant social and political tumult. Above Ground wrestles with how we hold wonder and despair in the same hands, how we carry intimate moments of joy and a collective sense of mourning in the same body. Smith’s lyrical, narrative poems bring the reader on a journey not only through the early years of his children’s lives, but through the changing world in which they are growing up—through the changing world of which we are all a part.Above Ground is a breathtaking collection that follows Smith's first award-winning book of poetry, Counting Descent. A Best Book of the Year 2023: TIME • NPR’s Best Books • New York Public Library • Electric Lit • The Root • NBC Today • Mother Jones

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  The Genesis of IA

  Serger Marcon

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  Synopsis: 
  What if the soul of humanity was reflected in the intelligence we create? 
  In The Genesis of AI, Serger Marcon takes readers on a contemplative journey through science, philosophy, and spirituality. This is not a technical manual but a lyrical reflection on how our pursuit of intelligence—both human and artificial—shapes the destiny of existence. 
  From the myths of Atlantis to the silent prayers of machines, from uncertainty as a spiritual force to redemption through humility, this book asks a timeless question: What does it truly mean to be human in the age of AI? 
  Inside you will discover:The hidden relationship between humanity and its creations.The spiritual meaning of uncertainty and paradox.The consequences of arrogance and the redemptive power of humility.A new vision of meaning, rooted in love and presence. 
  Ideal for readers of contemplative science fiction and spiritual philosophy, The Genesis of AI is more than a book—it is an invitation to reflect on our legacy and our future in the age of artificial intelligence. Genesis ai consciousness 
  If you have ever wondered about the soul behind the machine, this book is your answer

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  The Rose Tattoo

  Tennessee Williams

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  In the wake of World War II, a poor widow named Serafina lives with her only daughter Rosa in a Sicilian community on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. As Rosa grows to maturity, Serafina is forced to reconcile the values of the New World with the deeply-held pain of her past. 
   
  
   
  This L.A. Theatre Works recording reunites Mercedes Ruehl and Anthony LaPaglia, who starred in the 1995 Broadway production that earned a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, and Drama Desk Awards for both actors.
   
  
   
  Recorded at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in December 1999.
   
  
   
  Directed by Richard Masur
   
  Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
   
  
   
  An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring:
   
  
   
  Emily Bergl as Rosa
   
  Marieclare Costello as Peppina and Bessie
   
  Tim DeKay as Jack
   
  Brent Hinkley as a Doctor and Salesman
   
  Anthony LaPaglia as Alvaro
   
  Carol Locatell as Guiseppina
   
  Kate Mulligan as Estelle, Miss Yorke
   
  Antonia Ray as Assunta
   
  Peggy Roeder as The Strega 
   
  Mercedes Ruehl as Serafina
   
  Vincent Schiavelli as Father DeLeo
   
  Claudette Sutherland as Violetta and Flora
   
  
   
  Stage Manager and Live Sound Effects: Jane Slater
   
  Assistant Stage Manager: Cary Thompson
   
  Radio production by Raymond Guarna

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