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  Little Brother

  Mary E Mann

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  Mary E. Mann does not flinch. In Little Brother, she leads us by the hand into a world where hunger is constant, sorrow is routine, and the arrival of a child is met with neither joy nor mourning—just another mouth, another burden, another resignation. Yet even in this bleakness, life goes on, in ways both unsettling and eerily familiar. A stark, unflinching glimpse into the realities of the forgotten, this story is as haunting as it is quietly devastating.

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  My Baby First Birthday

  Jenny Zhang

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  Radiant and tender, My Baby First Birthday is a collection that examines innocence, asking us who gets to be loved and who has to deplete themselves just to survive. It's about existence and nonexistence, about being born—without consent. Jenny Zhang writes about accepting pain, about the way we fetishize womanhood and motherhood, and reduce women to their violations, traumas, and body parts. She questions the way we feminize and racialize nurturing, and live in service of other people's dreams. Her poems explore the obscenity of patriarchy, whiteness, and capitalism, the violence of rescue and heroism. 
   
   
   
  The magic trick in this book is that despite all these themes, the book never feels like some jeremiad. Zhang uses friendship as a lyric. She seeks tenderness, radiant beauty, and having love for your mistakes. Through all this, she writes about being alone—really alone, like why-was-I-ever-born alone—and trying, despite everything, to reach out and touch something—skin to skin, animal to animal.

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  Oedipus

  Robert Icke

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  'Time turns, sets a backward course, starts for the start with speed: the fragile moments drop unravelling, reversing, unwound, back to the beginning.'
  Election night. The polls predict a landslide victory. Everything is about to change.
  Award-winning writer and director Robert Icke transforms Sophocles' epic tragedy into an essential and explosive political thriller.
  First performed in Dutch in 2018 at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and the Edinburgh International Festival, this arresting version of Oedipus received its English-language premiere at Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End in 2024, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, and starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. The production won Icke the Best Director Award at the 2025 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards, as well as Best Actor and Best Actress for its leads.
  Robert Icke is one of the most visionary figures in theatre today, celebrated for his contemporary re-imaginings of classic texts by Shakespeare, Schiller, Chekhov, Aeschylus and Ibsen.
  'Robert Icke is the great hope of British theatre'Time Out

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  The Homeric Hymns

  Homer

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  "The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" invites readers on a timeless journey through the mythological tapestry of ancient Greece. This collection of the Homeric Hymns, attributed to the legendary poet Homer, presents a vivid and poetic exploration of the pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses.These hymns, originating in the archaic period of Greek history, serve as both spiritual invocations and poetic tributes to the deities of Olympus. Through eloquent verses, readers are introduced to the mighty Zeus, the wisdom of Athena, the radiant Apollo, and a host of other divine beings, each hymn dedicated to a specific member of the Greek pantheon.Rich in both mythological significance and literary artistry, "The Homeric Hymns" offers a glimpse into the religious and cultural beliefs of ancient Greece. This collection stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of these ancient tales, which have captivated generations with their timeless themes of heroism, divine intervention, and the interplay between gods and mortals.Whether you are a scholar of classical literature, a student of mythology, or simply a lover of timeless stories, "The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" provides a captivating and immersive experience, allowing readers to delve into the very essence of ancient Greek thought and storytelling. This volume serves as a literary bridge that connects modern readers with the rich heritage of classical antiquity, where the gods of Olympus reigned supreme and the human spirit aspired to the divine.

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  A Collection of Collections -...

  John F Dilworth

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  A Collection of Collections is a volume of poetry by John F. Dilworth II that explores the author's experiences maneuvering through life as a young Black man in America in this tumultuous 21st century. 
  Through his poems, John motivates people to be passionate about their purpose and open to sharing their perspective. He captures the beauty and purpose of people hurting and striving. Some of the words may trigger a variety of emotions, but that is where the healing can be found.

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  Meeting of Minds - Volume IX

  Steve Allen

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  By " assembling" some of the most fascinating figures in world history, Meeting of Minds provided a groundbreaking opportunity for audiences to be exposed to ideas by way of a medium not normally known for its intellectual vigor. Portrayed by actors, panelists engage in stimulating round-table discussions that were conducted like any other talk show but featured prominent influencers from bygone generations— not just philosophers and politicians, but poets, playwrights, and presidents. From activists and artists to international leaders— both famous and infamous— these conversations are unfailingly witty, thought-provoking, and genuinely entertaining.
  An innovative series, Meeting of Minds remains one of the most delightful ways of gaining historical perspective ever devised, and these original soundtrack recordings capture the intellectual and spirited debates of the episodes hosted by Steve Allen.
  This installment breaks the pattern of other episodes by featuring playwright William Shakespeare surrounded not by other illustrious historical figures, but with the fruits of his own imagination. Following a brief discussion of his early life, Shakespeare is joined by the Dark Lady of the Sonnets, Hamlet, Romeo, Othello, and the Ghost of Hamlet's Father. Expounding on the theme of love, the most enigmatic and compelling of Shakespeare's characters challenge each other and their mutual creator to resolve long-standing controversies about their identities and inner conflicts.

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