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  Oedipus at Colonus

  Sophocles

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  Dive into the mesmerizing conclusion of Sophocles' Theban Trilogy with 'Oedipus at Colonus,' a captivating audiobook that stands as a testament to the enduring power of Greek tragedy.In the final chapter of his tumultuous life, Oedipus, once a proud king brought low by fate and his own actions, seeks solace and redemption in the town of Colonus. Blinded and exiled, he embarks on a profound journey toward tranquility, only to find himself once more at the center of earthly and divine conflicts.This audiobook brings Sophocles' timeless text to life with skillful narration, immersing you in Oedipus' poignant quest for peace. Experience the deeply human themes of repentance, forgiveness, and the desire for rest after a life filled with hardship. Observe how Oedipus, in his final hours, grapples with the repercussions of his past, the nature of his present, and the uncertainty of his legacy.'Oedipus at Colonus' is more than a tragic tale—it is a profound exploration of human endurance in the face of suffering, and the possibility of redemption even in the bleakest of circumstances. Whether you're a student of classical literature, a lover of timeless dramas, or an audiobook enthusiast seeking a thought-provoking listen, this rendition of 'Oedipus at Colonus' offers a rich, immersive experience that will resonate long after the final words have been spoken.Step into the world of ancient Greek drama and explore the depths of human resilience and the quest for peace with 'Oedipus at Colonus.' Let this immortal story touch your heart, challenge your perceptions, and leave you with timeless insights into the human condition.

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  Three Sisters - Full Text and...

  Anton Chekhov

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  The NHB Drama Classics series presents the world's greatest plays in affordable, highly readable editions for students, actors and theatregoers. The hallmarks of the series are accessible introductions (focussing on the play's theatrical and historical background, together with an author biography, key dates and suggestions for further reading) and the complete text, uncluttered with footnotes. The translations, by leading experts in the field, are accurate and above all actable. The editions of English-language plays include a glossary of unusual words and phrases to aid understanding.
  This Drama Classics edition of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece of provincial claustrophobia is translated and introduced by Stephen Mulrine.

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  15 Minutes Of Love Poems -...

  Elizabeth Barrett Browning,...

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  Love. What is love? 
   
  The question is asked by each of us but the answer remains elusive. 
   
  Dictionaries summon up many words but none fulfill. Love itself is often ethereal, felt but only seen in a glance, a look, a fleeting touch. Part of Love’s beauty is perhaps in the fact that the question never can be adequately answered; its ephemeral, a chimera of the heart and only felt. 
   
  Our own experiences are unique and personal to ourselves and of little help defining it for another. 
   
  Love is perhaps best expressed through poetry. As Plato said 2500 years ago “At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet”. Writing a love poem for ones’ partner is seen as the most romantic of gestures. It opens our hearts to another's. Lovers love. 
   
  Here, in this volume history’s greatest poets convey thoughts, feelings and sentiments of love to you in quick (or bite-size) conversations of verse that can slip into your day and your partner's heart. 
   
  01 - Fifteen Minutes of Love - Volume 1 - How Do I Love Thee & Other Poems 
  02 - How Do I Love Thee by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
  03 - First Love by John Clare 
  04 - Go Lovely Rose by Edmund Waller 
  05 - An April Love by Alfred Austin 
  06 - The Sad Shepherd's Passion of Love by George Peele 
  07 - To His Coy Love by Michael Drayton 
  08 - Modern Love I by George Meredith 
  09 - Unbosoming by Michael Field aka Katherine Bradley & Edith Cooper 
  10 - Unending Love by Tagore 
  11 - To The Beloved by Alice Meynell 
  12 - When You Are Old by W B Yeats 
  13 - Sweet Evenings Come And Go Love by George Eliot

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  Tapped (NHB Modern Plays)

  Katie Redford

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  Gavi wants to inspire his community. Which is tricky when everyone wants to just stay at home and watch Bake Off. But, determined to succeed, he starts hosting amateur motivational meetings from his garage.
  With the help of daily mantras, goal-setting and repeatedly listening to Spandau Ballet, he believes he can change lives for the better. However, when the only attendees are his two colleagues from the Co-op – bickering mother and daughter Dawn and Jen – it's not quite the enlightening experience they were all hoping for.
  Katie Redford's play Tapped is a witty and sensitive portrayal of managing mental health within a family, highlighting the barriers we put up in order to put on a brave face. It was first performed at Theatre503, London, in April 2022.
  'A play with a sweet, romantic centre... raises urgent questions about mental health... the characters tug at our heartstrings' - Guardian
  'A likeable big-hearted new seriocomedy' - The Times

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  The Meaning of Zong (NHB Modern...

  Giles Terera

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  Over two hundred years ago, Olaudah Equiano changed the world. After reading reports of the British ship Zong, where 132 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard, he joins forces with anti-slavery campaigner Granville Sharp and together they set in motion events which will go on to galvanise the abolition movement.
  But Olaudah's impassioned fight for justice goes beyond the courtroom. Having bought his own freedom, he now faces a personal battle to rediscover his past and accept his true self.
  Weaving together the many lives affected by these events across the globe, The Meaning of Zong is both a depiction of a shameful true story from British history, and a timely response to the social upheaval the world has witnessed in recent years – celebrating the power of individual action to drive huge societal change.
  Giles Terera's debut play was commissioned by Bristol Old Vic and the National Theatre, and first performed on stage at Bristol Old Vic in April 2022, co-directed by Tom Morris and Terera, after an acclaimed production on BBC Radio 3.

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  November

  Helen Hunt Jackson

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  Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, born Helen Fiske was an American poet and writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. She described the adverse effects of government actions in her history A Century of Dishonor (1881). Her novel Ramona* (1884) dramatized the federal government's mistreatment of Native Americans in Southern California after the Mexican–American War and attracted considerable attention to her cause. Commercially popular, it was estimated to have been reprinted 300 times and most readers liked its romantic and picturesque qualities rather than its political content. The novel was so popular that it attracted many tourists to Southern California who wanted to see places from the book. (Wikipedia) * LibriVox has two versions of Ramona in the catalog.

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