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  Small Island (NHB Modern Plays)

  Andrea Levy

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  Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. In these three intimately connected stories, hope and humanity meet stubborn reality, tracing the tangled history of Jamaica and Britain.
  Andrea Levy's epic novel Small Island, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson, journeys from Jamaica to Britain in 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. It premiered at the National Theatre, London, in April 2019, directed by Rufus Norris.
  'Honest, skilful, thoughtful and important. This is Andrea Levy's big book' Guardian on Andrea Levy's Small Island

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  The Works of Samuel Johnson...

  Samuel Johnson

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  A brief essay on the life and genius of the prolific eighteenth-century English author, followed by a selection of his poetry, letters, and a novella.Under the pen name “Dr. Johnson,” English writer Samuel Johnson was a biographer, essayist, lexicographer, literary critic, moralist, playwright, poet, and travel writer. The son of a bookseller, he made so many contributions to the English language that he is regarded as one of the greatest figures of eighteenth-century literature. The first of nine volumes, The Works of Samuel JohnsonVolume One includes an essay on the life and genius of Samuel Johnson, followed by a collection of his poetry, including his “Drury Lane Prologue,” “On the Death of Mr. Robert Levet,” and “The Vanity of Human Wishes.” A selection of his personal correspondence is featured as well, along with his great satirical novella, The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia.

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  Estate Walls (NHB Modern Plays)

  Arinzé Kene

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  Estate Walls is the story of Obi, a young writer who dreams of leaving his estate. But with bad boys Myles and Cain for best friends, there are bound to be setbacks…
  Arinzé Kene's play premiered at Ovalhouse Theatre in south London in September 2010, directed by Ché Walker, winning Arinzé the Most Promising Playwright at the Offies (Off West End Theatre Awards) in 2011.

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  The Faith Machine (NHB Modern...

  Alexi Kaye Campbell

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  Travelling from America to Britain to a remote Greek island, The Faith Machine explores the relationship between faith and capitalism and asks fundamental questions about the true meaning of love.
  On a beautiful September morning in New York, Sophie forces Tom into a decision. The choice he makes, and the events of that day, will change their lives for ever.
  The Faith Machine premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in August 2011.
  'an urgent play that has the courage to address big issues' Guardian
  'a welcome, brave and searching piece of drama.' Financial Times
  'blessed with a palpable generosity of spirit and many moments of sly humour' Telegraph

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  Lydia is gone this many a year

  Lizette Woodworth Reese

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of 'Lydia is gone this many a year' by Lizette Woodworth Reese. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for May 8th, 2010.

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  Symphony in Yellow

  Oscar Wilde

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of Symphony in Yellow by Oscar Wilde. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 18, 2012.Oscar Wilde, an Irish author who lived for much of his life in London, is most famous for his witty, satirical plays. He also worked for some time as a journalist.Much of his poetry was written early in his career, with a notable exception being The Ballad of Reading Gaol. This poem, Symphony in Yellow, is probably one of his earlier works; in it he describes London in a flattering manner something he was disinclined to do after his trial and imprisonment.(Summary by Lucy Perry)

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