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"The Revenger's Tragedy" is a cynical revenge drama by Thomas Middleton, a Jacobean playwright. It depicts a tragic and ambitious battle for power in a seventeenth-century Italian court. The themes of revenge, power, lust, and death remain dominant throughout the play.
Victoria Mary Sackville-West, The Hon Lady Nicolson, best known as Vita Sackville-West, was an English author and poet. Her long narrative poem, The Land, won the Hawthornden Prize in 1927. She won it again, becoming the only writer to do so, in 1933 with her Collected Poems. She helped create her own gardens in Sissinghurst, Kent, which provide the backdrop to Sissinghurst Castle. She was famous for her exuberant aristocratic life, her strong marriage, and her passionate affair with novelist Virginia Woolf. Poems of West and East is a short collection of her early work, which was published in 1917. (Summary by Wikipedia and Elizabeth Klett)Show book
LibriVox volunteers bring you 24 recordings of A Visit From Saint Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore. More commonly known today as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December 13th, 2009.Show book
An ancient Mesopotamian epic poem of adventure and the search for eternal life. The oldest surviving literary work in the world, The Epic of Gilgamesh details the journey of Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu as they search for the secret to immortality . . . Dating back to the third millennium BC, this epic poem influenced religion as well as the tradition of heroic sagas like the Homeric epics. Some even regard Gilgamesh as the prototype for Hercules.Show book
Dive into the witty and whimsical world of Oscar Wilde with "The Importance of Being Earnest" audiobook. This timeless comedic masterpiece takes listeners on a delightful journey filled with sparkling dialogue, clever wordplay, and hilariously absurd situations. In this classic play, Wilde explores the themes of love, marriage, and social expectations through the lens of mistaken identities and outrageous deceptions. Set in Victorian England, the story follows the charming and eccentric characters as they navigate the complexities of romance and society's rigid norms. Narrated with flair and sophistication, "The Importance of Being Earnest" captures Wilde's razor-sharp wit and keen observations of human nature, making it a joyous listening experience for audiences of all ages. Perfect for theater enthusiasts, literature lovers, and anyone in need of a good laugh, this audiobook promises hours of entertainment and laughter. So, if you're ready to embark on a hilarious and heartwarming journey through the whimsical world of Oscar Wilde, start listening to "The Importance of Being Earnest" today and experience the magic of this timeless classic. Start Listening to "The Importance of Being Earnest" today!Show book
Shakespeare’s finest verse play is also his first portrait of the psychology of power. The sensitive and poetic Richard II is undoubtedly the rightful king of England, but he is unscrupulous and weak. When his cousin Henry Bolingbroke returns from banishment and mounts a challenge to his authority, Richard’s right to the throne proves of little help to him. Richard is forced to abdicate, but as his power is stripped away, he gains dignity and self-awareness, and he meets his death heroically. Meanwhile Bolingbroke’s seizure of the crown has caused resentment among the nobles of England. Rupert Graves is Richard II, and Julian Glover is Bolingbroke. John Wood plays John of Gaunt.Show book
Concrete Skins: Imagining that you can escape the modern era, of Cities that dwell upon us, like arms of terror. This poem 'Concrete Skins' is about escapism into possibly the vortices of the mind. A supernatural place from the concrete blocks of thoughts that encapsulate our daily lives. Surrounded by concrete, hemmed in by the cement and trapped in the stud walls of modern city life. ***** Please leave your Review/feedback, many thanks. ***** To see more Poems by another CCO Shadow Author please click the Link HERE: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00SG40RM8 *NO A.I. has been used in the creation of this Poem.* As for all the Authors poems & Short Stories.* Instagram: wild_poetrys // wild.poetry.webs Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wild_PoetrysShow book
