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  Human Resources - Poems

  Ryann Stevenson

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  Winner of the Max Ritvo Poetry
  Prize, Ryann Stevenson’s Human Resources is a sobering and
  perceptive portrait of technology’s impact on connection and power.Human Resources follows
  a woman working in the male-dominated world of AI, designing women that don’t
  exist. In discerning verse, she workshops the
  facial characteristics of a floating head named “Nia,” who her boss calls “his
  type”; she loses hours researching “June,” an oddly sexualized artificially
  intelligent oven; and she spends a whole day “trying to break” a female
  self-improvement bot. The
  speaker of Stevenson’s poems grapples with uneasiness and isolation, even as
  she endeavors to solve for these problems in her daily work. She attempts to
  harness control by eating clean, doing yoga, and searching for age-defying skin
  care, though she dreams “about the department / that women get reassigned to
  after they file / harassment complaints.” With sharp, lyrical intelligence, she
  imagines alternative realities where women exist not for the whims of men but
  for their own—where they become literal skyscrapers, towering over a world that
  never appreciated them.Chilling and lucid, Human
  Resources challenges the minds programming our present and future to consider
  what serves the collective good. Something perhaps more thoughtful and human,
  Stevenson writes: “I want to say better.”

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  Macbeth

  William Shakespeare

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  A haunting tale of ambition, power, and moral corruption, Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's most compelling and enduring tragedies. Set against the shadowed landscapes of medieval Scotland, this dramatic masterpiece explores the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition and the fragile boundaries between fate and free will.
  
  The story follows Macbeth, a brave and respected Scottish general, whose life is forever altered after a prophetic encounter with three mysterious witches. They foretell that he will rise to become King of Scotland. Spurred by this tantalizing prediction—and urged on by the fierce determination of Lady Macbeth—he is consumed by a relentless desire for power. What begins as a spark of possibility quickly ignites into a blaze of ruthless ambition.
  
  Driven by fear and hunger for the crown, Macbeth commits an unthinkable act that sets him on a path of bloodshed and tyranny. As suspicion and paranoia take hold, he descends deeper into violence, ordering further murders to secure his position. Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth, once resolute and unyielding, begins to unravel under the crushing weight of guilt.
  
  In Macbeth, Shakespeare masterfully examines the psychological toll of wrongdoing. Themes of ambition, conscience, guilt, betrayal, and the supernatural intertwine in a tense and atmospheric narrative. The play poses timeless questions: Is destiny predetermined, or shaped by choice? How far will a person go to achieve greatness? And what remains of the soul when morality is sacrificed for power?
  
  Rich with unforgettable imagery, poetic language, and dramatic intensity, Macbeth remains one of the most frequently performed and studied works in world literature. From the eerie chants of the witches to Lady Macbeth's chilling descent into madness, the play continues to captivate audiences with its dark beauty and profound insight into human nature.
  
  A gripping exploration of ambition's destructive force, Macbeth stands as a powerful reminder that the pursuit of power without integrity can lead not to triumph—but to ruin.

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  Giant

  Mark Rosenblatt

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  'I wanted to put you bang in the picture. Apprise you of the difficulties. Because, in case you hadn't noticed, he's a human fucking boobytrap. And now, guess what, surprise surprise, boom!'
  A world-famous children's author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And a chance to make amends…
  It's the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won't die down. Across a single afternoon at his family home, and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation, Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation.
  Inspired by real events, Mark Rosenblatt's debut play Giant offers a nuanced portrait of a fiendishly charismatic icon – and explores with dark humour the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric.
  The play was first performed to great acclaim at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2024, directed by Nicholas Hytner with a cast including John Lithgow as Dahl. It transferred to the West End the following year, and won the Olivier and Critics' Circle Awards for Best New Play. Mark Rosenblatt won Best Creative West End Debut at the Stage Debut Awards in 2025.

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  Raging: Embargo - The War of...

  Deirdre Kinahan

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  Part of Deirdre Kinahan's trilogy of landmark plays commemorating seven years of warfare in Ireland, Embargo focuses on a pivotal moment during the Irish War of Independence.
  It is September 1920. Dockers and railmen are refusing to transport armed troops or handle any weapons arriving from Britain. Three characters are caught up in the whirl of historical events in a poetic, bloody and heroic tale of industrial action and civic resistance.
  Embargo was first staged by Fishamble: The New Play Company, in association with Iarnród Éireann and Dublin Port Company, in October 2020, streamed live online from the Pumphouse in Dublin Port, as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival.
  Deirdre Kinahan's Raging trilogy tells powerful stories drawing on a tumultuous period of conflict in Irish history, from the 1916 Easter Rising to the Civil War which began in 1922. Each of the three plays – Wild Sky, Embargo and Outrage – was first performed a century after the event which it depicts, and they were commissioned and performed by companies including Fishamble: The New Play Company, Meath County Council Arts Office, Dublin Port Company and Iarnród Éireann.
  Together, they challenge the historical narrative, mixing true-life testimonies with powerful drama to create a theatrical hurricane of empathy, action and truth.

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  The Winter's Nail

  Jack Warren

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  The Prophet - Khalil Gibran's...

  Kahlil Gibran

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  Enter a world of profound wisdom and poetic brilliance in this hauntingly beautiful narration of "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran. As the sun sets over the horizon, a mysterious voice emerges from the shadows, its cadence like a mesmerizing melody, drawing you closer into the depths of its words. 
  This premium quality narration weaves a tapestry of life's deepest questions, from love and sorrow, to passion and freedom. The soothing tone of the narrator's voice carries the weight of centuries, as if echoing through time itself, and with every word, you'll feel an intimate connection to the profound thoughts that have transcended generations. Prepare for an odyssey of the soul, where the wisdom of ages past meets the pulse of the present. Whether a seeker of truth or a lover of literature, this transformative audiobook will immerse you in introspection. 
  Let the voice of the prophet guide you on a transcendent expedition through the boundless landscapes of existence. As you listen, you'll find yourself spellbound by the ethereal imagery that unfolds before your mind's eye, painting vivid portraits of love's tender embrace and the secrets of the universe. Like a whisper in the wind, "The Prophet" speaks not only to your mind, but to the very core of your being, awakening a dormant yearning for truth and understanding. 
  "The Prophet" has enjoyed immense popularity and enduring appeal over the decades since its initial publication in 1923. It remains an influential and cherished work, leaving an indelible mark on literature and enriching the lives of countless individuals across the globe. As long as there are seekers of truth and wisdom, Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet" will continue to hold a special place in the hearts of readers for generations to come.

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