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  Rapture (NHB Modern Plays)

  Lucy Kirkwood

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  Noah and Celeste Quilter met on a blind date organised by a newspaper, fell in love, got married and had a baby. But from the very earliest days of their relationship, they were under surveillance. And when they started a fight for their future, they never guessed it would cost them their lives.
  In a modern world where reality is whatever we imagine it to be, how do we know the stories we tell ourselves are true? What happens when there's only one person in the whole world you can truly trust? And what if they never take the bins out?
  Rapture by Lucy Kirkwood is a slippery thriller about love, power and belief which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in June 2022, directed by Lucy Morrison. It was promoted under the title That Is Not Who I Am, by Dave Davidson, a pseudonym.

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  Charles Dickens' Poor Relations...

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens The Poor Relations Story Was adapted for Audio and Produced by Alex FreemanIt features the voice talents of Ronnie Cosmos as John, Hollyn Gayle as Christiana, and all other roles were played by Alex Freeman.Music was by Axletree, tracks included Drops of Melting Snow, Cotswold Snow, The Sighful Branches, and The Curios Roe.

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  Past Tense Future Imperfect

  Jon Miller

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  In these rich and witty poems, we encounter a gallery of characters, voices and situations in various stages of emotional undress and bewilderment, fretting at just the wrong distance from reality in railway stations, ferries, restaurants, war zones and watery dystopias. They are filmic pieces that announce the arrival of an unusually gifted poet, in a short collection much bigger than its size – entertaining, disturbing and despite the odds curiously life-affirming.
  Here, the poet makes the seemingly mundane scenes and interactions extraordinary, with stunning language and unforgettable images. Whether the poet talks about 'My cousin with the sensitive ears / winces as he unbuckles his memory / listens to wallpaper peeling' or a Nativity play where 'Straw lies about as if someone has detonated a scarecrow', the poet showcases remarkable skills in exploring deep, human relationships. – Romalyn Ante, co-judge of the International Book & Pamphlet Competition

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  The Poetry of Sarojini Naidu -...

  Sarojini Naidu

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  Sarojini Chattopadhyay was born into a Bengali family in Hyderabad, India on 13th February 1879, the eldest of the eight siblings. The family was well-respected in Hyderabad and were established artists. 
   
  Naidu passed her matriculation examination at the University of Madras and took a four-year break from her studies.  
   
  In 1895, H.E.H. the Nizam's Charitable Trust founded by the 6th Nizam, Mahbub Ali Khan, gave her the chance to study in England, first at King's College, London and later at Girton College, Cambridge.  
   
  Even in these early times she was a social activist.  It was whilst in England that she worked as a suffragist and was first drawn to the Indian National Congress' Hindu movement for India's independence from British Colonial rule.  
   
  She began writing at the age of twelve. Her play, ‘Maher Muneer’, written in Persian, impressed the Nawab of Hyderabad. It was an auspicious start. 
   
  Sarojini met Paidipati Govindarajulu Naidu, a physician, and after finishing her studies at age 19 married him. The couple would have five children.  Interestingly their families approved their marriage even though they were from different castes and society was not as tolerant as it might be today.  Additionally, Sarojini was from Bengal and Naidu from Andhra Pradesh and marriages between those from the north and south were frowned upon.  Happily, they overcame these problems and both marriage and careers thrived. 
   
  In 1905, her first collection of poems, ‘The Golden Threshold’ was published. 
   
  Naidu became a part of the Indian nationalist movement and was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his idea of swaraj (this was an India without its colonial administration systems).  Despite her growing political career she still found time to write and published several further volumes of poetry. Such was her eloquence that she became known as the ‘Nightingale of India’. 
  Sarojini was appointed the President of the Indian National Congress in 1925 and was a major influence and figure in the Independence movement.  
   
  Along with several other Congress leaders including Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru she was arrested for taking part in the 1930 Salt March.  Indeed Sarojini faced frequent arrest by the British Authorities and spent, in total, many months in prison. 
   
  Following India's independence from British rule in 1947, Sarojini was appointed as the governor of the present-day Uttar Pradesh in so doing she became India's first female governor. 
   
  Returning from work in New Delhi on 15th February, 1949 she was advised to rest by her doctors, and her official engagements were cancelled.  Her health deteriorated rapidly and on 1st March bloodletting was performed after she complained of severe headache.  
   
  Sarojini Naidu died of a cardiac arrest on 2nd March 1949.  She was 70.

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  Lawrence of Arabia His Life and...

  Rachel Lawson

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  A Poem on the life and death and aftermath of Lawrence of Arabia

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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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