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  Poetry of Life Love and Loss -...

  Carol Lynn Caswell

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  A unique collection of diverse poems written over a lifetime by the author.

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  Goblin Market

  Christina Rossetti

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  Christina Rossetti's long narrative poem about two innocent sisters, Lizzie and Laura, tempted by the delicious, magical fruit sold by goblin merchants as they walk through the glen...  
  Morning and evening 
  Maids heard the goblins cry: 
  ‘Come buy our orchard fruits, 
  Come buy, come buy...' 
  An Almost Tangible production, read by Sarah Twomey, directed by Carl Prekopp.

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  Unaware - Her Unthinkable...

  Dee Shaffer

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  Darkness fell upon her as if it had its own life. As it turned out, it did.Charlie’s 39-year-old journey was surrounded by hidden forces. Blind to their powerful influences, she unknowingly walked into a wicked trap that she believed to offer momentary peace. However, this trap was permanent in its grip, and it thrust her into hidden realms that were more alive and vivid than her conscious awareness.Profound regret and overwhelming fear became her reality as she was dragged through the horrors of this unknown realm. She was able to see the dark forces that had been hidden and could comprehend their vile influences that led her to this inescapable trap.In an instant, she was pulled out of her eternal suffocating destiny and entered into a majestic hidden realm that permeated her soul with overwhelming love and the inexplicable peace that she had desperately craved. She was able to see the other side of these hidden forces that had always been loving and protective, and that relentlessly tried to help her.She was told she had a purpose. She was not told what it was.In the end, she was able to see how her seemingly insignificant decisions were beautifully revealed as the hidden source of light that profoundly influenced the lives of countless people who crossed her path. It was this source of light that she had been unaware of for so long.Until her very own unthinkable journey into the hidden realm.

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  The Tenderness of Silent Minds -...

  Martha C. Nussbaum

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  The human body is the primary instrument of war, yet those waging war often confront soldiers' bodies in a detached or merely intellectual way. In The Tenderness of Silent Minds, Martha C. Nussbaum, a leading thinker on emotion, morality, and justice, conducts a pioneering study of Benjamin Britten's musical representations of the tender male body amidst the brutality of war, and their ability to transform consciousness by evoking potent, non-personal emotions. 
   
   
   
  Offering a reading of Britten's views about the value and beauty of the body that situates these in the context of his thirty-nine year partnership with his lover, the singer Peter Pears, and also surveying pacifist themes in works written both before and after War Requiem, Nussbaum presents a compelling framework for critically assessing Britten's oeuvre. Nussbaum engages with a remarkably wide range of Britten's works, examining his treatment of aggression and its roots in his collaborations with the poet W. H. Auden, offering readings of the value placed on the body in early partnerships with Britten's beloved and singer Peter Pears, and surveying pacifist themes in Britten's earlier works. The analysis throughout is enriched with perspectives from Britten's personal letters and thoughtful study of the social and political backdrop of fear and homophobic disgust in mid-twentieth century Britain.

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  As We Face the Sun (NHB Modern...

  Kit Withington

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  A stark and tender story about growing up, the pleasures of friendship, why we hold onto things and how we might start to let go.
  A group of classmates, determined to remember their lost friend, commit to throwing an annual party in her honour. It's what she would have wanted. And year after year, they stick to the tradition.
  Now they're in their twenties, and another party is about to start. The cake has arrived safely, the buffet is all set, and the aux cable is finally working – but something just doesn't feel right…
  Kit Withington's play As We Face the Sun was first performed at the Bush Theatre, London, in a production by the Bush Young Company.
  The Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series features large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to older teenagers and young adults.

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  Bacchae

  Euripides

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  Experience the intoxicating drama of "Bacchae" by Euripides, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this timeless Greek tragedy, listeners will be transported to the ancient city of Thebes, where the god Dionysus unleashes his divine power upon the mortal world, igniting a clash between reason and ecstasy, order and chaos. 
  As the story unfolds, listeners will witness the fierce conflict between King Pentheus of Thebes and the followers of Dionysus, known as the Bacchae. With its powerful themes of madness, freedom, and the nature of divinity, "Bacchae" offers a riveting exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of defying the gods. 
  Perfect for fans of classical literature and theater, this audiobook delivers a mesmerizing performance that brings Euripides' words to life with vivid intensity. Whether you're a student of Greek tragedy or simply drawn to tales of passion and conflict, "Bacchae" promises to enthrall and captivate. 
  So, if you're ready to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of ancient drama, start listening to "Bacchae" today and experience the enduring power of Euripides' masterpiece. Start Listening to "Bacchae" today!

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