The Firemaster's Mistress


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First published in Great Britain in 2005 by HarperCollins.




Van Loon


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Upon his death, Hendrik van Loon was described in The Times obituary as 'one of the most engaging products of the marriage between Holland and the United States'. One of FDR's true and closest friends, van Loon emigrated from the Netherlands to the United States at age 20, in 1902. Working as a historian, journalist, illustrator, and radio commentator, van Loon immersed himself in American cultural life from the 1920s through the '40s, until his death three months before D-Day. Van Loon's professional relationships and friendships with such distinguished persons as Sinclair Lewis, Van Wyck Brooks, H. L. Mencken, Albert Einstein, Herbert Hoover, and Fiorello La Guardia bolster his place as a celebrity of his times. This biography is an exciting and nuanced portrait of a man deeply involved in American cultural life in the first half of the twentieth century.







The Castle's Heir


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British Drama, 1533-1642: 1609-1616


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This is the sixth volume of a detailed play-by-play catalogue of drama written by English, Welsh, Irish, and Scottish authors during the 110 years between the English Reformation to the English Revolution, covering every known play, extant and lost, including some which have never before been identified. It is based on a complete, systematic survey of the whole of this body of work, presented in chronological order. Each entry contains comprehensive information about a single play: its various titles, authorship, and date; a summary of its plot, list of its roles, and details of the human and geographical world in which the fictional action takes place; a list of its sources, narrative and verbal, and a summary of its formal characteristics; details of its staging requirements; and an account of its early stage and textual history.




Byron & Shakespeare - Wils Kni


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In this volume, G. Wilson Knight deals with the "superabundance of analogies between Byron and Shakespeare" through analysis and literarty criticism of poetry, sonnets and essays.




Selected Fragmentary Plays


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The fragmentary plays of Euripides are a body of texts still regularly increasing in number and extent. They are of very great interest in themselves, apart from the significant aid they give to the fuller appreciation of the surviving complete plays. This two-volume edition brings together for the first time for English readers the more substantial and important of the plays, about fifteen in all. Each play is introduced by a summary bibliography and an appreciative essay which analyses the mythic background and plot: reconstructs the play as far as the fragmentary text and secondary evidence allow; and discusses themes, characterisation, staging, date, reflections of the story in art and other dramatisations. For each play the fragmentary texts are presented as conveniently and succinctly as possible, together with a brief critical apparatus of sources and readings. An English translation stands on the facing page. The text and translation of each play are followed by a short, primarily interpretative commentary. Text with facing translation, commentary and notes.




All's Well Or, Alice's Victory


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"All's Well" is an ancient novel written by means of Emily Sarah Holt, a prolific English writer of the 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, the tale follows the protagonist, Susan Hereward, a resilient and resourceful young female. The novel explores Susan's adventure as she navigates the challenges of war, political intrigue, and personal increase. As the battle unfolds, Susan reveals herself dealing with adversity and upheaval, trying out her courage and resolution. Holt weaves a story of affection, loyalty, and sacrifice, interwoven with the ancient activities of the tumultuous length. The narrative is marked with the aid of Holt's meticulous studies and interest to historic element, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of 17th-century England. Holt's writing fashion combines a strong narrative voice with an eager feel of historical context, supplying readers a compelling and immersive enjoy. "All's Well" reflects Holt's determination to historic fiction and her potential to bring the beyond to life through enticing characters and a properly-crafted plot. Through Susan's stories, Holt explores topics of resilience, love, and the impact of historic activities on individual lives. "All's Well" stands as a testament to Emily Sarah Holt's contribution to ancient fiction and her skill in shooting the essence of a bygone technology.