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Tragic love story or the downfall of a drunken fool and a ruthless schemer How did Jacobeans see this play This guide recovers the various contexts that situate 'Antony and Cleopatra' in its time, explains the Christian ethics, the contemporary political scene, the literary atmosphere and requirements of tragedy that inform its background.

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How did the court audience of 1606 respond to Shakespeare's most disturbing tragedy This guide to the various contexts that situate 'King Lear' in its time uncovers the Christian ethics, contemporary political scene, literary atmosphere and requirements of tragedy that all inform the background of this harrowing play.

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Challenges established opinions on modern Iberian theatre by considering the roles of contrasting figures and companies who have impacted upon both the practice and the perception of Spanish and European stages

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How did the court audience of 1611 respond to this unusual play Situating 'The Tempest' in its time, this guide explains the Christian ethics, contemporary political scene, literary atmosphere and requirements of tragi-comedy that inform the background of this magical and mysterious play.

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Presents a wide range of previously unpublished works by Radclyffe Hall. -- .

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What would a Jacobean audience have made of this grim exposure of human greed This guide to the various contexts that situate 'Volpone' in its time, explains the Christian ethics, the contemporary socio-political scene, the literary atmosphere and requirements of comedy that inform the background of this dark play.

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While the writing of other ethnic women has already been receiving considerable attention, the writing of Asian American women has not. (Un)Doing is the first feminist theoretical work to look at writing by such contemporary Asian American writers as Amy Tan, Fae Myenne Ng, R.

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"I Henry IV" has always been one of Shakespeare's most popular plays and this critical guide offers a comprehensive guide to the wide range of criticism on the play and its central figures, including Falstaff. This book introduces the play's critical and performance history, including stage productions alongside TV, film and radio versions.

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Introduces Shakespeare's play "I Henry IV", its critical and performance history, critical landscape and different directions in research on the play.

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From Elizabeth Stoddard's The Morgesons and Anzia Yzierska's The Bread Givers to Laurie Colwin's Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object and Chet Raymo's The Dork of Cork, here are some of the forgotten gems of American literature.

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Readers who want to know more about their favorite African American authors or find other books written by those authors, students researching AA authors for reports and papers, and educators seeking background information for classes in African American literature will find this guide invaluable.

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Students can learn more about their favorite authors and find plenty of reading materials they'll enjoy with this affordable biographical work and ready-reference.

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In the spirit of the Chicken Soup series, here are 100 of the most uplifting poems ever written.

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Pssst! Want to know a secret Want to help gifted kids harness the power of their giftedness The second edition of 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids is a must-read for gifted kids ages 8 to 12 who want to find success in school, relationships, and life.

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This book takes its cue from the annus miabilis for French culture to outline French modernism and to situate it on the map of global modernism. Essays on specific works in various media present the first narrative of French modernism as a critical category and establish its position in the thriving field of modernist studies. -- .

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