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A Damsel in Distress :English-themed Hollywood musical comedy play by P. G. Wodehouse: Immerse yourself in the world of P. G. Wodehouse's delightful comedy, "A Damsel in Distress." This English-them……続きを見る

First published in the year 1896, the present book 'A Shropshire Lad' is a collection of sixty-three poems by the English poet Alfred Edward Housman. After a slow beginning, it rapidly grew in popul……続きを見る

The historiography of Irish theatre has largely been dependent on in-depth studies of the play-text as the definitive primary source. This volume explores the processes of engaging with the document……続きを見る

In "Three Lancashire Plays: The Game; The Northerners; Zack," Harold Brighouse presents a rich tapestry of working-class life in early 20th-century England. Blending sharp humor with poignant social……続きを見る

50 sonetos traz algumas das composições mais requintadas e pungentes já escritas. Tratam de assuntos eternos, como amor e beleza, memória e mortalidade, e a destruição causada pelo Tempo. Fruto de u……続きを見る

This book includes short poems and writings based on romance and love. This book is aimed towards older teenagers and adults and anyone who loves writing and poetry. It is written from an open minde……続きを見る

Playful, formal, satirical and tender, the poems in The Fabulanarchist Luxury Uprising are wildly wide-ranging. Jack Houston whisks the reader through meditations on family life, the teachings of Lu……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. What are those blue remembered hills, What spires, what farms are those? ******First published in 1896, A.E……続きを見る

Sunshine is the new collection from Next Generation Poet Melissa Lee-Houghton. A writer of startling confession, her poems inhabit the lonely hotel rooms, psych wards and deserted lanes of austerity……続きを見る

An inventive, fast-paced comedy featuring P.G. Wodehouse's iconic double act. Winner of the 2014 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wo……続きを見る

My Virgo is a love fueled by passion oftenly misunderstood by whom becomes the Muse without consent, held on a pedestal of gold with clay foundations * It is in the form of a Diwan of the Arabic poe……続きを見る

This magical and poignant evocation of coming of age in the countryside describes lovers in secluded lanes, cricket and church bells, cherry trees hung with snow and woods full of bluebells. Yet in ……続きを見る

A Shropshire Lad was first published in 1896 at A. E. Housman's own expense. The collection of lyrical poems became hugely successful following the Second Boer War and World War I, with themes such ……続きを見る

The Beggar's Opera, often referred to today as the first musical comedy, was the most popular dramatic piece of the eighteenth centuryーand is the work that John Gay (1685-1732) is best remembered f……続きを見る

First published in 1947, The Last Romantics elucidates on the major preoccupations of the leaders of thought in late Victorian times such as the arts and their relation to religion and the social or……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Alfred Edward Housman (6 March 1859 30 April 1936), usually known as A. E. Housman, was an English classical scholar and poet, best known for his cycle of poems A Shropshire……続きを見る

According to Wikipedia: "Alfred Edward Housman (6 March 1859 30 April 1936), usually known as A. E. Housman, was an English classical scholar and poet, best known for his cycle of poems A Shropshire……続きを見る

Set in early 20th-century Salford, Harold Brighouse's "Hobson's Choice" masterfully encapsulates the struggles of working-class life through sharp wit and engaging dialogue. This play centers on Hen……続きを見る

A. E. Housman's "Last Poems" is a poignant coda to his esteemed poetry career, encapsulating themes of loss, beauty, and the inexorable passage of time. Characterized by its lyricism and innovative ……続きを見る

In "Angels and Ministers, and Other Victorian Plays," Laurence Housman presents a collection of thought-provoking dramas that delve into the complexities of human morality and societal norms in the ……続きを見る

In "The Scaring off of Teddy Dawson," Harold Brighouse crafts a compelling narrative that explores themes of social class and the complexities of human relationships in early 20th-century England. S……続きを見る

In "Three Lancashire Plays: The Game; The Northerners; Zack," Harold Brighouse intricately weaves narratives that reflect the social dynamics and cultural nuances of early 20th-century Lancashire. U……続きを見る

This new and revised edition of poems about the men and women of the North features the most loved ballads by Robert Service, and is illustrated with lively art by Marilen Van Nimwegen. While living……続きを見る

First published in 1896, “A Shropshire Lad” contains sixty-three poems which quickly became popularーparticularly among young readersーwhen first published. Alfred Edward Housman (1859–1936), also k……続きを見る

In 'The Marbeck Inn,' Harold Brighouse intricately crafts a narrative that deftly intertwines social commentary with humor, encapsulating the lives of working-class patrons in a northern English tav……続きを見る

“Last Poems” is a 1936 collection of poetry by A. E. Housman. The poems include: “The West”, “Llic Jacet”, “Grenadier”, “Lancer”, “The Deserter”, “The Culprit”, “Eight O'Clock”, “Spring Morning”, “A……続きを見る

The Making Mischief Festival features work from some of today’s most exciting playwrights who are challenging and questioning our society. The Festival runs from 24 May to 17 June from The Other Pla……続きを見る

A Shropshire Lad, penned by Alfred Edward Housman, is a poignant collection of lyrical poems that capture the essence of rural England, focusing on themes of love, loss, and the inexorability of tim……続きを見る

Keith Waterhouse is one of Britain’s most popular writers in nearly every field. This collection brings together for the first time his most celebrated plays from a career spanning more than forty y……続きを見る

Widower Hari Hobson has a successful dress-making business and three daughters. The oldest, Durga, is the brains behind the operation. 'Can't we choose husbands for ourselves?' I've been telling you……続きを見る