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An analysis of Aristotle's Poetics, which has profoundly influenced the study of poetry and drama for centuries....
Myths and Legends of the World Explored
This work retells the world's major myths and legends, and gives a clear reference guide to who was who, where was where and what was what. In additio...
An Introduction to the Great Classical Composers and Their Works
Contains artistic and career profiles of 100 classical composers, and describes the features of over 1,000 works. Entries are also included for main i...
Profiles historical and contemporary world leaders, athletes, artists, musicians, explorers, scientists, and other famous people....
Aristotle's Poetics
The ideas Aristotle outlined in his poetics have formed the foundation for the whole history of Western critical theory, No work has had more influenc...
A 21st Century interpretation of the ancient myth of Orpheus written in the lyrical style of Greek tragedy. Commissioned by the Actors Touring Company...
This useful volume in the Inside the Ancient World series is a clear, accessible introduction to Roman Comedy, aimed at the GCSE/A level student. The ...
This text features more than 350 major authors and 4000 books. For each author a short article on style, influences, settings, theme and salient works...
A retelling of the events that followed when Chicken Licken thought a piece of sky fell on his head....
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Memories of Coronation Day and of Life in the 1950's
Composers and Their Music
Composers and their Music covers composers (alphabetically) from Bach and Bartok to Wagner and Walton-with a section on 'Wizards of the orchestra' and...
A new and definitive guide to the theatre of the ancient world The Guide to Greek Theatre and Drama is a meticulously researched and accessible survey...
Ajax; Women of Trachis; Electra; Philoctetes
These exciting, agonizing plays about the nature of tragedy and the human capacity to endure emotional and physical suffering are presented in sharp, ...
This is a meticulously researched survey into the place and purpose of theatre in ancient Greece. It examines the surviving plays of Aeschylus, Sophoc...
'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all' Aristotle 'Knowing yourself is the mark of all wisdom' 'You will never do anyt...
A Players Press Guide : Who's who of Shakespeare
An alphabetical guide to every one of the named characters in Shakespeare's plays. Ranging from a few identifying lines to full essays over 1000 chara...
A Who's who of Shakespeare
Longman Guide to Shakespeare's Characters....
The Haunted House;Casina; Or A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Wedding;Eunuch;Brothers
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Featuring over 500 writers and 2000 books, this guide follows the format of the Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide, and steers the reader through the pleth...
Memories of Coronation Day and of Life in the 1950s
"This volume also includes King Ubu, a new version of Jarry's Ubu Roi by Simon Stephens, from a translation by Kenneth McLeish"--P. [4] of cover....
A music information book for 9-13-year-olds. This volume covers in text and pictures the following topics: ancient music; the music of the Middle Ages...
Greek Legends of the Zodiac
Presents Greek legends connected with each of the twelve signs of the zodiac....
How to Enjoy the Best Music in the World
A reference for readers of biography and autobiography, this book contains entries for contemporary and historical figures. It includes recommendation...