150円 In "The Opera," R. A. Streatfeild deftly weaves a narrative that explores the intricate tapestry of the opera world, merging rich character studies with lively commentary on the artistic and social dynamics of performance. Streatfeild employs a lyrical prose style, characteristic of early 20th-ce...

150円 Arnold Bennett's "Judith, a Play in Three Acts," is a compelling dramatization rooted in the Apocryphal Book of Judith, known for its rich narrative and biblical allegory. Bennett employs a realistic literary style that reflects the tensions and moral complexities of the characters, accentuated b...

150円 Algernon Charles Swinburne'Äôs "Locrine" is a compelling poetic drama that reinterprets the ancient story of Locrine, a legendary king of Britain, who faces tragedy and betrayal due to the treachery of love and ambition. Written in a lyrical style characteristic of the Victorian era, Swinburne em...

150円 In "The Death of Balder," Johannes Ewald intricately weaves a tapestry of Norse mythology, drama, and existential reflection. The play captures the tragic fate of Balder, the beloved god whose untimely death heralds the onset of Ragnarok, echoing themes of fate, love, and loss. Ewald's literary s...

150円 In "The Love-Tiff," Moli√®re masterfully intertwines comedy and social commentary in a one-act play that explores the intricacies of love and marital discord. Through sharp dialogue and vivid characterizations, Moli√®re delves into the complexities of romantic relationships, showcasing the epheme...

150円 Arthur Murphy's "The Grecian Daughter" is a poignant and dramatic exploration of themes such as honor, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit. Set against a beautifully evoked classical backdrop, the play incorporates both tragic and comedic elements, intertwining intricate character d...

13,530円 Paracomedy: Appropriations of Comedy in Greek Drama is the first book that examines how ancient Greek tragedy engages with the genre of comedy. While scholars frequently study paratragedy (how Greek comedians satirize tragedy), this book investigates the previously overlooked practice of paracome...

166円 The Ion is the shortest, or nearly the shortest, of all the writings which bear the name of Plato, and is not authenticated by any early external testimony. The grace and beauty of this little work supply the only, and perhaps a sufficient, proof of its genuineness. The plan is simple; the dramat...

1,506円 Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Stevenson, narrating a tale of “buccaneers and buried gold”. Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an “X”, schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearin...

2,109円 Nie sind monströsere Gefahren überwunden und rachsüchtigere Götter überlistet worden als in der griechischen Antike. Stephen Fry haucht den Sagen um Perseus, Herakles & Ödipus neues Leben ein. Ob Jason mithilfe von Medeas Zauber das Goldene Vlies stiehlt oder Theseus durch Ariadnes List den Minot...

164円 Aristophanes (446 – 386.) was een Grieks dichter en schrijver van komedies. Zijn tijdgenoten schreven hem een veertigtal toneelstukken toe, waarvan elf ons bekend zijn. Hij was een rijke grondbezitter met een ruime culturele belangstelling en had nauw contact met de Atheense intellectuelen. Hij w...

1,205円 ***Le leggende del castello nero (e altri racconti)***, di Iginio Ugo Tarchetti, racchiudono l’essenza della narrativa gotica italiana di quel movimento controverso che fu la Scapigliatura. Citando dalla prefazione di Luigi Bonaro, “la scrittura di Tarchetti si configurerebbe come un racconto del...