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Ulysses - Thryft
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Jeri Johnson, James Joyce  | Oxford University Press

Ulysses

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Goodreads rating: 3.75

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"Ulysses is an incredibly influential and groundbreaking novel that takes place over the course of a single day in Dublin. Each episode has its own unique literary style and the book offers layers of meaning and correspondencies that add depth to the text. It has been the subject of controversy, but this edition republishes the original 1922 text and provides valuable introductions, notes, and appendices. Highly recommended for those looking for a challenging and rewarding read that has influenced modern fiction."
Selected Poetry - Thryft
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John Carey, John Donne  | Oxford University Press

Selected Poetry

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Goodreads rating: 3.91

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Recommended for poetry enthusiasts keen to explore the depths of self-awareness through Donne's personalized rhythm, form and imagery. The timeless exploration of human complexities and ambiguities makes it an enriching experience.
Remnants Of Song - Trauma And The Experience Of Modernity In Charles Baudelaire And Paul Celan - Thryft
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Ulrich Baer | Stanford University Press

Remnants Of Song - Trauma And The Experience Of Modernity In Charles Baudelaire And Paul Celan

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Goodreads rating: 3.82

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Remnants of Song could be a good read for those interested in literary analysis, particularly the works of Baudelaire and Celan. Baer's analysis of the trauma and tragedy in their poems provides a fresh perspective on their impact and the era they lived in. It could be especially insightful for those interested in the Holocaust's influence on modern literature.
Measure For Measure - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Oxford University Press

Measure For Measure

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Goodreads rating: 3.67

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Measure For Measure is a thought-provoking tragedy that challenges readers to consider the complex nature of justice and mercy. With critical and historical notes accompanying the text, readers can gain an even deeper understanding of the story's themes. Shakespeare's masterful storytelling is on full display, making this a must-read for fans of classic literature.
Richard II - Thryft
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Richard II

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Goodreads rating: 3.77

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Richard II is a fascinating exploration of power, politics, and the consequences of hubris. Shakespeare's masterful writing is accompanied by useful commentary and notes that deepen the reading experience. Recommended for those who enjoy historical fiction with complex characters and themes.
The Bewitching Braid - Proceedings Of A Memorial Symposium In Honour Of Sir Charles Maurice Yonge - Thryft
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Henrique de Senna Fernandes | Hong Kong University Press

The Bewitching Braid - Proceedings Of A Memorial Symposium In Honour Of Sir Charles Maurice Yonge

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"The Bewitching Braid explores themes of love and cultural divides in 1930s Macau. It offers a glimpse into the inner world of Eurasian inhabitants and their relationship with their Chinese and Portuguese legacies. The story is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of Macau in the 1930s and portrays the emergence of a more liberal Macau. This book would be a great read for those interested in historical fiction, cultural diversity, and love stories."
John Donne - Selected Poems - Thryft
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William Blake | Oxford University Press

John Donne - Selected Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.09

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This book is a great read for anyone who enjoys poetry that explores the deeper aspects of love, life, and death. John Donne's metaphysical poetry style is unique in its use of complex metaphors and intellectual themes, making his work thought-provoking and engaging. Recommended for poetry lovers who enjoy challenging yet rewarding reads.
Hamlet - Thryft
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Rex Gibson, William Shakespeare, Vicki Wienand  | Cambridge University Press

Hamlet

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"Hamlet" could be a good read for those interested in exploring themes of grief, revenge, and morality through the lens of a complex character. The play features memorable soliloquies that offer a glimpse into Hamlet's thoughts and emotions. The new edition also includes essay-writing guidance and stunning color photos to enhance the reading experience.
Rimbaud : Complete Works, Selected Letters, a Bilingual Edition - Thryft
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Seth Whidden, Jean Nicholas Arthur Rimbaud, Wallace Fowlie  | University Of Chicago Press

Rimbaud : Complete Works, Selected Letters, a Bilingual Edition

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Goodreads rating: 4.41

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Rimbaud's work is a must-read for anyone interested in modern poetry and the French symbolist movement. This bilingual edition is a faithful rendition of Rimbaud's complex verse, and also includes previously omitted versions of poems and letters, making it the best authoritative version of Rimbaud's work available. The book's unique feature is its side-by-side translation, which makes Rimbaud's poetry accessible to readers who are not fluent in French. Overall, this edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for lovers of modern poetry.
Dubliners - Thryft
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James Joyce, Jeri Johnson, Terence Brown  | Oxford University Press

Dubliners

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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"Dubliners" by James Joyce gives readers a unique and authentic insight into the lives of ordinary Dubliners during a period of great cultural and social change. Joyce's refusal to edit his work by publishers highlights his commitment to portraying the truth of the Irish experience. Readers who are interested in exploring the realities of Irish life during the early 20th century will appreciate this collection of 15 poignant short stories, each offering a glimpse into the complexity of human experience.
Romeo and Juliet: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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Jill L. Levenson, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Romeo and Juliet: The Oxford Shakespeare

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

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Recommended for those who appreciate timeless romance. Shakespeare's thematic mastery shines in this iconic play.
The Duke's Children - Thryft
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Anthony Trollope, Charles Mozley, Hermione Lee  | Oxford University Press

The Duke's Children

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Goodreads rating: 4.09

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The Duke's Children by Anthony Trollope is a perfect fit for readers who enjoy historical fiction novels with a character-driven plot. This book explores the complexities of societal expectations and family drama in a masterful way. Trollope uses his unique writing style to keep readers engaged from beginning to end, and his characters are rich and well-developed. Overall, this book is a great read for those who are interested in exploring the dynamics of human relationships in a historical setting.
Lady Anna - Thryft
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Anthony Trollope | Oxford University Press

Lady Anna

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Goodreads rating: 3.69

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Lady Anna could be a great read for those who enjoy Victorian era novels with a strong female protagonist, political undertones and a romantic storyline. Trollope's ambivalence on the question of marriage and social norms adds depth to the story, making it both intense and powerful. The novel raises important questions about social inequality and the struggle for women's rights, which are still relevant today.
Macbeth - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Yale University Press

Macbeth

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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Recommended for fans of historical tragedies. The play explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and guilt on the human psyche. Shakespeare's poetry and language elevates the dramatic and intimate story of Macbeth to new heights.
MERCHANT OF VENICE - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Oxford University Press

MERCHANT OF VENICE

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps the reader to understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. Each play in the series contains the complete text with an extensive range of notes, background information on Shakespeare's England, suggestions for further reading,a brief biograohy of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
About Love and Other Stories - Thryft
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Rosamund Bartlett, Anton Chekhov  | Oxford University Press

About Love and Other Stories

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Goodreads rating: 4.16

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Raymond Carver called Anton Chekhov "the greatest short story writer who has ever lived." This unequivocal verdict on Chekhov's genius has been echoed many times by writers as diverse as Katherine Mansfield, Somerset Maugham, John Cheever and Tobias Wolf. While his popularity as a playwright has sometimes overshadowed his achievements in prose, the importance of Chekhov's stories is now recognized by readers as well as by fellow authors. Their themes - alienation, the absurdity, and tragedy of human existence - have as much relevance today as when they were written, and these superb new translations capture their modernist spirit. Elusive and subtle, spare and unadorned, the stories in this selection are among Chekhov's most poignant and lyrical. The book includes well-known pieces such as The Lady with the Little Dog, as well as less familiar work like Gusev inspired by Chekhov's travels in the Far East, and Rothschild's Violin, a haunting and darkly humorous tale about death and loss. The stories are arranged chronologically to show the evolution of Chekhov's art.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Riverside Chaucer : Reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon - Thryft
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Geoffrey Chaucer | Oxford University Press

The Riverside Chaucer : Reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon

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Goodreads rating: 4.19

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The third edition of the definitive collection of Chaucer's Complete Works, reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon. Since F. N. Robinson's second edition of the The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer was published in 1957, there has been a dramatic increase in Chaucer scholarship. This has not only enriched our understanding of Chaucer's art, but has also enabled scholars, working for the first time with all the source-material, to recreate Chaucer's authentic texts. For the third edition, an international team of experts completely re-edited all the works, added glosses to appear on the page with the text, and greatly expanded the introductory material, explanatory notes, textual notes, bibliography, and glossary. In short, the Riverside Chaucer is the fruit of many years' study - the most authentic and exciting edition available of Chaucer's Complete Works.
Oxford School Shakespeare: As You Like It - Thryft
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: As You Like It

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Goodreads rating: 3.81

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This edition of As You Like It is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work. About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
Faust: Pt. 2 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, David Luke  | Oxford University Press

Faust: Pt. 2

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This is a new translation of Faust, Part Two by David Luke, whose translation of Faust, Part I was the winner of the European Poetry Translation Prize. Here, Luke expertly imitates the varied verse-forms of the original, and provides a highly readable and actable translation which includes anintroduction, full notes, and an index of classical mythology.
Songs of Innocence and Experience - Thryft
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Geoffrey Keynes, William Blake  | Oxford University Press

Songs of Innocence and Experience

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Goodreads rating: 4.09

$4.22

Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an independent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretension and falsity in others. His "Songs of Innocence" are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, while the "Songs of Experience" resulted from his feelings of indignation and pity for the suffering of mankind.The "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," containing some of Blake's finest and best-loved poems, are present here in the form which satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originally etched and coloured by hand, are faithfully reproduced with the same delicacy and dimensions as the artist created them.
Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King - Thryft
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Edith Hall, Sophocles, H.D.F. Kitto  | Oxford University Press

Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

$2.78

This volume contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and accuracy, and are equally suitable for reading for pleasure, study, or theatrical performance. The selection of Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Electra not only offers the reader the most influential and famous of Sophocles' works, it also presents in one volume the two plays dominated by a female heroic figure, and the experience of the two great dynasties featured in Greek tragedy--the houses of Oedipus and Agamemnon.
Writing Singapore : An Historical Anthology on Singapore Literature - Thryft
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Philip Joseph Holden, Angelia Poon, Shirley Geok-Lin Lim  | National University Of Singapore Press

Writing Singapore : An Historical Anthology on Singapore Literature

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Goodreads rating: 3.5

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The first comprehensive historical anthology of English-language writing from Singapore, this volume covers more than a century of literary production in a variety of genres. It provides readers in Singapore with an easy point of access to compelling narratives and poems, some of which have been forgotten or are difficult to obtain. For readers outside Singapore, it introduces a neglected but important range of works that represent the historical and contemporary imaginaries and realities of one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. Uniquely in Southeast Asia, the importance of the English language continued to grow in Singapore after independence. The country's English-language literature documents and reflects on the possibilities and tensions brought about by Singapore's rapid economic transformation and changing society. Because of Singapore's small size and the lack of international reach of many of its publishers, most of this literature has received relatively little international exposure, in contrast to writing in English from the Caribbean, West Africa, or South Asia. Within Singapore itself, a number of major works have gone out of print. This pioneering anthology places key texts in a historical narrative allowing them to be read, studied, critiqued, and treasured. «This historical anthology will prove to be an important, authoritative and dependable resource for researchers, students and teachers of Singaporean literature as well as Southeast Asian literatures for many years to come...» - Eddie Tay, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cliges - Thryft
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Chrétien de Troyes, Burton Raffel  | Yale University Press

Cliges

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Goodreads rating: 3.58

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Cliges could be a good read for those interested in medieval literature, romance stories, and character development. Chretien's narrative style provides emotional depth to his characters and the world they live in. Raffel's translation reflects the original work's narrative tone and speed, making it accessible to modern readers. The book is filled with barbs, humor, and bawdiness.
Songs of Innocence and Experience - Thryft
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Geoffrey Keynes, William Blake  | Oxford University Press

Songs of Innocence and Experience

$4.22

Goodreads rating: 4.09

$4.22

Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an independent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretension and falsity in others. His "Songs of Innocence" are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, while the "Songs of Experience" resulted from his feelings of indignation and pity for the suffering of mankind.The "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," containing some of Blake's finest and best-loved poems, are present here in the form which satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originally etched and coloured by hand, are faithfully reproduced with the same delicacy and dimensions as the artist created them.
The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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H.J. Oliver, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare

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Goodreads rating: 3.75

$3.30

One of Shakespeare's most rollicking and beloved comedies, The Taming of the Shrew was also one of his earliest, probably written about 1592. The introduction to this edition offers a full and original consideration of the play's textual problems, a study of sources, a survey of scholarship and criticism, with the editor's own critical appreciation, and a study of the comedy's fortunes in the theatre.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello - Thryft
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

$3.53

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes that are easy to find and crystal clear. Each volume also includes decorative and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, rigorous but accessible commentary, up-to-date reading lists, the addresses of relevant websites, and classroom notes - all to help students to better appreciate the great works of Shakespeare. Now the six most popular books in the series have received a fresh new look.
The Beautiful and Damned - Thryft
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Alan Margolies, F. Scott Fitzgerald  | Oxford University Press

The Beautiful and Damned

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Goodreads rating: 3.73

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Fitzgerald's ironic epigraph to The Beautiful and the Damned exemplifies his attitude toward the young rootless post-World War I generation. Fitzgerald here once again displays a wariness of the upper classes - "an abiding distrust, and animosity toward the leisure class, not the conviction of a revolutionist but the smoldering hatred of a peasant." About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Le Morte Darthur : The Winchester Manuscript - Thryft
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Helen Cooper, Thomas Malory  | Oxford University Press

Le Morte Darthur : The Winchester Manuscript

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

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The greatest English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte D'Arthur was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, knight prisoner. This edition is the first designed for the general reader to be based on the Winchester manuscript which represents what Malory wrote more closelythan the version printed by William Caxton. Extensively annotated, this edition is highly user-friendly.
Othello: The Moor of Venice - The Oxford Shakespeare
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Michael Neill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Othello: The Moor of Venice - The Oxford Shakespeare

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"Othello" is a profound read that offers a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of humanity, from jealousy and betrayal to racial tensions and the complexity of relationships. The Oxford edition’s modernized spelling makes the text more accessible, while extensive critical analysis and on-page commentary provide deeper understanding of Shakespeare's intentions and the play's historical impact. A must-read for anyone deeply engaged with classic literature's treatment of enduring social issues.
Sophocles - Thryft
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles  | University Of Chicago Press

Sophocles

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Goodreads rating: 3.99

$7.05

"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
Abraham's Promise - Thryft
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Philip Jeyaretnam | University Of Hawaii Press

Abraham's Promise

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Goodreads rating: 3.41

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"Abraham's Promise" takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and nostalgia as Abraham, the protagonist, reflects on his life and how the culture and society of Singapore have changed over the years. It is a well-written and thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of idealism, cynicism, and maturation. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories with historical and cultural insights.
Notturno - Thryft
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Gabriele d'Annunzio, Stephen Sartarelli, Virginia Jewiss  | Yale University Press

Notturno - A Margellos World Republic of Letters Book

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Goodreads rating: 3.79

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You'll find yourself immersing into the depths of "Notturno" with a sense of appreciation for D'Annunzio's capacity to create profound beauty amidst adversity. This blend of autobiography and lyrical poetry offers a unique reading experience, one where the darkness of the poet's temporary blindness shapes a haunting yet beautifully crafted work. The layers of past and present intertwine, making it a powerful choice for those who value introspective and innovative literature.
Antony and Cleopatra - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, David Bevington  | Cambridge University Press

Antony and Cleopatra

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Goodreads rating: 3.7

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In this edition of the play David Bevington shows how the theatrical design and imaginative vision of Antony and Cleopatra make it one of Shakespeare's most remarkable tragedies. A substantial critical introduction synthesises the best criticism of the play and presents a fresh consideration of its erotic and political complexities. The edition is throughout attentive to the play as theatre: a detailed, illustrated account of the stage history is followed, in the commentary, by discussion of staging options offered by the text. The commentary is especially full and helpful, untangling many obscure words and phrases, illuminating sexual puns, and alerting the reader to Shakespeare's shaping of his source material in Plutarch's Lives.
The Oxford Book of Dreams - Thryft
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Stephen Brook | Oxford University Press

The Oxford Book of Dreams

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Goodreads rating: 3.57

$7.95

An anthology exploring the dream experience in literature, from pre-Christian antiquity to the present, includes a host of dream descriptions by Ruskin, Kafka, Coleridge, Tolstoy, Freud, Jung, Proust, and others
The Merchant of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Jay L. Halio  | Oxford University Press España, S.a.

The Merchant of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeare

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

$6.91

This edition of The Merchant of Venice, based on a fresh examination of the early editions, includes an exceptionally lucid and accessible introduction which addresses Shakespeare's attitude toward Semitism and establishes the cultural, historical, and literary context in which Shakespeare wrote the play. An interesting range of production photographs and drawings of Renaissance merchants and Jews, and a survey of the play's stage history ranging from discussions of its early staging to important twentieth-century productions and performances outside England, particularly Israel, makes this an ideal edition for students, actors, and the general reader.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Suspended Sentences : Three Novellas - Thryft
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Patrick Modiano, Mark Polizzotti  | Yale University Press

Suspended Sentences : Three Novellas

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Although originally published separately, Patrick Modiano’s three novellas form a single, compelling whole, haunted by the same gauzy sense of place and characters. Modiano draws on his own experiences, blended with the real or invented stories of others, to present a dreamlike autobiography that is also the biography of a place. Orphaned children, mysterious parents, forgotten friends, enigmatic strangers—each appears in this three-part love song to a Paris that no longer exists. In this superb English-language translation of Afterimage, Suspended Sentences, and Flowers of Ruin, Mark Polizzotti captures not only Modiano’s distinctive narrative voice but also the matchless grace and spare beauty of his prose.   Shadowed by the dark period of the Nazi Occupation, these novellas reveal Modiano’s fascination with the lost, obscure, or mysterious: a young person’s confusion over adult behavior; the repercussions of a chance encounter; the search for a missing father; the aftershock of a fatal affair. To read Modiano’s trilogy is to enter his world of uncertainties and the almost accidental way in which people find their fates.
The First Quarto of Hamlet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Kathleen O. Irace  | Cambridge University Press

The First Quarto of Hamlet

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The First Quarto of Hamlet is a must-read for those interested in Shakespeare's creative process. This edition provides a closer look at an early version of Hamlet and the changes made in subsequent editions. The unique scenes and alternate plot elements offer a fresh perspective on a classic play and may inspire new ideas for performances.
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Aeschylus v.1 - Thryft
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David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, Aeschylus  | University Of Chicago Press

The Complete Greek Tragedies: Aeschylus v.1

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Goodreads rating: 4.01

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Het verhaal van Orestes, de enige bewaarde Griekse toneeltrilogie, toont in een groots lyrisch drama hoe de wet van vergelding plaatsmaakt voor de heerschappij van het recht. Koning Agamemnon, die zijn dochter offerde voor de Trojaanse oorlog, wordt bij zijn triomfantelijke terugkeer door zijn vrouw Klytaimestra vermoord. Hun zoon Orestes doodt zijn moeder om zijn vader te wreken. Door haar wrekende geesten achtervolgd vlucht hij naar Athene, waar een nieuwe rechtbank de keten van de bloedwraak doorbreekt.De Athener Aischylos (525-456 v.Chr.) vocht in 490 mee in de beroemde slag van Marathon. De zeeslag bij Salamis (480) is het onderwerp van Perzen, de oudste van zijn zeven bewaarde tragedies. Twee jaar na de opvoering van Het verhaal van Orestes (458) stierf hij op Sicilië.
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles, Pt.1 v. 8 - Thryft
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles  | University Of Chicago Press

The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles, Pt.1 v. 8

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Goodreads rating: 3.99

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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill  | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

$6.47

Goodreads rating: 3.74

$6.47

This edition of Romeo and Juliet is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
The Masterpiece - Thryft
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Roger Pearson, Émile Zola  | Oxford University Press

The Masterpiece

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The Masterpiece is the tragic story of Claude Lantier, an ambitious and talented young artist who has come from the provinces to conquer Paris but is conquered instead by the flaws of his own genius. Set in the 1860s and 1870s, it is the most autobiographical of the twenty novels in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series. It provides a unique insight into Zola's career as a writer and his relationship with Cezanne, a friend since their schooldays in Aix-en-Provence. It also presents a well-documented account of the turbulent Bohemian world in which the Impressionists came to prominence despite the conservatism of the Academy and the ridicule of the general public.
"All's Well That Ends Well" - Thryft
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William; Fraser Shakespeare | Cambridge University Press

"All's Well That Ends Well"

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A poor physician's daughter cures the King of France, and in return is promised the hand of any nobleman she wishes. But the man she chooses, the proud young Count of Rosillion, refuses to consummate the forced marriage and flees to Florence. Depicting the triumph of trickery over youthful arrogance, All's Well that Ends Well is among Shakespeare's darkest romantic comedies, yet it remains a powerful tribute to the strength of love.
Aurora Leigh - Thryft
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning | Oxford University Press

Aurora Leigh

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This verse-novel tells the story of a female writer, balancing work and love. It is and based on Elizabeth's own experiences.Excerpt from Aurora Leigh: A Poem in Nine Books Aurora Leigh. First Book. Of writing many books there is no end;And I, who have written much in prose and verseFor others' uses, will write now for mine, -Will write my story for my better self, As when you paint your portrait for a friend, Who keeps it in a drawer, and looks at itLong after he has ceased to love you, justTo hold together what he was and is. I, writing thus, am still what men call youngI have not so far left the coasts of lifeTo travel inland, that I cannot hearThat murmur of the outer InfiniteWhich unweaned babies smile at in their sleepWhen wondered at for smiling; not so far, But still I catch my mother at her postBeside the nursery-door, with finger up, "Hush, hush, here's too much noise!" while her sweet eyesLeap forward, taking part against her wordIn the child's riot. Still I sit, and feelMy father's slow hand, when she has left us both, Stroke out my childish curls across his knee, And hear Assunta's daily jest (she knewHe liked it better than a better jest)Inquire how many golden scudi wentTo make such ringlets. O my father's hand, Stroke heavily, heavily, the poor hair down, Draw, press the child's head closer to thy knee!I'm still too young, too young, to sit alone.
A Hero of Our Time - Thryft
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Andrew Kahn, Nicolas Pasternak Slater, Mikhail Lermontov  | Oxford University Press

A Hero of Our Time

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'After all that - how, you might wonder, could one not become a fatalist?'Lermontov's hero, Pechorin, is a young army officer posted to the Caucasus, where his adventures - amorous and reckless - do nothing to alleviate his boredom and cynicism. World-weary and self-destructive, Pechorin is alienated from those around him yet he is full of passion and romantic ardour, sensitive as well as arrogant. His complex, contradictory character dominates A Hero of Our Time, the first great Russian novel, in which the intricate narrative unfolds episodically, transporting the reader from the breathtaking terrain of the Caucasus to the genteel surroundings of spa resorts. Told in an engaging yet pointedly ironic style, the story expresses Lermontov's own estrangement from the stifling conventions of bourgeois society and the oppression of Russian autocracy, but it also captures a longing for freedom through acts of love and bravery. Andrew Kahn's introduction sheds light on the novel's relation to orientalism and the ethnographic and anthropological discourses of the day, and his informative notes illuminate a wide range of historical, literary, and geographical references. This new edition is the only one to include Pushkin's Journey to Arzrum, in which Pushkin describes his own experiences of Russia's military campaigns in the Caucasus, offering a fascinating counterpoint to Lermontov's novel.
Dip in the Poole : A Short Story Anthology - Thryft
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John Stevens | Oxford University Press

Dip in the Poole: A Short Story Anthology

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As you delve into "A Dip in the Poole,” imagine immersing yourself in a kaleidoscope of narratives, each offering a new perspective crafted by masters like Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury. This anthology isn't just about enjoying a spectrum of tales; it's a toolkit for honing your own writing prowess. Through guided activities and essays, it's as if each story is a stepping stone, designed to elevate your understanding and appreciation of storytelling. Whether you're a student or a lifelong learner, this collection promises to enrich both your mind and your craft.
As You Like It
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Alan Brissenden, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

As You Like It

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"As You Like It" is a delightful escape that brims with wit, romance, and clever twists. Rosalind's sharp mind and vibrant character make her an enduring favorite, and the play's exploration of love and identity feels as fresh as ever. This edition also offers a scholarly yet accessible dive into the play's history and language, enriching your reading experience with insights that illuminate Shakespeare's timeless artistry. Whether you're a Shakespeare aficionado or new to the Bard, the mix of pastoral charm and clever banter in "As You Like It" is sure to captivate you.
Julius Caesar
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Arthur Humphreys, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press España, S.a.

Julius Caesar

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If you're intrigued by Shakespeare's timeless portrayal of political intrigue and the human condition, "Julius Caesar" will be a captivating read for you. This Oxford World's Classics edition offers not only the drama of Caesar's fateful end but also scholarly insights that enrich your understanding of the play's historical and cultural context. It's a comprehensive choice that both celebrates and critiques power and ambition in ways that continue to resonate today.
A River Runs Through it and Other Stories - Thryft
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Norman Maclean, Annie Proulx  | University Of Chicago Press

A River Runs Through it and Other Stories

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Just as Norman Maclean writes at the end of "A River Runs Through It" that he is "haunted by waters," so have readers been haunted by his novella. A retired English professor who began writing fiction at the age of 70, Maclean produced what is now recognized as one of the classic American stories of the twentieth century. Originally published in 1976, A River Runs Through It and Other Stories now celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, marked by this new edition that includes a foreword by Annie Proulx.Maclean grew up in the western Rocky Mountains in the first decades of the twentieth century. As a young man he worked many summers in logging camps and for the United States Forest Service. The two novellas and short story in this collection are based on his own experiences—the experiences of a young man who found that life was only a step from art in its structures and beauty. The beauty he found was in reality, and so he leaves a careful record of what it was like to work in the woods when it was still a world of horse and hand and foot, without power saws, "cats," or four-wheel drives. Populated with drunks, loggers, card sharks, and whores, and set in the small towns and surrounding trout streams and mountains of western Montana, the stories concern themselves with the complexities of fly fishing, logging, fighting forest fires, playing cribbage, and being a husband, a son, and a father.
Measure for Measure - Oxford Shakespeare
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N.W. Bawcutt, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Measure for Measure - Oxford Shakespeare

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If the intricacies of human virtues and vices intrigue you, "Measure for Measure" is a classic exploration that feels surprisingly modern. Its rich characters challenge your moral compass, while Shakespeare's mastery of language offers a timeless reflection on society's struggles with governance and personal ethics. Plus, with Oxford's meticulous editing, you're guaranteed scholarly insight that will deepen your appreciation of the Bard's work.
The Tempest - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Rex Gibson  | Cambridge University Press

The Tempest - Cambridge School Shakespeare

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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If you've ever found yourself intrigued by the blend of sorcery and human complexity, The Tempest is a gem among Shakespeare's works. This edition invites readers into an enchanting world that fuses the majestic elements of magic with the intricate dance of power, revenge, and love. It's crafted not just to be read but to be experienced, making it the perfect read for those who not only appreciate literature but also the zest of performance.