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Plots and characters in the fiction of Jane Austen, the Brontës, and George Eliot Plots and characters in the fiction of Jane Austen, the Brontës, and George Eliot John Halperin A USEFUL REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO SEEK AN EXPEDITIONS MEANS OF INFORMING THEMSELVES AVOUT DATES, PLOTS, OR CHARACTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORKS OF ANY OR ALL OF OUR FIVE WRITERS; ANNE BRONTE,… OL11423503W
The romantic world of Puccini The romantic world of Puccini Iris J. Arnesen "Giacomo Puccini, composer of some of the world's most popular operas, was also a literary person who based his librettos on existing works of literature. The author argues that the majority of Pucci… OL13785547W
Swan Lake Swan Lake Rachel Isadora One of the classic ballets, Swan Lake is based on the legend of a beautiful maiden turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer. Now, all the drama, mystery, and enchantment of the swan-maiden's tale come … OL16045505W
The Victor book of the opera The Victor book of the opera Henry W. Simon The historical background and act-by-act summaries of 120 operatic masterworks. OL16500962W
Shakespeare Shakespeare A. D. Cousins Contains an introductory section that examines Shakespeare's life and reveals why his works are so universally appealing. Subsequent parts examine each of his 38 plays, explaining their themes, cont… OL16591404W
The night before Christmas The night before Christmas Diane Goode Presents the words, without music, to twelve Christmas carols, including "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella;" "Angels We Have Heard on High;" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." OL16602990W
Writers of mystery and suspense Writers of mystery and suspense Reg Wright An illustrated overview of the life and works of a selected number of important writers in the English language from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. OL17272605W
Shakespearean criticism Shakespearean criticism Michelle Lee Presents literary criticism on the plays and poetry of Shakespeare. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including journals, magazines, books, reviews, diaries, newspapers, pamphlets, a… OL17274777W
Classical and medieval literature criticism Classical and medieval literature criticism Jelena O. Krstovic Presents literary criticism on the works of classical and medieval philosophers, poets, playwrights, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians, and writers from other genres. Critical essays are … OL17307725W
The Usborne Little Ballet Treasury The Usborne Little Ballet Treasury Susanna Davidson,Katie Daynes,Susannah Davidson,Emma Helborough This inspiring book takes readers through the basic exercises and ballet steps, to chapters on the music and the stories of ballet. Young readers will also learn about the famous dancers of the past … OL17496591W
Nineteenth-century literature criticism Nineteenth-century literature criticism Kathy D. Darrow Presents literary criticism on the works of nineteenth-century writers of all genres, nations, and cultures. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines… OL17643705W
Nineteenth-century literature criticism Nineteenth-century literature criticism Kathy D. Darrow Presents literary criticism on the works of nineteenth-century writers of all genres, nations, and cultures. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines… OL17646268W
Nineteenth-century literature criticism Nineteenth-century literature criticism Kathy D. Darrow Presents literary criticism on the works of nineteenth-century writers of all genres, nations, and cultures. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines… OL17696252W
The Harlem Nutcracker The Harlem Nutcracker Susan Kuklin A retelling of the classic story of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet, featuring an African American grandmother and her family and set in Harlem. OL1813812W
Masterplots II Masterplots II Frank N. Magill Examines the theme, characters, plot, style and technique of more than 700 nineteenth- and twentieth-century works by prominent authors from around the world. OL18328469W
The Mikado The Mikado Martha Mearns A retelling of the opera about a tailor who became the lord high executioner and the son of the Mikado who became a wandering minstrel. OL193765W
Opera Opera András Batta,Sigrid Neef Darkness in the auditorium, the first quiet notes from the pit, the curtain slowly rises and reveals unfamiliar worlds. A succession of lyrical and tragic moments, glimpses into the depths of the hum… OL19654039W
Short story criticism Short story criticism Jelena O. Krstovic Presents literary criticism on the works of short-story writers of all nations, cultures, and time periods. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines,… OL19843519W
Drama Criticism Drama Criticism Lawrence J. Trudeau Presents literary criticism on the works of dramatists of all nations, cultures, and time periods. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including published journals, magazines, books, r… OL20307326W
The modern library The modern library Carmen Callil The authors have chosen the 194 books since 1950 that they consider to be the best. It includes some familiar names and some surprises. Witty and controversial, their aim is to encourage reading. OL24843218W
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