Showing results for "By Heart" in Drama & Plays

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2025 In Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Written originally in Kannada, these portraits of family and community tensions testify to Mushtaq’s years as a...

Written and performed by London-based actor and poet Jade Anouka (His Dark Materials), Heart introduces us to a woman who finds herself married and divorced at age 28. As she begins the process of piecing her life together, she confronts the insecurities and self-imposed boundaries that have always held her back. In the process, she discovers love in the last place—and with the last person—she expected.

John Shaw Neilson was born at Penola, South Australia in 1872, the son of a farmer and contractor who removed to Victoria when Neilson was nine years of age. The boy had little schooling and early went to work in the hard way of the Bush. His poems were long meditated and slowly brought to utterance. His equipment was a few books well conned, and the strong blood and high heart of his Scottish ancestry. (From the Book's Preface)

In this allegorical play, the eccentric Captain Shorover's home hosts a cast, each of whom represents some evil in the modern world.

Little Enrico Bottini is a ten year-old third grade student in Italy who keeps a diary for one whole school year. It records the general problems, excitements, and successes any third grader might deal with, all explained from Enrico's point of view. Through the course of this one year, we watch Enrico learn and grow a little, and hopefully we can learn from his experiences, too. Edmondo de Amici's 1886 book Cuore was an immediate huge success when it was published, and while school rooms have changed dramatically in the century and a half since the book was first published within Italy and ...

When a princess who's dissatisfied with her lot starts to rebel against her father's wishes with the help of her brother's sword instructor, strange tensions blossom between the two...

Join Randy and Jebs on an exhilarating journey in 'Wild Dogs of Drowning Creek,' a gripping action-packed audiobook by Manly Wade Wellman. When the duo visits their towering friend Sam, a former circus giant, at the newly restored Chimney Pot House, they stumble upon chaos in the serene North Carolina countryside. Wild dogs are on the loose, and these fierce canines are not just running free—they're on a mission to create havoc. As Randy and Jebs delve deeper into the mystery, they must confront the wild's untamed spirit and face the dangers lurking in the shadows. This heart-pounding ...

Happy Hollow; are you wondering where it is? Wherever Negroes colonise in the cities or villages, north or south, wherever the hod carrier, the porter, and the waiter are the society men of the town; wherever the picnic and the excursion are the chief summer diversion, and the revival the winter time of repentance, wherever the cheese cloth veil obtains at a wedding, and the little white hearse goes by with black mourners in the one carriage behind, there—there—is Happy Hollow. Wherever laughter and tears rub elbows day by day, and the spirit of labour and laziness shake hands, ...

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She was a young woman of courage, desert-born, alone, afoot and lost in the stifling heat of the South Texas desert, her throat aching with drought. Alaire Austin staggered on to reach a water-hole she knew existed. Where it existed was a calculated guess, and along with it, she would find Texas Ranger David Law. He was a strong man, masterful and ruthless. She had no idea that this chance meeting at the only water-hole in fifty square miles of parched desert would be the beginning of her life’s greatest adventures.

"A weary pilgrimage amongst hints for nightmares." This is how Marlowe describes his journey into the Belgian Congo. And while Europeans go mad, Corporations turn tyrannous, and the legend of a great Ivory hunter is dangled before him, Marlowe observes everything with a keen eye, as we journey with him, into the Heart of Darkness. This audiobook also includes another short story featuring Marlowe, "Youth".

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Romani people through Konrad Bercovici's evocative collection, *Stories of Gypsy Life*. With each tale, Bercovici draws from his own childhood, transporting listeners to a time and place where the rhythms of joy, struggle, and resilience intertwine. Experience the warmth of community, the pull of tradition, and the clash with the outside world as these stories unfold. Meet unforgettable characters who navigate the complexities of love and loyalty against the backdrop of a society that often misunderstands them. Bercovici's rich, descriptive language...

Samuel Smiles was a Scottish author and government reformer, but he concluded that more progress would come from new attitudes than from new laws. He wrote popular articles and books on his theories; ways people could help themselves overcome their problems. His book "Self-Help" brought him to celebrity status: almost overnight, he became a leading pundit and much-consulted guru. "Happy Homes" focuses on ways and reasons to be thrifty, how to find happiness in life, the opposite sex and work. What's particularly striking about this book is its clear-headed 19th Century advice for "improvement"...

In rural Japan, a young white woman tragically dies, leaving her baby clutched in her arms. The child is taken in by a loving Japanese woman and grows up believing she is entirely Japanese. However, as she matures, circumstances compel her to confront her racial identity, leading to both a profound awakening and unexpected romantic developments. (Summary by The Reader)

This classic tale, set in the jungle of the Belgian Congo, tells the story of Marlow's search for the powerful and possibly deranged Kurtz, in an atmosphere of evil. This novel was later adapted and updated by Francis Ford Coppola as his film Apocalypse Now.

Where Faith Meets Real LifeIn a world that often feels heavy, we're here to lift you up.Welcome to Hearts Lifted, a sanctuary of hope where authentic stories of faith, motherhood, and triumph remind us that miracles happen every day—especially in the ordinary moments that matter most.What you'll discover here:Raw, honest conversations about the beautiful mess of motherhoodFaith-filled stories that show God's hand in both struggles and celebrationsSpiritual insights for navigating life's unexpected turns with graceInspiring testimonies of ordinary people overcoming extraordinary ...

Step into the world of Noble Heart, a captivating Victorian melodrama penned by G.H. Lewes, the common-law partner of the renowned novelist George Eliot (Marian Evans). Set against the backdrop of 16th century Spain, this tale weaves a scandalous love triangle that tests the limits of honor and loyalty. At the center is Don Gomez de la Vega, a nobleman devoted to his king and embroiled in a fierce battle against the Moors. As he and his valiant son, Don Leon, both fall for the enchanting Juanna—the daughter of a merchant promised to Don Gomez—tensions rise. How will they navigate their ...

Dive into a lesser-known work by the renowned Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, as he steps away from the comedic realm to explore deeper themes in this dramatic play. Broken Hearts unfolds on The Island of Broken Hearts, where Prince Florian of Spain encounters a group of maidens who, bound by their shared sorrow, have sworn off love after experiencing profound loss. With enchanting fairies and a touch of magic, this poignant narrative reveals the resilience of the human spirit and showcases Gilberts remarkable ability to tackle serious subject matter. Join us on this emotional journey of...

Broken Heart stands alongside ‘Tis Pity Shes a Whore as one of Fords most celebrated dramas. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Sparta, this tragedy unravels the complications of love and marriage. Penthea yearns to marry Orgilus, but her brother Ithocles intervenes, prohibiting their union and forcing her into a marriage with the abusive yet affluent Bassanes. As Ithocles grapples with the repercussions of his actions, he attempts to mend the situation by arranging a marriage between Orgilus and his sister, Euphrania. Meanwhile, Ithocles himself is drawn to the beautiful princess of ...

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. Heart of Darkness is a novella written by Joseph Conrad. Before its 1903 publication, it appeared as a three-part series (1899) in Blackwood's Magazine. It was classified by the Modern Library website editors as one of the "100 best novels" and part of the Western canon. The story centres on Charles Marlow, who narrates most of the book. He is an Englishman who takes a foreign assignment from a Belgian trading company as a river-boat captain in Africa. Heart of Darkness exposes the dark side of European colonization while exploring the three levels of ...