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Bloomsbury presents Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine, read by Jacqueline Milne. From critically acclaimed Irish horror writer A.M. Shine, the sequel to The Watchers, now adapted into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan. YOU MAY HAVE ESCAPED... BUT YOU'LL NEVER BE FREE. After her...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Face of Britain by Simon Schma, read by Simon Schama and Roy McMillian. Churchill and his painter locked in a struggle of stares and glares; Gainsborough watching his daughters run after a butterfly; a naked John Lennon five...

From the noted artist and father of the celebrated Irish poet William Butler Yeats comes this short collection of essays on the literary life of their age. Included are two short biographical remembrances of the author. - Summary by Larry Wilson

"By Beach and Bog-Land: Some Irish Stories" is a collection of short stories written by Jane Barlow and published in 1905. The book is set in Ireland and explores the lives of the Irish people in rural communities. Barlow's writing style is characterized by her use of vivid imagery and her ability to capture the unique dialect and culture of the Irish people. The book is a reflection of the author's own experiences living in Ireland and her deep affection for the country and its people. "By Beach and Bog-Land" is a timeless classic that provides readers with an authentic glimpse into the lives...

Follow the adventures of Larry and Eileen McQueen, as they explore the bogs and other escapades! - Summary by ShrimpPhish

Marty Cullen’s song and story-filled odyssey around Ulster Ireland’s northernmost province has a rich history of music and storytelling. From the towering mountains of the borderlands, to the barren hills of Donegal; tales of things human and mythical are told through poetry, recitation and...

Esta versão em áudio da obra O Mercador de Veneza, escrita para teatro por William Shakespeare e adaptada para o público jovem por Leonardo Chianca foi valorizada pela trilha sonora desenvolvida por Sandra Branca com arranjos inovadores feitos a partir de obras do compositor Claudio Monteverdi, que é citado no texto, e de diversos compositores renascentistas. Também destaca-se a interpretação da atriz Isadora Ferrite no papel de Pórcia.Vozes.

George Bernard Shaw's warm and witty play continues to challenge conventional wisdom about male/female relationships. Candida concerns a beautiful married woman's choice between the two men who love her.

Dive into the world of 19th-century Irish peasantry through the captivating short stories in Irish Idylls. Authored by the enigmatic Jane Barlow, these tales are imbued with a unique expression that grips the reader while evoking deep empathy for the characters. Barlow masterfully replicates the rhythm and melody of Irish dialogue, painting a vivid picture of life in Lisconnel. Despite her noble roots, Barlow exhibits a profound understanding and sympathy towards the Irish peasants oppressed under English rule. Her stark anti-clerical and anti-religious stance is also quite remarkable for her ...

Maeve Binchy is one of Britain’s most popular storytellers, and these four tales demonstrate the warmth and compassion that have made her many novels bestsellers. In 'Homecoming', read by Sean Campion, the Brennans run Quentin’s restaurant in Dublin for the owner, who lives abroad. But...

Dame Edith Evans, Sir John Guilgud & Anthony Quayle perform a selection of 18th century comedy.