The Taming Of The Shrew Literary Touchstone
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The Taming Of The Shrew Literary Touchstone
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2005
The Taming Of The Shrew Literary Touchstone written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
'And kiss me, Kate. We will be married o?Sunday?Petruchio, seeking his fortune in Padua, seeks to marry the strong-willed Katherine, while Lucentio and Bianca steal a marriage from under a father's nose. The Taming of the Shrew offers a Shakespearean take on feminism and a humorous but, surprisingly modern, look at the age-old battle between the sexes.With its hilarious Induction, laughably believable characters, and skillfully intertwined plots and subplots, the play provides an excellent introduction to the range of Shakespeare's comedic talents.To make The Taming of the Shrew more accessible for the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary of the more difficult words, as well as convenient sidebar notes to enlighten the reader on aspects that may be confusing or overlooked. In doing this, it is our intention that the reader may more fully enjoy the beauty of the verse, the wisdom of the insights, and the impact of thedrama.
The Tempest Literary Touchstone Edition
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Author : William Shakespeare
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2006
The Tempest Literary Touchstone Edition written by William Shakespeare and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
The Tempest, Shakespeare's final and most magical play, is filled with suspense, comedy, love, mystery, and revenge. Before the play begins, Prospero, former Duke of Milan, has been exiled from his country for practicing magic and lives on a deserted island with his daughter, Miranda. This isolation has given him the opportunity to become a powerful sorcerer, and when his enemies? ship nears his island, Prospero conjures his most forceful spell yet. He chants a conjurer's spell, the sky darkens, and The Tempest begins. The fierce storm is underway, and the crew fears for their lives as they try to stay afloat. In the blink of an eye, they are shipwrecked on a seemingly deserted island. Wandering blindly around this strange land, they encounter a savagely deformed slave, sprites and fairies, and even unexpected romance. Unbeknownst to the shipwrecked victims, however, the secret of the island will change their lives forever. To make The Tempest more accessible to the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic? includes convenient sidebar notes, a glossary of difficult terms, and a list of vocabulary words. In doing this, it is our intention that the reader will enjoy the beauty of Shakespeare's verse, the wisdom of his insights, and the impact of the drama.
The Odyssey Literary Touchstone Edition
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Author : Homer
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2006
The Odyssey Literary Touchstone Edition written by Homer and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Epic poetry, Greek categories.
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic? includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the modern reader contend with the Odyssey's vocabulary and references to Greek mythology.The epic tale of Odysseus? ten-year journey after the defeat of Troy is, at once, a thrilling adventure story, a passionate love story, and a fantasy rooted in ancient history. It is also the cornerstone on which much of Western literature and thought is based. Three thousand years after ancient bards plucked their lyres and sang the adventures of gods and heroes, we still see much of ourselves in the tales of Odysseus and his men as they battle natural and supernatural forces'and their own human nature'to find their way home.
The Invisible Man Literary Touchstone Edition
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Author : Herbert George Wells
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2006
The Invisible Man Literary Touchstone Edition written by Herbert George Wells and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic? includes a glossary and reader?s notes to help the modern reader understand Wells? commentary on this all-too-human desire.H.G. Wells? classic The Invisible Man is an artful combination of a psychological thriller and science fiction novel. A young scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility feels initial joy at his newfound freedoms and abilities, but quickly turns to despair when he realizes the many things he has sacrificed in the pursuit of science. While he struggles to create the formula that will restore his visibility and his connection to other people, murder and mayhem ensue. The Invisible Man is a fascinating account of humanity?s obsession with science and the unforeseen consequences that arise from reckless experimentation. The novel has been captivating readers for well over a century, and it is sure to remain a timeless portrayal of the human desire to overcome the laws of nature and gai
The Time Machine Literary Touchstone Edition
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Author : Herbert George Wells
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2006
The Time Machine Literary Touchstone Edition written by Herbert George Wells and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Space and time categories.
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition of The Time Machine includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the modern reader contend with Wells? vision of the future.As he approached the turn of the twentieth century, H.G. Wells explored the implications of the rising tide of Socialism and Darwin?s theory of evolution to envision a future?800,000 years from his own day?in which suffering, death, and human labor seem to have been replaced by beauty, peace, and innocent play. What Wells? unnamed Time Traveller ultimately comes to discover, however, are the horrific truths of a new Humanity, split and evolved into two separate races living in a false Paradise that actually fosters idiocy, weakness, and mortal terror. Originally written in 1898, The Time Machine examines the age-old questions of humankind?s ultimate destiny and the role we play in shaping it.
The Turn Of The Screw Literary Touchstone Classic
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Author : Henry James
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2006
The Turn Of The Screw Literary Touchstone Classic written by Henry James and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Children categories.
This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the modern reader more fully appreciate the rich complexity of James' language, images, and symbols.Before there was Alfred Hitchcock, there was Henry James, and before Psycho, there was The Turn of the Screw.Why is the young governess the only one who can see the ghosts?Are her young charges haunted or evil?Or is the governess herself mad?The book that claims to start out as a Christmas Eve ghost story quickly becomes a tale of psychological horror as the governess struggles-and ultimately fails-to protect the children from the "corruption" that only she can conceive of...but cannot name.Richly wrought in Late-Victorian prose, Henry James' most famous novel is both hauntingly beautiful and a shocking glimpse into the ultimate source of evil...the human mind.
Call Of The Wild The Literary Touchstone Classic
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language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
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Call Of The Wild The Literary Touchstone Classic written by and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Prince And The Pauper The Literary Touchstone Classic
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2007
Prince And The Pauper The Literary Touchstone Classic written by Mark Twain and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Adventure stories categories.
Best Of O Henry The Literary Touchstone Classic
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Author : O. Henry
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2006
Best Of O Henry The Literary Touchstone Classic written by O. Henry and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with United States categories.
Siddhartha Literary Touchstone Classic
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Author : Hermann Hesse
language : en
Publisher: Prestwick House Inc
Release Date : 2005
Siddhartha Literary Touchstone Classic written by Hermann Hesse and has been published by Prestwick House Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.