the cherry orchard catastrophe and comedy

The Cherry Orchard: Catastrophe and Comedy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rayfield, Donald, PUBLISHER: Twayne Publishers, Written in an easy-to-read, accessible style by teachers with years of classroom experience, Masterwork Studies are guides to the literary works most frequently studied in high school. Presenting ideas that spark imaginations, these books help students to gain background knowledge on great literature useful for papers and exams. The goal of each study is to encourage creative thinking by presenting engaging information about each work and its author. This approach allows students to arrive at sound analyses of their own, based on in-depth studies of popular literature. Each volume: -- Illuminates themes and concepts of a classic text -- Uses clear, conversational language -- Is an accessible, manageable length from 140 to 170 pages -- Includes a chronology of the author's life and era -- Provides an overview of the historical context -- Offers a summary of its critical reception -- Lists primary and secondary sources and index

The Zieglers and Their Apple Orchard

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Flanagan, Alice K. / Flanagan, Romie, PUBLISHER: Children's Press(CT), On their large apple orchard in Illinois, the Zieglers grow lots of apples. This book follow them through the whole process -- pruning the trees in the spring, pollinating the flowers with honeybees, picking the apples, and selling them in their store.

Fragments of Old Comedy, Volume 3: Philonicus to Xenophon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Storey, Ian C., PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, The era of Old Comedy (c. 485 - c. 380 BCE), when theatrical comedy was created and established, is best known through the extant plays of Aristophanes, but there were many other poets whose comedies survive only in fragments. This new Loeb edition, the most extensive selection of the fragments available in English, presents the work of fifty-six poets, including Cratinus and Eupolis, the other members (along with Aristophanes) of the canonical Old Comic triad. For each poet and play there is an introduction, brief notes, and select bibliography. Also included is a selection of ancient testimonia to Old Comedy, nearly one hundred unattributed fragments (both book and papyri), and descriptions of twenty-five vase-paintings illustrating Old Comic scenes. The texts are based on the monumental edition of Kassel and Austin, updated to reflect the latest scholarship.

Tom Chapin - Around the World and Back Again

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cherry Lane Music, PUBLISHER: Cherry Lane Music Company, Matching folio to the children's/family album by the veteran composer/performer. This collection takes us all over the globe, with fun songs for young and old alike. Fun illustrations, plus teacher's guide and complete lyrics.

The Orchard and Fruit Garden Their Culture and Produce

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elizabeth Watts, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing LLC, NA

Serious Play: Modern Clown Performance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peacock, Louise, PUBLISHER: Intellect (UK), Slapstick comedy is the primary mode of performance for clowns, and in "Serious Play, "drama scholar Louise Peacock explores the evolution over the past fifty years of this unique brand of physical comedy. Though an analysis of clowning in a range of settings--theaters, circuses, hospitals, refugee camps, and churches--Peacock offers a framework for the evaluation of clowning, and she examines the therapeutic potential of the comedic performance. This is the first book to consider clowning venues and styles in light of play theory, including comparisons of traditional clown comedy and contemporary circuses like Cirque du Soleil. A distinctive study, "Serious Play" also provides authoritative definitions of clowns and clown performance styles that establishes a critical vocabulary for clowning performance.

The Death of Comedy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Segal, Erich, PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, In a grand tour of comic theater over the centuries, Erich Segal traces the evolution of the classical form from its early origins in a misogynistic quip by the sixth-century B.C. Susarion, through countless weddings and happy endings, to the exasperated monosyllables of Samuel Beckett. With fitting wit, profound erudition lightly worn, and instructive examples from the mildly amusing to the uproarious, his book fully illustrates comedy's glorious life cycle from its first breath to its death in the Theater of the Absurd. An exploration of various landmarks in the history of a genre that flourished almost unchanged for two millennia, "The Death of Comedy" revisits the obscenities and raucous twists of Aristophanes, the neighborly pleasantries of Menander, the tomfoolery and farce of Plautus. Segal shows how the ribaldry of foiled adultery, a staple of Roman comedy, reappears in force on the stages of Restoration England. And he gives us a closer look at the "schadenfreude"--delight in someone else's misfortune--that marks Machiavelli's and Marlowe's works. At every turn in Segal's analysis--from Shakespeare to Moliere to Shaw--another facet of the comic art emerges, until finally, he argues, "the head conquers and the heart dies": Letting the intellect take the lead, Cocteau, Ionesco, and Beckett smother comedy as we know it. The book is a "tour de force," a sweeping panorama of the art and history of comedy, as insightful as it is delightful to read.

Titchy-Witch and the Frog Fiasco

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rose Impey, PUBLISHER: Orchard Books, NA

Blues Brothers Movie Icons Statue 2-Pack Jake Elwood 18 cm

Jake and Elwood, the Blues Brothers from the cult classic comedy film, are stylish and ready for a night behind the microphone (or on the run from the police!) as these new 7 inches tall figures, available in this set! The figures come with accessories and a display bases. Window box packaging.

Lily and the Shining Dragons

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webb, Holly, PUBLISHER: Orchard, The second in the thrilling series about two magical sisters on the run, who find both enemies and allies in the most unexpected places Lily and her sister, Georgie, are on the run, but in a world where magic is forbidden, two young magicians can't hide forever. Betrayed by someone they thought they could trust, Lily and Georgie find themselves trapped in a school where magical children are hidden away. But magic will always find a way--and in the darkness, the shining dragons are stirring.

Bite the Hand

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Daws, Gavan, PUBLISHER: El Leon Literary Arts, Gavan Daws' compellingly innovative first play is a heady mix of language and movement: a verbal and physical comedy of control capsizing, with interspecies pratfalls and an active meditation on nature and science, freedom and subjection.

A River Ran Wild

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cherry, Lynne, PUBLISHER: Hampton-Brown Books, From the author of the beloved classic The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts.

Bathtime

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayliffe, Alex, PUBLISHER: Orchard, The My Day books, part of the Go, Baby series, are a contemporary look at babies' days, with colorful, humorous, inviting art and words that reflect babies' experiences, packed with talking points. Babies enjoy looking at pictures of other babies, and these books won't disappoint. Each page shows babies eating, playing, in the bath, and snuggling down to sleep. A baby-safe mirror on the the last page provides the perfect ending to these cheerful books. These books improve hand-eye coordination and tactile development.

Have You Seen Bunny?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berg, Michelle, PUBLISHER: Orchard, The Have You Seen books, part of the Go, Baby series, are colorful, lively, interactive books for babies. With touch and feel elements on the covers, a different die-cut shaped flap on each page, and touch and feel elements under all the flaps, these books invite babies to discover and enjoy. Straighforward storylines allow babies to experience the delight of looking for the missing character, along with the thrill of finding it. Something is peeking out from under the flap on each spread--what can it be?

The divine comedy - victory for the comic muse

Titolo [Victory For The Comic Muse] Artista/i [The Divine Comedy] Traccie [1 To Die A Virgin 2 Mother Dear 3 Diva Lady 4 A Lady Of A Certain Age 5 The Light Of Day 6 Threesome 7 Party Fears Two 8 Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World 9 The Plough 10 Co (cod. I_)

Ballerina Cherry and Peach

Vendo ballerina Cherry and Peach, ottime condizioni, sempre conservata in scatola e mai esposta.

A Funny Thing Happened on My Way Through the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bolton, Martha, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, Who says you have to read the Bible with a straight face? You'll smile -- and laugh aloud -- on this hilarious walk through the Bible Emmy-nominated comedy writer Martha Bolton's zanywit will brighten the readers' day and leave them chuckling with joy as they rediscover the Bible through the eyes of humor.

Tastiera prova switch Cherry

Vendo tastierino di prova switch Cherry. Utile prima di acquistare una tastiera da 150E per capire il feedback delle diverse tipologie di switch. Contiene uno switch: Cherry MX Brown Cherry MX Black Cherry MX Red Cherry MX Green Cherry MX Blue Cherry MX Clear Cherry MX White Cherry MX Grey Prezzo non trattabile.

The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval Europe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holmes, George, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, From the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance, the thousand years forming the medieval period were a time of tremendous change and turmoil--a millennium that witnessed the creation of Western civilization. This beautiful volume--the fourth in a superb series of Oxford Illustrated Histories--offers a lively and authoritative account of life in medieval Europe and the Mediterranean. The great monasteries and cathedrals, the ambitions of the Crusades, chivalric knights and heroic romance, the realism of the new arts, economic and social growth, the catastrophe of plague, the growth of towns and cities, the development of commerce and banking--all of these form the substance of this history. The six chapters of the book are divided between the Mediterranean world and northern Europe, illustrating how the center of political and cultural life moved gradually northward as the centuries progressed. Written by a team of expert scholars and incorporating the findings of the latest research, the volume features more than 200 illustrations, 24 of them in color, all carefully chosen to amplify the text. Other features of the book include maps, genealogies, a chronology, reading list, and a full index.

Funny Bones: Comedy Games and Activities for Kids

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bany-Winters, Lisa, PUBLISHER: Chicago Review Press, Kids love to be funny Every classroom or neighborhood has a kid whose greatest ambition is to make people laugh--and all kids love to laugh at the jokes and antics of their friends. Funny Bones is designed to bring out the humor in every kid. For those who already have a comic streak, it provides wonderful new material for routines and scenes. For shyer children, it boosts self-confidence and a sense of fun. The first few chapters tackle the idea of comedy and what makes it funny, introducing famous comedians like Charlie Chaplin and Lily Tomlin and a variety of ways for young comics to create a trademark style. Later chapters offer hilarious improv games and valuable tips--for instance, don't ask questions in improv routines, but instead make statements that other actors can build on. The book concludes with comedic scenes for young people and suggestions for comedic play that kids can perform.

The Rise and Fall of the Broadway Musical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grant, Mark N., PUBLISHER: Northeastern University Press, Many of today's Broadway shows, from Rent to The Lion King, have become commercial hits, but do they have the cultural importance or the dramatic and musical artistry of such enduring productions as Oklahoma, Show Boat, or Kiss Me, Kate? Mark N. Grant traces the transformation of singing and melody, libretto and lyric writing, dance rhythms, sound design, and choreography and stage direction through three distinct eras: the formative period (), the golden age (), and the fall ( to the present). He explores how and why the unsophisticated genre of pre- musical comedy evolved into the creative, innovative, and immensely popular theatre produced by the likes of Rodgers and Hammerstein and then steadily faded as a significant entertainment genre in American culture, giving rise to the "McMusicals" of today. This provocative, sometimes irreverent work offers a refreshing perspective on the history of American musical theatre and provides strong views on restoring the genre to its former greatness.

Comedy Comes Clean: A Hilarious Collection of Wholesome

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Christing, Adam, PUBLISHER: Three Rivers Press (CA), Adam Christing has assembled another truly funny collection of quotable, laugh-out-loud humor, covering everything from family life to job travails to sports silliness to pet problems. This is a comedic gold mine: more than 50 voices ranging from the timeless (Bill Cosby and Red Skelton) to the contemporary (Steven Wright and Rita Rudner) to rising stars (Brad Stine and Robert G. Lee). Adam Christing has truly caught on to something; Clean Comedians, the Los Angeles-based performance company he founded, is a resounding success, reaching 1.3 million people a year through performances across the country. The time is right for humor that gets big laughs without resorting to gender bashing, racist quips, obscenity, or any of the other hallmarks of contemporary comedy.

The Berlin Conspiracy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gabbay, Tom, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Jack Teller is through with the CIA--until the Berlin station is contacted by a Colonel in the East German Stasi just days before President John F. Kennedy's scheduled visit to the Wall. The Stasi officer has an important message--and he will speak to no one but Jack. The informant claims a treacherous plot is brewing to assassinate the American president in Germany--a conspiracy originating at the highest levels of the U.S. government. Only Jack Teller believes the threat is real, and it has left him alienated and alone in a divided city that holds too many dark secrets. And if he forgets the two essential truths of the espionage game--that lies are currency and nothing is what it seems--he won't live to prevent a global catastrophe.

Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage: Facilities Design and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Cherry, PUBLISHER: Storey Publishing, The essentials for designing safe and functional facilities whether on one acre or one hundred. Hill describes the entire process: layout design, barn construction, feed storage, fencing, equipment selection, and much more. copies in print.

The Children

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wharton, Edith, PUBLISHER: Scribner Book Company, A bestseller when it was first published in , Edith Wharton's "The Children" is a comic, bittersweet novel about the misadventures of a bachelor and a band of precocious children. The seven Wheater children, stepbrothers and stepsisters grown weary of being shuttled from parent to parent "like bundles," are eager for their parents' latest reconciliation to last. A chance meeting between the children and the solitary forty-six-year-old Martin Boyne leads to a series of unforgettable encounters. Among the colorful cast of characters are the Wheater adults, who play out their own comedy of marital errors; the flamboyant Marchioness of Wrench; and the vivacious fifteen-year-old Judith Wheater, who captures Martin's heart. With deft humor and touching drama, Wharton portrays a world of intrigues and infidelities, skewering the manners and mores of Americans abroad.

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