The Spanish Tragedy (Kyd Thomas)(Paperback)

The Spanish Tragedy (Kyd Thomas)(Paperback)

The freshly edited and annotated text comes with a full introduction and illustrative materials intended for student readers.The Spanish Tragedy was well known to sixteenth-century audiences, and its central elements--a play-within-a-play and a ghost bent on revenge--are widely believed to have

The Spanish Civil War: Revised Edition (Thomas Hugh)(Paperback)

'Mr. Thomas has understood the Spanish Civil War] incredibly well and has written it superbly. A full, vivid and deeply serious treatment of a great subject.'--Vincent Sheean, The New York Times Book Review A masterpiece of the historian's art, Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War remains the best,

The Spanish Tragedy (Revels Student Edition) (Bevington David)(Paperback)

The 'revenge' play became the most durable and commercially successful type of drama on the Elizabethan stage. This example by Thomas Kyd, who was one of the originators of the genre, brings to life the intrigues of the Spanish court, dramatically juxtaposing romantic passion with sudden violent

In the Night of Time (Molina Antonio Munoz)(Paperback / softback)

The internationally bestselling tour de force of love and tragedy in the Spanish Civil

Brothers York - An English Tragedy (Penn Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

The Last Days of the Spanish Republic (Preston Paul)(Paperback)

Told for the first time in English, Paul Preston's new book tells the story of a preventable tragedy that cost many thousands of lives and ruined tens of thousands more at the end of the Spanish Civil War.This is the story of an avoidable humanitarian tragedy that cost many thousands of lives and

Spanish Cinema of the New Millennium (Deveny Thomas G.)(Pevná vazba)

Spanish Cinema of the New Millennium provides a new approach to the study of contemporary Spanish cinema between 2000 and 2015, by analysing films that represent both 'high' and 'popular' culture side by

The Exchange of Princesses (Thomas Chantal)(Paperback)

Set in the French and Spanish courts of the eighteenth century, this novel is based on a true story about the fate of two young princesses caught in the intrigues and secrets of the moment Philippe d'Orl ans, the regent of France, has a gangrenous heart--the result of a life of debauchery, alcohol,

Tragedy: The Basics (McEvoy Sean)(Paperback)

Tragedy: The Basics is an accessible and up-to-date introduction to dramatic tragedy. A comprehensive guide for anyone undertaking a study of the genre, it provides a chronological overview and history of tragic theory. Covering tragedy from the classics to the present day, it explains the

The Birth of Tragedy (Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm)(Paperback)

In The Birth of Tragedy Nietzsche expounds on the origins of Greek tragedy and its relevance to the German culture of its time. He declares it to be the expression of a culture which has achieved a delicate but powerful balance between Dionysian insight into the chaos and suffering which underlies

Golden Age - The Spanish Empire of Charles V (Thomas Hugh)(Paperback / softback)

Beginning with the return of the remnants of Magellan's circumnavigation in 1522 and ending with Charles' death in 1558, the author brings to life the periods of the Renaissance, revealing how the Spaniards were able to conquer Guatemala, Yucatan, Columbia, Venezuela, Peru and Chile and why Cabeza

Spanish Civil War (Thomas Hugh)(Paperback / softback)

What was it that roused left-wing sympathizers from all over the world to fight against Franco between 1936 and 1939? This title presents the objective and unbiased analysis of a passionate struggle where fascism and democracy, communism and Catholicism were at stake - and which was as much an

Rethinking Tragedy (Felski Rita)(Paperback)

This groundbreaking collection provokes a major reassessment of the significance of tragedy and the tragic in late modernity. A distinguished group of scholars and theorists extends the discussion of tragedy beyond its usual parameters to include film, popular culture, and contemporary politics

The Spanish Labyrinth (Brenan Gerald)(Paperback)

Gerald Brenan's The Spanish Labyrinth has become the classic account of the background to the Spanish Civil War. Written during and immediately after the Civil War, this book has all the vividness of the author's experience. It represents a struggle to see the issues in Spanish politics

Spanish Pocket Dictionary - The Perfect Portable Dictionary (Collins Dictionaries)(Paperback / softback)

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's Spanish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion

From Triumph to Tragedy: The Chapecoense Story (Bell Steven)(Paperback)

From Triumph to Tragedy is the glorious, uplifting but ultimately tragic story of Chapecoense, the small-town Brazilian football club that made worldwide news following their meteoric rise from non-league to continental sensation.Yet the headlines that will be remembered centre on the air disaster

The Philosophy of Tragedy (Young Julian)(Paperback)

This book is an exhaustive survey of the philosophy of tragedy from antiquity to the present. From Aristotle to Zizek the focal question has been: why, in spite of its distressing content, do we value tragic drama? What is the nature of the 'tragic effect'? Some philosophers point to a certain kind

The Ultimate Tragedy (Sila Abdulai)(Paperback)

The Ultimate Tragedy is a tale of love and emerging political awareness in an Africa beginning to challenge Portuguese colonial rule. ]Ndani leaves her village to seek a better life in the capital, finding work as a maid for a Portuguese family. The mistress of the house, Dona Deolinda, embarks on

Battle for Spain - The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 (Beevor Antony)(Paperback / softback)

'The Battle for Spain' revisits the Spanish Civil War, drawing on masses of material from the Spanish, Russian & German archives. The author's account narrates the origins of the Civil War & its violent course from the coup d'etat in July 1936 through the savage fighting of the next three

The Revenger's Tragedy (Gibbons Brian)(Paperback)

'Oh do not jest thy doom' The Revenger's Tragedy is an intense tragic burlesque. Its hero, Vindice, desires to avenge the death of his betrothed. Operating in disguises he provokes discord among his enemies so that they plot against each other. It is an anonymous masterpiece (the play was entered

Edexcel GCSE Spanish Higher Student Book (Reeves Leanda)(Paperback / softback)

The Edexcel GCSE Spanish Higher Student Book is appropriate for GCSE Spanish on both the modular GCSE course certificated in 2012 and 2013, and the linear GCSE course certificated from 2014. Packed with interesting content and activities including controlled assessment pages to help your more able

Spanish Practice Workbook (Martin Emilie)(Paperback / softback)

Revising the grammar and vocabulary from Hello Spanish - A Beginner's Guide to Spanish, these simple activities build confidence and encourage enthusiasm for language learning. Clear, fun and familiar examples will spark a lifelong passion for

Colour in Spanish (Hutchinson Sam)(Paperback / softback)

Revisit the busy, vibrant scenes from Hello Spanish - A Beginner's Guide to Spanish with these colouring pages that encourage Spanish language learners to focus on vocabulary. Build confidence and give children the basic Spanish skills they will need as they grow. Spark a lifelong passion for

The Origins of English Revenge Tragedy (Oppitz-Trotman George)(Paperback)

Investigates the figures and materials of English tragedy Key Features Establishes a new approach to the relationship between historical performance and printed literature Complicates the popular concept of metatheatre Offers boldly original readings of important English tragedies like Hamlet and