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  • The Story of Doctor Johnson; Being an Introduction to Boswell's Life

    by S. C. Roberts ...
    "The Story of Doctor Johnson; Being an Introduction to Boswell's Life" by S. C. Roberts serves as a compelling prelude to the renowned biography of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. This work delves into the life and character of Johnson, exploring his literary contributions, philosophical insights, and the complexities of his personality. Roberts provides a rich context for understanding Johnson's ... Read more

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  • A History of the Cambridge University Press, 1521-1921

    by S. C. Roberts ...
    "A History of the Cambridge University Press, 1521-1921" by S. C. Roberts provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of one of the world's oldest publishing houses. The book delves into the Press's origins, tracing its development from a modest printing operation to a significant academic publisher. Roberts meticulously examines the various challenges and triumphs faced by the Press, ... Read more

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  • The Story of Doctor Johnson; Being an Introduction to Boswell's Life

    Exploring the Legacy of a Literary Titan

    by S. C. Roberts ...
    In "The Story of Doctor Johnson; Being an Introduction to Boswell's Life," S. C. Roberts embarks on a profound exploration of Samuel Johnson'Äôs life, blending biographical narrative with critical commentary. Roberts employs a meticulous literary style that is both engaging and scholarly, providing readers with an accessible yet insightful entry into the complexities of Johnson's character and his ... Read more

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  • A History of the Cambridge University Press, 1521-1921

    Printed Legacies: Tracing Cambridge University Press's Scholarly Evolution

    by S. C. Roberts ...
    In "A History of the Cambridge University Press, 1521-1921," S. C. Roberts offers a comprehensive examination of one of the world's oldest publishing houses, set against the backdrop of socio-political and academic changes over four centuries. Roberts' meticulous research is evident throughout the text, as he adeptly combines archival evidence with narrative flair, addressing the Press's evolution ... Read more

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  • Zuleika in Cambridge

    by S.C. Roberts ...
    “...but here was Zuleika face to face for the first time with a Cambridge undergraduate; and undergraduates, she assumed (as Dr Johnson assumed of the waters of the sea), were much the same everywhere. She hoped that the young man would not fall in love with her too violently before she had had her lunch.”In 1911's Zuleika Dobson, Max Beerbohm introduced us to the stunningly attractive and exotic ... Read more

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  • White Mama A Play by Gladys W. Muturi

    A poor old widow, A young black kid, nobody cared about them until they cared enough to fight for each other.Based on a novel by Robert C.S. Downs and 1980 television film that starred Bette Davis and Ernest Harden Jr., this play adaptation is about an elderly white widow named Estelle Malone who becomes a foster mother to an African American foster teen, B.T. Williamson for the support money. ... Read more

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  • Boswell's Life of Johnson

    Enriched edition. Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood

    James Boswell's "Boswell's Life of Johnson" stands as a remarkable testament to the complexities of human character and literary friendship. A blend of biography and personal memoir, this work intricately chronicles the life of the eminent lexicographer Samuel Johnson, showcasing Boswell's innovative narrative style that combines wit, detailed observation, and a conversational tone. Written in the ... Read more

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  • The Stripping of the Altars

    Traditional Religion in England, 1400?1580, Second Edition

    by Eamon Duffy ...
    This prize-winning account of the pre-Reformation church recreates lay people’s experience of religion in fifteenth-century England. Eamon Duffy shows that late medieval Catholicism was neither decadent nor decayed, but was a strong and vigorous tradition, and that the Reformation represented a violent rupture from a popular and theologically respectable religious system. For this edition, Duffy ... Read more

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  • Playing With Forever

    by Amy Andrews ...
    Series Book 4 - Sydney Smoke Rugby Series
    Country boy, Ryder Davis has the world at his feet. A stellar rugby career, a winning way with women and a beach view that keeps him in blue sky and bikini babes. He's living the dream. The last thing he needs is a Great Dane called Tiny destroying his feng shui.Dog whisperer, Juliet Morgan is about to start living her dream and she's counting down the days. In two months she'll finally be moving ... Read more

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  • Henry VIII

    The Henry VIII of popular legend and historical fiction is a bacchanalian figure of gargantuan proportions. Historical fact, however, is another matter. A deeply insecure man constantly in need of reassurance, a ritualist, a prude unsure of his prowess and easily embarrassed by sex - these are the faces which Lacey Baldwin Smith reveals hidden behind the mask of royalty. Opening with Henry on his ... Read more

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  • The Sittaford Mystery

    The Sittaford Mystery is Dame Agatha at her most intriguing, as a séance in a snowbound house predicts a particularly grisly murder.In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: "Captain Trevelyan . . . dead . . . murder."Is this black magic or simply a macabre joke? The only way to be ... Read more

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  • Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851

    by Various ...
    Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851 brings together a rich tapestry of scholarly curiosity, historical insight, and literary exploration. Compiled by Various contributors, this issue is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the nuances of language, antiquarian discoveries, and the meticulous study of literature and history.This BOOK captures the lively exchange of ideas and questions ... Read more

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