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  • The Year that Made the Musical

    1924 and the Glamour of Musical Theatre

    Whether they appeared on Broadway or the Strand, the shows appearing in 1924 epitomized the glamor of popular musical theatre. What made this particular year so distinctive – so special – was the way it brought together the old and the new, the venerated and the innovative, and the traditional and the chic. William Everett, in his compelling new book, reveals this remarkable mid-Roaring Twenties ... Read more

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  • The A to Z of the Broadway Musical

    Series series The A to Z Guide Series
    The Broadway musical has greatly influenced American (and world) culture. Such shows as Oklahoma! and Annie Get Your Gun are as "American as apple pie," while the long runs of imports like Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables have broken records. Broadway has produced such cultural icons as Ethel Merman, Yul Brynner, and Julie Andrews, and composers and lyricists such as Irving ... Read more

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  • Sigmund Romberg

    Series series Yale Broadway Masters Series
    Hungarian-born composer Sigmund Romberg (18871951) arrived in America in 1909 and within eight years had achieved his first hit musical on Broadway. This early success was soon followed by others, and in the 1920s his popularity in musical theater was unsurpassed. In this book, William Everett offers the first detailed study of the gifted operetta composer, examining Romberg’s key works and ... Read more

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  • Historical Dictionary of the Broadway Musical

    Series series Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts
    The Broadway musical has greatly influenced both American and world culture. Shows such as Oklahoma! and Annie Get Your Gun are as American as apple pie, while the long runs of imports such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables have broken records. Shows filled with rock and pop music such as Mamma Mia! and Wicked enthrall audiences, and revivals of beloved shows play an important ... Read more

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  • The Details of the Rocket System

    Enriched edition. Innovative Insights into Rocket Warfare Technology

    In "The Details of the Rocket System," Sir William Congreve illuminates the intricacies of military engineering through a thorough examination of his innovative designs in rocketry. Written in the early 19th century, the work embodies the Enlightenment spirit of inquiry, blending scientific detail with a vivid narrative style that captivates both the technical expert and the lay reader. Congreve ... Read more

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  • Recollections of a Policeman

    Enriched edition. An Insider's Account of Victorian Policing

    In "Recollections of a Policeman," William Russell offers a vivid and engaging account of his experiences in 19th-century London's tumultuous streets. This autobiographical narrative, characterized by its candid prose and rich detail, immerses readers in the daily life of a law officer battling crime and societal unrest during a period marked by rapid industrialization and social change. Russell's ... Read more

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  • The Book of Job (With All the Original Illustrations)

    Enriched edition.

    William Blake's adaptation of 'The Book of Job' is a profound reimagining of the biblical narrative, intermingling poetic lyricism with vibrant illustrations. This work encapsulates the existential struggle of humanity against suffering and divine justice while employing Blake's characteristic symbolic language. The fusion of text and image invites readers to explore the depths of Job's trials ... Read more

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  • The Iowa

    Enriched edition. Love and Perseverance in Early 19th Century Iowa

    In "The Iowa," Thomas of Washington D.C. Foster crafts a poignant narrative that bridges the gap between myth and modernity within the contemporary American landscape. Through a captivating mosaic of varied voices and intertwined stories, Foster presents an exploration of identity and belonging, set against the rich backdrop of Iowa's diverse communities. The author employs a lyrical prose style, ... Read more

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  • A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824

    Enriched edition. Rebellion on the High Seas: A Maritime Tale of Mutiny and Survival

    The anthology 'A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824' delves into the turbulent and dramatic events surrounding one of the most infamous maritime mutinies in the 19th century. With its rich tapestry of themes such as betrayal, survival, and the human condition under duress, this collection presents a wide array of literary styles that ... Read more

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  • A Memoir of Sir Edmund Andros, Knt., Governor of New England, New York and Virginia, &c., &c

    Enriched edition.

    In "A Memoir of Sir Edmund Andros, Knt., Governor of New England, New York and Virginia, &c., &c," William Henry Whitmore presents a detailed and nuanced account of Sir Edmund Andros, a controversial figure in colonial American governance. Whitmore employs a narrative style that is both erudite and accessible, weaving together extensive historical documentation and personal anecdotes to illuminate ... Read more

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  • Harvard Classics - The Complete Shelf of Fiction

    Volume 1-20

    Harvard Classics - The Complete Shelf of Fiction is an exquisite compendium reflecting the zenith of Western narrative tradition. Capturing the sweeping evolution of storytelling, this anthology brings together a glorious tapestry of literary voices, from the philosophical musings of the Enlightenment to the raw sentiments of the Romantic period and the realistic introspections of the Victorian ... Read more

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