Discourse is language as it occurs, in any form or context, beyond the speech act. It may be written or spoken, monological or dialogical, but there is always a communicative aim or purpose... Zobraziť viac
As an orphan, Jane's childhood is not an easy one but her independence and strength of character keep her going through the miseries inflicted by cruel relatives and a brutal school. However, her biggest challenge is yet to come. Taking a job as a governe Zobraziť viac
Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Plato in Antiquity offers a comprehensive account of the ways in which ancient readers responded to Plato, as philosopher, as author, and more generally as a central figure in the intellectual heritage... Zobraziť viac
Pearl is an entrancing allegorical tale of grief and lost love, as the narrator is led on a Dantean journey through sorrow to redemption by his vanished beloved. Retaining all the alliterative music of the original, a Middle English poem thought to be... Zobraziť viac
Brill’s Companion to the Reception of Galen presents a comprehensive account of the afterlife of the corpus of the second-century AD Greek physician Galen of Pergamum. In 31 chapters, written by a range of experts in the field... Zobraziť viac
Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink. The only thing in the world that matters to Mrs Bennett, is marrying all five of her daughters to rich, ... Zobraziť viac
'The song is you.' For fans of musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim is one of the true titans – the genius who brought us Sweeney Todd and West Side Story, Into the Woods, and Company. With acclaimed revivals of his landmark shows regularly performed in... Zobraziť viac
It is the turn of the 20th century and Russia is changing rapidly - the serfs have been emancipated, a new middle class is arising and the aristocracy is struggling to come to terms with their reduced role in society. Seeking to preserve ... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English: Heidi lives with her grandfather in his little wooden house, high up in the mountains of Switzerland. One day Heidi's aunt arrives and takes her to Clara's home in Frankfurt... Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English. This Book includes stories based on seven of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. We meet many of Shakespeare’s most famous characters... Zobraziť viac
Whether you are a student, or an English language learner, or just looking for something great to read in English, the Word Power English Readers are a new series of books with abridged, retold texts that capture the best and key elements of the novels... Zobraziť viac
The heroic story of the siege of Troy is as enthralling today as it ever was. The Greeks are entering the tenth year of their war with the Trojans, but their armies are fractured and their best warrior Achilles has abandoned the battle on a mission... Zobraziť viac
Depicting the adventures of Rat, Mole, Badger and the pretentious Mr Toad, The Wind in the Willows sees these four animals getting into all sorts of trouble as they wander along the river... Zobraziť viac
The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series, with Henry V and The Merchant of Venice as its inaugral volumes, presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works. The textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving... Zobraziť viac
The ever-resourceful Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn are always having adventures. Mark Twain grew up by the Mississippi River where the story is set. Zobraziť viac
Edited by Alexandar Hemon, prefease by Zadie Smith Zobraziť viac
Take Note for Exam Success! York Notes offer an exciting approach to English literature. This market leading series fully reflects student needs. They are packed with summaries, commentaries, exam advice, margin and textual features to offer a wider... Zobraziť viac
Wonderfully Wordless: The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books is the first comprehensive best book guide to wordless picture books (and nearly wordless picture books). It is an indispensable resource for parents and teachers who love... Zobraziť viac
\'Shaw\'s refusal to moralise about the sex trade, only about the system that supports it, provides the play with its dramatic tension and surprising modernity.\' Guardian Shaw\'s 1893 play centres on the mother and daughter relationship between Kitty... Zobraziť viac
