Simon Rae je britský básník a dramatik, jehož dílo se často zabývá složitostí lidské zkušenosti a hledáním smyslu v každodenním životě. Jeho verše se vyznačují pronikavou introspekcí a schopností zachytit jemné nuance emocí. Raeho hry zkoumají mezilidské vztahy a společenské otázky s pozoruhodnou empatií a vtipem. Jeho psaní je ceněno pro svou literární zručnost a hluboký vhled do lidské psychiky.
This anthology showcases a diverse collection of writings from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, featuring excerpts from books, magazines, letters, and diaries. Accompanied by sepia-toned contemporary photographs, it offers a vivid glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of the time, enriching the reader's understanding of the social and cultural landscape of the period.
Here are poets rescued from oblivion, such as the suffragette who wrote a compelling poem about her mistreatment in Holloway Prison in 1912 or the medical offer who went into Belsen with the British troops producing an eye- witness poem of lasting power.
Paperback in very good condition. Signed by author on title page. Possibly signed and dedicated by author on half title page. Covers are lightly worn. Page block and one or two pages are lightly marked. Text is clear throughout. HCW
From tales of carolling and snatched mistletoe kisses to 'The Worst Christmas Dinner, Ever', there's something here to amuse and interest Christmas lovers, grinches, and everyone in between.
A 'cosy crime' murder story at the heart of the English countryside, interspersed with intrigue, feuding...and cricket.
When a young girl is found strangled in a pillbox (military blockhouse) on the edge of an isolated village, it looks like a tragic but uncomplicated sex crime--especially as Jed, the local boy with whom she was last seen, has disappeared. But when Jed's blood-soaked jacket is found in another pillbox further along the river bank, it becomes clear that the case is more complicated. Chief Inspector Dalliance and DS Riley set about untangling a skein of leads, and in the process discover that the respectability of an idyllic English village conceals dark undercurrents. An exclusive swingers' club includes members of the political elite, while the younger generation seems hell-bent on a nihilistic exploration of sexual boundaries. In the meantime, as the community prepares for its annual Morris Dancing festival, another body is found. The page-turning plot reaches a dramatic climax with the prime suspect leading Dalliance and Riley a merry dance through village streets thronged with handkerchief-waving, stave-wielding Morris men.