First published in 1940 and revised in 1965, this work by the distinguished Hardy Scholar, Carl J. Weber, traces Hardy's literary career from High Brockhampton to the grave in Poet's corner, Westminster Abbey. Using a multitude of letters, it explains why Thomas Hardy wrote, and how his books grew from ideas, emotions and experiences to the printed volumes that have delighted the world. This book will be of interest to those studying the works of Thomas Hardy and 19th century literature.

First published in 1940 and revised in 1965, this work by the distinguished Hardy Scholar, Carl J. Weber, traces Hardy's literary career from High Brockhampton to the grave in Poet's corner, Westminster Abbey. Using a multitude of letters, it explains why Thomas Hardy wrote, and how his books grew from ideas, emotions and experiences to the printed volumes that have delighted the world. This book will be of interest to those studying the works of Thomas Hardy and 19th century literature.

"The most important German playwright since Brecht." -- John Rockwell, New York Times

Against the background of recent social upheavals in the former German Democratic Republic, Heiner Mller's articulation of his country's history and politics assumes a startling intensity.

The Duncan family, led by L.C. Duncan, spend their days as upstanding citizens running one of New York's most respected car dealerships; but by night, they're ruthless criminals who control most of the East Coast drug traffic. No matter whether they're on their day or night jobs, drama follows them everywhere they go.

James Robinson and his wife have had their rough patches, but seven years into their marriage, things are better, and hotter, than ever--until the not-so-distant past catches up with him. Meanwhile, James's best friend, Brent Williams, has his own romantic complications.