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First published in 1990. The book surveys of the development of
German theatre from a market sideshow into an important element of
cultural life and political expression. It examines Schiller as
'theatre poet' at Mannheim, Goethe's work as director of the court
theatre at Weimar, and then traces the rapid commercial decline
that made it difficult for Kleist and impossible for Buchner to see
their plays staged in their own lifetime. Four representative texts
are analysed: Schiller's The Robbers, Goethe's Iphigenia on Tauris,
Kleist's The Prince of Homburg, and Buchner's Woyzeck. This title
will be of interest to students of theatre and German literature.
First published in 1981, this book represents the first work in
English to give a comprehensive account of the revolutionary
developments in German theatre from the decline of Naturalism
through the Expressionist upheaval to the political theatre of
Piscator and Brecht. Early productions of Kaiser's From Morning
till Midnight and Toller's Transfiguration are presented as
examples of Expressionism. A thorough analysis of Piscator's
Hoppla, Such is Life! And Brecht's Man show the similarities and
differences in political theatre. In addition, elements of
stage-craft are examined - illustrated with tabulated information,
an extensive chronology, and photographs and designs of
productions.
First published in 1981, this book represents the first work in
English to give a comprehensive account of the revolutionary
developments in German theatre from the decline of Naturalism
through the Expressionist upheaval to the political theatre of
Piscator and Brecht. Early productions of Kaiser's From Morning
till Midnight and Toller's Transfiguration are presented as
examples of Expressionism. A thorough analysis of Piscator's
Hoppla, Such is Life! And Brecht's Man show the similarities and
differences in political theatre. In addition, elements of
stage-craft are examined - illustrated with tabulated information,
an extensive chronology, and photographs and designs of
productions.
First published in 1990. The book surveys of the development of
German theatre from a market sideshow into an important element of
cultural life and political expression. It examines Schiller as
'theatre poet' at Mannheim, Goethe's work as director of the court
theatre at Weimar, and then traces the rapid commercial decline
that made it difficult for Kleist and impossible for Buchner to see
their plays staged in their own lifetime. Four representative texts
are analysed: Schiller's The Robbers, Goethe's Iphigenia on Tauris,
Kleist's The Prince of Homburg, and Buchner's Woyzeck. This title
will be of interest to students of theatre and German literature.
Carefully focused essays on major aspects of one of the most
significant German literary movements, the Storm and Stress. Sturm
und Drang refers to a set of values and a style of writing that
arose in Germany in the second half of the eighteenth century, a
particularly intense kind of pre-Romanticism that has often been
represented as marking the beginning of an independent modern
German culture. The circle of writers around the young Goethe,
including Herder, Lenz, Klinger, and later Schiller, felt
frustrated by the Enlightenment world of reason, balance, and
control, and turned instead to nature as the source of authentic
experience. Inspired by Rousseau and Herder, by Shakespeare, and by
folk culture, they rebelled against propriety and experimented with
new literary forms, their creative energy bursting through
conventions that seemed staid and artificial. The Sturm und Drang
has often been cited by those attempting to legitimate nationalism
and irrationalism, but scholars have more recently emphasized the
diversity of the movement and the links between it and the
Enlightenment. This volume of essays by leading scholars from the
UK, the US, and Germany illuminates the guiding ideas of the
movement, discussing its most important authors, texts, and ideas,
and taking account of the variety and complexity of the movement,
placing it more securely within late-eighteenth-century European
history. The main focus is on literature, and in particular on the
drama, which was of special importance to the Sturm und Drang.
However, the essays also outline the social conditions that gave
rise to the movement, and consideration is given to different
currents of ideas that underlie the movement, including areas of
thought and bodies of work that traditional approaches have tended
to marginalize. Contributors: Bruce Duncan, Howard Gaskill, Wulf
Koepke, Susanne Kord, Frank Lamport, Alan Leidner, Matthias
Luserke, Michael Patterson, Gerhard Sauder, Margaret Stoljar,
Daniel Wilson, Karin Wurst. David Hill is a Senior Lecturer in the
Department of German Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Between 1980 and 2011 author Michael Patterson made some forty
week-long journeys by train through Europe. With camera at the
ready and notebook or tape recorder in hand, he travelled each day,
stopping off at places along the route. To reach the extremities of
Scandinavia, Italy, Spain and Portugal on these no-fly trips
Michael often travelled overnight by sleeping car and it is these
journeys which are at the heart of this book. Utilising a splendid
collection of images, Michael details the sleepers themselves as
well as recalling this unique and exciting mode of transport from a
bygone age. From journeying on the famous London to Brussels 'Night
Ferry' service to breakfasting in the faded splendour of a Spanish
restaurant car built in 1928, this is a wonderfully nostalgic and
often amusing trip across Europe with a true railway aficionado.
With an array of images supplemented by maps of these famous
routes, Michael Patterson captures the essence of travelling across
Europe in the comfort of a sleeping car.
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Possessed (Paperback)
Bryan Treadaway; Destiny Michelle Patterson
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R596
Discovery Miles 5 960
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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This is a collection of inspiring and motivating thoughts and ideas
by Michael Patterson. 155 powerful practical suggestions,
techniques and key questions, that will enable you to supercharge
your goals, move forward and unlock the confidence you need to
innovate, influence and turn passion into profit! Are you ready to
lead? Then prepare to win! Great teams need great leaders - Become
a penalty taker who delivers outstanding results time after time!
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Victus (Paperback)
Andrew D. Scott, Michael Patterson
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R314
Discovery Miles 3 140
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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"The sole purpose of this book is to make us better, for change to
occur. If no change, then there is no point. Ask yourself how you
will be changed by this work and more importantly, what is the
change you seek? The 'recipes' shared herein, give people a
flavour, feel and taste of what Victus can do for them. We want to
make our potential clients think and begin a process...one that
leads to Action!"
It's a BRAND New Game explores how football has changed from a 3pm
Saturday afternoon match for all...into a multimedia extravaganza,
complete with celebrity players endorsed by corporate giants, the
ever growing digital influence and the importance of building clubs
into leading global brands! After two years researching the project
and right up until 3 weeks before print, Patterson uncovers some
fascinating and revealing soccer insights. Rigorously supported by
evidence, his findings are surprising - at times even shocking - to
the modern fan. It's a BRAND New Game achieves a rare distinction:
a sports book that transfers over into an interesting and
enlightening business book, packed full of helpful ideas and
relevant advice for any fan, player, executive or leader.
This is a bilingual English/Spanish story for children 6-10, about
a woodcutter who meets up with a genie, has some adventures, and
finally lives happily ever after, along the lines of Aladdin and
the Magic Lamp. Este cuento bilingue, ingles/espanol, para ninos de
6 a 10 anos, trata de un lenador que se encuentra con un genio,
vive algunas aventuras y finalmente es feliz para siempre. En la
linea de Aladino y la Lampara Maravillosa.
This is a beautifully illustrated, fun story for children, at one
level. At a deeper level, this is a metaphorical story about
recovering from trauma. Some children, and even adults, cannot deal
with trauma directly. Metaphor may be the only way to reach those
who are more severely traumatized. Dr. Milton Erickson was gifted
at using metaphor, to address trauma. This book was inspired by
Ericksonian methods. The author's parents ran a foster home for
children subjected to abuse. He has seen a number of traumatized
children, in his life, and put this book together as a way to help
them.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Stone was very worried. Although he
had just returned from a well-deserved holiday, after helping to
solve one of the country's highest profile murder cases, he
suspected that his recent feeling of both personal and professional
contentment would soon be shattered. He was convinced that there
was an informant amongst his colleagues, who had been
systematically passing information to one of London's most
notorious criminal gangs. The problem was that he had no hard
evidence to back up his suspicions. Now that he had returned he was
eager to find out whether or not his concerns were shared by his
immediate boss - but the answer was not what he expected. It would
set him on a course of action that would eventually lead to him
being personally accused of attempted rape and then murder and
require him to seek the assistance of a most unlikely source. And
then there was his relationship with Mary. Would it survive
everything that was about to be thrown at him? Whilst all of this
was happening, Stone and Acting Detective Sergeant Milner were
trying to solve a series of metal thefts that were plaguing their
community. What had started out as straightforward criminal
activity quickly developed into assault and murder. One thing was
for sure. His would be no low- key return to work
Time for Kick-Off is an uplifting soccer parable that offers unique
insights that can last a lifetime. It helps you commit to action
when the whistle blows. No matter what you want from life, better
career prospects, a more caring relationship, financial stability
or to be in better shape physically & emotionally, then find
out, how to spot and learn from opportunities that are presented to
us on a daily basis through Simple Soccer Strategies.
Recent graduates entering the business world fall into the trap of
believing promotions are handed out like meats and cheeses at the
deli counter; stand in line, place an order, and presto - get
exactly what you want. Unfortunately, many young employees don't
fully realize what they truly need to do in order to succeed in
today's workforce. In Promotions Are Not Served at the Deli
Counter, employees new to the business world will be provided
advice in a straight-forward, light manner. Personal stories from
the author's years of experience along with analogies which the
reader can relate to are used to illustrate key points. Promotions
Are Not Served at the Deli Counter offers ways for readers to put
themselves in better positions to achieve their goals at work. It
will look at the common mistakes employees make, examine the
pitfalls in which they tend to get trapped into, and help find the
proverbial ladder needed to climb out.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Stone was contemplating taking early
retirement. His face just didn't fit any more and he was sure he
was being deliberately excluded from bigger operations. His health
was starting to suffer. His doctor said it was stress-related but
he had always thrived on stress - hadn't he? Tom Stone's life was
about to change. Soon he would not only find himself falling in
love but also trying to solve a bizarre series of murders: murders
that bore a chilling resemblance to those in a new TV series. With
the media playing up the connection, the entire nation was gripped
and tuning in to watch each episode in record numbers. If he
couldn't stop the killer, then the decision on his retirement might
well be taken out of his hands.
It's a mafia book and it has heartbreaking moments, just as well as
hilarious. It's about a guy name Miles, who gets mixed up into a
business with some Mafia bosses delivering brief cases. The entire
time he thinks he's working for the government. Until an agent by
the name of Julia informs him other wise, about him being fangled
by the Mafia boss. She sends him a letter that states, life or
death is in your hand just take a look. After a while of wrecking
his brain trying to figure out who sent the letter and what it
meant. One day while he was out on an assignment it finally came to
him, life or death is in your hand just take a look, as he fumbled
with the brief case until he got it open. There were documents of
people that were suppose to be assassinated and drug deals that
were suppose to be carried out. With him finding out this
information it put him and anyone that was close to him life in
jeopardy. Miles race to stay a live and try to defuse the problem
in the mist of confusion. There are three detectives doing
investigative work that in the end turns out to be deadly assassins
working for one of the mafia bosses. I promise you this is the book
of the future I hope every one will consider this book as a classic
and have it amongst the other great Authors on their book shelves.
This volume provides a theoretical framework for some of the most
important play-writing in Britain in the second half of the
twentieth century. Examining representative plays by Arnold Wesker,
John Arden, Trevor Griffith, Howard Barker, Howard Brenton, Edward
Bond, David Hare, John McGrath and Caryl Churchill, the author
analyses their respective strategies for persuading audiences of
the need for a radical restructuring of society. The book begins
with a discussion of the way that theatre has been used to convey a
political message. Each chapter is then devoted to an exploration
of the engagement of individual playwrights with left-wing
political theatre, including a detailed analysis of one of their
major plays. Despite political change since the 1980s, political
play-writing continues to be a significant element in contemporary
play-writing, but in a very changed form.
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