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Paperback. Intended to be both read as literature and performed as plays, these translations are lucid and readable, while remaining staunchly faithful to the texts. Translator(s): Poochigian, Aaron. Series: Johns Hopkins New Translations from Antiquity. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421400648
ISBN
9781421400648
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.69

Intended to be both read as literature and performed as plays, these translations are lucid and readable, while remaining staunchly faithful to the texts. Translator(s): Poochigian, Aaron. Series: Johns Hopkins New Translations from Antiquity. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 232 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421400631
ISBN
9781421400631
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.54

Paperback. An accurate and highly readable new translation with introduction, extensive explanatory notes, and up-to-date bibliography of four of Aeschylus' plays, including the unique historical tragedy Persians and the hugely influential Prometheus Bound. Translator(s): Collard, Christopher. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 3D; DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192832825
ISBN
9780192832825
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.50

Paperback. A ghost summoned with bizarre rituals from the underworld, the elaborate protocol of the Persian court, a thrilling eye-witness account of the battle of Salamis - as the earliest surviving European drama it is of incalculable interest for students of ancient literature: as the only extended account of the Persian wars by an author who fought in .. Series: Aris & Phillips Classical Texts. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 147 x 13. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Aris & Phillips
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780856685972
ISBN
9780856685972
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.23

Paperback. Series: Greek Tragedy in New Translations. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB; DSG; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 205 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 114.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195070088
ISBN
9780195070088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.78

Hardcover. Editor(s): Marashi, Mehdi. Num Pages: 576 pages, tables & illus. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 920.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
IBEX Publishers,U.S. United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780936347356
ISBN
9780936347356
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.67
€ 89.80

Hardback. Editor(s): Utas, Bo. Series: History of Persian Literature. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DSC; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845119065
ISBN
9781845119065
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.73
€ 101.01

Hardback. This volume is an invaluable companion for anyone who wants to understand the continuing relevance and influence of Classical Persian Poetry. Editor(s): Ashtiany, Mohsen; Bruijn, J. T. P. de; Yarshater, Ehsan. Series: History of Persian Literature. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DSBB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781845119041
ISBN
9781845119041
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.87
€ 90.20

Paperback. Love is everywhere in Persian poetry and can be interpreted in various ways: as mystic love, the basis of the relationship between humans and God; even as patriotic love for Iran. This title offers a collection of Persian love poetry that is illustrated with images from the British Museum's world. Num Pages: 96 pages, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124759
ISBN
9780714124759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

Paperback. Presents several articles and other writings of Sorour S Soroudi (1938-2002), who taught in the Department of Iranian Studies at the Hebrew University for three decades. Editor(s): Chehabi, H. E. Series: Ilex Series. Num Pages: 275 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: 2BXF; DSBB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies United States
Number of pages
275
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674053427
ISBN
9780674053427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.69

Paperback. Tells the story of two Persian noblemen who have left their country - the modern Iran - to journey to Europe in search of wisdom. This title explains the libertarian, critical spirit of the early eighteenth century. Translator(s): Betts, C. J. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AFS; BG; BJ; DSBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1973
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140442816
ISBN
9780140442816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.62

Paperback. The essays collected in "Persecution and the Art of Writing" all deal with one problem-the relation between philosophy and politics. Here, Strauss sets forth the thesis that many philosophers, especially political philosophers, have reacted to the threat of persecution by disguising their most controversial and heterodox ideas. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; JPVH2; JPVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226777115
ISBN
9780226777115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 380 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; BGLA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 448.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Process United States
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9780976082200
ISBN
9780976082200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.01

Paperback. First edition. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publisher
LilyWhite Print
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAK0008069
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.70

Hardback. Series: Bucknell Studies in Eighteenth Century Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 258 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 167 x 19. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Bucknell University Press United States
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611482904
ISBN
9781611482904
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.18

Paperback. Perilous Realms gives this advantage to all readers and provides new discoveries, including material from obscure, little-known Celtic texts and a likely new source for the name 'hobbit.' It is truly essential reading for Tolkien fans. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802038067
ISBN
9780802038067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 39.41

Paperback. This edition of Pericles in the Oxford Shakespeare series is the only single-volume, modern-spelling edition both to offer a reconstruction of the original play and to reproduce the corrupt Quarto text of 1609 exactly as first printed. Editor(s): Warren, Roger. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 320 pages, 9 halftones. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed. /
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199536832
ISBN
9780199536832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.97

paperback. This edition shows Shakespeare's Pericles to be a unified aesthetic experience. Editor(s): DelVecchio, Doreen; Hammond, Anthony. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. Num Pages: 226 pages, 15 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372. Series: The New Cambridge Shakespeare. 227 pages, 15 b/w illus. 1 map. Editor(s): DelVecchio, Doreen; Hammond, Anthony. This edition shows Shakespeare's Pericles to be a unified aesthetic experience. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: DDS. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 15. Weight: 372.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
227
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521297103
ISBN
9780521297103
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.03

Paperback. Editor(s): Kahan, Jeffrey; Lake, James H. Series: New Kittredge Shakespeare. Num Pages: 122 pages, Photos from major productions. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 178.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co United States
Number of pages
122
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585103133
ISBN
9781585103133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Editor(s): Gossett, Suzanne. Series: The Arden Shakespeare. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary; (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Arden Shakespeare
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903436851
ISBN
9781903436851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.47

paperback. Pericles, Prince of Tyre, must solve a riddle in order to marry the daughter of the King of Antioch, or be put to death. But when the answer reveals a horrific secret, the young man faces his greatest dilemma. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 15. Weight in Grams: 172.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780141396637
ISBN
9780141396637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 9.06

Paperback. This new edition of Shakespeare's touching fable of loss and reunion, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with directors Dominic Cooke, Adrian Jackson and Adrian Noble, and actor Laura Rees, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and includes an illuminating introduction by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate. Editor(s): Bate, Jonathan; Rasmussen, Eric. Series: The RSC Shakespeare. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DDS; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 12. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230361904
ISBN
9780230361904
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.36

Hardback. This text expands on Bryan Reynolds' controversial transversal theory while offering groudbreaking analyses of Shakespeare plays - and textual, filmic and theatrical adaptations of them. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; AN; DSGS; KJSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312293314
ISBN
9780312293314
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.05
€ 46.37

Hardcover. Explores the representation of everyday life across several disciplines in a century known for its interest in individual experience of the mundane as well as the heroic. This text explores not merely the range of performances under the banner of everyday, but also meanings inherent in these attempts to create art out of experience of the "real." Editor(s): Cavanaugh, Alden. Series: Studies in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth- Century Art and Culture. Num Pages: 151 pages, 52 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACQ; DSBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
University of Delaware Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874139709
ISBN
9780874139709
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.60

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