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Hardcover. 'Writing the Thames' tells a much-loved river's story through the remarkable prose, poetry and illustration that it has inspired. Beautifully illustrated, this book celebrates the writers who have helped to make England's greatest river an enduring legend. Num Pages: 304 pages, 70 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; 1DBKESL; DCQ; DQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851244508
ISBN
9781851244508
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.92

Paperback. Translator(s): Waldman, Guido. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 656 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 438.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
656
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199540389
ISBN
9780199540389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.65

Paperback. Features an introduction which explains the circumstances of the book's publication and the influences which shaped its content. Num Pages: 56 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 82.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571260133
ISBN
9780571260133
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.52

Hardcover. 27pp. Illustrated boards. Images by Brigid Collins. The Greatest Minds Lecture, delivered at the Celebration of Graduation at the University of Dundee, May 2004
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
University Of Dundee
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KHS1005958
ISBN
9780901396198
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 60.00

Paperback. This introductory text offers a chronological account of the main Greek myths in surviving literary and artistic sources, and also examines the history of interpretation of Greek mythology from the 17th century to the present. It examines the relationship between Greek myths and epic poetry. Translator(s): Marier, Thomas. Num Pages: 264 pages, 12, 12 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DSBB; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801853951
ISBN
9780801853951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.51

Paperback. A collection that offers a variety of lyrics, love poems and elegies, in which private domains of feeling infer other lives and a shared humanity - exploring how people cope with threats to and in the world around them, as soldiers, lovers, artists, writers and citizens. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 132 x 7. Weight in Grams: 106.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571244935
ISBN
9780571244935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.69

Paperback. Twelve leading actors, including Alan Rickman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Eileen Atkins, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, discuss playing twelve key Shakespearean roles. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: ANC; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848422469
ISBN
9781848422469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. .
Publisher
City Lights Books United States
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872863033
ISBN
9780872863033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.40

Paperback. One of a series designed to provide an accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights. Each title includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and contexts. Series Editor(s): Croft, Steven. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KL; DD; DSBF; DSG. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198355403
ISBN
9780198355403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.68

Paperback. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474414135
ISBN
9781474414135
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.70

Paperback. Helena, physician's daughter of humble birth, cures the King of France, and in return is promised the hand of any nobleman she wishes. But the man she chooses, the proud young Bertram, count of Rosillion, flees to Florence, refusing to consent to the forced marriage unless Helena can pass two seemingly impossible tests. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141396262
ISBN
9780141396262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.86

Paperback. Haunting and enigmatic, Virgil's "Eclogues" combined a Greek literary form with scenes from contemporary Roman life to create a work that inspired a whole European tradition of pastoral poetry. For despite their rustic setting and the beauty of their phrasing, the poems in Virgil's first collection are also grounded in reality. Translator(s): Lee, Guy. Num Pages: 144 pages, bibliog. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 118.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Edition
Rev Sub
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140444193
ISBN
9780140444193
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Translator(s): Rosenstock, Gabriel. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 136. Translator(s): Rosenstock, Gabriel. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 136.
Publisher
Arlen House
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
9781851320837
ISBN
9781851320837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.00

Paperback. In modern London the walker can still visit the church where Lydia Bennett married Wickham, stroll with Elinor Dashwood in Kensington Palace Gardens or imagine they follow Jane Austen's naval officer brothers as they stride down Whitehall to the Admiralty. Num Pages: 112 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 2AB; 3JF; DSRC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 158 x 9. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Shire
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
9780747812951
ISBN
9780747812951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.22

hardcover. This reference guide provides entries on English-language writers and writing throughout the 20th century. Writers from all over the world are included, from James Joyce to Amy Tan. A whole range of writing is celebrated, embracing fiction, plays, poetry and non-fictional writing. Editor(s): Stringer, Jenny. Num Pages: 772 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1178.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
772
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192122711
ISBN
9780192122711
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.10

Paperback. 'York Notes for GCSE' offer an approach to English Literature that aims to help readers achieve a better grade. This series has been completely updated to reflect the needs of today's students. The new editions have detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes, characters, language and style, illustrations, exam advice and much more. Series: York Notes Advanced. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KLR; DSBH; DSK. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 8. Weight in Grams: 162.
Edition
1st Edition
Publisher
Pearson York Notes
Number of pages
120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582784345
ISBN
9780582784345
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.40

Paperback.
Publisher
The Muswell Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
KTJ0000506
ISBN
9780954795962
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.84

Hardback. In 2001 the Medici Quartet commissioned the composer George Fenton to write them a piece commemorating their thirtieth anniversary. George Fenton appeared in my play "Forty Years On" and has written music for many of my plays since, and he asked me to collaborate on the commission. Hymn was the result. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571299249
ISBN
9780571299249
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.07

Paperback. Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged, frustrated college professor. In love with his landlady's twelve-year-old daughter Lolita, he'll do anything to possess her. Unable and unwilling to stop himself, he is prepared to commit any crime to get what he wants. Is he in love or insane? A silver-tongued poet or a pervert? Or is he all of these? Series: Penguin Essentials. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 110 x 20. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin
Publication date
2011
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241951644
ISBN
9780241951644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Graded exercises introduce the reader to the history and techniques of commedia, originating in mid-16th century Italy. Topics covered include: the commedia masks; mime and movement games; using face masks; and creating the roles. Illustrations demonstrate posture, gesture, costume and masks. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; ANC; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854594662
ISBN
9781854594662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.59

Paperback. A hilarious and not-so-holy story of hope, coming together and finding your feet when your world is turned upside down. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 17. Weight in Grams: 102.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848425712
ISBN
9781848425712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.53

Paperback. .
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
291
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865970526
ISBN
9780865970526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.66

Hardcover. Very good copy in good dustwrapper .First edition.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1977
SKU
KEX0303217
ISBN
9780571110490
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 30.00

Paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear. Minor damage to front cover
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Allen Figgis
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1969
SKU
KOC0002159
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

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