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The Viewpoints of Stanley Marcus

A Ten-year Perspective

By: Stanley Marcus

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The Viewpoints of Stanley Marcus

A Ten-year Perspective

By: Stanley Marcus

Stanley Marcus spent most of his life not only creating a retailing enterprise renowned throughout the world as the epitome of quality, but also raising the level of taste of all who desire “the better things in life.” In doing so, he played a key role in making Dallas itself a success. His common sense, down-to-earth viewpoints have appeared in The Dallas Morning News for a decade. His feet-on-the-ground, insider's views on the city of Dallas are gathered in this collection which comments on the international world as well. His opinions cover topics from airlines to business, from biscuits to politics, from education to manners.

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University of North Texas Press

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0929398866

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9780929398860

Quest for the Best

By: Stanley Marcus

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Quest for the Best

By: Stanley Marcus

Quest for the Best is not just a nostalgic look, however, at the age of handcrafted elegance. Marcus gives good advice on how consumers can educate themselves about the best, demand it, and get it. He describes his own experiences with the best in chapters such as "The Things You Love to Touch" and "Bed and Board." Witty, urbane, but always accessible, Marcus is a joy to read."--BOOK JACKET.

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University of North Texas Press

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1574411373

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9781574411379

Minding the Store

By: Stanley Marcus

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Minding the Store

By: Stanley Marcus

There is never a good sale for Neiman Marcus unless it's a good buy for the customer.' That was one of the first declarations of business philosophy I heard my father, Herbert Marcus, make soon after I came to work at Neiman Marcus in 1926." Thus began the 1974 edition of Minding the Store. Reprinted in hardcover in 1997 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Neiman Marcus, it is now available for the first time in paperback. Mr. Marcus spent most of his life not only in helping to create a retailing enterprise renowned throughout the world as the epitome of quality, but also in setting high standards for the level of taste of all who desire "the better things in life." In doing so he has played a key role in making Dallas itself a success. "Mr. Stanley," as he was affectionately called by all his Neiman Marcus friends and associates, made The Store a legendary success. Although he retired from active involvement in Neiman Marcus in 1977, the influences of the philosophies of business he developed remained an important part of the training of Neiman Marcus personnel. Those basic principles--best exemplified by his belief in his father's business philosophy--are the reasons Neiman Marcus is today recognized as the taste leader of American retailing. Minding the Store is a warm portrait of a man and an exuberant celebration of the store that has become the best-known landmark in Texas since the Alamo.

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University of North Texas Press

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157441139X

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9781574411393

Stanley Marcus from A-Z

Viewpoints, Volume II

By: Stanley Marcus

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Stanley Marcus from A-Z

Viewpoints, Volume II

By: Stanley Marcus

More gems of wisdom and wit from Stanley Marcus, acknowledged harbinger of taste whose very name is a symbol of quality. Marcus lets his mind roam through subjects as diverse as dieting, gardening, nonconformists, phobias, sports, toys, and weather.

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University of North Texas Press

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1574410733

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9781574410730

Reflection of a Man

The Photographs of Stanley Marcus

By: Roy Flukinger,Jack Lenor Larson

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Reflection of a Man

The Photographs of Stanley Marcus

By: Roy Flukinger,Jack Lenor Larson

Stanley Marcus was known the world over as an innovative marketer and retailer with a refined sense of taste and style whose leadership transformed his family's Dallas clothing store, Neiman Marcus, into a globally recognized arbiter of fashion. However, his refined sensibility was also expressed in a very private passion for photography, shared only with family and close friends. Marcus's daughter Jerrie Marcus Smith and his granddaughter Allison V. Smith celebrate this passion in Reflection of a Man, a representative selection of the thousands of photographs Marcus shot on business trips in Europe, on vacations in Mexico, and during family celebrations. These photographs underscore what we already know about the man in terms of an eye for elegance, a preoccupation with merchandising, and an enthusiasm for the enjoyment of life, but they also reveal a talent for capturing the purity of a moment and memorializing instances of beauty. In addition to the photographs, Oscar de la Renta, the couture fashion designer, relates his experience with the master of the art of the sale; Jack Lenor Larsen, the dean of modern fabric design, pays tribute to his long friendship with Marcus; and Roy Flukinger, Senior Research Curator of Photography at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin, critiques Marcus's photographs.

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Cairn Press, Dallas, Texas

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0979568102

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9780979568107

Lucky Chance Cowboy

By: Teri Anne Stanley

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Lucky Chance Cowboy

By: Teri Anne Stanley

This emotional, hopeful, contemporary cowboy romance is perfect for readers looking for: A military hero determined not to let an injury get the best of him A compassionate heroine who would do anything to care for her family Wounded veterans finding purpose and camaraderie on a working ranch Rescue dogs getting a second chance at a forever home Marcus Talbott is a soldier through and through, and he's not going to let an injury keep him from his Army unit. Sure, his last mission nearly broke his back, but that's nothing his positive attitude and work ethic can't fix, right? In the meantime, he's got a place on the board at the Big Chance Dog Rescue, and flirting with his best friend's sassy sister, Emma, is a welcome distraction. Emma Stern is barely scraping by while working and caring for her elderly grandfather, but she's running out of options?and hope. The last thing she has time for is Marcus and his flirting, sexy as he might be. But every time Emma thinks she's reached the end of her rope, Marcus is there to lend a hand. Maybe there's more to the handsome playboy after all... Praise for Big Chance Cowboy: "A real page turner with a sexy cowboy you can root for, a sassy heroine you can fall in love with, and an ugly dog that brings them together."—CAROLYN BROWN, New York Times bestselling author "Love...and puppies... Be prepared to fall in love with this cast of characters and this book."—JENNIE MARTS, USA Today bestselling author of the Cowboys of Creedence series "Big Chance Cowboy is a tail-wagging good read. I was hooked from start to finish."—DEBBIE BURNS, acclaimed author of the Rescue Me series "Inspiring... Stanley hits the mark with wonderfully complex, caring characters; catchy dialogue; and lessons in self-esteem, loyalty, and forgiveness."—Publishers Weekly

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1492658030

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9781492658030

Education in Ancient Rome

From the Elder Cato to the Younger Pliny

By: Stanley F. Bonner

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Education in Ancient Rome

From the Elder Cato to the Younger Pliny

By: Stanley F. Bonner

Education in Ancient Rome (1977) examines the development, structure and role of education from the third century B.C. to the time of Trajan, a period which saw great changes in Roman society. It provides a historical background, showing the effects upon the educational system of Rome’s transition from an agricultural community to a great metropolis, tracing the development of primary, grammar and rhetoric schools, and discussing the standards of upbringing and education. The book then looks at the physical conditions of teaching – accommodation, equipment, discipline, the economic position of teachers, the fee-paying system, and the part played by the Roman State. Finally, it gives a full appraisal of the standard Roman teaching programme.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040036147

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9781040036143

A Very Present Help

By: Laura Stanley-Gehrke

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A Very Present Help

By: Laura Stanley-Gehrke

To young Elizabeth and Jimmy Thames war was something they had never considered would be a part of their lives. They lived a happy, peaceful existence close to Watertown, Mass. in a cabin by the Charles River. Their mother had passed away but they had moved on through their grief. When their father, a miller, explained to them the conflict between the colonies and England they listened but were not disturbed by it, until he was called into action. When he left they had to be responsible for their home and business. Even that didn’t worry them too much until they found a wounded British soldier unconscious in their mill house. What followed was an adventure that would change their lives forever as a handful of colonies turned into the greatest nation the world has ever known. Through this adventure they learned to trust mankind less, the importance of forgiveness and how to love. Most of all they came to see that God can be trusted to fight for them and that contentment comes through faith in Him.

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WestBow Press

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1512797952

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9781512797954

William Shakespeare

A Textual Companion

By: Stanley Wells,Gary Taylor,John Jowett,William Montgomery

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William Shakespeare

A Textual Companion

By: Stanley Wells,Gary Taylor,John Jowett,William Montgomery

An indespensable companion to The Norton Shakespeare, Based on the Oxford Edition, this is the most comprehensive reference work on Shakespearean textual problems ever compiled in a single volume. William Shakespeare: A Textual Companion provides a wealth of information about the problems presented by texts and the processes by which editorial decisions are reached. The General Introduction discusses the critical and theoretical issues raised by different kinds of editions, the nature of early manuscripts, printed texts, and the evidence for the canon and chronology of Shakespeare's works. It also offers a concise history of the editing of Shakespeare and sets forth the editorial principles of the Oxford Edition. Included for each work, are an introduction, textual notes, press variants, discussions of emendations and problems of modernization, plausible alternative readings, and a letter-by-letter reprint of the stage directions in the control text, among other materials. --

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W. W. Norton & Company

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039331667X

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9780393316674

Stronghold

By: Stanley Ellin

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Stronghold

By: Stanley Ellin

Four desperate ex-cons attempt an audacious kidnapping James Flood and his three partners get out of jail with a single number on their minds: $1 million, in cash, for each of them. To get it, they have a simple plan, a mixture of home invasion and kidnapping, with a brilliant twist: Their target is a wealthy family whose religion means they can’t possibly fight back. Armed with enough guns and ammunition to take on an army, Flood and his men storm the house of Marcus Hayworth, the leader of a small Quaker community in upstate New York. Though the police advise Hayworth to pay whatever it takes to set his family free, he plans to retaliate using nonviolent methods. But his commitment to pacifism slips just a bit with every minute that his family remains in the sights of James Flood’s gun.

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Open Road Media

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1497650364

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9781497650367

A Life in the Balance

The Memoirs of Stanley J. Winkelman

By: Stanley J. Winkelman

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A Life in the Balance

The Memoirs of Stanley J. Winkelman

By: Stanley J. Winkelman

Stanley J. Winkelman (1922-1999) was a powerful and influential man in the Detroit business community. After graduating from the University of Michigan and becoming a research chemist, Winkelman later joined the family retail business started by this father and uncle in the early part of the century. Although Winkelman is credited with transforming the retail industry through shrewd business deals with overseas markets, his dedication to religious, civic, and community affairs influenced much of Detroit’s social history. A Life in the Balance is the memoir of this great Detroit business leader. Stanley J. Winkelman, World War II veteran and native Michiganian, revolutionized the retail industry by bringing reasonably priced European career fashions to women. He was a lifetime member of the local chapter of the NAACP, active in the Jewish Community Council, lifetime member of the Temple Beth El, and during the 1967 Detroit riot took an active role in keeping city businesses from leaving city limits and improving race relations. Winkelman was also an active member of New Detroit—an organization formed after the 1967 riots dedicated to increasing communication with the African American community—along with such leaders as Henry Ford II and Walter P. Reuther. A Life in the Balance is not only the personal memoir of a Detroit business leader but also a record of Detroit’s social history through the life of one of its most prominent citizens. Readers interested in Detroit history will find Stanley Winkelman’s story an inspiring read.

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Wayne State University Press

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081432942X

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9780814329429

The Legend of Chip

The Perilous Journey

By: Stanley Campbell

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The Legend of Chip

The Perilous Journey

By: Stanley Campbell

Charged with a crime he didn’t commit, Chip flees his homeland. Under the alias of William Chips, he finds himself again in the services of Captain O’Toole and aboard the mighty Ottoman. Embarking on a new and dangerous voyage, they set course for the tense shores of the British Colonies. To his dismay, Chip soon discovers that he cannot run from his troubles. That the darkness he sought to escape knows no boundaries, nor is held to any shore, and remains as close as looking over his shoulder.

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Legend Writer Publications

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0999597159

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9780999597156

Shakespeare's Tragedies: A Very Short Introduction

By: Stanley Wells

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Shakespeare's Tragedies: A Very Short Introduction

By: Stanley Wells

Tragedy, including grief, pain and suffering, is a common theme in Shakespeare's plays, often leading to the death of at least one character, if not several. Yet such themes can also be found in Shakespearian plays which are classed as comedies, or histories. What is it which makes a Shakespearian tragedy, and what dramatic themes and conventions did the bard draw upon when writing them? In this Very Short Introduction Stanley Wells considers what is meant by the word 'tragedy', and discusses nine of Shakespeare's iconic tragic plays. He explores how the early definitions and theoretical discussions of the concept of tragedy in Shakespeare's time would have influenced these plays, along with the literary influence of Seneca. Wells also considers Shakespeare's uses of the word 'tragedy' itself, analysing whether he had any overall concept of the genre in relation to the drama, and looking at the ways in which the theatrical conventions of his time shaped his plays, such as the use of boy players in women's roles and the physical structures of the playhouses. Offering a critical analysis of each of the nine plays in turn, Wells concludes by discussing why tragedy is regarded as fit subject for entertainment, and what it is about tragic plays that audiences find so enjoyable. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Oxford University Press

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0191088080

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9780191088087

Blue Rage, Black Redemption

A Memoir

By: Stanley Tookie Williams

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Blue Rage, Black Redemption

A Memoir

By: Stanley Tookie Williams

A gripping tale of personal revolution by a man who went from Crips cofounder to Nobel Peace Prize nominee, author, and anti-gang activist. When his LA neighborhood was threatened by gangbangers, Stanley Tookie Williams and a friend formed the Crips, but what began as protection became worse than the original gangs. From deadly street fights with their rivals to drive-by shootings and stealing cars, the Crips' influence—and Tookie's reputation—began to spread across LA. Soon he was regularly under police surveillance, and, as a result, was arrested often, though always released because the charges did not stick. But in 1981, Tookie was convicted of murdering four people and was sent to death row at San Quentin in Marin County, California. Tookie maintained his innocence and began to work in earnest to prevent others from following his path. Whether he was creating nationwide peace protocols, discouraging adolescents from joining gangs, or writing books, Tookie worked tirelessly for the rest of his life to end gang violence. Even after his death, his legacy continues, supported by such individuals as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Snoop Dogg, Jesse Jackson, and many more. This posthumous edition of Blue Rage, Black Redemption features a foreword by Tavis Smiley and an epilogue by Barbara Becnel, which details not only the influence of Tookie's activism but also her eyewitness account of his December 2005 execution, and the inquest that followed. By turns frightening and enlightening, Blue Rage, Black Redemption is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and an invaluable lesson in how rage can be turned into redemption.

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Simon and Schuster

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1416554300

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9781416554301

Roll Over Beethoven

The Return of Cultural Strife

By: Stanley Aronowitz

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Roll Over Beethoven

The Return of Cultural Strife

By: Stanley Aronowitz

Stanley Aronowitz traces the history of the cultural issue – in both British and American manifestations.

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Wesleyan University Press

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0819562629

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9780819562623

Doing Critical Management Research

By: Mats Alvesson,Stanley Deetz

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Doing Critical Management Research

By: Mats Alvesson,Stanley Deetz

This volume provides a detailed discussion of the practice of critical research in organizations, utilizing and integrating both qualitative research processes and critical theories of organizations.

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SAGE

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0761953337

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9780761953333

Shakespeare on Page & Stage

Selected Essays

By: Stanley Wells

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Shakespeare on Page & Stage

Selected Essays

By: Stanley Wells

This volume presents a winning selection of the very best essays from the long and distinguished career of Stanley Wells, one of the most well-known and respected Shakespeare scholars in the world. Its chapters are divided into themed sections, on Shakespearian influences, particular works, theatre, and text.

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Oxford University Press

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0198786549

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9780198786542

Big Chance Cowboy

By: Teri Anne Stanley

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Big Chance Cowboy

By: Teri Anne Stanley

At Big Chance Animal Rescue, Even humans get a second chance After a disastrous mistake disbanded his Army unit, Adam Collins has returned home to Big Chance, Texas. He just wants to sell the family ranch, set up his sister and grandfather with the funds, and then ride off into the sunset. Lizzie Vanhook has landed back in her small western town, heartbroken and jobless. Adding to her troubles is the unruly stray who's claimed her as his own. Lizzie knows she's in over her head. Enter Adam—not only does he work with big dogs, he's also tall, dark, handsome, and the one who got away... Adam wants nothing to do with other people, much less dogs. But when his old flame asks him to help her train her scruffy dog, he can't say no. As his reluctant heart opens up, the impossible seems possible: a second chance with the woman he's always loved in a place where he, his friends, and the other strays who show up can heal and call home, Big Chance, Texas. These big-hearted dogs (and their humans!) all need that last, great chance at finding home...and a forever sort of love.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1492674346

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9781492674344

Roman Britain

A Sourcebook

By: Stanley Ireland

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Roman Britain

A Sourcebook

By: Stanley Ireland

Roman Britain: A Sourcebook has established itself as the only comprehensive collection of source material on the subject. It incorporates literary, numismatic and epigraphic evidence for the history of Britain under Roman rule, as well as translations of major literary sources. This new edition includes not only recently discovered material, but also the texts of Caesar’s commentaries on his expeditions to Britain in 55 and 54 BC, as well as relevant sections of Tacitus’ biography of his father-in-law, former governor of Britain. The inclusion of these pivotal texts, which provide the most detailed account of the Romans campaigns in Britain, significantly underlies the volume’s usefulness to all students of Roman Britain. Though most of the material is arranged chronologically, there are also thematic sections on geography, religion and social and economic activity. Each section is prefaced by an introductory note, and the inclusion of illustrations and maps enhances the attractiveness of this updated collection as a teaching tool and a work of reference.

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Routledge

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1134029225

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9781134029228

Shakespeare

For All Time

By: Stanley Wells

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Shakespeare

For All Time

By: Stanley Wells

From the entry of Shakespeare's birth in the Stratford church register to a Norwegian production of Macbeth in which the hero was represented by a tomato, this enthralling and splendidly illustrated book tells the story of Shakespeare's life, his writings, and his afterlife. Drawing on a lifetime's experience of studying, teaching, editing, and writing about Shakespeare, Stanley Wells combines scholarly authority with authorial flair in a book that will appeal equally to the specialist and the untutored enthusiast. Chapters on Shakespeare's life in Stratford and in London offer a fresh view of the development of the writer's career and personality. At the core of the book lies a magisterial study of the writings themselves--how Shakespeare set about writing a play, his relationships with the company of actors with whom he worked, his developing mastery of the literary and rhetorical skills that he learned at the Stratford grammar school, the essentially theatrical quality of the structure and language of his plays. Subsequent chapters trace the fluctuating fortunes of his reputation and influence. Here are accounts of adaptations, productions, and individual performances in England and, increasingly, overseas; of great occasions such as the Garrick Jubilee and the tercentenary celebrations of 1864; of the spread of Shakespeare's reputation in France and Germany, Russia and America, and, more recently, the Far East; of Shakespearian discoveries and forgeries; of critical reactions, favorable and otherwise, and of scholarly activity; of paintings, music, films and other works of art inspired by the plays; of the plays' use in education and the political arena, and of the pleasure and intellectual stimulus that they have given to an increasingly international public. Shakespeare, said Ben Jonson, was not of an age but for all time. This is a book about him for our time.

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0195160932

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9780195160932

The Politics of Race, Class and Nationalism in Twentieth Century South Africa

By: S. Mark,Stanley Trapido,S. Marks

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The Politics of Race, Class and Nationalism in Twentieth Century South Africa

By: S. Mark,Stanley Trapido,S. Marks

The standard of contribution is high . . . the reader gets a good sense of the cutting edge of historical research." – African Affairs

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Routledge

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131786896X

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9781317868965

Letter Writing in Greco-Roman Antiquity

By: Stanley K. Stowers

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Letter Writing in Greco-Roman Antiquity

By: Stanley K. Stowers

Making use of letters--both formal and personal--that have been preserved through the ages, Stanley Stowers analyzes the cultural setting within which Christianity arose. The Library of Early Christianity is a series of eight outstanding books exploring the Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts in which the New Testament developed.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664250157

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9780664250157

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