Focusing on themes of female agency, this rendition of the classic Greek tragedy explores deep emotions like betrayal and desperation, culminating in a chilling quest for revenge. Augusta Webster's lyrical translation revitalizes Medea's powerful narrative, highlighting her complex character and the intense moral dilemmas she faces.
A Woman Sold is a powerful collection of poetry that explores the plight of women in Victorian society. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, Augusta Webster weaves together a series of haunting and unforgettable poems that speak to the heart of the human experience. From the struggle for civil rights to the pain of lost love, Webster's poetry is as relevant today as it was over a century ago.
The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1872, preserving its historical significance and literary value. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes, language, and cultural context of the time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in 19th-century literature. The reprint aims to maintain the authenticity of the original text while making it accessible to contemporary audiences.
This edition presents a faithful reprint of Euripides' classic play, originally published in 1868. It offers readers an opportunity to engage with the timeless themes of betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of human emotion that define the character of Medea. The high-quality reproduction ensures that the text remains accessible and authentic, preserving the essence of this significant work in classical literature.
This drama features a faithful reprint of the original 1887 edition, preserving its high-quality text and presentation. It showcases the enduring themes and character dynamics that have captivated audiences since its initial release. The unchanged format allows readers to experience the work as it was originally intended, providing a glimpse into the literary style and cultural context of the late 19th century.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
As a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this edition preserves the original text while acknowledging potential imperfections due to its age, such as marks and marginalia. Emphasizing cultural importance, it aims to protect and promote literary heritage through affordable, high-quality reproductions that remain true to the original.
Brings together a selection of poems by Augusta Webster, Mathilde Blind and Amy Levy, three poets whose writing both reflected and helped to shape a time when women were working out structures for new kinds of lives and the language for new voices. This anthology also includes an introduction to the lives and cultural context of the three poets.
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote the cultural value of literature by providing modern editions that remain true to the original work.