The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is a collection of striking images and fascinating stories about the lighthouses around Ireland's coast and the extraordinary men and women who lived and worked in them - as seen on the RTE TV series of the same name.
Explore the stunning lighthouses of Ireland through captivating visuals that showcase their beauty and historical significance. This book offers insightful information about each lighthouse, revealing fascinating stories and maritime heritage. Perfect for both history enthusiasts and travelers, it invites readers to appreciate the architectural diversity and picturesque landscapes surrounding these coastal beacons.
Set in a remote Chinese village, this play explores the transformative impact of Communism on its inhabitants. Central to the narrative is the concept of "fanshen," symbolizing the peasants' struggle to reclaim their rights and build a new life free from oppression. Through the experiences of two women and seven men, the story captures the challenges and triumphs of the community as they navigate the complexities of revolution, ultimately redefining their identities and futures in a changing world.
The Hours is David Hare's screen adaptation of Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. In extraordinary and ingenious ways, the film shows how a single day - and the novel Mrs Dalloway - inextricably link the lives of three very different women. schovat popis
An elderly antiquarian bookseller has just died at his home in the country. His two daughters come to attend to things. Isobel, who has been nursing him, is a partner in a small design firm. Marion is in politics - already a junior minister. It is Marion's profession to provide answers, and to back those who offer solutions, but not all human situations yield to a professional approach - least of all when they involve their junior step-mother Katherine. In this elegantly constructed play, a mordant comedy of manners deepens into a painfully unsparing examination of the consequences of applying principled pragmatism to human feelings. 'David Hare has written one of the best English plays since the war and established himself as the finest British dramatist of his generation.' John Peter, Sunday Times
Offering a meditation on the classic problems of leadership, this is the third part of a critically acclaimed trilogy of plays about British institutions. It presents a portrait of a Labour Party torn between past principles and future prosperity, and of a deeply sympathetic leader doomed to failure.
'A writing career which is the most consistently adventurous of any British dramatist.' ObserverRecording dizzying changes in culture and politics, this is a powerful compilation of prose and poetry by one of the distinctive thinkers of our time.
David Hare explores how a single superpower influences global conflict resolution and the challenges leaders face with skeptical publics. Through recent significant events, he weaves a narrative that combines historical context with a human drama reflecting the frustrations of power.
Though never elected to office, he manipulated those who were through a mix of guile, charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination to improve the lives of New York City's workers, he created new parks, new bridges and 627 miles of expressway to connect the people to the great outdoors.
Candid interviews serve as the foundation for a renowned trilogy of plays that explore the socio-political landscape of Britain in the early 1990s. Through these conversations, the work delves into the complexities of national identity, societal challenges, and the evolving cultural climate of the time, offering a poignant reflection on the era's issues and sentiments.
How do you fight without hate?Racing Demon reveals the struggle of four clergymen to make sense of their mission. David Hare's play opened at the National Theatre, London, in 1990 to universal acclaim, and won four awards as Play of the Year.
Exploring the contrasting themes of division and unity, David Hare presents two stage readings that reflect on significant moments in history. The first reading delves into the aftermath of a famous wall coming down, symbolizing hope and change, while the second addresses the construction of a new wall, highlighting themes of separation and conflict. Through these narratives, Hare prompts reflection on the impact of physical barriers on society and human connections.
Covid-19 seems to be a sort of dirty bomb, thrown into the body to cause havoc. On the same day that the UK government finally made the first of two decisive interventions that led to a conspicuously late lockdown, David Hare contracted Covid-19.
Annotation David Hare's new adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's classic and notorious La Ronde. With just two actors (Nicole Kidman and Ian Glenn at the Donmar Warehouse, London) playing all of the parts, he creates a fascinating landscape of dream and longing."
A young lawyer's involvement in her first case leads her through a criminal justice system - police, courts and prisons - which is cracking at the seams. Murmuring Judges is the second play in David Hare's highly acclaimed trilogy about British institutions.
Hra z prostředí londýnských intelektuálů, v níž se na příběhu slavné stárnoucí herečky, její dcery a zetě – úspěšného filmového režiséra – zachycuje současný stav společnosti i rozdílnost ženského a mužského přístupu k životu.
