DescriptionHedda Gabler, the daughter of a deceased General, marries dull George Tesman and foresees a life of middle class tedium stretching ahead when they return from their honeymoon. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a ménage a trois. Then the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Lovborg, a former flame, arrives to rival her husband for an academic post. This new audio production, with Juliet Stevenson giving an unforgettable performance as the passionate Hedda, brings this classic drama to life. Translated by William Archer and Edmund Gosse.
DescriptionTimeless classics, the Tales of Uncle Remus bring to life the delightful and inimitable characters of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Bear, and Brer Wolf. Brer Rabbit may not be as big as Brer Bear or as strong as Mr. Man, but no creature has ever had sharper wits. Young and old alike will laugh out loud at his outrageous antics as he once again outmaneuvers his old foes.
DescriptionLong-time fans and newcomers alike will relish this animal fable from Brian Jacques, whose books, including Redwall and Mossflower, are best sellers on both children's and adult lists. In Triss, the hero is a spunky young squirrelmaid who escapes servitude and finds a new destiny as a warrior at Redwall Abbey.
DescriptionAs a Mech Warrior of the Draconis Combine, Minobu Tetsuhara was bound by Bushido, a code that demands loyal service to the devious Warlord Grieg Samsonov. But when Minobu came upon a strange blue and gold Archer, Bushido also dictated that he not destroy the honorable but helpless warrior. And so he rescued Jaime Wolf. Minobu was then assigned as liaison to the Wolf's Dragons, one of the Combine's most elite mercenary units. But when the mercenaries refused to renew their contract with Samsonov, Minobu was instructed to destroy them. Now Bushido dictates that Minobu oppose his honorable foe, a man with whom he has served and who deserves far batter than betrayal.
DescriptionGeneral interest in Buddism has never been higher. The story and teachings of a man who lived 2, 500 years ago have a special resonance for us today, perhaps because he taught a way of life that was not based on belief in a creator god but rather on person…
