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  • The Opera

    "If Music be, among the arts, 'Heaven's youngest-teemed star', the latest of the art-forms she herself has brought forth is unquestionably Opera. Three hundred years does not at first seem a very short time, but it is not long when it covers the whole period of the inception, development, and what certainly looks like the decadence, of an important branch of man's artistic industry. The art of ... Read more

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  • The Opera

    "The Opera" by R. A. Streatfeild is a captivating exploration of the world of opera through the eyes of its characters. The narrative delves into the lives of aspiring performers, showcasing their dreams, struggles, and the intense dedication required to succeed in the competitive realm of opera. Streatfeild's vivid descriptions bring the stage to life, allowing readers to experience the passion ... Read more

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  • The Opera

    Enriched edition. A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory

    In "The Opera," R. A. Streatfeild deftly weaves a narrative that explores the intricate tapestry of the opera world, merging rich character studies with lively commentary on the artistic and social dynamics of performance. Streatfeild employs a lyrical prose style, characteristic of early 20th-century literature, fostering an immersive experience that captures the glamour and struggles of both ... Read more

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  • The Opera

    A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory

    In "The Opera," R. A. Streatfeild masterfully interweaves narrative and lyrical elements to explore the intricate world of opera through the eyes of young, passionate characters. Set against a backdrop of lavish performances and the stark realities of artistic ambition, the novel unfolds with rich, poetic prose that reflects the complexity of human emotions. Streatfeild skillfully captures the ... Read more

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  • The Opera, a sketch of the development of opera, with full descriptions of all works in the modern repertory

    "If Music be, among the arts, 'Heaven's youngest-teemed star', the latest of the art-forms she herself has brought forth is unquestionably Opera. Three hundred years does not at first seem a very short time, but it is not long when it covers the whole period of the inception, development, and what certainly looks like the decadence, of an important branch of man's artistic industry. The art of ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Opera: A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory

    The Opera: A Sketch of the Development of Opera by R.A. Streatfeild is a comprehensive and scholarly overview of the evolution of opera from its earliest roots in Italy to the vibrant stages of modern Europe. This detailed work explores the structural and aesthetic transitions of opera through major periods—Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern—with focused analysis on the contributions of key ... Read more

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  • Caldicott Place

    Series Book 758 - Virago Modern Classics
    From Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes, comes a moving story of unexpected friendships and new beginnings.When their father is injured in an accident, life changes for the Johnstone family. Unable to afford their home, they have to move to a small London flat. Carol can no longer go to ballet school and Tim is heartbroken as he must leave his beloved dog, Jelly, behind.Then, it ... Read more

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  • Brainwash

    The Secret History of Mind Control

    Vivid and disturbing, Brainwash is essential insight into the modern practice of interrogation and torture from the acclaimed author of Cocaine.With access to formerly classified documentation and interviews from the CIA, US Army, MI5, MI6, and British Intelligence Corps, Dominic Streatfeild traces the evolution of mind control from its origins in the Cold War to the height of today's war on ... Read more

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  • Ballet Shoes

    Illustrated by Eve Coy ...
    Three adopted sisters. One pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Lace up your dancing shoes and step into Noel Streatfeild's classic shoes series that has captivated generations!Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their busy life in London. The three talented girls have been raised as sisters. And when they learn their new family needs money, they make a pact to do what they can to help. ... Read more

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  • Ballet Shoes

    Series series A Puffin Book
    Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.Now a major production at the National TheatreWe three Fossils vow to try to put our name into history books, because it's our very own, and nobody can say it's because of our grandfathers.Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are sisters - with a difference. All three were adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, an ... Read more

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  • The Whicharts

    Young, naive and too kind for her own good, Rose falls for a young Brigadier with a colourful history. Soon after their fling ends he drops a baby off on her doorstep begging her to raise it for his latest mistress.Tender hearted Rosie nurtures the baby into a sophisticated young woman called Marmie – alongside two other baby girls dropped off by the Brigadier – Daisy, a natural born dancer, and ... Read more

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  • Judith

    'Passionately, as other children collect shells, stamps or bus tickets, Judith collected kind words and kind looks dropped by Mother.'Twelve-year-old Judith has been brought up in Europe by her mother, governess and highbrow uncles and aunts. She’s had her hand held all the way through life – even though that hand has often been cold and distant. Now she’s about to board a plane to England all ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD