Mythology

This vital and accessible overview of Greek drama from its origins to its later reception includes chapters on authors and plays in their social and religious context as well as key aspects such as structure, character, staging and music. With contributions by 14 international scholars, world experts in their field, it provides readers with clear, authoritative, up-to-date considerations of both the theory and practice of Greek drama. While each chapter can stand in isolation, the overall structure takes readers on a natural progression - beginning with sources of evidence and origins, considering the major genres and their authors, examining the traditional Aristotelean components of drama in the context of performance, and ending with later reception. In doing so, it explores Greek drama as at once a religious act, a stage for political propaganda, an opportunity for questioning social issues and pure entertainment - a stunning melange of poetry, music, dance and visual spectacle, specific to, yet transcending, its immediate context. Written for students, practitioners and a general readership, it forms part of Bloomsbury's Looking at. series, appealing to the same readership and providing context to existing volumes which focus on individual plays.

A comprehensive, large-format hardcover offering unparalleled insight into the making of The War of the Rohirrim, and the complete creative journey from concept to finished film told by the artists and filmmakers themselves.

A curated collection of Halloween folk tales and scary stories, and also an accessible, engaging and accurate collection of chapters about the folklore and history of Halloween and its traditions.

A collection of traditional folk tales, including history, folklore and nature observations about the coasts and seas of Ireland

He's the most beautiful man I've ever seen...and the most dangerous. Eternally young and full of a brilliant passion that may ultimately be the end of me: my perfect Dorian Gray. The painting that's kept Dorian Gray flawless for over a century is beginning to fall apart, rotted by his life of reckless decadence. Desperate, he seeks out the only person who might be able to save him: a talented young painter descended from Dorian's first love. Baz may have the same magical gift as her ancestor, but she's vowed never to paint anyone's likeness again. Haunted by the memory of the terrible price her talent can exact, she swears she will not be swayed-not even by the seductive words dripping like venom from the lips of the most beautiful man she's ever met. Yet as Dorian tries to persuade Baz by any means possible, they become aware of a darker, deadlier magic awakening around them. Dangerous forces, long dormant, have been stirred by Baz's presence...and are determined to have her no matter the cost. As tensions rise and desire flares ever-hotter, Baz and Dorian become trapped in a complex web of conflicting motives, messy emotions, and a growing, desperate passion that may well consume them both. An addictive and truly original spicy New Adult retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray with a magical twist. GILDED MONSTERS:Beautiful Villain (The Great Gatsby): Book 1Charming Devil (The Picture of Dorian Gray): Book 2

Katy is the thirteenth child of a thirteenth child in a family of eldritch horrors. Her eventual metamorphosis will change her into a creature that hungers for her family's flesh.

A collection of traditional folk tales, including history, folklore and nature observations about the coasts and seas of England

She will not be the same as when she left

Shadows always return to the darkness

The Witcher meets Naomi Novik in this fast-paced fantasy rooted in Slavic folklore, from an assured new voice in genre fiction.

A trusting rabbit helps a tiger evade capture only to be the target himself until a jackal comes along.

A monkey and crocodile become the best of friends over their shared love of juicy apples, but can their friendship last?

When a mighty lion finds himself in trouble, the last creature he would expect to be his saviour is a little brown mouse.

He'll go to Hell and back for her. Riley Kelly didn't come to New York City with the hope of changing her life. After a vicious assault left her scarred and deeply traumatized, all she really craves is normalcy. Enter rock star Aiden James, the complete opposite of normal. When he's not playing sold-out arenas, he's working on the next hit album and dodging the paparazzi. His happiness, however, has always taken a back seat. The one shred of secrecy left in his life is his dark, tragic past, and his infamous family prefers to keep it that way. Only, when Riley catches his eye at a fundraiser in the city, he can't stop himself as obsession takes root. Her blue eyes and peppermint scent are all he can think about, even after their one encounter takes an unfortunate turn. Suddenly, his dream girl is a malicious ghost. Now, Aiden's on a mission to track her down and make her pay for ruining his career. Even if it means abandoning his life to make hers completely miserable. Even if it means breaking every rule to make her his...From USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes a dark rock star romance inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

A fabulously clever and creative puzzle book for all fans of fantasy, with 100 mysteries to challenge, inspire, and entertain.

Marianne is eight years old when her mother goes missing. Left behind with her baby brother and grieving father in a ramshackle house on the edge of a small village, she clings to the fragmented memories of her mother's love; the smell of fresh herbs, the games they played, and the songs and stories of her childhood. As time passes, Marianne struggles to adjust, fixated on her mother's disappearance and the secrets she's sure her father is keeping from her. Discovering a medieval poem called Pearl and trusting in its promise of consolation, Marianne sets out to make a visual illustration of it, a task that she returns to over and over but somehow never manages to complete. Tormented by an unmarked gravestone in an abandoned chapel and the tidal pull of the river, her childhood home begins to crumble as the past leads her down a path of self-destruction. But can art heal Marianne? And will her own future as a mother help her find peace?

She's the sweetest sin he's ever committed...Doctor Kal Anderson assumes his heart worked at some point. But at thirty-two years old, the organ in his chest seems to play a mechanical role at best. His cold, emotionless existence gives him an edge as a fixer and in-house physician for the Mafia, while his judgment is impartial and complication-free.Until Elena Ricci, his boss's twenty-year-old daughter.After admiring the heartless doctor from afar most of her life, Elena catches him in a moment of weakness, and the pair shares a night of passion as they attempt to work each other from their systems. Only, the night seems to have the opposite effect. Elena is no longer a simple temptation to Kal, but a necessity.An obsession.One he won't let anyone stand in his way of-even if that means crashing her wedding to another man, forcing her hand in marriage, and stealing her away to the corrupt island he resides on.Alone with the man of her nightmares, Elena starts to chip away at the layers of ice surrounding his hardened heart. But the warmth and depravity from her new husband may not be worth the secrets unveiled, or the lives that will forever be altered.From USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes a dark and twisted romance inspired by the Hades and Persephone myth.