The Importance of Being Earnest / Как важно быть серьезным (мSelPlays)

This is how Oscar Wilde described the philosophy of "The Importance of Being Earnest", his most sparkling, witty and light-hearted play of aristocratic manners and high society. To avoid family duties, Algernon Moncrieff, a bachelor-about-town, ha ... .

A universal favorite, The Importance of Being Earnest displays Oscar Wilde's theatrical genius at its brilliant best. Subtitled "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People", this hilarious attack on Victorian manners and morals turns a pompous world on its head, lets duplicity lead to happiness, and makes riposte the highest form of art. Also included in this special collection are Wilde's first comedy success, Lady Windermere's Fan, and his richly sensual melodrama, Salome.

Пособие адресовано широкому кругу лиц как изучающих, так и совершенствующих английский язык. .Оно способствует развитию навыков устной и письменной речи, перевода и ведения дискуссии с использованием нового активного словаря . . .

All of us are looking for happiness, love and moments of peace in our lives. In this positive and life-altering book, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reminds us that we carry within ourselves what we are seeking in the world. With gentleness and humor,Sri Sri describes the habits and patterns of behavior that cause us to lose our joy and tells us how we can find that joy again. Ultimately, this is a deeply practical book that can uplift and heal—not only each of us as individuals, but potentially the entire planet. —CAROL KLINE, co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Happy for No Reason, and Love for No Reason A magnificent, heartfelt rendition of the early teachings of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on the art of being one’s self, living up to one’s potential and embracing and loving life. Tools are provided to help make this happen. Those of you who first meet Sri Sri through Judith will understand why millions around the world respect his wisdom. – MYRON S. SCHOLES, Nobel Laureate in Economics An insightful guide to the practice of being contemplative—to being fully present in the present moment. This book is simple and readable and yet profound. Because I believe the art of contemplative living is the key to our personal and collective futures, I see this as a very important book. —SISTER DONALD CORCORAN, OSB cam, Writer, Lecturer, Prioress of Transfiguration Monastery

The first year of the rest of her life?A tipsy confession of infidelity during their engagement hadn’t been the best start to Sarah’s marriage. It had taken Paul O’Brian five years to propose, and even then he’d made only occasional guest appearances in Sarah’s bed – so how could he complain?Now, five years and one child later, Paul had decided it was time to cut their losses. What had happened to them? Weren’t they once the perfect couple? Thrown into a state of denial, then self-doubt, followed by determination not to go under without a fight, Sarah is catapulted into an unforgettable last year of being married.“Tucker tackles infidelity and sexual repression with aplomb. ” Mirror

A tipsy confession of infidelity during their engagement hadn’t been the best start to Sarah’s marriage.It had taken Paul O’Brian five years to propose, and even then he’d made only occasional guest appearances in Sarah’s bed – so how could he complain? Now, five years and one child later, Paul had decided it was time to cut their losses. What had happened to them? Weren’t they once the perfect couple? Thrown into a state of denial, then self-doubt, followed by determination not to go under without a fight, Sarah is catapulted into an unforgettable last year of being married.“Tucker tackles infidelity and sexual repression with aplomb” Mirror

Rescued – in the nick of time!Sebastien Castellano, high-flying CEO extraordinaire, may bring some much-needed excitement to Ella’s sleepy French village, but Ella is sceptical about why the prodigal city-playboy has finally returned home after all these years. Her little boy doesn’t care – dazzled by the sheen of Seb’s aviators and glamorous gadgets, he thinks Seb is cooler than his favourite superhero! Too gorgeous for his own good, more like.But as the long hot summer begins, and Ella gets to know the real Seb behind his guarded fa?ade, she has to admit he does have some superhero qualities! Ella has grown so used to living life as a single mum that she’s almost forgotten how much fun the ‘single’ part can be…

Rescued – in the nick of time!Sebastien Castellano, high-flying CEO extraordinaire, may bring some much-needed excitement to Ella’s sleepy French village, but Ella is sceptical about why the prodigal city-playboy has finally returned home after all these years. Her little boy doesn’t care – dazzled by the sheen of Seb’s aviators and glamorous gadgets, he thinks Seb is cooler than his favourite superhero! Too gorgeous for his own good, more like.But as the long hot summer begins, and Ella gets to know the real Seb behind his guarded fa?ade, she has to admit he does have some superhero qualities! Ella has grown so used to living life as a single mum that she’s almost forgotten how much fun the ‘single’ part can be…

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