1289 results for 'Benjamin Britten'

Benjamin Britten was a composer of immense talent and complexity. Born in Lowestoft, Suffolk in 1913, he grew up surrounded by music, with his mother being an amateur musician. After studying at the...

The Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Britten provides a comprehensive guide to the composer's work, making it an ideal resource for both non-specialists and music students. This in-depth study sheds...

British composer and pianist Benjamin Britten is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in mid-twentieth-century Britain. This comprehensive volume explores the contexts that shaped his multifaceted...

Benjamin Britten was Britain's greatest twentieth-century composer, who broke decisively with figures such as Elgar and Vaughan Williams and recreated English music in a fresh, modern, European form...

Britten's Peter Grimes is an opera that has secured its place in the repertory since its premiere in 1945. Its origins lie in the United States, where Britten and his friend spent time from 1939-42...

Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is a powerful exploration of the human experience in the face of war and violence. Martha C. Nussbaum examines the composer's musical representations of the body and...

A unique glimpse into the personal life of two artistic giants is offered by this collection of letters. Spanning 39 years and comprising 365 surviving letters, it provides an intimate look at the...

Britten and Slater's Peter Grimes is widely regarded as one of the greatest operas of the 20th century. This book argues that it should also be considered one of Britain's finest 'lost' plays.The...

Benjamin Zephaniah's life story is a testament to the power of poetry and the importance of pushing boundaries with the arts. From his early days as a punk and Rasta, to his travels around the world...

Stuart Bedford's life was inextricably linked to that of Benjamin Britten. His mother sang with the English Opera Group at the premieres of The Rape of Lucretia and Albert Herring, and the family...

Britten's music has captivated audiences worldwide since his early compositions. This in-depth guide explores his life and work, shedding light on his influences, complex personality, and...

Britten's Children explores the composer's unique relationships with adolescent boys, which had a profound impact on his music. John Bridcut examines how these friendships influenced Britten's work...

Britten: War Requiem by Mervyn Cooke explores the background to Britten's use of Wilfred Owen's anti-war poetry in his iconic choral work. This handbook delves into the composer's lifelong pacifist...

The Britten-Pears School: A Personal History Moira Bennett's insightful account of forty years at the school, from its humble beginnings to its current incarnation as the Britten-Pears Young Artist...

Britten's vision for the composer's role in the community has been a guiding force in British music for over five decades. This book revisits his seminal 1964 Aspen award lecture, using it as a...

February House is the story of an extraordinary experiment in communal living, which took place at 7 Middagh Street in Brooklyn during 1940 and 1941. This was a year-long party that brought together...

Walter Benjamin's complex and influential fashion theory is redefined in this insightful new book. Philipp Ekardt situates Benjamin's ideas within 1930s Parisian couture, drawing on lesser-known...

The revival of serious music in England was a pivotal moment in British cultural history. For nearly two centuries, music had stagnated in the country, earning it a notorious reputation as "the land...

Benjamin's Ghosts Interventions in Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory by Gerhard Richter explores the implications of Walter Benjamin's work for today's critical concerns. This collection of...

The Benjamin Files by Fredric Jameson offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. This collection provides insight into Benjamin's unique approach...

Walter Benjamin's thought is deeply rooted in language, and his concepts often reveal themselves through a distinctive stylistic trait: the critical suffix "-ability". In this book, Samuel Weber...

The Benjamin Files offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. Fredric Jameson explores the complex relationship between Benjamin's philosophical...

Walter Benjamin's thought has long been associated with philosophy and literary criticism, but his relationship to visual art remains understudied. This book offers a systematic analysis of the...

In 1940, Walter Benjamin's life was marked by turmoil. With Nazi tanks closing in, he fled Paris with his precious manuscript, a thousand handwritten pages that would become his masterpiece. This...

Walter Benjamin's writing presents a unique challenge to readers. In his essay "The Task of the Translator," he states that no poem is intended for the reader, no image for the beholder, and no...

The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela by Tudela Benjamin This 12th-century travelogue recounts Rabbi Benjamin's journey from his native Spain to the Holy Land, offering a unique glimpse into the...

Walter Benjamin's Radio Benjamin brings together his surviving radio broadcasts for the first time in English. This eclectic collection showcases the range of his thinking and enthusiasm for popular...

Benjamin Zephaniah's first collection from Bloodaxe, published in 1992, City Psalms features some of his most well-known poems, including 'Dis Poetry', 'Money' and 'Us and Dem'. This collection...

The Gallows Pole by Benjamin Myers In 18th-century England, a group of weavers and land-workers embark on a criminal enterprise that will shake the foundations of the economy. The Cragg Vale Coiners,...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a thought-provoking tale about the nature of aging. Born as an old man, Benjamin Button ages in reverse, leading to a life that is both fascinating and...

Walter Benjamin and the Antinomies of Tradition by John Joseph McCole explores the complex relationship between Walter Benjamin and tradition. This book examines how Benjamin navigated the tension...

Walter Benjamin: A Life of Intense Intellectual Combat. Esther Leslie presents a unique and intimate portrait of Walter Benjamin, drawing upon his journal writings and personal correspondence. This...

Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons by Alice B. McGinty is a heartwarming story about love and self-control. On Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Benjamin receives a special holiday vest with four silver buttons from his...

The Return of Benjamin Lay by Marcus Rediker and Naomi Wallace is a bold exploration of an utterly impossible man. Three hundred years after his death, Benjamin Lay returns from the grave as feisty...

Benjamin's Library: A New Reading of Walter Benjamin's Origin of the German Tragic DramaThis book offers a systematic reading of Walter Benjamin's Origin of the German Tragic Drama, exploring its...

Walter Benjamin's Grave by Michael Taussig is an essay about the cemetery and eyewitness accounts of Benjamin's border travails. In 2002, the author visited Benjamin's grave in Port Bou, Spain, where...

Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons by Alice B. McGinty is a heartwarming story about a Rabbi who loves his congregation and their traditions. On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the Rabbi's congregation...

Walter Benjamin Critical Constellations by Graeme Gilloch provides a clear and insightful exploration of the works of Walter Benjamin. This book offers a close reading of Benjamin's major studies, as...

Benjamin and the Silver Goblet tells the story of two brothers who are reunited after years apart.A retelling of an Old Testament tale, this book explores themes of family, forgiveness and redemption...

Walter Benjamin: A Critical Life by Howard Eiland and Michael W. Jennings is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers...

Benjamin January investigates a murder that has echoes from his past. In 1839, a British spymaster's body is found in the New Basin Canal, and Benjamin is offered a hundred dollars to find the killer...

Layer: A candid and insightful account of how to succeed in the design industryThis monograph from one of the world's most sought-after contemporary design studios, LAYER, offers a unique perspective...

Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald's story of Benjamin Button in its complete original form.This edition includes a free audiobook access, as well as two bonus features: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Influence -...

Walter Benjamin and the City is a thought-provoking study of the city's enduring influence on modern society. Graeme Gilloch explores the lifelong fascination of philosopher Walter Benjamin with...

Pocahontas to Benjamin Bolling is a historical exploration that delves into the complex ancestry of one American family. The book examines the relationships between Pocahontas, Colonel Robert...

Walter Benjamin A Graphic Guide explores the life and ideas of one of modern philosophy's most influential thinkers. This graphic guide delves into Benjamin's commitment to using art as a tool for...

Walter Benjamin's correspondence reveals the evolution of his most powerful ideas and offers an intimate picture of the man behind 20th-century criticism. Through letters to Scholem, Adorno, Rilke,...

Walter Benjamin's Unpacking My Library offers a unique perspective on the complex relationships between objects and their owners. In this personal meditation, he explores his career as a book...

Australia A Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide takes you on an exciting journey through one of the world's most fascinating countries. This engaging book explores Australian history,...

A valuable and insightful look at the life of one of America's most influential figures, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a unique perspective on the man behind the Declaration of...

Benjamin Franklin's Bastard by Sally Cabot is a gripping tale of family, love and war set against one of America's most fascinating periods of history. The story revolves around the complex...

The Lost Journals of Benjamin Tooth by Mackenzie Crook. This is the remarkable story of Benjamin Tooth's journey to unlock the secrets of eternal life. Through his journals, we follow his...

Splodge, Dodge and Benjamin The Adventures Of... is a heartwarming tale about an unlikely friendship between three animals. When Splodge the rabbit meets up with Bennie the cat and Dodge the dog next...

Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen: Reflections on Sixty and Beyond by Larry McMurtry is a poignant exploration of the American West. The author draws upon an essay by German literary critic Walter...

Benjamin Franklin's autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the life and experiences of one of America's founding fathers. Written in his own words, this self-portrait provides an intimate look at...

Walter Benjamin's París is a unique exploration of the city's enduring allure. Here, the author reveals how Paris operates as both a beautiful and threatening place, much like the volcano that bears...

Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues is a collection of 13 moral virtues that Franklin wrote about in his memoirs. First published posthumously in 1791, this pocket-sized hardcover edition provides a...

Benjamin Waterfalls has hit rock bottom. With no home to call his own and a life filled with stolen goods, he's been caught one too many times. His mother proposes sending him to live with his father...

The Excellent Benjamin Keach explores the life and thought of a key figure in 17th-century English Nonconformity. Ministering during turbulent times, Benjamin Keach endured both persecution for his...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence This comprehensive biography explores the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin, a true Renaissance man who helped shape America's national character...

Peter Rabbit's next adventure begins with his brave cousin, Benjamin Bunny. This charming picture book edition features Beatrix Potter's original text and beautifully engaging illustrations in a new...

Benjamin Franklinstein Meets the Fright Brothers is the next hilarious installment in a series about history's greatest undead inventors. When Benjamin Franklin awakens from his long sleep, he finds...

Walter Benjamin's "Juguetes" is a collection of essays that explore the intersection of art and technology in early 20th-century Europe. Written in Spanish, this edition was published by Casimiro in...

A collection of writings by one of America's most beloved figures, Benjamin Franklin. This selection showcases his remarkable literary talent and enduring legacy.Walter Isaacson provides an...

Walter Benjamin Stares at the Sea by C. D. Rose is a collection of entrancing literary fables that belong on the same shelf as Italo Calvino's "If on a Winter's Night a Traveler" and other works by...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic founding fathers. In this engaging memoir, Franklin recounts his remarkable...

Benjamin West was a young artist with a remarkable gift - the ability to create paintings so lifelike they took one's breath away. However, his family, part of a deeply religious Quaker community,...

The Cambridge Companion to Walter Benjamin provides a comprehensive introduction to the thought of influential twentieth-century critic and theorist Walter Benjamin. This volume offers in-depth...

Benjamin Sisko's autobiography offers a unique perspective on his life and career, spanning his time in Starfleet and his role as Emissary of the Prophets on Bajor.From his early days to his...

Walter Benjamin Overpowering Conformism by Esther Leslie offers a fresh perspective on the work of a key twentieth-century political thinker. By examining the entirety of Benjamin's oeuvre, rather...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished record of his life written by himself from 1771 to 1790. It has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever...

Walter Benjamin's Archive Images, Texts, Signs is an intimate collection of personal manuscripts, images, and documents that reveal the inner workings of one of the 20th century's most influential...

Seventy-four years after his death, a narrator sets out to uncover the truth about Benjamin Walter's final hours in a small Spanish town.In September 1940, a group of refugees fled France through a...

Walter Benjamin's "On the Concept of History" is a philosophical and political text of great importance. Written in 1940, it was Benjamin's attempt to escape the Gestapo, and he ultimately took his...

Begun as a collection of anecdotes for his son, Benjamin Franklin's autobiography has become a self-portrait of an American icon. Written by one of America's most remarkable figures, this memoir...

Benjamin and Brecht: The Story of a Friendship A fascinating account of the friendship between two of the twentieth century's most brilliant minds is presented in this groundbreaking work. Walter...

Benjamin was a lonely child who struggled to receive love and affection. Instead, he gained attention by being a naughty and unruly boy. This led to him being shunned by the townsfolk, who never got...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence Walter Isaacson's biography of Benjamin Franklin is a sweeping narrative that explores the life of America's most fascinating founding father. From his...

Benjamin's Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs tells the story of a young boy's journey to discover the true meaning of Jesus' ministry. Along the way, he fills his wooden box with special...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a remarkable record of its author's life, written over several decades. Divided into four parts, it reflects the different periods in which Franklin wrote...

The Portable Benjamin Franklin brings together a wide range of writings from one of America's most fascinating figures. This comprehensive collection includes Franklin's complete Autobiography, as...

Benjamin Franklin's Numbers: A Mathematical Odyssey Discover the lesser-known side of America's most iconic statesman and scientist. Benjamin Franklin's Numbers reveals a fascinating mathematical...

Walter Benjamin and the Idea of Natural History by Eli Friedlander explores how human beings belong to nature. This book examines Benjamin's philosophical questioning of this relationship, tracing it...

Walter Benjamin's Selected Writings offers a unique insight into the literary critic and public intellectual who emerged as a major figure in the German-speaking world during the Weimar Republic...

Walter Benjamin Selected WritingsThis collection brings together key essays and studies by Walter Benjamin, exploring themes such as art, culture, and politics in the face of turmoil. From his...

Wolverine Vol. 7 by Benjamin Percy is a pivotal moment in Logan's new status quo as he takes his fight directly to the enemies of mutantkind. His confrontation with the Incredible Hulk marks a...

More Than Life: Georg Simmel and Walter Benjamin on Art explores the philosophical relationship between two influential German thinkers, Georg Simmel and Walter Benjamin. Their work reveals that both...

Benjamin Howard Baker Sportsman Supreme by Bob Phillips A remarkable athlete and Olympic competitor, Benjamin Baker's achievements in high jump, triple jump, hurdling, throwing discuss, javelin, and...

Little Benjamin Bunny's adventure begins with a familiar sound - the trit-trot of a pony. As Mr. McGregor and his wife pass by, Benjamin seizes the opportunity to visit his relations in the wood at...

Benjamin Lay was an eighteenth-century dwarf who became one of the first to demand immediate and abolition. His life and actions against slavery are told in this graphic novel.This book explores the...

Walter Benjamin Or, Towards a Revolutionary Criticism by Terry Eagleton is a seminal study of the influential philosopher and cultural theorist. This in-depth analysis explores Benjamin's work as a...

Benjamin Franklin: A New PerspectiveThis biography offers a fresh and engaging account of the life and work of one of America's most influential figures. Kevin J. Hayes takes a unique approach,...

The Captive in Patagonia by Benjamin Franklin Bourne A remote and untouched region at the southern end of South America, Patagonia is home to a rich and diverse landscape of plants, fauna and...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Renaissance and Revolution. This biography offers a vivid portrayal of America's first Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin. From his humble beginnings as a penniless...

Walter Benjamin: 1935-1938 is a collection of twenty-seven brilliant pieces by the radical critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin. This volume, the third in a four-volume set, offers nineteen...

A mysterious death in 19th-century France sets off a chain of events that draws musician and amateur sleuth Benjamin January into an old case. When his friend Persephone Jondrette arrives with news...

Walter Benjamin's Other History: Of Stones, Animals, Human Beings, and Angels is a critically acclaimed study that unlocks the philosophical and ethical dimensions of his thought. Distinguished...

This collection of 15 art songs by British composers is an introduction to British song literature, suitable for collegiate age singers and advanced high school singers. It features a range of works...

Jesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum, as inscribed upon the cross, translates to "Jesus the Nazarene Ruler of the Judeans". This phrase, attributed to Pontius Pilate, has been subject to various...

The Republic, translated by Benjamin Jowett, is a foundational work in Western philosophy that explores the nature of justice, morality, and the ideal society.Originally written by Plato, this...