A Greek tragedy where desire and duty are in conflict. Set in Ancient Sparta, Penthea is married by her brother to Bassanes although she loves Orgilus. Virtuous Penthea feels herself adulterous, Bassanes jealous and Orgilus driven to seek revenge. Suffering, courage and expiation follow.

Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" is one of the most famous literay works of the nineteenth century and has inspired generations of students. This guide to the text introduces its contexts, language, reception and adaptation from its first publication to the present. It also includes points for discussion, and suggestions for further study.

Stanislavski's 'system' or interpretations of it - has become the central force determining almost every performance we see on stage or screen. His classic texts An Actor Prepares, Building a Character and Creating a Role have stood the test of time as inspirational guides for actors all over the world.

Shortlisted for the Orange Prize 2009, this title presents an epic crossing generations, cultures and continents.

Presents a story of love and betrayal, of seduction and of possession, and of a people desperately trying to find stability amidst the maelstrom of their times.

John Calvin is a major theologian of the Christian Church, but one who is also the subject of widespread misunderstanding and misinterpretation. He is also a figure whom other theologians either seek to 'capture' to endorse their own or whom they seek to vilify. This guide re-situates Calvin.