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  • The Opera

    by R. A. Streatfeild ...
    "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

    $1.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Opera

    by R. A. Streatfeild ...
    "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

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Opera

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

    by R. A. Streatfeild, Sterling Hale ...
    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

    $2.99 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

    by R. A. Streatfeild ...
    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

    $2.99 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

    by R. A. Streatfeild ...
    "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

    $1.36 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

    by R.A. Streatfeild ...
    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

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Brainwash

    The Secret History of Mind Control

    by Dominic Streatfeild ...
    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

    $19.19 CAD

  • Caldicott Place

    by Noel Streatfeild ...
    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

    $6.99 CAD

  • Ballet Shoes

    by Noel Streatfeild, Bill Streatfeild ...
    Illustrated by Eve Coy ...
    **Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations!A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME**Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

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  • Ballet Shoes

    by Noel Streatfeild ...
    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

    $8.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Winter is Past

    by Noel Streatfeild ...
    Picture a gorgeous English country house, surrounded by manicured lawns and sprawling oak trees. This is Levet, where the Laurence family have lived since the 18th century.Once full of children and excitement, the only Laurences left at Levet now are former actress Sara and her very upper class mother-in-law Lydia. That is until the Second World War erupts and Mrs. Vilder arrives with her three ... Read more

    $6.29 CAD

  • Tea By The Nursery Fire

    A Children's Nanny at the Turn of the Century

    by Noel Streatfeild ...
    Series series
    Emily Huckwell spent almost her entire life working for one family. Born in a tiny Sussex village in the 1870s, she went into domestic service in the Burton household before she was twelve, earning £5 a year. She began as a nursery maid, progressing to under nurse and then head nanny, looking after two generations of children. One of the children in her care was the father of Noel Streatfeild, the ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD