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Beds in the East is the third and final novel in Anthony Burgess's The Malayan Trilogy (The Long Day Wanes), a brilliant and satirical portrayal of life in colonial Malaya. In this conclusion to his exploration of the complexities of British expatriate life, Burgess continues to delve into the social, political, and cultural tensions of a society on the cusp of change.
The novel follows Victor Crabbe, a British schoolteacher, as he navigates the...
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“The Devil Prefers Mozart” is the first comprehensive collection of Anthony Burgess's writings about music. In this extensive compilation of essays and reviews, he covers a vast range of musical topics, from the hurdy-gurdy to Beatlemania and the Sex Pistols, with Burgess's love of English music represented by writings on Elgar, Holst, and Delius. There are essays on Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz and Wagner and other great composers from...
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Despite his modest claims, Anthony Burgess was an enormously prolific journalist. During his life he published two substantial collections of journalism, Urgent Copy (1968) and Homage to Qwert Yuiop (1986); a posthumous collection of occasional essays, One Man's Chorus, was published in 1998. These collections are now out of print, and Burgess's journalism, a key part of his prodigious output, has fallen into neglect. The Ink Trade is a brilliant...
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It is possible to Beat Gender Bias when you understand how bias works and why it happens. A must-read for all leaders, this practical book outlines an approach for minimizing the impact of bias in organizations. By creating an inclusive culture, organizations create personal, social and economic value that will sustain future success and change gender imbalance. Biases in the workplace create a 'sticky floor', making it hard for women to rise to the...
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The Enemy in the Blanket is the second novel in Anthony Burgess's The Malayan Trilogy (The Long Day Wanes), continuing his vivid and satirical exploration of colonial Malaya during the waning days of British rule. A sharp critique of cultural clashes and personal ambition, this novel examines the challenges of loyalty, identity, and self-interest in a rapidly changing society.
The story centers on Victor Crabbe, a British expatriate and schoolmaster,...
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Time for a Tiger is the compelling first novel in Anthony Burgess's The Malayan Trilogy (The Long Day Wanes), a vibrant and often humorous exploration of colonial Malaya in the twilight of British rule. Drawing from his own experiences as an English teacher in Southeast Asia, Burgess crafts a richly detailed portrait of a multicultural society grappling with change, conflict, and identity.
Set in the 1950s, the story revolves around Victor Crabbe,...
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In John 17, Jesus prayed for the unity of the church. Yet today, we tend to accept disunity as inevitable. In this book, Anthony Burgess calls us to addresses the spiritual and visible unity that Jesus desires for His people. Burgess speaks of how union and communion with Christ and His people are "the life and comfort of believers." Giving careful consideration of what Christian unity should look like, Burgess excels at uncovering common causes of...
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It is not uncommon for professing Christians to question the genuineness of their faith. In seasons like this, they can wonder whether it is even possible to know for sure if they are in a state of saving grace. In this book, Anthony Burgess shows that Christians not only can come to an assurance of their salvation but should pursue it. Burgess provides helpful advice for avoiding a presumptuous spirit while developing a humble confidence in grace....
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Told through a central character, Alex, the disturbing novel creates an alarming futuristic vision of violence, high technology, and authoritarianism. A modern classic of youthful violence and social redemption set in a dismal dystopia whereby a juvenile deliquent undergoes state-sponsored psychological rehabilitation for his aberrant behavior.
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In Edmond Rostand's beloved 1897 stage play "Cyrano De Bergerac", the titular soldier-poet is hopelessly in love with Roxane, the most beautiful woman in all of Paris. Believing he has no chance with her because of his extremely large nose, he agrees to write love letters on behalf of the slow-witted Christian, who also pines for Roxane. Rostand's work is a fictionalization of the real life novelist Cyrano De Bergerac, who in addition to being a novelist...
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"Stamping, whomping, stealing, singing, tap-dancing, violating, Derby-topped hooligan Alex has a good time -- at the tragic expense of others. His journey from amoral punk to brainwashed proper citizen and back again forms the dynamic arc of Stanley Kubrick's future-shock vision of the Anthony Burgess novel" (from the container)
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Cyrano is a brash, strong-willed man of many talents whose whimsical aptitude for the spoken word is overshadowed by an attribute that is iconic, outrageous and gigantic-his nose. How can the curiously-snouted Cyrano ever hope to win the affections of the beautiful Roxane? An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring Caroline Aaron, Hugo Armstrong, Kalen Harriman, Gregory Itzin, Hamish Linklater, Anna Mathias, Morgan Ritchie, Jason Ritter,...