The revered Persian poets and philosophers of the 13th and 14th century, (such as Saadi and Hafez) wrote lyrical poems called Ghazals, that recounted tales of love in all its splendour and tragedy. The love described differed from western notions of love. Ghazals spoke of separation and pain that demanded complete surrender and total sacrifice. Have Colourful Dreams, Sir is a contemporary adaptation of the lyrical poems of old. It is a play steeped in symbolism and metaphors. It takes us to an island where a magical shaman, a hapless yet mysterious cripple, a beautiful maiden and a baker of enchanted cookies are faced with a dilemma that demands a solution. This is a play that is thought-provoking yet remarkably simple in its telling. Any reader who has ever fallen in love will identify with the dangers and perils that such an affliction can bring. It will leave you pondering the complex condition of the emotion which we all must inevitably face. Award-winning actor and playwright, Masoud Shakarami’s first English translation of the play, which won first prize in the Fajr International Theatre Festival, will be sure to entertain and delight. “There is only one way to understand a Ghazal, and it is not to study it for years, nor visiting various countries nor becoming familiar with the great poets. To understand Ghazal, you only have to drink wine and fall in LOVE.” So pour a glass and immerse yourself in a play all about love.

In this provocative novel of reconstruction and race, a Civil War veteran tries to create a new utopia in his Southern hometown after gaining enlightenment and riches in the North. Revolutionary in both its storyline and its storytelling, The Colonel’s Dream was one of the most progressive books of its time when it was first published in 1905. Few authors of African descent created white protagonists, but Charles Chesnutt did just that, exploring the economic and social conditions of freed slaves through the eyes of Colonel French, a former Confederate officer. Returning to his impoverished hometown after years as a successful businessman in the North, French attempts to revitalize the community and improve living conditions for a vibrant cast of characters living there, including his old servant and an ambitious young woman. Despite his hopes, French faces roadblocks at every turn, including a corrupt convict-leasing system that essentially re-enslaves many of the town’s black residents. With a new, no-holds barred Introduction by the incomparable Ishmael Reed, The Colonel’s Dream offers a prophetic perspective on modern issues of multiculturalism and economic disparity, making it a keystone in American literature and history.

Volume 8 of the Hornblower Saga (Nov 1810 - Fall 1811) Forced to surrender his ship Captain Hornblower now bides his time as a prisoner awaiting transport to Paris and a trial on trumped up charges. He escapes with his first lieutenant Bush and his coxswain Brown, and they find refuge in France. Later, they escape to England where Hornblower's life becomes more than he ever expected.

Experience the profound narrative of 'The Colonel's Dream' by Charles W. Chesnutt, an African-American literary masterpiece that delves into the complexities of post-Civil War Southern United States. Follow Colonel Henry French as he endeavors to transform his hometown of Clarendon, North Carolina, into a society where racial equality and social harmony prevail, challenging the deeply ingrained segregationist traditions of the past. Through richly woven melodramatic subplots, Chesnutt presents a compelling tapestry of interconnected lives, illuminating the stark realities faced by black individuals in a society marred by inequality, limited opportunities, and systemic racism. Explore the deep-rooted fears and prejudices that perpetuated the oppression of African Americans, particularly in the realm of politics, as the novel unveils a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience in the aftermath of the Civil War.