Although the liner notes describing portions of Act 4 in the boxed set I received were a little amiss, it would be hard to see how the performance itself could be improved. Paul Scofield is absolutely extraordinary as Lear as is Alec McGowen as Glouster and Kenneth Branagh as the Fool. Five stars isn't enough! It's rare that a story like this, which can become quite complex if one isn't familiar with the action, can literally jump off the recording and present us with visual images all along the way. Every actor deserves the highest praise for his/her performance!

Janusz Korczak (pseudonym for Henryk Goldszmit) is one of Poland's most beloved children's authors. There is not only this story, but also a sequel... . (One can see why an American publisher might not have wanted to publish the translation.) I am only sorry that neither of these stories are always in print in English. If you can read German you can get both it and its sequel in German from Amazon.de.

The first English translation, brought out by Roy Publishing, was one of the joys of my childhood. I was lucky - a decade or so later I wrote to the librarian at the library where I had checked it out so often in childhood - I wanted the publishing information so I could look for it - and she sent me the book! It is one of my cherished possessions, and I bless that dear librarian always. I like to write, and Januzs Korczak is one of my primary influences, others being C.S. Lewis and Francis Hodgson Burnett (for stories about children who become kings or queens). If you can't read King Matt's story, I recommend those authors, and also E. Nesbit, Connie Willis, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, R.A. MacAvoy, James Blaylock... This list could go on forever, but I will always think it imperfect as long as Korczak cannot be at the top because his stories are unavailable in English.

Lourie's translation gives more of a European flavor to the story; the earlier translation is softer, and it appears that some detail was omitted. My guess is that the earlier translators wanted to present an impression of the story that did not show as much of the sad, or the tongue-in-cheek, quality of the original, because the Polish people were then under occupation by the Nazis. I rather wish Lourie would translate the sequel, and that both books would stay in print in English FOREVER.

This is a truly unique book. The author has a great understanding of the way a kid thinks. The main character is a young boy who is crowned king. He has various adventures as he learns about the world of grownups: going to war, starting a parliament for kids, traveling, etc. My only regret is that I read a library copy and I want to own my own but it is out of print.

Outside of Virginia and graduate writing programs, where he is treated as a minor deity, Garrett is largely anonymous. This is a shame, since he is among our greatest living writers. I'm especially fond of this book, which explores the South's relationship with its own history in a way that respects and humanizes everyone without abandoning the humor that marks the best of the region's fiction. I do not wish to imply that Garrett is merely a local star. He writes about the South because he is from here, but also because it provides a microcosm of America. Issues of racial identity and religious splintering dominate this nation, and they also dominate this novel.
Garrett is an elegant stylist, a wry and fearless observer and a gifted humorist. This book ought not be discarded--it is the best American novel about America written in the past decade, and it is a shame that it has not crossed over into the mainstream territory of book clubs and high school reading lists.

The author writes this novel set in Florida with a combination of vigor and poetry and humor that is very rare and wonderful; his many characters pull you deeper and deeper into this story which flies back and forth a generation to gradually reveal the truth of a 20 year old murder. One extraordinary character after another is born on the page and all together form part of the story. No wonder the author can write such very deep and real Elizabethan books for which he is justly famous.

THis book is wonderful, it is thoroughly researched and supported by Scripture. Rev. Walton has done a good job that you need to read to appreciate!

It's refreshing to find a book that is not a "How to Book," or one that includes a certain number of principles or steps. In "The King of Hearts" the author presents to us King Jesus and his desire to live His life through us. He presents "Living in the Spirit" not as a process of eliminating things in our lives, but giving ourselves over to the King who lives in us. It is probably a great revelation to many believers to know that they can personally hear God speak to their hearts. They don't need to follow someone else or do what someone else has done in order to live a victorious Christian life. Mr. Walton takes us back to a forgotten truth in the Word of God, which is "the priesthood of the believer." If you are seeking to be what God wants you to be and want to understand the Spirit Life you will be blessed by this book.

I first read this novel about ten years ago, and reread it faithfully every year. It's a lyrical exploration of the lives of three generations of Irish women entangled by a supernatural force that they don't understand but can't escape. Haunting and riveting, it remains in my thoughts even today.

This story was so beautiful. It was very descriptive and captivating. I had to read it a few times to understand it, but I loved it.

One of my all-time favorite "children's" books first read as an adult. The author superbly provides the readers of all ages with the subtle teaching of the importance of even those who seem most unimportant and how even one who appears to have nothing to contribute really does have an impact on life and others.

For those who have "math and numbers" phobia, this book also provides an introduction into an understanding of numbers, infintity and the decimal system.

Both concepts are blended together to weave this child-like delightful story. Highly recommend this title!

Have read this book several times and each time gain new insights. This is a masterful teaching and learning tool for adults in transition as well as teaching children about self-esteem, among other topics, for anyone reasonably fluent in English. Like the author's other books, this should market Internationally. Richard Zarro has the ability and capability to enchant his readership while conveying information about the subject matter at hand. Like Richard Bach's JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL, this book can and does portray personal meaning to the seeker who experiences the philosophy contained within the book. Excellent, excellent book.

Rosenstone takes on the daunting task of imagining the life of Soviet writer Isaac Babel, whose literary reputation was lost/destroyed during the Soviet regime's darkest and most repressive days. In this fictitious re-creation of Babel's return to his hometown before being arrested and executed as a spy, Rosenstone creates the possibility that Babel was actually involved in a plot to help political dissidents flee. This is a tragic cautionary tale, a must-read for those interested in the genre.

Rosenstone examines a well known literary character, Isaac Babel, and creates a novel that is quite magical. Babel, who is already a famous writter, goes back to his hometown of Odessa, leaving behind a wife and child in France. While there, he encounters much excitement and intrigue with the many people and places he encounters. Using the letters, postcards and knowledge of the life of Isaac Babel, Rosenstone weaves together fact, fiction and farce, and creates a book which is as ejoyable to read as it is beautifully written. Up until the last pages, the reader is unaware if what he/she is seeing is fact, fiction or both, or if it really does not make any difference in the end. A must for anyone interested in intelligent literally fiction with a unique twist.

No other book covers the legend of King Arthur better than this!! From the political aspects to the mythical, this book is great for any who find King Arthur of interest. It undermines the myth and trys to dig at the truth, and on the way you will find that many of the stories about Arthur were for political gain during the time they were written. This books goes VERY DEEP, and if you get discouraged by heavy books do not get this! But if you are inpired to search the endless wonders of King Arthur, then get this book and enjoy!

A refreshing take on Arthurian legend, literature, history, mythology and their intersection. Markale offers theories on how different societies constructed their history and mythology (for any historiographers in the crowd) as well as a synthesis of different versions of Arthurian legend. The French courtly romances of the 12th and 13th century are not excluded, but Markale places more emphasis on the earlier sources (both extant and interpolated) for the Celtic tales. A compelling portrait of Arthur and the Celts emerges.

I read this book for school and it is the best book I have ever read. There is suspense and adventure that makes you want to never put the book down. I would recommend this book to everyone. It's worth it!

This book is wonderful! It is full of great discription, but not over discribed. The plot of the book is very interesting. Even though it is out of print, it's worth the chance trying to locate a used copy of this book. It's fantastic!

I have never read a better book in my life! The entire plot and setting are incredable! The Yeti are so well discribed. The story has a lot of suspense and adventure. It's worth trying to order a used copy. It is the BEST book!

I love this book it is really interesting ,I espeacialy like the yeti's the describtion of them is great! Ashley is very courages as Oncle Sung! It is the best book I read in all my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Essy!!!!