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Books in Penguin plays series

  • Death of a Salesman: Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem

    Arthur Miller

    Hardcover (Amereon Ltd, June 1, 1949)
    "Death Of A Salesman" is a 1949 play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. It was the recipient of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. The play is mostly told from the point of view of the protagonist, Willy, and the previous parts of Willy's life are revealed in the analepsis, sometimes during a present day scene. It does this by having a scene begin in the present time, and adding characters onto the stage whom only Willy can see and hear, representing characters and conversations from other times and places. Einstein Books' edition of "Death Of A Salesman" contains supplementary texts: "Tragedy And The Common Man", an essay by Arthur Miller. An excerpt from "The Man Who Had All The Luck", an early play by Arthur Miller. A few selected quotes of Arthur Miller.
  • Penguin and Pinecone

    Salina Yoon

    Hardcover (Bloomsbury USA Childrens, Oct. 2, 2012)
    Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon introduces readers to a beloved character in Penguin and Pinecone--a picture book about friendship that will warm your heart!When curious little Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something extraordinary! But Grandpa reminds Penguin that pinecones can't live in the snow--they belong in the warm forest far away. Can Penguin help Pinecone get home? And can they stay friends, even if they're miles apart?Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life this endearing story celebrating friendships lost and found, and overcoming the odds to be with the one you love.
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  • Penguin and Pumpkin

    Salina Yoon

    Paperback (Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Sept. 25, 2014)
    When Penguin and Bootsy plan a trip in search of autumn, Penguin's little brother, Pumpkin, wants to join in. But Pumpkin is heartbroken to find out he's too little to go, so Penguin and Bootsy bring a special surprise home to share a little touch of Autumn with Pumpkin. An energetic and endearing story celebrating Autumn and family in many forms!
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  • Penguin in Love

    Salina Yoon

    Hardcover (Bloomsbury USA Childrens, Dec. 3, 2013)
    Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's beloved character Penguin searches for his match in Penguin in Love--a charming picture book that's perfect for Valentine's Day.When Penguin finds a lost mitten on the ice one day, he wonders who it belongs to--after all, every mitten has a mate! To unravel the mystery, he embarks on the biggest adventure of his life. Is love waiting for Penguin at the end of this incredible journey?Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life this endearing story celebrating love in its many forms.
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  • Cat on a hot tin roof ;

    Tennessee Williams

    Paperback (Penguin, March 15, 1976)
    Cat on a Hot Tin Roof first heated up Broadway in 1955 with its gothic American story of brothers vying for their dying father's inheritance amid a whirlwind of sexuality, untethered in the person of Maggie the Cat. The play also daringly showcased the burden of sexuality repressed in the agony of her husband, Brick Pollitt. In spite of the public controversy Cat stirred up, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the Drama Critics Circle Award for that year. Williams, as he so often did with his plays, rewrote Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for many years-the present version was originally produced at the American Shakespeare Festival in 1974 with all the changes that made Williams finally declare the text to be definitive, and was most recently produced on Broadway in the 2003-04 season. This definitive edition also includes Williams' essay "Person-to-Person," Williams' notes on the various endings, and a short chronology of the author's life. One of America's greatest living playwrights, as well as a friend and colleague of Williams, Edward Albee has written a concise introduction to the play from a playwright's perspective, examining the candor, sensuality, power, and impact of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof then and now.
  • Major Barbara

    George Bernard Shaw

    Mass Market Paperback (Penguin Books, June 30, 1981)
    In this sparkling comedy, originally staged in 1905, Andrew Undershaft, a millionaire armaments dealer, loves money and despises poverty. His energetic daughter Barbara, however, is a devout major in the Salvation Army. She sees her father as just another soul to be saved. But when the Salvation Army needs funds to keep going, it is Undershaft who saves the day.
  • Penguin's Big Adventure

    Salina Yoon

    Hardcover (Bloomsbury USA Childrens, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's beloved character Penguin journeys to the North Pole in Penguin's Big Adventure--a charming picture book about trying new things!Penguin embarks on his next journey--becoming the first penguin to explore the North Pole! Along the way, he says hello to all of his old friends. But when he finally reaches his destination, he realizes he's all alone in a strange, foreign place . . . How will Penguin overcome his fears of the unknown and enjoy this new adventure?Countless readers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues this series with a timeless story of firsts and friendship.A Winter 2015-2016 Kids' Indie Next Pick (Be a Friend)
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  • Penguin's Christmas Wish

    Salina Yoon

    Hardcover (Bloomsbury USA Childrens, Sept. 6, 2016)
    Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's beloved character Penguin celebrates the season in Penguin's Christmas Wish--a charming picture book that's perfect for the holidays.Penguin can't wait to celebrate Christmas with his family and friends. But when things don't go exactly as planned, Penguin learns to find holiday magic in the most unexpected places.Countless readers have already come to love the adorable Penguin, and Salina Yoon continues this series with a timeless story of holiday magic and the importance of family and friends.Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon!The Penguin seriesPenguin and PineconePenguin on VacationPenguin in LovePenguin and PumpkinPenguin's Big AdventurePenguin's Christmas WishThe Bear seriesFoundStormy NightBear's Big DayThe Duck, Duck, Porcupine seriesDuck, Duck, PorcupineMy Kite is Stuck! And Other StoriesThat's My Book! And Other StoriesBe a Friend
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  • Penguin's Christmas Wish

    Salina Yoon

    Paperback (Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Nov. 3, 2016)
    Penguins Christmas Wish
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  • CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

    Tennessee Williams

    Paperback (Penguin Books Ltd., March 15, 1957)
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  • Penguin in Love

    Salina Yoon

    Paperback (Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books, Jan. 2, 2014)
    One day, Penguin was looking for love. Instead, he found ...a mitten. When Penguin finds a single mitten in the snow, he decides to search for it's owner. Unbeknown to him, on the other side of the iceberg, Bootsy the penguin is busily knitting away and dreaming of finding her soulmate. When both Penguin and Bootsy's wool goes missing, they join forces to solve the mystery, and as the story unravels they realise that perhaps they have become more than just friends ...A heartwarming story of life's biggest adventure - love.
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  • Saint Joan;: A chronicle play in six scenes and an epilogue,

    Bernard Shaw

    Paperback (Penguin Books, March 15, 1970)
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