Miss Civilization

Miss Civilization

Miss Civilization

Richard Harding Davis

20,09 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781419134555
20,09 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

Miss Civilization is a novel written by American author Richard Harding Davis. The book tells the story of a young American woman named Miss Geraldine Conroy who travels to China to teach English to the Chinese people. She is accompanied on her journey by her father, a wealthy businessman who hopes to strike a deal with the Chinese government.Once in China, Miss Conroy finds herself in the midst of a turbulent political situation. The Boxer Rebellion is raging, and the Chinese people are rising up against foreign influence in their country. Miss Conroy must navigate the dangerous political landscape while also trying to teach English to her students.As she becomes more involved in the rebellion, Miss Conroy begins to question her own beliefs about imperialism and the role of Westerners in China. She also falls in love with a Chinese man, which further complicates her situation.Miss Civilization is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of cultural imperialism, love, and political upheaval. Davis’s vivid descriptions of China and its people bring the story to life, and his nuanced portrayal of Miss Conroy’s journey makes for a compelling read.ALICE: No. I’m not quite used to that. (To HARRY) Excuse me, but aren’t you getting tired holding that big pistol? Don’t you think you might put it down now, and help me serve this supper?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Artículos relacionados

  • What Really Goes on in the Workplace
    Sharon Ford
    What really goes on in the workplace is about strippers, prostitutes, pimps, drugs, marital affairs and just plain old drama. It doesn't matter your age: race, or gender, drama is still drama. 3 ...
    Disponible

    21,81 €

  • Finding Kate
    Maryanne Fantalis
    Kathryn’s strong will and sharp tongue have branded her a shrew in her small town.Now, not even the generous dowry offered by her wealthy father can tempt any man to court her. But when Sir William rides into town on his magnificent war horse, Kathryn’s world turns upside down.William is like a burr in Kathryn’s side from the very beginning. Even the way he insists on calling h...
    Disponible

    22,50 €

  • Mississippi Goddamn
    Jonathan Norton
       “Some shows have warnings for strobe lights. Some have them for loud gunshots.  Some for smoke.   MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN, a new play by Jonathan Norton should have one for intensity.   Granted, anyone attending a play about civil rights pioneer Medgar Evers set in 1963 Jackson, Mississippi, should expect some strife. Blood in the battle for racial equality is no surprise, but f...
    Disponible

    17,87 €

  • The Lady From Maxim’s
    Georges Feydeau / Laurence Senelick
       “It seems to me that for fertility in droll inventions, the perpetual outpouring of unforeseen misunderstandings, for the inexhaustible gaiety of dialogue, Feydeau’s new play is superior to everything he’s written so far. The most astonishing thing is the sureness with which everything is controlled, explained, justified, in the most extravagant buffoonery. The cross-purpose...
    Disponible

    21,85 €

  • Fit For A Queen
    Betty Shamieh
       “Plenty of glamorous backstabbing, diva dissing and sexual double-crossing…has every right to claim the name Dynasty for itself.  But the title character in Betty Shamieh’s bouncy, bumpy comic melodrama is the real thing. A queen, I mean, and not just of the self-dramatizing type. Scratch that. She’s more than a queen. She’s a pharaoh, one Hatshepsut, who reigned over Egypt ...
    Disponible

    17,30 €

  • Who’s Holiday!
    Matthew Lombardo
       “A raunchy riff on Dr Seuss’s yuletide tale… The little tyke has become a bottle-blonde adult who spends her days in a trailer appointed with Airstream functionality and seasonal kitsch…brassy, very funny…a holiday offering that dirties up Christmas while ultimately reveling in its spirit.” Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times   “This irreverent, adults-only sequel…dares to...
    Disponible

    18,16 €

Otros libros del autor

  • The Lion And The Unicorn
    Richard Harding Davis
    The lion and the unicorn presents a lively and emotional portrait of personal ambition and romantic possibility within a bustling city shaped by social change and the tension of upcoming conflict. The story opens inside a modest flower shop marked by traditional heraldry, a symbol of identity and pride. Everyday interactions in this space reveal glimpses of hope, dreams, and un...
    Disponible

    10,71 €

  • The Log Of The 'Jolly Polly'
    Richard Harding Davis
    The log of the 'Jolly Polly' explores the pressure of ambition and the search for belonging when creative purpose becomes uncertain. The narrative reflects on the emotional weight carried by someone who once felt secure in talent and recognition, only to face silence from the world that previously applauded. Within this struggle arises a tempting possibility of stepping into co...
    Disponible

    9,60 €

  • The Reporter Who Made Himself King
    Richard Harding Davis
    The reporter who made himself king presents a satirical tale about ambition, vanity, and the folly of power. The story traces the whimsical rise of a restless journalist who, longing for peace and creative freedom, accepts a political appointment on a remote tropical island. His attempt at a quiet life quickly spirals into chaos as chance, ambition, and imagination lead him int...
    Disponible

    9,79 €

  • The Amateur
    Richard Harding Davis
    In a city where most people mind their own business, one man quietly chooses not to.The Amateur is a compact, quietly gripping novella by Richard Harding Davis, known for clear prose and keen observation. It follows Austin Ford, an American reporter newly posted to London, whose routine tilts when a young wife on an Atlantic crossing begs him to find her missing husband. What b...
    Disponible

    11,78 €

  • The Consul
    Richard Harding Davis
    Step into the compelling world of 'The Consul,' a masterful 19th-century political drama that has finally returned to the literary landscape after decades of being out of print. This remarkable edition, restored by Alpha Editions, is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that invites both casual readers and classic literature enthusiasts to explore...
    Disponible

    12,42 €

  • The White Mice
    Richard Harding Davis
    Step into a world where the boundaries of society are pushed to their limits in 'The White Mice,' a groundbreaking science fiction novel that has finally returned to the literary stage after decades of obscurity. This compelling tale, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century dystopian fiction, offers a poignant social commentary on themes of oppression and the human condi...
    Disponible

    16,89 €