Thank you for checking out this book by Theophania Publishing. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you soon. We have thousands of titles available, and we invite you to search for us by name, contact us via our website, or download our most recent catalogues. Two of the dramas contained in this volume are the most celebrated of all Calderon's writings. The first, "La Vida es Sueno", has been translated into many languages and performed with success on almost every stage in Europe but that of England. So late as the winter of 1866-7, in a Russian version, it drew crowded houses to the great theatre of Moscow; while a few years earlier, as if to give a signal proof of the reality of its title, and that Life was indeed a Dream, the Queen of Sweden expired in the theatre of Stockholm during the performance of "La Vida es Sueno". In England the play has been much studied for its literary value and the exceeding beauty and lyrical sweetness of some passages; but with the exception of a version by John Oxenford published in "The Monthly Magazine" for 1842, which being in blank verse does not represent the form of the original, no complete translation into English has been attempted. Some scenes translated with considerable elegance in the metre of the original were published by Archbishop Trench in 1856; but these comprised only a portion of the graver division of the drama. The present version of the entire play has been made with the advantages which the author's long experience in the study and interpretation of Calderon has enabled him to apply to this master-piece of the great Spanish poet. All the forms of verse have been preserved; while the closeness of the translation may be inferred from the fact, that not only the whole play but every speech and fragment of a speech are represented in English in the exact number of lines of the original, without the sacrifice, it is to be hoped, of one important idea.
Learn to pray with Patrick of Ireland--and to find your story in his ownOne of Ireland's most beloved figures, St. Patrick was a man who lived a life soaked in prayer. A risk-taker in the service of others--particularly women, slaves, and the poor--Patrick spent years enslaved, in which he found himself praying all the time--praying for freedom, for a warm place to sleep, or to return home. He never stopped. It was something he did with great intentionality, but also in the breath between one task and the next.Praying with Patrick takes us on a journey through Patrick's life, allowing us to pray alongside him using his story and his actual prayers to deepen and enrich our own prayer lives. Each reading features a quote from Patrick, a scripture, a devotion, and a prayer such as: A Prayer for Times of TroubleA Prayer for When We Feel HelplessA Prayer for HopeA Prayer for FreedomA Prayer for When You Don't Fit InA Prayer for the Presence of ChristA Prayer for God's SalvationA Prayer in Times of GriefA perfect gift for anyone who is fascinated by Ireland, the heroes of the faith, or prayer, Praying with Patrick will draw you deeper into conversation with a God who cares deeply about you and your needs, concerns, and worries. Just as Patrick experienced God's presence in the rugged wilds of Ireland, may you experience God's presence in a powerful and vibrant way.
Mary Mills Patrick’s Constantinople Woman’s College was one of the most influential institutions of higher learning for women in the Middle East in the last decades of the Ottoman Empire. Patrick arrived in the 1870s to evangelize, but she gradually distanced herself from Christian proselytism in order to create a “cosmopolitan” college for all Ottoman women. Patrick was president of the Constantinople Woman’s College for 34 years, protecting the institution through the Balkan Wars, World War One, the British occupation of Constantinople, the demise of the Ottoman Empire, and the founding of the Turkish Republic. Just as the late Ottoman Empire underwent extraordinary changes, so did Patrick transform herself and the Constantinople College to meet the demands of a twentieth-century Muslim state, ultimately sacrificing her “cosmopolitan,” heterogeneous student body to an ethnically homogeneous one that reflected the newly racialized nationalism of the Turkish Republic. Mary Mills Patrick’s Cosmopolitan Mission and the Constantinople Woman’s College explores Patrick’s career from the 1870s to the 1930s, tracking her personal religious struggle and her professional transformation from Protestant evangelist, to feminist educator, to advocate for Muslim women, to, finally, supporter of Turkish nationalism.
"Night Time Shadows: Patrick's Story" Taking twelve years in the living and three years in the writing, Night Time Shadows "Patrick's Story" is a poignant yet often humorous account of one man's struggle with growing older under the cloud of Parkinson's disease; and just like the disease itself, there is a progression that reveals how really unprepared, as individuals, society in general and our care system, we are for the future. As the pages unfold and the chapters divulge, beginning slowly and almost unpredictably, Parkinson's creeps up on an unsuspecting individual, and just like the effects of growing old the symptoms are unsettling and often mistaken or misunderstood. However, this is not a story of doom and gloom. Throughout, there is a sense of optimism, and Patrick's Irish wit portrays a real love of life and a determination to make the most of his situation, as he recalls the diverse dilemmas he and his family were faced with. Pulling no punches Night Time Shadows not only reflects on how some sections of the medical and social services, using compassion and empathy, were proactive in helping Patrick and his close family. It also exposes the often unnecessary thoughtlessness, and sometimes downright inconsiderate way in which Britain's health care system struggles to keep pace with the associated illnesses of old age; often creating more problems than they actually solve. Without fear or favour "Patrick's Story reveals how financial and political pressures on the National Health Service, imposed by successive governments, have produced a postcode lottery that puts immense pressure on all aspects of medical care. This places a tremendous strain on healthcare professionals, who in the main are dedicated to making their patients well again. Unfortunately, it was these pressures that were to be Patrick's undoing and at the end of "Patrick's Story", when the "Night Time Shadows" are finally gone forever, the author brings her own expertise to a final appendix. This examines in more depth the ramifications of her father's experiences and how, at a time when the western world is burdened with an ever aging population, the multiplicity of Patrick's needs may hold the key to the paradigm shift, which will be needed to encompass our own concerns about growing old, and society's inability to properly care for our elderly. Testimonials. I absolutely loved your book. It really gives an insight into what life is like for a person suffering with Parkinson's disease and, working within a care setting, I think it is easy to forget that sufferers of the disease can still have a life and a laugh. I also love the way you engage and interact with your dad and always try to see the funny side of things, even at times when you could otherwise get upset. Furthermore, I admire your honesty and love the way you don't try and paint yourself as a saint but instead you openly admit the times when you get angry and frustrated with your dad. I think your book sends out an important message that the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease does not have to be the end and sufferers can still enjoy life. Whilst at the same time portraying the difficulties carers and sufferers face, as even though you love and care for your dad and you have the support of a loving family, there is still not enough help and support available to carers and the pressures and strains of caring for a person with this disease can be overwhelming This book is a valuable and inspiring read and I hope to see it on the shelves soon. Claira Newton BSc (Hons). * Night Time Shadows is a well written account of her father's struggle with Parkinson's disease. Delivered in a very personal style, it is easy to read, being clear and to the point and it contains a strong message for anyone suffering with a long-term illness as well as for those caring for them. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book which obviously came from the heart. Ann Frost. M A, Dipl
