Christopher Hassall

""A Biography of Edward Marsh"" by Christopher Hassall is a comprehensive account of the life of Edward Marsh, a prominent figure in British politics and culture during the early 20th century. Marsh was known for his work as a civil servant, literary patron, and close friend of many influential writers and artists of his time, including Rupert Brooke, Winston Churchill, and Augustus John. The book traces Marsh's life from his childhood in the Victorian era to his death in 1953, exploring his personal and professional relationships, his literary and artistic interests, and his role in shaping British culture and politics during a period of significant change. Drawing on extensive research and previously unpublished material, Hassall provides a nuanced and engaging portrait of a complex and fascinating figure in British history. 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.

Cecil Clarke's adaptation for television has been used as the basis for the current revised version. While retaining all the well-known musical numbers, it allows a more fluid production, no longer dependent on major scene changes, and, by omitting scenes incidental to the main plot, has concentrated on the central love story between penniless, unknown composer, Rudi Kleber, who leaps to fame in Vienna of 1911, and the operetta star who first befriends him, Maria Ziegler. Large flexible cast

The King of Murania is dead! Long live the King! But the heir is Nikki, twenty years in exile, and living with actress Marta Karillos, disliked and distrusted by the people. To ensure a suitable succession, Elena, the Queen Mother, acidly witty and a schemer of genius, persuades Nikki to accept the crown, marry Cristiane - the snow princess from Norseland - and beget an heir as soon as is decently possible. Nikki agrees, provided his beloved Marta can be installed, in considerable grandeur, not too far from the royal abode. Large flexible cast