Peter Arnott est un dramaturge prolifique dont les œuvres explorent fréquemment des thèmes historiques et des récits humains poignants. Ses pièces se caractérisent par des dialogues vifs et une exploration profonde de la nature humaine, souvent ancrées dans des décors écossais. Arnott n'hésite pas à expérimenter avec la forme, comme en témoigne son travail sur des projets diversifiés, allant des adaptations classiques au théâtre expérimental moderne. Sa production littéraire, qui englobe des pièces de théâtre, des drames radiophoniques, des scénarios et des romans, témoigne de sa polyvalence et de son profond engagement envers la narration.
With his trademark wit and provocation, Peter Arnott returns with a new collection of essays and reviews that take on some of the thorniest questions in literature and culture. From the pleasures and pitfalls of historical fiction to the enduring legacies of postmodernism, Arnott's writing is a probing and engaging exploration of the ideas that shape our world.
Set against the backdrop of the Tay Rail Bridge disaster of 1879, the narrative explores themes of ambition, engineering triumphs, and human tragedy. It delves into the lives of those affected by the collapse, highlighting the personal and societal impacts of the event. The story intricately weaves together historical details and character-driven narratives, providing insight into the era's technological advancements and the risks involved. Through vivid storytelling, it examines the intersection of progress and peril in Victorian society.
Set against the backdrop of the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum, this intense play unfolds in a Perthshire country house, where a retired academic and influential political figure gathers family and former students. The gathering serves as a stage for dramatic confrontations and deep reflections on personal and political identities, exploring the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and the impact of historical events on individual lives.
What does the Bible say about economics? A lot. What about socialism, which is becoming an increasingly common concern in US economic policy discussions? In Biblical Economic Policy, Arnott and Saydometov build a biblical framework for analyzing national economic policy that takes on everything from taxes to spending to tariffs to minimum wage. The Bible has something to say about all these critical present-day issues, and this book explains how to apply it to 21st-century policies. Authors Dave Arnott and Sergiy Saydometov hold up the mirror of the Bible and ask their fellow Christians, “Is this the way we're supposed to run a biblical economy?” What the book is not: ● It is NOT a financial advice book. ● It is NOT about how to apply business principles at work. ● It is NOT about stewardship or giving. ● It is NOT about how to run your business for the glory of God. Biblical Economic Policy takes the macroeconomic view and analyzes how well America's economic policies align with biblical principles. This book tackles difficult present-day economic policies, including taxes, spending, national debt, interest rates, and money supply. Written with sound biblical grounding, in accessible language, Biblical Economic Policy will turn the common reader into a biblical economic analyst.
Twenty of Scotland's leading authors write about Scotland as it is now. Produced to accompany National Theatre of Scotland promenade peace at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Przez 20 lat Clifford Harris tańczył ze śmiercią, nie mogąc rozerwać kajdan narkotykowego nałogu. Stracił dom, rodzinę i wolność. W swej autobiografii wspomina te trudne lata z rozbrajającą szczerością, odsłaniając wstrząsającą historię. Książka ukazuje mechanizm stopniowego staczania się w otchłań nałogu i jego nieodwracalne konsekwencje. Jednak to bolesna prawda zmienia się w historię zwycięstwa. Nie mogąc zapanować nad pędem ku zagładzie, Harris przyjął wreszcie ratunek, który zmienił jego życie z pędu ku śmierci na bieg ku życiu. Spotykamy tu więc bohatera wygrywającego z nędzą i upodleniem. A to wszystko dzięki wierze w moc Boga. Bez niej nie wydarzyłby się ten cud. W tym przypadku wiara, a nie farmakologiczna terapia, stała się fundamentem, na którym zrodziło się nowe życie.