We are where we come from? Thats not true. Thats not true because if thats true theres no hope for any of us.Lori is coming home from her first term at university. Its only been a few weeks and already things have gone badly wrong. But none of the rest of the family knows; or understands; what really happened.In this fiercely observed family drama; three teenage girls struggle to define who they are; and why; and where they might be going.Leaves won the George Devine Award 2006; the premier award for new writing by an emerging playwright in the UK and Ireland. The play opened at the Druid Theatre; Galway in March 2007 before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre; London.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great campfire story -By Edward F. WeberYears ago I was a Scoutmaster for 13 years. I would have loved to have known this story back then to tell around the campfire. - - - Three brothers live in a mythical valley where they have a vista of a gorgeous waterfall pouring out of the mountains. The afternoon turns the waterfall to a golden blaze; hence the name Golden River. The two older brothers are very mean and bully the youngest of them and make him do the chores. They are angered to find that one night while they are gone the younger brother gives shelter to a stranger. Arriving back home they throw him out in spite of his warning that he is the West Wind and will return just one time. His return is in the form of a gale force wind that destroys their house. Not only that but the West Wind stops the rainfall into the valley; the farm dries up; the three brothers move to the city. They use some gold that they have to become goldsmiths but spend the profits instead of using some to buy more gold for smithing. The younger brother treasures a gold mug with a face imprinted on it. They tear it away from him and toss it into the kettle to be melted down. Then they leave. The youngest brother hears a voice from the kettle and realizes that it comes from the face that was on the mug. He is asking to be fished out. When the brother does this; the gold face becomes a head and body and sprouts arms and legs and struts about as a dwarf. This is the King of the Golden River. As a reward for the boys kindnesses he tells the boy the secret of how to turn the river to gold to make himself rich.- - Thats all I will divulge. - - There is a moral; of course. This tale is short and delightful; written as present for the young girl who later becomes his wife.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ruskins little fairy tale in an easy to read and affordable format.By RobertExcellent childrens story which works well for adults as well. Ruskin wrote an outstanding moral tale which is as entertaining as it is uplifting. The edition I got here at is the free one with the green cover and labeled "A Public Domain Title". I may seek out one thats illustrated; as this one has no illustrations. Given the price ($0.00) that lack is tolerable. :) The story is marvelous; every bit as good as I remembered it as being when I read it long ago as a child. Well worth reading. Most highly recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A timeless tale for young and old.By Ram ViswanathanI have read this from time to time; from childhood to adulthood. It has never failed to delight and thrill. What is charming for a child is equally wonderful to an adult; provided he has kept the fires of childhood still burning in his aging heart. I have narrated this story to my grand children. They have been inspired by the noble example of Gluck; so beautifully embedded in the story. I am sure this tale will never fail to resonate in the hearts of kindred souls.
