A. B. Taylor – författare

Ovid's great poem, Metamorphoses, was a source of life long fascination and inspiration for Shakespeare. He drew on its great myths throughout his career: in early works like Venus and Adonis and Titus Andronicus, works of the middle period like A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night, and late plays such as The Winter's Tale and The Tempest. This book provides a comprehensive examination of his use of Ovid's poem with contributions from international scholars. It begins by examining the use of Ovid's myth in early Elizabethan literature, a use dramatically changed by Marlowe and Shakespeare himself. It then offers detailed readings of Shakespeare's use of Ovid in a wide range of plays and poems, placing emphasis on several important but often underestimated features. The book also provides a survey of twentieth-century criticism and methodology in the field.

Shakespeare and the Classics demonstrates that the classics are of central importance in Shakespeare's plays and in the structure of his imagination. Written by an international team of Shakespeareans and classicists, this book investigates Shakespeare's classicism and shows how he used a variety of classical books to explore crucial areas of human experience such as love, politics, ethics and history. The book focuses on Shakespeare's favourite classical authors, especially Ovid, Virgil, Seneca, Plautus and Terence, and, in translation only, Plutarch. Attention is also paid to the humanist background and to Shakespeare's knowledge of Greek literature and culture. The final section, from the perspective of reception, examines how Shakespeare's classicism was seen and used by later writers. This accessible book offers a rounded and comprehensive treatment of Shakespeare's classicism and will be a useful first port of call for students and others approaching the subject.

Ovid's great poem, Metamorphoses, was a source of life long fascination and inspiration for Shakespeare. He drew on its great myths throughout his career: in early works like Venus and Adonis and Titus Andronicus, works of the middle period like A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night, and late plays such as The Winter's Tale and The Tempest. This book provides a comprehensive examination of his use of Ovid's poem with contributions from international scholars. It begins by examining the use of Ovid's myth in early Elizabethan literature, a use dramatically changed by Marlowe and Shakespeare himself. It then offers detailed readings of Shakespeare's use of Ovid in a wide range of plays and poems, placing emphasis on several important but often underestimated features. The book also provides a survey of twentieth-century criticism and methodology in the field.

He asked a goddess for one gift. She was NOT happy about it.When Alex died saving a pregnant woman from a speeding car, he woke up in front of a divine throne and was offered a hero's blessing — anything he wanted. Magic. Combat skills. Elemental power. He chose none of them.He asked for magical control over women's bodies. Specifically, fertility. Specifically, pregnancy.The goddess screamed. The hall laughed. And Alex got exactly what he asked for.Reincarnated in the fantasy world of Alaria with a unique skill no hero has ever possessed, Alex finds himself broke, unarmed, and completely useless in a fight. But when a tough-as-nails rogue drags him to the most infamous brothel in the city, he discovers that his bizarre divine gift is worth its weight in gold — and then some.Roxy, the sharp-eyed madam of the Friar's Pleasure, sees his potential immediately. Room, board, and a steady stream of grateful clients in exchange for his very specialized services. It's not the hero's destiny the goddess had in mind.It's better.As Alex's skill levels up — granting him deeper and deeper control over the most intimate aspects of a woman's body — the requests from Roxy's girls become more complicated, more personal, and a whole lot more interesting.A divine gift. A brothel full of beautiful women. And a magical pregnancy power that's only just getting started.If you're into fantasy erotica with a swollen belly at its heart and a hero who got exactly the wrong blessing for all the right reasons — this one's for you.

What happens when one female freshman moves into a frat house full of guys? One huge pregnant belly and a whole lot of fun!Phi Rho Epsilon Gamma is down on its luck until Tina, a skinny blonde freshman moves in. Thanks to her surprisingly free spirit, each fraternity member finds themselves satisfied like never before. Unsurprisingly, Tina becomes pregnant with not one, but three little bundles of joy!Each day, Tina's pregnant belly grows bigger and bigger with triplets, and each day she works hard to fulfill the needs of her housemates. But will she be able to keep it up as she gets further along in her pregnancy? How will the boys react to her changing body? And what will happen when some of the fraternity members try to take advantage of the overly pleasing pregnant freshman?Find out in Phi Rho Epsilon Gamma's Pregnant Freshman!

Bridget Had a BIG Problem on Her Hands...Beautiful and top in her class, Bridget the witch had just graduated from the Bloodworth University for Sorcery and was looking forward to a much deserved summer backpacking trip with her friends. But when her latest potion (a naughty little secret she'd kept to herself) goes wrong, Bridget gets stuck with a BIG surprise - A PERMANENTLY PREGNANT BELLY!Trying desperately to avoid her family and friends, Bridget hides away in a quiet seaside town while she searches for a way to reverse the spell. But Bridget's exciting new body proves too much of a temptation and she finds herself flirting with a handsome young man who seems to share her unique interests...Will she find a solution before things get out of control, or will Bridget get into even BIGGER trouble with her transformed body? Find out in Bridget the Witch and the Spell Gone Wrong!

Bellies are swelling at Phi Rho Epsilon Gamma again...18 year old freshman Tina can't seem to get enough of being pregnant. Maybe it's the hormones, maybe it's the larger bust size, or maybe it's attention her changing body gets her as the only girl in a frat house full of guys. But she's at it again.This time, however, she's brought along a friend! Recent high-school graduate Melody is eager to have the full college experience, including making the pledges at Phi Rho Epsilon Gamma very, VERY happy.Read about all of the fun these carefree girls have, including their rapidly expanding bellies, and learn what happens when an uptight conservative sorority moves in across the street...Find out in Pregnant Freshman 2!

What happens when one female freshman moves into a frat house full of guys? One huge pregnant belly and a whole lot of fun!Enjoy a raunchy and fun tale of fertilization and follies in this bundle of three pregnancy erotica books. PREGNANT FRESHMANPhi Rho Epsilon Gamma is down on its luck until Tina, a skinny blonde freshman moves in. Thanks to her surprisingly free spirit, each fraternity member finds themselves satisfied like never before. Unsurprisingly, Tina becomes pregnant with not one, but three little bundles of joy!Each day, Tina's pregnant belly grows bigger and bigger with triplets, and each day she works hard to fulfill the needs of her housemates. But will she be able to keep it up as she gets further along in her pregnancy? How will the boys react to her changing body? And what will happen when some of the fraternity members try to take advantage of the overly pleasing pregnant freshman?Find out in Phi Rho Epsilon Gamma's Pregnant Freshman!PREGNANT FRESHMAN 2Bellies are swelling at Phi Rho Epsilon Gamma again...18 year old freshman Tina can't seem to get enough of being pregnant. Maybe it's the hormones, maybe it's the larger bust size, or maybe it's attention her changing body gets her as the only girl in a frat house full of guys. But she's at it again.This time, however, she's brought along a friend! Recent high-school graduate Melody is eager to have the full college experience, including making the pledges at Phi Rho Epsilon Gamma very, VERY happy.Read about all of the fun these carefree girls have, including their rapidly expanding bellies, and learn what happens when an uptight conservative sorority moves in across the street...Find out in Pregnant Freshman 2!PREGNANT FRESHMAN 3How Would You Like to Live in a House Full of Pregnant Freshman?For Trent, it was a dream come true. Hot college girls with big swollen bellies greeted him at every turn. There was just one problem... None of the girls would give him the time of day!A single night of poor decisions had placed him in the black books of his closest friends: Tina, a blonde with an amazing body, and Melody, her fun-loving best friend, who are both growing absolutely huge with multiples from their surrogate pregnancies.But even worse, the night in question resulted in the pregnancy of Ashley, the drop-dead gorgeous sorority president from across the street, and SIX OF HER SORORITY SISTERS!Now, forced to live under one roof, hormones rage and tempers flair among the gravid, fertile freshmen. Can Trent keep them from each others' throats? And will he ever get any action, or will he continue to be tormented by the curvaceous, gravid bellies that follow him everywhere he goes?Find out in Pregnant Freshman 3!

Sophie Had 10 Minutes to Finish. Otherwise... BOOM!It had started off as a fun, naughty little hobby. Sophie and Ben spent their weekends recording cam shows from the privacy of their bedroom, and sometimes even ventured out into public spaces just for the thrill of it. Not even getting pregnant had stopped them from indulging in their kinky pastime.But with Sophie due any day, the young couple decided to give their fans one last show, this time on a public bus. But the final outing becomes the ride of their lives when a crazed extortionist threatens to blow up the bus and its passengers, unless Sophie can get off every 10 minutes!Attempting to save the lives of everyone on board, Sophie and Ben are forced to go to extraordinary lengths to finish on time. But what depths of depravity will the pair have to reach in order to keep Sophie stimulated? Find out in 10 Minutes to Heaven!

The room seemed to spin as the Baron drank in the girl's voluptuous curves. His heart beat madly in his chest and he dabbed distractedly at the perspiration forming on his brow. It was wrong, of course. She was already so expectant. And yet, could he truly deny his own feelings?Baron Ventrelourd had no interest in the fashionable ladies of Paris, with their usual tricks and artifice. Ever since the death of his beloved wife, his passion for life had been as cold as her gravestone.But when he takes pity on a pregnant maid named Valentine and hires her into his service, the last thing he expects is that she will be the one to reawaken the fires of his desire.Tortured by lust for the beautifully gravid Valentine, the Baron must overcome his deep personal guilt, not to mention the seemingly insurmountable gap between their social classes. But will he find the courage before it's too late?

Rica Knew It Was Wrong... But What Choice Did She Have?18-year-old Rica was beautiful, sexy, and unfortunately VERY PREGNANT.After her boyfriend left her alone and knocked up, Rica found herself shunned by the mean-spirited people of her small town. With money running out and her already massively swollen belly growing bigger and bigger by the day, Rica decided to turn to the only thing she could think of to support herself... selling her body on the internet!But can Rica handle the shame and degradation that comes with being a cam model? And will she make enough money to support herself and her little bundle of joy BEFORE HER HUGELY PREGNANT BELLY FINALLY POPS?Find out in this exciting erotic tale filled with twists, turns, and a pregnant girl who is willing to do anything to survive!

You never know what to expect in a restaurant. Especially when you're expecting...Madison was almost to the finish line. 40 weeks along, her belly was enormous, her feet were swollen, and her back was killing her. But she still needed to make rent, so here she was waiting tables at Ribs N' Racks, famous for big racks of ribs and big racks of another variety...Ignoring the warning signs of labor, Madison works through her shift, dealing with heckling customers, an unforgiving manager, and some very interesting developments related to a certain tall, handsome, tattooed man behind the bar...Will there be time for one last fling before heading to the hospital, or will Madison pay the price for ignoring her body for so long?Find out in Bump & Grind: A Waitress Story!

How Would You Like to Live in a House Full of Pregnant Freshman?For Trent, it was a dream come true. Hot college girls with big swollen bellies greeted him at every turn. There was just one problem... None of the girls would give him the time of day!A single night of poor decisions had placed him in the black books of his closest friends: Tina, a blonde with an amazing body, and Melody, her fun-loving best friend, who are both growing absolutely huge with multiples from their surrogate pregnancies.But even worse, the night in question resulted in the pregnancy of Ashley, the drop-dead gorgeous sorority president from across the street, and SIX OF HER SORORITY SISTERS!Now, forced to live under one roof, hormones rage and tempers flair among the gravid, fertile freshmen. Can Trent keep them from each others' throats? And will he ever get any action, or will he continue to be tormented by the curvaceous, gravid bellies that follow him everywhere he goes?Find out in Pregnant Freshman 3!

There she was, standing outside my apartment door — my buddy's b**ch of an ex-girlfriend. She was pissed. And MAJORLY PREGNANT...Liz was the sort of stuck-up, entitled girl that I despised. I'd run into her a few times at parties in college, and each encounter left me wanting to gag. So when one of my best friends, Jeff, began dating her, I knew nothing good would come of it.Boy was I right.Liz was knocked up less than a year later. Only, as it turns out, Jeff wasn't the father. And when he moved out of the country to get away from Liz's drama,  I somehow became the middle man in a battle between an extremely pregnant ex-girlfriend and a buddy who wanted nothing to do with her.As if that wasn't enough, I was starting to develop a major attraction for a girl I couldn't stand.At least I thought I couldn't...

Always be kind to strangers. You never know when one might turn out to be a voodoo priestess...Alyssa was as spoiled and rude as college girls came. Unfortunately, she was also unbelievably attractive. With a small waist, ample rear, flat stomach, busty chest, and gorgeous face, Alyssa was used to having things her way. But when she picks on the wrong person at school, Alyssa's finds herself with a problem that just keeps getting BIGGER and BIGGER!Cursed by a voodoo priestess, Alyssa finds herself overtaken by a supernatural hunger that soon begins to swell her once-toned stomach. Unable to control herself, Alyssa's belly expands to a fantastic degree until she resembles a pregnant woman who is practically ready to pop!But is it all an illusion, or is something really growing inside her heavily swollen belly...?

I'd do ANYTHING to go into labor, thought Katie...Katie was over being pregnant. At 41 weeks with a BIG baby, Katie was so tired of the swelling, the sleepless nights, the crazy hormones, and the discomfort of carrying her huge belly everywhere she went.So when she finds out that sex can bring on labor, Katie hatches a plan: she'll bring home a new guy every night until she goes into labor!Prepare for four nights of sexy pregnant fun as Katie tries out four very different guys in her quest to bring on labor. Find out who will be the one to finally make her big, bulging PREGNANT belly pop!