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Report copyright infringementby Erik Pugh Fredericksen (Author)This book reveals central texts of Augustan poetry-Vergil's Eclogues and Georgics, and Horace's Odes-to be environmental poetry. In contrast to readings that assume forms of nature poetry are mere Romantic projections, that suggest Roman authors did not care about the environment, or that relegate place to the status of background and setting, it uses both ecocritical theory and close, contextualized readings to show how Horace an...

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Report copyright infringementby Kristyn J. Saunders (Author)The sequence of poems in Slipstream registers a parent's shifting interiority during a young adult child's hospitalisation. Its interwoven forms look back through histories of mental healthcare, troubling the everyday, embodied, and institutional edges of its immense present. Through its redactive practice and miscellany of salvaged and imagined moments, Slipstream maps a late season of maternal care, creating an open, generative spa...

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by Stewart Hickman (Author)Out and Back is comprised of 14 poems and 11 short essays. The work moves between verse and prose, and between the outer world of experience and the interior personal journey of gratitude and meaning-making. A mix of philosophical musing, social and environmental commentary, and spiritual reflection, the book interweaves themes of the natural world, global inequities, and the mysteries and obligations of human consciousness. 60 pages Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: ...

The Tao of Montessori: Reflections on Compassionate Teaching

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Report copyright infringementby Catherine McTamaney Ed D. (Author)"If, like some, you regret that Montessori too rarely in her writings appreciated the humanity of teachers-their creativity, their curiosity, their doubts-this book stands as the perfect complement." - Jola-Montessori.com Evocative and unique, The Tao of Montessori offers a quiet balance to the noisy demands of teaching and parenting through a special blend of encouraging verse. Award-winning Montessori teacher Catherine McTama...

Life, Language, and Poetry: My Letters to Donald Hall, 2007-2018

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Report copyright infringementby Richard W. Leland (Author)About the BookDonald Hall remains one of the most published writers of his time. Named Poet Laureate by President George W. Bush, Hall continued to publish both poetry and prose up to the time of his death in 2018. While his last writing focused mainly on prose, Hall will likely be remembered for his undeniable contribution to many different styles and genres of writing. He was well known to many, if not most, of the published poets of...

Sound and Meaning in Dylan Thomas's Poetry

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Report copyright infringementby Thelma Louise Baughan Murdy (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this wo...

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Report copyright infringementThis meticulously edited collection presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" in two comprehensive volumes. Including a detailed biography of the Bard, explanatory footnotes, critical analyses, and a helpful glossarial index, this edition is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Experience the timeless brilliance of Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets, from the tragedies of "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" to the comedies of "A Midsummer ...

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Report copyright infringementby Nicole Maloney (Author), Treg Miller (Illustrator)Much Ado, A Shakespeare-inspired Tale tells the comedy of true love and trickery in short poetic verse like never before using original acrylic paintings on paper. Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.07 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: November 29, 2011

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Report copyright infringementby Sonia Farmer (Author)Written by Sonia Farmer, A True and Exact History: a Reading is a poetic erasure of Richard Ligon's A True and Exact History of the Island of Barbadoes (1657), using the language at the core of this text to interrogate narrative as a device of cohesive history in the Caribbean. Reimagined as a dramatic reading using eleven speakers to represent the eleven separate parishes of the island, their voices inhabit and exchange threads of these di...

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus: With introduction by William Modlen, M.A. Oxon.; edited, with notes, by The Rev. A. Dyce (Aziloth Books)

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Marlowe (Author) Born in Canterbury in 1564, the same year as his friend and literary colleague, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe shunned a life as a clergyman which university wits like himself were expected to follow, and moved to London to pursue the insecure craft of a playwright. Among his early plays were Tamburlaine the Great and The Famous Tragedy of the Rich Jew of Malta, all well-received by Elizabethan audiences and displaying an ...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Oswald (Author)Weylandtells the story of Weyland the smith, who in Norse myth was crippled by the insane King Nudand and imprisoned. But the smith is able to turn the King's madness to his own advantage, especially when Nud imprisons his own daughter and sons in the same cell as Weyland. The myth of Weyland follows the lineage of Philoctetes and other stories describing the struggle between art and authority. Number of Pages: 80 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra (Author), James Fitzmaurice-Kelly (Author), Herman Oelsner (Author)Explore the landscapes of love and literature in Miguel Cervantes Saavedra's "Galatea," a classic of Spanish literature. This carefully prepared print edition offers readers a journey into the pastoral world evoked by Cervantes, famed author of "Don Quixote." A celebrated example of poetry in translation, "Galatea" blends elements of fiction and drama within its lyri...

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Report copyright infringementby J. C. Scharl (Author), Tara Isabella Burton (Foreword by)François Rabelais, on the run from religious conflict in Paris, falls in with an old friend and a strange new companion on a blizzarding night in January. On a dare, he trades his Jester's cap for a Death's cloak and accepts an invitation to join a feisty Twelfth Night festival. Little does he know that, before the night is up, he will go head-to-head with Death itself. As the group indulges in a series o...

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Report copyright infringementby Junie Edwards (Author)A Pick For The Hair Of Black Kids Who Don't Wanna Be Gangstaz is a choreo poem piece that follows the story of 6 poet friends readying themselves for a slam poetry competition. When they take a break from rehearsing, they travel down a long and weighted path as they play a game confessing their deepest secrets and fears pertaining to the black community. Historically the adolescent voice of the black community has always been loud, but not...

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Report copyright infringementby Gentleman Klark (Author)In Stroke of Genius, I Profess Vol. 2, Gentleman Klark has combined fine pieces of literature that come together into a story book composition body of work that surpasses being just a decent poetography. As an autobiography in poems, this book has moments that are serious, disappointing, humorous, and inspiring. Gent gives a descriptive word show of what it's like journeying through the different hoods, and sailing waters in the differen...

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Report copyright infringementby Caroline Reader (Author)Thebes ... An upturned world slowly rebuilding itself after mass "devastruction." A world without order ... A world in which language has returned to a child-like state full of strange words and errors. A strangely world in which men beat their fathers then bed their mothers. Such is the curse of Thebes. Caroline Reader has adapted Sophocles' classic tragedies in to a striking, fast-moving and lively play which is especially suitable for...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Bridges (Author)Explore the lyrical beauty and dramatic power of "Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1." This collection showcases the early verse and dramatic works of Robert Bridges, a celebrated figure in English poetry. Delve into a world of evocative language and timeless themes explored through diverse poetic forms. This volume offers a rich tapestry of English poetry, encompassing both lyrical expressions and dramatic narratives in verse. Ex...

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Report copyright infringementby Lewis Morris (Author)Journey to the realm of shadows in "The Epic of Hades," a compelling exploration of Greek mythology through classical poetry. Penned by Lewis Morris, this epic poem, presented "In Three Books," delves into the mysteries of the Underworld and the reign of Hades. Experience the power and artistry of ancient storytelling as this meticulously prepared print edition brings the timeless narratives of Greek myth to life. Discover a world of gods a...

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Report copyright infringementby Joel Allegretti (Author)Joel Allegretti's Platypus presents the reader with, among other treats, a cento meant to be in the voice of Victor Frankenstein, a ghazal composed of the generic names of psychotropic drugs, and a tribute to the thirty-three villains from the 1960s Batman TV series. Featuring poems, short stories, Fluxus-inspired instruction pieces, and even text art, Platypus is a hybrid work named after the ultimate hybrid animal. Number...

A new Variorum Edition of Shakespeare. Edited by Horace Howard Furness [and Others]

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Report copyright infringementby Horace Howard Furness (Author)This is Volume 13 of "A New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare," meticulously edited by Horace Howard Furness and others. This edition offers a comprehensive exploration of Shakespeare's works, presenting a wealth of textual information, variant readings, and critical commentary. A cornerstone of Shakespearean scholarship, the Variorum Edition provides invaluable insights into the complexities and nuances of Shakespeareâ(TM)s plays. ...

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Report copyright infringementby J. M. Barrie (Author)The star-studded production of the timeless classic, which Charles Frohman staged on Christmas Day 1905 at the Criterion Theatre in New York, has always been a spectacular showcase for the acting prowess of the greatest female actors, from Ethel Barrymore to Helen Hayes. The main character, Alice, returns from India to England with her husband and struggles to acclimatize to the house and kids she left behind. Amy, her intelligent and creat...

Agamemnon Of Aeschylus And The Bacchanals Of Euripides: With Passages From The Lyric And Later Poets Of Greece (1865)

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Report copyright infringementby Aeschylus (Author), Euripides (Author), Henry Hart Milman (Translator)Agamemnon of Aeschylus and the Bacchanals of Euripides: With Passages from the Lyric and Later Poets of Greece is a book written by Aeschylus in 1865. The book is a collection of two Greek plays, Agamemnon and Bacchanals, along with passages from other Greek poets. Agamemnon is a tragedy that tells the story of the king of Argos, who returns home after the Trojan War and is murdered by his wi...

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Report copyright infringementby Lateisha Ray (Author)Dear Little Black Boy is a radiant and empowering children's book that celebrates the brilliance, resilience, and boundless potential of boys of color. With heartfelt words and uplifting affirmations, this inspiring story encourages young readers to embrace who they are, believe in their dreams, and shine their light boldly in the world.Through poetic storytelling and powerful messages of self-worth, author Monay A reminds every little Blac...

'La Belle Dame qui eust mercy' and 'Le Dialogue d'amoureux et de sa dame': A Critical Edition and English Translation of Two Anonymous Late-Medieval F

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Report copyright infringementby Joan Grenier-Winther (Editor)La Belle Dame qui eust mercy and Le Dialogue d'amoureux et de sa dame are two late-medieval poems in which a courtly gentleman and lady debate the merits of his pleas for her affections. In both cases, the lady is recalcitrant, dismissing her suitor's lovesickness as a trifle, denying that she ever gave any sign of encouragement, and wishing to protect her reputation. The lady in Le Dialogue never capitulates; in contrast, the Belle...

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Report copyright infringementby T. a. Douglas (Author)Step into "A Narcissist Broke My Heart," a poetry collection that dives right into the messy reality of love gone wrong. This powerful book tackles the heartbreak and confusion that come from toxic relationships, inviting you to explore your own feelings and experiences.With relatable language and vivid imagery, each poem captures the pain of betrayal and the battle to reclaim your identity after losing yourself in a relationship. This col...

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Report copyright infringementby Kent Dellaire (Author)This is a tale of two brothers, and of their families who either love or hate them. Of the older one who is king, and of the younger one who wants to be king, and gains the crown by means of treachery. But, this victory is short- lived, when the older brother discovers the mysterious Sword of Tarsus, and then triumphs over his sibling and the ancient, foreboding black Dragon who protects him. This is a tale of an advanced race of people, c...

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Report copyright infringementby Kendra Sterling (Author) Olivia Bailey is the epitome of a bounce back queen. Who dreams of becoming an accomplished Poet. But her life paints a different picture. Bound by her past trauma, addiction, toxic relationships, identity crisis, and unfavorable life decisions. It seemed like Olivia would never rise again. survival was her only options. When it seemed like it was all over, she gained strength and knowledge navigating through circumstances designed to d...

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Report copyright infringementby Marquita Tyson (Author)What happens when everything you thought would save you ends up breaking you?In Woman 2 Power, Marquita A. Tyson delivers a gripping and intimate account of rebuilding a life from the ashes of trauma. With raw honesty and original poetry, she takes readers through the hidden struggles of abuse, identity confusion, betrayal, motherhood, and mental warfare-revealing the silent battles many women fight behind their smiles.But this book is no...

Emotions Cut Deeper when Passions Run Free

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Report copyright infringementby Eric S. Tier (Author)All of those that perished in theWest Warwick Station Nightclub Fire touched so many peoplein so many ways. But have left in me a partthat will live forever.We all shared one common thing; live music.It's what brought us all together and yet still took somany of us away.But for those of us that are still here, theirmemory is like music, it will last in our HEARTS Number of Pages: 170 Dimensions: 0.63 x 11 x 8.5 IN ...

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Report copyright infringementby S. Keenan (Author)Travelling Players in Shakespeare's England is the first extended study of the touring practices and performances of Elizabethan and Jacobean travelling players. It opens with a general introduction to the lively, competitive world of professional touring theatre. Following chapters focus on playing practices and performances in the spaces used as temporary theatres by touring actors (such a town halls and country houses). The final chapter lo...

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Report copyright infringementby Rachael Hinkley (Author)This is a collection of poems and two extended short stories. The first story is a crime of seductive measures with tantalizing twists as a retired detective pairs up with her old partner and flame to catch twisted killer. Not your typical murderer. The second story takes us to the aftermath of a family scorned, abused, and through the death of the familiar glue and advocate, dark secrets emerge. All the poetry are original pieces of tri...

The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso

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Report copyright infringementby Dante Alighieri (Author), H. F. Cary (Translator)The Divine Comedy (Italian: La Divina Commedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. It is widely considered the preeminent work of Italian literature, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature. The poem's imaginative and allegorical vision of the Christian afterlife is a culmination of the medieval world-view as it had developed in the Western Church. ...