Poetry

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Report copyright infringementby Timothy Brownlow (Author)With its intentional pun on the title of Nabokov's autobiography, Speak, Memory, and obvious indebtedness to Wordsworth's Prelude, Timothy Brownlow pushes his "little bark" into the treacherous tides of memory, evoking the lost paradise of his Irish childhood and youth, the various falls from grace of nationality, family, and self, the experience of disillusionment, exile, and self-laceration, followed by a happy marriage and the gradua...

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Report copyright infringementby George William Gerwig (Author)Shakespeare's Ophelia, A Victim Of Misunderstanding by Gerwig, George William is a literary analysis that explores the character of Ophelia in William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. The book delves into the various interpretations of Ophelia's character throughout history and how she has been misunderstood by both the characters in the play and the audience. The author argues that Ophelia is not simply a passive victim of circumstance...

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Report copyright infringementby Marcy Heidish (Author)Here, in poetry, is a fresh approach to Joan of Arc, that famous heroine-for-all-seasons. Almost six hundred years after she was burned at the stake, Joan's story still compels, fascinates and challenges us. Credited with saving France, that famous warrior-maid leaps from a new poetry collection by Marcy Heidish, a gifted specialist in historical fiction (A Woman Called Moses, Destined to Dance, etc). Heidish's poetic reflections on Joan a...

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Report copyright infringementby Dorothea Lasky (Author)A poet's spacious exploration of time, memory, and art, in homage to Bernadette Mayer. A spiritual homage to Bernadette Mayer's monumental artwork of the same title, Dorothea Lasky's Memory is a cycle of "poet's essays" stirred by two profound questions. What constitutes personhood and consciousness? What memories get lost, and why? Expansive in her quest for answers, Lasky launches an inspired investigation of the forces that form our li...

Alphabet Soup: A Winnipeg Boy's Imaginings (Volume 3)

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Report copyright infringementby Barry Padolsky (Author)Alphabet Soup is Volume 3 of a trilogy of books called A Winnipeg Boy's Imaginings. Alphabet Soup is a chockfull crock of the author's latest ink sketches, graphics, poems, mini-memoirs, and essays on architecture, public art, heritage conservation and the future of Canadian cities. All nutritious ingredients. Grab a soupspoon and sample them. If you like the flavours and polish off the contents, I would be gratified. Bon appétit! ...

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Report copyright infringementby Lord George Gordon Byron (Author), George Gordon Byron (Author)Manfred, a Faustian noble, is tortured by guilt over the death of his beloved, Astarte. He uses his mastery of language and spell-casting to summon seven spirits, from whom he seeks forgetfulness. The spirits are unable to control the past and thus cannot grant Manfred's plea.Lord Byron lead the English Romantic Poets and is one of the most important poets in the English Language. Numbe...

Greatest Comedies of Shakespeare (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author)Explore Shakespeare's comedic genius in 'Greatest Comedies of Shakespeare.' This collection features five of his most beloved plays: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream''The Merchant of Venice''The Comedy of Errors''Twelfth Night''As You Like It'In these timeless tales, you'll encounter enchanting fairies, witty disguises, mistaken identities, and unforgettable characters. Whether you're a Shakespeare enthusiast or new to his work, these come...

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author)Magic and Civil War-- Collected here are all three parts of King Henry VI. The three plays cover the time from Henry's ascension to the throne to his eventual death at the hands of Richard, the Duke of Gloucester. Henry had a particularly contentious and difficult reign, with civil war and treachery his constant companions. Thy noble father in the thickest throngs, Cried full for Warwick, his thrice valiant son, Until with thousand s...

The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell

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Report copyright infringementby James Russell Lowell (Author)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 work is imp...

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Report copyright infringementby Aonva Moon (Author)Sumérgete en un mar de nostalgia y deja que los versos te transporten a un pasado que aún resuena en tu corazón. Con la delicadeza de una rosa que se marchita y vuelve a florecer, estos poemas exploran los rincones más íntimos del alma, donde el amor y la pérdida se entrelazan. Las ilustraciones, con su melancolía característica, complementan a la perfección la atmósfera poética. Nunca dejes de ser tú mismo, nuestros corazones sanarán y amará...

The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry

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Report copyright infringementby Rita Dove (Editor)Penguin's landmark poetry anthology, perfect for learning poems by heart in the age of ephemeral media Recipient of the Academy of American Poets' Wallace Stevens Award (Dove) Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize winner and former Poet Laureate of the United States, introduces readers to the most significant and compelling poems of the past hundred years in The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry. Now available in paperback, this indis...

Complete Sonnets and Poems: The Oxford Shakespearethe ^Acomplete Sonnets and Poems

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Report copyright infringementby William Shakespeare (Author), Colin Burrow (Editor)This is the only fully annotated and modernized edition to bring together Shakespeare's sonnets as well as all his poems (including those attributed to him after his death) in one volume. A full introduction discusses his development as a poet, and how the poems relate to the plays, and detailed notes explain the language and allusions. While accessibly written, the edition takes account of the most recent scho...

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Report copyright infringementby Shel Silverstein (Author), Shel Silverstein (Illustrator)From New York Times bestselling author Shel Silverstein, the creator of the classics Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, and Every Thing On It, comes a wondrous book of poems and drawings.This special edition contains 12 never-before-published poems. Filled with unforgettable characters like Screamin' Millie; Allison Beals and her twenty-five eels; Danny O'Dare, the dancin' bear; the Human Bal...

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Report copyright infringementby Donald Robertson (Author), Gordon Ertz (Illustrator)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the origina...

Masochistic Mouthwash: Poetry Noir 1998 - 2003

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Donald Huff (Author)Spoken aloud, poetry is the ultimate masochistic mouthwash. Used regularly, it will sponge your brain and fire your breath. So, crack these covers, sip, swish, and rinse. In time, your silly sense of well-being will slip away, and your brain germs will never feel the same way again.Author BiographyBorn in Texas and currently residing in Washington D.C., Stephen Donald Huff is an author of fiction novels, short stories and poetry. He ...

'Twas the Night Before Christmas - Hardcover

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by Clement C. Moore (Author), P. J. Lynch (Illustrator)The classic Christmas verse in an elegant new gift edition--breathtakingly illustrated by P.J. Lynch. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . . P.J. Lynch brings his rich and atmospheric art to the well-loved holiday poem. Children will pore over every cozy detail in these warm, sweeping watercolor illustrations--from snug mice to stockings hung by the chimney with care to toys in the bundle flung over merry St. N...

It's Busy Down in the Woods Today: Friends to Meet, Places to Explore, and Over 100 Things to Find

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel Piercey (Author), Freya Hartas (Illustrator)Discover how the animals of Brown Bear Wood spend their days and search for over 100 hidden things in It's Busy Down in the Woods Today, a brand-new picture book from the creators of the internationally bestselling If You Go Down to the Woods Today Enter the charming world of Brown Bear Wood. It's a busy place! Visit the school, the bakery, the grocery store, and many more exciting places in this classic pictu...

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Report copyright infringementby Frances Ruocco (Author)Beautiful Angels of Mine is a delightful story about God holding a songwriting contest so He can honor all Guardian Angels on His Birthday for all the help they give while working with the human race. It will be enjoyed by children as well as their parents, grandparents, older siblings, cousins, and friends. Number of Pages: 20 Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 15, 2023 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kathleen P. Decker (Editor in Chief), Laura Guertin (Associate Editor), Betsy Wilkening (Associate Editor)This anthology began as a joint project between me, Dr. Laura Guertin, and Betsy Wilkening. Dr. Guertin and Betsy Wilkening have been creating fascinating exhibits at the Annual Geophysical Union meetings since 2021, which combine their love of fiber art with science. Their goal has been to educate, amuse, and inform the public about topics of scientific in...

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Report copyright infringementby John Milton (Author), John Leonard (Editor), John Leonard (Introduction by)Milton's magnificent poem narrating Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden, now in a beautiful new clothbound edition In Paradise Lost, Milton produced a poem of epic scale, conjuring up a vast, awe-inspiring cosmos ranging across huge tracts of space and time. And yet, in putting a charismatic Satan and naked Adam and Eve at the center of this story, he also created an intens...

Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson - Hardcover

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by Emily Dickinson (Author), Susan Snively (Editor), Christine Davenier (Illustrator)Let your children discover the works of poet Emily Dickinson in Poetry for Kids: Emily Dickinson. As the premier title in the Poetry for Kids series, Emily Dickinson introduces children to the works of poet Emily Dickinson. Poet, professor, and scholar Susan Snively has carefully chosen 35 poems of interest to children and their families. Each poem is beautifully illustrated by Christine Davenier and thoroug...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard J. Finneran (Editor), William Butler Yeats (Author)Throughout his long life, William Butler Yeats -- Irish writer and premier lyric poet in English in this century -- produced important works in every literary genre, works of astonishing range, energy, erudition, beauty, and skill. His early poetry is memorable and moving. His poems and plays of middle age address the human condition with language that has entered our vocabulary for cataclysmic personal...

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Report copyright infringementby Homer (Author), Peter Green (Translator)"The best line-for-line translation."--London Review of Books "A notable achievement."--Times Literary Supplement A stunning set of Homer's epics, brilliantly translated by leading scholar of the ancient world Peter Green. Hailed by reviewers and readers alike, Peter Green's landmark translations of Homer's timeless epics are now available for the first time in this striking and sleekly designed collector-worthy set. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Rashaun J. Allen (Author)A Walk Through Brooklyn is a collection of nineteen poems. It expresses the black experience from the vantage point of an African-American man. The poems deal with self-motivation, love, abandonment, and loss. The pictures painted through words will persuade you to read this poetry book again and again. Number of Pages: 56 Dimensions: 0.13 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 29, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Bukowski (Author)"The Walt Whitman of Los Angeles."--Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling author"He brought everybody down to earth, even the angels."--Leonard Cohen, songwriterBetting on the Muse is a combination of hilarious poetry and stories. Charles Bukowski writes about the real life of a working man and all that comes with it.Back JacketBetting on the Muse is a combination of hilarious poetry and stories. Charles Bukowski writes about the real life of ...

Picking Weeds and Calling Them Flowers: A Collection of Poems

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Report copyright infringementby Gracie Drew (Author)Picking Weeds and Calling Them Flowers is a collection of poems featuring 50+ writings. Gracie Drew talks about trauma, mental illness, healing, and more in this beautiful compilation of admissions. Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.27 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2024

The Telegony: Rediscovering the Lost Epilogue to Homer's Odyssey - Paperback

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by D. M. Smith (Author)In classical times, the story of the Trojan War was told in a series of eight epic poems known as the Epic Cycle, of which only the Iliad and Odyssey by Homer survive to the present day. The final poem in the sequence was Eugammon of Cyrene's Telegony-an obscure, largely forgotten post-script to the Odyssey, which told of the hero's adventures in the years after his return to Ithaca, and his eventual death at the hands of Telegonus, his eponymous son by the goddess Circ...

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Report copyright infringementby Lyn Hejinian (Editor), David Lehman (Editor)The Best American Poetry 2004 celebrates the vitality and richness of poetry in the United States and Canada today. Guest editor Lyn Hejinian, acclaimed for her own innovative writing, has chosen seventy-five important new poems and contributed a provocative introductory essay. Through her selections, Hejinian has created an essential nexus -- a meeting place for readers to encounter an extraordinary range of poets. W...

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Report copyright infringementby Jaiya John (Author)Wildflowers Praying at Midnight is Jaiya John's newest collection of poetic verses, rich with stories, prayers, devotions, affirmations, incantations, soul summoning, and mystic dreaming. For longtime and new readers of Jaiya John, Wildflowers provides fresh medicine for a humanity moving through profound collective harm, reckoning, revelation, and revival. In a voice both ancestral and prophetic, each page offers a lush garden of spiritual a...

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Report copyright infringementby An Ting Koh (Author)Food Haikus is a deliciously beautiful book, like food Instagram in a book. Its fifty pages are food for the eyes and soul. A collection of bite-sized poems celebrating the beauty of eating, the ritual of cooking, and the joy we find at the table and with each other.What will be your favorite: the tiny, perfect Oat Latte, the universally pleasing Dim Dum, or the tortoise-shaped Ang Ku Kueh?Food Haikus is a love letter-to the Koh's girlfriend...

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Report copyright infringementby John C. Mannone (Author)Coffee Poems is a chapbook collection of sixteen poems that embraces coffee in a wide variety of application, though hardly exhaustive. This includes the origin of coffee, traditions, obsessions or rituals, common associations (and uncommon ones), a bit of science, mixology, metaphor, and others. The collection also presents a variety of forms in addition to the standard lineated free verse poems: prose poems, personal essay/didactic poe...

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Report copyright infringementby W. B. (William Butler) Yeats (Author)Step into the profound world of William Butler Yeats with "The Tower," a seminal collection of Irish poetry that resonates with symbolism and echoes of modernism. This enduring work captures the essence of Yeats's distinctive voice and his deep connection to Irish identity. Within these pages, explore themes of history, mythology, and the search for meaning, all rendered in Yeats's masterful poetic style. Celebrated for its ...