Merging private and mythic history, this collection of poems from the acclaimed Irish poet is a private account of her deep feelings for her lost land, Ireland.
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9780393046632
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Edgar Allan Poe
By Poe, Edgar Allan
The life of American writer Edgar Allan Poe was characterized by a dramatic series of successes and failures, breakdowns and recoveries, personal gains and hopes dashed through, despite which he created some of the finest literature the world has ever known. Over time his works
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9780785814535
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Paperback
The Vintage Book of African American Poetry
By Harper, Michael S
In The Vintage Book of African American Poetry, editors Michael S. Harper and Anthony Walton present the definitive collection of black verse in the United States--200 years of vision, struggle, power, beauty, and triumph from 52 outstanding poets.From the neoclassi
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9780375703003
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Paperback
The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry
By Kaufman, Alan
The outlandish and often controversial verses of bohemians, beatniks, hippies, punks, slackers, and other malcontents is collected in this primer of the dispossessed.
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9781560252368
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Christmas Poems
By Hollander, John
Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day, and from the start it has been associated with poetry, from the song of the seraphim above the manger to the cherished carols around the punch bowl. This garland of Christmas poems contains not only the ones you would insist on finding h
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9780375407895
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Book
The Geography Of Home
By Buckley, Christopher
California is home to a wide variety of highly accomplished--in some cases, world-renowned--poets. Ripe with beauty, politics, and an endless diversity of people and cultures, California has nurtured poets born and raised on its soil, and drawn to it established writers from other
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1890771198
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Paperback
Fooling with Words
By Moyers, Bill
Fooling with Words is an intimate, inspirational celebration of language in its most exalted form and of the importance of poetry in our lives today. In dozens of poems and a series of fascinating conversations with poets of all stripes gathered for the acclaimed Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, Fooling with Words brings poetry to life for the reader.Bill Moyers has been covering the poetry beat for more than a decade, and in the fall of 1998 he returned to the Dodge Festival with his public television cameras, capturing the performances of the poets, and, in interviews with them, their dazzling array of images, metaphors, and emotions. Coleman Barks not only reads from his translations of Rumi, but also shares the poems that he wrote in tribute to his "most beautiful granddaughter.
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9780688173463
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Hardcover
The 100 Best Love Poems of All Time
By Pockell, Leslie
Words of Love ...and seduction, heartbreak, adoration, and passion. Here in this portable treasury are the 100 most moving and memorable love poems of all time, each accompanied by an illuminating introduction. Revisit the Classics: "He Is More Than a Hero" by Sappho Son
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9780446690225
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Paperback
Poems to Read
By Pinsky, Robert
A unique anthology by the editors of the bestseller Americans' Favorite Poems.Poems to Read is a welcoming avenue into poetry for readers new to poetry, including high school and college students. It is also meant to be a fresh, valuable collection for readers already devot
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9780393010749
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Book
Poetry Speaks
By Paschen, Elise
Poetry Speaks features the work of the most influential writers in modern poetry-written and performed-from 1892 to 1997. This book combines their most significant poems in print with the authors themselves reading their poetry on audio CD. Poets range from Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot and Dorothy Parker to Langston Hughes, Allen Ginsberg, Sylvia Plath and Gwendolyn Brooks.The power of spoken poetry is at the heart of Poetry Speaks. Poetry is a vocal art, an art meant to be read aloud. Listening to a poem read aloud can be a transforming experience. Poetry Speaks not only introduces the finest work from some of the greatest poets who ever lived, it reintroduces the oral tradition of poetry.Poetry Speaks features over 40 poets in chapters each containing:• The poems that are read by the poet on the audio CD• Additional poems in print form to allow the reader to further explore the poet• A short biography and photo of each poet• Original manuscripts and letters for most of the featured poets• An original essay for each poet written by today’s most influential poets, a veritable Who’s Who of poetry, including: Seamus Heaney on W.
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|
9781570717208
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Hardcover
Cowgirl Poetry
By Bennett, Virginia
The heart and soul of the West is seen through the eyes of its women -- cowgirl poets writing about jinglin' the horses home, haymaking time, cowboy courtin', livin' free, July thunderstorms, and real wealth, among other things close to a cowgirl's heart. And, of course, there
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9781586850166
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Book
Beowulf
By Anonymous,
Beowulf by Anonymous is part of the Barnes amp Noble Classicsnbspseries which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader including new scholarship thoughtful design and pages of carefully crafted extras Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes amp Noble Classics New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical biographical and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations parodies poems books plays paintings operas statuary and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices amp Glossaries when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications some include illustrations of historical interest Barnes amp Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influencesbiographical historical and literaryto enrich each readers understanding of these enduring worksnbspWidely regarded as the first true masterpiece of English literature Beowulf describes the thrilling adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century Its lyric intensity and imaginative vitality are unparalleled and the poem has greatly influenced many important modern novelists and poets most notably J R R Tolkien author of The Lord of the RingsnbspPart history and part mythology Beowulf opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster but joy turns to horror when Grendels mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son Ultimately triumphant Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until one dark day a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is arousedan ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure Once again Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast but this time victory exacts a terrible pricenbspNew translation by John McNamara Features an original map and genealogy chartnbspJohn McNamara is Professor of English at the University of Houston where he teaches the early languages and literatures of England Scotland and Ireland with a special focus on their oral traditions He is the co-editor of Medieval Folklore An Encyclopedia of Myths Legends Tales Beliefs and Customs.
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9781593083830
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Hardcover
The Iliad
By Homer,
Dating to the ninth century BC, Homers timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb Introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. He maintains the drive and metric music of Homers poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliads mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls an astonishing performance.
Publisher: n/a
|
9780670835102
|
Hardcover
Gilgamesh
By Grundy, Stephan
An epic adventure from the earliest days of civilization, this is a tale of greatness and glory that has been passed down through untold generations. Stephan Grundy -- whose stunning retellings of timeless legends have earned him resounding international acclaim-now reawakens a peerless hero as old as human memory and celebrates once more his mighty deeds and magical destiny.GILGAMESH"I am Ensi of Erech, son ofLugalbanda and Rimsat-Ninsun,two-thirds god and one-third man."A warrior, impetuous and proud, an insatiable lover, and a man of restless, violent spirit, Gilgamesh has been chosen to guide his kingdom in times of war and peace. His strength and courage are unsurpassed, yet his reckless heart threatens the land and the people who are dependent upon his sober, benevolent rule. He has spurned the gods with his arrogant refusal to take part in a sacred ritual. And they, in turn, have responded by creating one who is his equal -- a beast-man, lord of his own feral domain -- who will lead Gilgamesh on a remarkable quest of accomplishment and discovery, and hasten the destruction of a tragically flawed hero's realm and legend.Moving across a richly evoked Mesopotamian landscape and written in a style that brilliantly and faithfully recalls the great epics throughout history, Stephen Grundy's Gilgamesh is an extraordinary achievement: a sweeping saga of gods, magic, adventure, and poignantly imperfect humanity that is at once compelling, original, and relevant to any epoch.
Publisher: n/a
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9780380975747
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Hardcover
The Poetry of Robert Frost
By Frost, Robert
The only comprehensive gathering of Frost's published poetry, this affordable volume offers the entire contents of his eleven books of verse, from A Boy's Will (1913) to In the Clearing (1962) . Frost scholar Lathem, who was also a close friend of the four-time Puli
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9780030725357
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Book
Leaves of Grass
By Whitman, Walt
Abraham Lincoln read it with approval, but Emily Dickinson described its bold language and themes as "disgraceful." Ralph Waldo Emerson found it "the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet produced." Published at the author's expense on
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9780679600763
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Book
The Complete Poetry and Selected Prose of John Donne
By Donne, John
This Modern Library edition contains all of John Donne's great metaphysical love poetry. Here are such well-known songs and sonnets as "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," "The Extasie," and "A Nocturnall Upon S. Lucies Day," along with the love
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9780375757341
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Paperback
William Shakespeare
By Shakespeare, William
The second Oxford edition of Shakespeare's Complete Works reconsiders every detail of their text and presentation in the light of modern scholarship. The nature and authority of the early documents are re-examined, and the canon and chronological order of composition freshly estab
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9780199267187
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Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas 1934-1952
By Thomas, Dylan
This attractive gift edition of COLLECTED POEMS 1934-53 includes work from DylanThomas's five published volumes of poetry:18 POEMS,TWENTY FIVE POEMS,THE MAP OF LOVE,DEATH AND ENTRANCES and IN COUNTRY SLEEP.
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9780811202053
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Book
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
By Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Paying tribute to an American literary icon, this collection of Longfellow's the best work from his poems, novels, and essays reveals the secret behind his enormous popularity in the 19th century.
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9781883011857
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Book
Stephen Crane
By Crane, Stephen
"Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," "The Red Badge of Courage," "George's Mother," "The Third Violet," journalism, tales and sketches, poetry. Includes firsthand accounts from Greece, and from Cuba during the Spanish-American war.
Publisher: n/a
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9780940450172
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Hardcover
The Poetry of Pablo Neruda
By Neruda, Pablo
The most comprehensive English-language collection of work ever by "the greatest poet of the twentieth century - in any language" (Gabriel Garca Mrquez) In his work a continent awakens to consciousness," wrote the Swedish Academy in awarding the N
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9780374299958
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Selected Poems
By Ginsberg, Allen
Personally selected by Allen Ginsberg, Selected Poems 1947-1995 is the definitive collection of the best works of one of the most influential and revolutionary poets of the twentieth century. Allen Ginsberg, famous for helping catalyze the Beat Generation, wrote poetry for ove
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9780060928544
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Paperback
Book of Haikus
By Kerouac, Jack
Highlighting a lesser-known aspect of one of America's most influential authors, this new collection displays Jack Kerouac's interest in and mastery of haiku. Experimenting with this compact poetic genre throughout his career, Kerouac often included haiku in novels, correspondence
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9780142002643
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Paperback
Even the Stars Look Lonesome
By Angelou, Maya
This wise book is the wonderful continuation of the bestselling Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now. Even the Stars Look Lonesome is Maya Angelou talking of the things she cares about most. In her unique, spellbinding way, she re-creates intimate pe
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9780375500312
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Print book
Blues
By Giovanni, Nikki
Intimate, edgy, and unapologetic, Blues: For All the Changes bears the mark of Nikki Giovanni's unmistakable voice.In a career that has spanned three decades, Giovanni has created an indispensable body of work and earned a place amoung the nation's most celebrated and controversial poets; Gloria Naylor calls her "one of our national treasures." Now, in these fifty-two new poems, Giovanni brings the passion, fearless wit, and intensely personal self that have defined her life's work to a new front.Invoking the fates and exalting the rhythm of the everyday, Giovanni writes with might and majesty. From the environment to our reliance on manners, from sex and politics to love among Black folk, Blues is a masterwork with poems for every soul and every mood: The poignant "Stealing Home" pays tribute to Jackie Robinson, while "Road Rage Blues" jams on time and space; Giovanni celebrates love's absolut power in "Train Rides" and laments life's trasience in "Me and Mrs.
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9780688156985
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Hardcover
The Night Torn Mad With Footsteps
By Bukowski, Charles
This collection of previously unpublished poems offers the author's take on squabbling neighbours, off-kilter lovers, would-be hangers-on, and the loneliness of a man afflicted with acute powers of observation. The tone is gritty and amusing, spiralling out towards a cock-eyed
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9781574231663
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Book
Handwriting
By Ondaatje, Michael
A book of new poems by the award-winning novelist and poet. The poems are about love, history and landscape, transporting the reader to the poet's first home, Sri Lanka.
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9780375705359
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Paperback
The Space Between Our Footsteps
By Nye, Naomi Shihab
In an unparalleled collection, honored anthologist Naomi Shihab Nye brings together the work of over 120 poets and artists from 19 countries in the Middle East. In turn compelling, lyrical, tragic and humorous, this rich anthology opens the door to the Middle East and beckons read
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9780689812330
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Book
The Magnetic Poetry Book of Poetry
By Kapell, Dave
A combination anthology, primer, and custom Magnetic Poetry set, this handy, spiral-bound book with a magnet-ready inside front cover is a complete portable poetry kit. Taking poetry out of the academy and into the neighborhoods, here are poems from schoolchildren and stockbrokers
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9780761107378
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Book
Why We Ski, Poems for Skiers
By Cutler, Everett
Over the years many poems have been penned about skiing, but, as far as the author knows, this is the only collection of original poems exclusively about the many facets of our fascinating sport.
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9780970175007
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Paperback
The Last Lullaby
By Kramer, Aaron
The Last Lullaby is the culmination of Aaron Kramer's fifty years devoted to translating poetry spawned by the Holocaust. The full horror of the genocide and the sublime spirit of those who resisted are given voice on these pages. These poets -- originally writing in Yiddish -- sp
This morning according to dog
By Graham, Taylor
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The Lost Land
By Boland, Eavan
Merging private and mythic history, this collection of poems from the acclaimed Irish poet is a private account of her deep feelings for her lost land, Ireland.
Edgar Allan Poe
By Poe, Edgar Allan
The life of American writer Edgar Allan Poe was characterized by a dramatic series of successes and failures, breakdowns and recoveries, personal gains and hopes dashed through, despite which he created some of the finest literature the world has ever known. Over time his works
The Vintage Book of African American Poetry
By Harper, Michael S
In The Vintage Book of African American Poetry, editors Michael S. Harper and Anthony Walton present the definitive collection of black verse in the United States--200 years of vision, struggle, power, beauty, and triumph from 52 outstanding poets.From the neoclassi
The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry
By Kaufman, Alan
The outlandish and often controversial verses of bohemians, beatniks, hippies, punks, slackers, and other malcontents is collected in this primer of the dispossessed.
Christmas Poems
By Hollander, John
Christmas is both a holiday and a holy day, and from the start it has been associated with poetry, from the song of the seraphim above the manger to the cherished carols around the punch bowl. This garland of Christmas poems contains not only the ones you would insist on finding h
The Geography Of Home
By Buckley, Christopher
California is home to a wide variety of highly accomplished--in some cases, world-renowned--poets. Ripe with beauty, politics, and an endless diversity of people and cultures, California has nurtured poets born and raised on its soil, and drawn to it established writers from other
Fooling with Words
By Moyers, Bill
Fooling with Words is an intimate, inspirational celebration of language in its most exalted form and of the importance of poetry in our lives today. In dozens of poems and a series of fascinating conversations with poets of all stripes gathered for the acclaimed Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, Fooling with Words brings poetry to life for the reader.Bill Moyers has been covering the poetry beat for more than a decade, and in the fall of 1998 he returned to the Dodge Festival with his public television cameras, capturing the performances of the poets, and, in interviews with them, their dazzling array of images, metaphors, and emotions. Coleman Barks not only reads from his translations of Rumi, but also shares the poems that he wrote in tribute to his "most beautiful granddaughter.
The 100 Best Love Poems of All Time
By Pockell, Leslie
Words of Love ...and seduction, heartbreak, adoration, and passion. Here in this portable treasury are the 100 most moving and memorable love poems of all time, each accompanied by an illuminating introduction. Revisit the Classics: "He Is More Than a Hero" by Sappho Son
Poems to Read
By Pinsky, Robert
A unique anthology by the editors of the bestseller Americans' Favorite Poems.Poems to Read is a welcoming avenue into poetry for readers new to poetry, including high school and college students. It is also meant to be a fresh, valuable collection for readers already devot
Poetry Speaks
By Paschen, Elise
Poetry Speaks features the work of the most influential writers in modern poetry-written and performed-from 1892 to 1997. This book combines their most significant poems in print with the authors themselves reading their poetry on audio CD. Poets range from Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Walt Whitman, T.S. Eliot and Dorothy Parker to Langston Hughes, Allen Ginsberg, Sylvia Plath and Gwendolyn Brooks.The power of spoken poetry is at the heart of Poetry Speaks. Poetry is a vocal art, an art meant to be read aloud. Listening to a poem read aloud can be a transforming experience. Poetry Speaks not only introduces the finest work from some of the greatest poets who ever lived, it reintroduces the oral tradition of poetry.Poetry Speaks features over 40 poets in chapters each containing:• The poems that are read by the poet on the audio CD• Additional poems in print form to allow the reader to further explore the poet• A short biography and photo of each poet• Original manuscripts and letters for most of the featured poets• An original essay for each poet written by today’s most influential poets, a veritable Who’s Who of poetry, including: Seamus Heaney on W.
Cowgirl Poetry
By Bennett, Virginia
The heart and soul of the West is seen through the eyes of its women -- cowgirl poets writing about jinglin' the horses home, haymaking time, cowboy courtin', livin' free, July thunderstorms, and real wealth, among other things close to a cowgirl's heart. And, of course, there
Beowulf
By Anonymous,
Beowulf by Anonymous is part of the Barnes amp Noble Classicsnbspseries which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader including new scholarship thoughtful design and pages of carefully crafted extras Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes amp Noble Classics New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical biographical and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations parodies poems books plays paintings operas statuary and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices amp Glossaries when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications some include illustrations of historical interest Barnes amp Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influencesbiographical historical and literaryto enrich each readers understanding of these enduring worksnbspWidely regarded as the first true masterpiece of English literature Beowulf describes the thrilling adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century Its lyric intensity and imaginative vitality are unparalleled and the poem has greatly influenced many important modern novelists and poets most notably J R R Tolkien author of The Lord of the RingsnbspPart history and part mythology Beowulf opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster but joy turns to horror when Grendels mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son Ultimately triumphant Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until one dark day a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is arousedan ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure Once again Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast but this time victory exacts a terrible pricenbspNew translation by John McNamara Features an original map and genealogy chartnbspJohn McNamara is Professor of English at the University of Houston where he teaches the early languages and literatures of England Scotland and Ireland with a special focus on their oral traditions He is the co-editor of Medieval Folklore An Encyclopedia of Myths Legends Tales Beliefs and Customs.
The Iliad
By Homer,
Dating to the ninth century BC, Homers timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb Introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, Robert Fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. He maintains the drive and metric music of Homers poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the Iliads mesmerizing repeated phrases in what Peter Levi calls an astonishing performance.
Gilgamesh
By Grundy, Stephan
An epic adventure from the earliest days of civilization, this is a tale of greatness and glory that has been passed down through untold generations. Stephan Grundy -- whose stunning retellings of timeless legends have earned him resounding international acclaim-now reawakens a peerless hero as old as human memory and celebrates once more his mighty deeds and magical destiny.GILGAMESH"I am Ensi of Erech, son ofLugalbanda and Rimsat-Ninsun,two-thirds god and one-third man."A warrior, impetuous and proud, an insatiable lover, and a man of restless, violent spirit, Gilgamesh has been chosen to guide his kingdom in times of war and peace. His strength and courage are unsurpassed, yet his reckless heart threatens the land and the people who are dependent upon his sober, benevolent rule. He has spurned the gods with his arrogant refusal to take part in a sacred ritual. And they, in turn, have responded by creating one who is his equal -- a beast-man, lord of his own feral domain -- who will lead Gilgamesh on a remarkable quest of accomplishment and discovery, and hasten the destruction of a tragically flawed hero's realm and legend.Moving across a richly evoked Mesopotamian landscape and written in a style that brilliantly and faithfully recalls the great epics throughout history, Stephen Grundy's Gilgamesh is an extraordinary achievement: a sweeping saga of gods, magic, adventure, and poignantly imperfect humanity that is at once compelling, original, and relevant to any epoch.
The Poetry of Robert Frost
By Frost, Robert
The only comprehensive gathering of Frost's published poetry, this affordable volume offers the entire contents of his eleven books of verse, from A Boy's Will (1913) to In the Clearing (1962) . Frost scholar Lathem, who was also a close friend of the four-time Puli
Leaves of Grass
By Whitman, Walt
Abraham Lincoln read it with approval, but Emily Dickinson described its bold language and themes as "disgraceful." Ralph Waldo Emerson found it "the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet produced." Published at the author's expense on
The Complete Poetry and Selected Prose of John Donne
By Donne, John
This Modern Library edition contains all of John Donne's great metaphysical love poetry. Here are such well-known songs and sonnets as "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," "The Extasie," and "A Nocturnall Upon S. Lucies Day," along with the love
William Shakespeare
By Shakespeare, William
The second Oxford edition of Shakespeare's Complete Works reconsiders every detail of their text and presentation in the light of modern scholarship. The nature and authority of the early documents are re-examined, and the canon and chronological order of composition freshly estab
Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas 1934-1952
By Thomas, Dylan
This attractive gift edition of COLLECTED POEMS 1934-53 includes work from DylanThomas's five published volumes of poetry:18 POEMS,TWENTY FIVE POEMS,THE MAP OF LOVE,DEATH AND ENTRANCES and IN COUNTRY SLEEP.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
By Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Paying tribute to an American literary icon, this collection of Longfellow's the best work from his poems, novels, and essays reveals the secret behind his enormous popularity in the 19th century.
Stephen Crane
By Crane, Stephen
"Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," "The Red Badge of Courage," "George's Mother," "The Third Violet," journalism, tales and sketches, poetry. Includes firsthand accounts from Greece, and from Cuba during the Spanish-American war.
The Poetry of Pablo Neruda
By Neruda, Pablo
The most comprehensive English-language collection of work ever by "the greatest poet of the twentieth century - in any language" (Gabriel Garca Mrquez) In his work a continent awakens to consciousness," wrote the Swedish Academy in awarding the N
Selected Poems
By Ginsberg, Allen
Personally selected by Allen Ginsberg, Selected Poems 1947-1995 is the definitive collection of the best works of one of the most influential and revolutionary poets of the twentieth century. Allen Ginsberg, famous for helping catalyze the Beat Generation, wrote poetry for ove
Book of Haikus
By Kerouac, Jack
Highlighting a lesser-known aspect of one of America's most influential authors, this new collection displays Jack Kerouac's interest in and mastery of haiku. Experimenting with this compact poetic genre throughout his career, Kerouac often included haiku in novels, correspondence
Even the Stars Look Lonesome
By Angelou, Maya
This wise book is the wonderful continuation of the bestselling Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now. Even the Stars Look Lonesome is Maya Angelou talking of the things she cares about most. In her unique, spellbinding way, she re-creates intimate pe
Blues
By Giovanni, Nikki
Intimate, edgy, and unapologetic, Blues: For All the Changes bears the mark of Nikki Giovanni's unmistakable voice.In a career that has spanned three decades, Giovanni has created an indispensable body of work and earned a place amoung the nation's most celebrated and controversial poets; Gloria Naylor calls her "one of our national treasures." Now, in these fifty-two new poems, Giovanni brings the passion, fearless wit, and intensely personal self that have defined her life's work to a new front.Invoking the fates and exalting the rhythm of the everyday, Giovanni writes with might and majesty. From the environment to our reliance on manners, from sex and politics to love among Black folk, Blues is a masterwork with poems for every soul and every mood: The poignant "Stealing Home" pays tribute to Jackie Robinson, while "Road Rage Blues" jams on time and space; Giovanni celebrates love's absolut power in "Train Rides" and laments life's trasience in "Me and Mrs.
The Night Torn Mad With Footsteps
By Bukowski, Charles
This collection of previously unpublished poems offers the author's take on squabbling neighbours, off-kilter lovers, would-be hangers-on, and the loneliness of a man afflicted with acute powers of observation. The tone is gritty and amusing, spiralling out towards a cock-eyed
Handwriting
By Ondaatje, Michael
A book of new poems by the award-winning novelist and poet. The poems are about love, history and landscape, transporting the reader to the poet's first home, Sri Lanka.
The Space Between Our Footsteps
By Nye, Naomi Shihab
In an unparalleled collection, honored anthologist Naomi Shihab Nye brings together the work of over 120 poets and artists from 19 countries in the Middle East. In turn compelling, lyrical, tragic and humorous, this rich anthology opens the door to the Middle East and beckons read
The Magnetic Poetry Book of Poetry
By Kapell, Dave
A combination anthology, primer, and custom Magnetic Poetry set, this handy, spiral-bound book with a magnet-ready inside front cover is a complete portable poetry kit. Taking poetry out of the academy and into the neighborhoods, here are poems from schoolchildren and stockbrokers
Why We Ski, Poems for Skiers
By Cutler, Everett
Over the years many poems have been penned about skiing, but, as far as the author knows, this is the only collection of original poems exclusively about the many facets of our fascinating sport.
The Last Lullaby
By Kramer, Aaron
The Last Lullaby is the culmination of Aaron Kramer's fifty years devoted to translating poetry spawned by the Holocaust. The full horror of the genocide and the sublime spirit of those who resisted are given voice on these pages. These poets -- originally writing in Yiddish -- sp