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William Wordsworth
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2004]
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One of the major poets of Romanticism, Wordsworth epitomized the spirit of his age with his celebration of the natural world and the spontanous expression of feeling. This volume contains a rich selection from the most creative phase of his life, including extracts from his masterpiece, The Prelude, and the... more
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Aristotle ,
Malcolm Heath
[Paperback 2004]
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Aristotle's Poetics is one of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history. A penetrating, near-contemporary account of Greek tragedy, it demonstrates how the elements of plot, character and spectacle combine to produce 'pity and fear' - and why we derive pleasure from this apparently... more
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Geoffrey Chaucer
[Prebound 1990]
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and... more
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Robert Crawford
[Hardbound 2009]
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Draws on a variety of previously untapped sources - recently discovered poems, journals, correspondence and interviews with his contemporaries - to present the life, loves and struggles of the poet. "Burns was a poetic genius and his life was the stuff of legend. Compelling and timely, this book directs attention... more
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John Milton ,
Milton John ,
William G Madsen
[Paperback 2006]
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Long regarded as one of the most powerful and influential poems in the English language, Paradise Lost still inspires intense debate about whether it manages "to justify the ways of God to men" or exposes the cruelty of Christianity or the Christian God. John Leonard's illuminating introduction is fully alive... more
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Martin Heidegger
[Paperback 2001]
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Essential reading for students and anyone interested in the great philosophers, this book opened up appreciation of Martin Heidegger beyond the confines of philosophy to the reaches of poetry. In Heidegger's thinking, poetry is not a mere amusement or form of culture but a force that opens up the realm... more
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W Empson
[Paperback 1966]
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A landmark of literary criticism which was hailed as a classic when it was first published in 1930. The first text to consider ambiguity in literature. First published in 1930, Seven Types of Ambiguity has long been recognized as a landmark in the history of English literary criticism. Revised twice... more
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Oscar Williams ,
Various
[Mass market paperbound 1962]
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A compact anthology of 3 centuries of poetry by 20 great American poets.... more
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Walt Whitman
[Paperback 2005]
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Leaves of Grass, first published in 1855, contained twelve long untitled poems, but Whitman continued to expand it throughout his life.Whitman's poetry was unprecedented in its unapologetic joy in the physical and its inextricable link to the spiritual. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote to him: "I am very happy in... more
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Rainer Maria Rilke ,
Charlie Louth
[Paperback 2010]
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Originally written to a young man considering a career in the German military, Rainer Maria Rilke's beautiful letters explore a huge range of subjects delicately and with a passionate sensitivity. The recipient, Franz Kappus, began to send his poetry to the 27-year-old Rilke when a student, seeking advice. Their correspondence... more
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Walt Whitman
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2000]
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Heralded by Ralph Waldo Emerson as “the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed,” Leaves of Grass forever changed the landscape of American poetry. Originally published as only twelve poems in 1855, the poignant collection now includes such time-honored works as “Song of Myself,” “I... more
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William Shakespeare
[Paperback 2008]
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The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there.Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book... more
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Shira Wolosky
[Paperback 2008]
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A uniquely comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to poetic form, The Art of Poetry moves progressively from smaller units such as the word, line, and image, to larger features such as verse forms and voice.In fourteen engaging, eloquently written chapters, Wolosky explores in depth how poetry works while offering brilliant readings of... more
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Adam Zagajewski ,
Clare Cavanagh
[Paperback 2005]
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Ardor, inspiration, the soul, the sublime: Such terms have long since fallen from favor among critics and artists alike. In his new collection of essays, Adam Zagajewski continues his efforts to reclaim for art not just the terms but the scanted spiritual dimension of modern human existence that they stake... more
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By
Camille Yvette Welsch ,
Camille Yvette Weisch ,
Harold Bloom
[Hardcover 2004]
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- User's guide - Editor's note and introduction by Harold Bloom - A comprehensive biography of the poet - Detailed thematic analysis of each poem - Extracts from major critical essays that discuss important aspects of each poem - A complete bibliography of the writer's poetic works - A list... more
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A James Arnold
[Paperback 1998]
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T S Eliot
[Paperback 2009]
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T. S. Eliot was not only one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century--he was also one of the most acute writers on his craft. In "On Poetry and Poets," which was first published in 1957, Eliot explores the different forms and purposes of poetry in essays such as... more
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Guillaume Apollinaire ,
Laurence Campa ,
Donald Nicholson Smith
[Hardbound 2010]
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Edmond Jabes ,
Rosmarie Waldrop
[Hardbound 1996]
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The late Edmond Jabes was a major voice in French poetry in the latter half of this century. An Egyptian Jew, he was haunted by the question of place and the loss of place in relation to writing. He focused on the space of the book, seeing it as the... more
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Pauline E Head
[Paperback 1997]
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Representation and Design examines Old English poetry from the point of view of its interpretation, beginning with the assumption that Anglo-Saxon concepts of reading were probably very different from those that dominate our own literary culture. Examines Old English poetry from the point of view of its interpretation, drawing on... more
