The Doorkeeper and Other Poems (Classic Reprint)
The Doorkeeper and Other Poems (Classic Reprint)

Author: John William Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-10

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781331084808

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Excerpt from The Doorkeeper and Other Poems The writer of these verses wished them to be published, for he felt that he had a message in them to give to the world. They are arranged in the order in which he placed them, and are left as he left them, with certain irregularities in rhythm and versification of which he was aware, but which he did not live to alter or improve. To those who knew him - to his friends - no word of introduction is necessary, but to the wider circle they may reach - the friends he has yet to make - some slight account of his life and circumstances will be of interest, and help them to understand the personality revealed therein. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Plays & Philosophy
French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Plays & Philosophy

Author: Stendhal

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-17

Total Pages: 19527

ISBN-13:

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French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Plays & Philosophy is a monumental anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of French literature, ranging from the keen psychological insights of Stendhal to the intricate societal critiques of Émile Zola. This collection spans diverse literary styles, including the romanticism of Victor Hugo, the naturalism of Zola, and the existential questions posed by the works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breadth of French literary achievements, highlighting significant movements and themes such as the quest for personal identity, the complexities of human nature, and the critique of social conventions. Notable works include the biting satire of Molière, the haunting narratives of Gaston Leroux, and the poetic innovations of Charles Baudelaire, making this collection an essential compendium for any literary scholar. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology represent the crème de la crème of French literary history, their lives intertwined with the very fabric of French culture and the literary movements they helped shape. From the early modern period with Rabelais and Corneille through to the philosophical enlightenment of Voltaire and Rousseau, and into the richly complex worlds of Proust and Dumas, this collection encapsulates a lineage of thought and creativity that has significantly influenced not only French but global literature. It is a testament to the enduring power and diversity of French literary voice, capturing pivotal moments in literary development and the individual and collective quest for understanding human experience. This anthology invites readers to embark on a profound journey through the landscapes of French thought and expression. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the multitude of voices, styles, and themes that have shaped both the literary canon and the broader discourse on society, politics, and the human condition. Encouraging a deeper understanding of the interplay between individual creativity and cultural movements, French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone with a passion for exploring the depths of human expression through literature. The collection promises not only academic enrichment but also the sheer joy of discovering the interconnectedness of stories, ideas, and the universal quest for meaning that ties humanity together.

Doorkeeper of the Heart
Doorkeeper of the Heart

Author: Rābiʻah al-ʻAdawīyah

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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One of the central figures of the Sufi tradition, and a major saint of Islam, Rabia is one of the earliest writers of Sufi poetry as we know it.-Threshold Books.

The Oxford History of Classical Reception in English Literature
The Oxford History of Classical Reception in English Literature

Author: Rita Copeland

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016-01-28

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 0191077771

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The Oxford History of Classical Reception in English Literature (OHCREL) is designed to offer a comprehensive investigation of the numerous and diverse ways in which literary texts of the classical world have stimulated responses and refashioning by English writers. Covering the full range of English literature from the early Middle Ages to the present day, OHCREL both synthesizes existing scholarship and presents cutting-edge new research, employing an international team of expert contributors for each of the five volumes. OHCREL endeavours to interrogate, rather than inertly reiterate, conventional assumptions about literary 'periods', the processes of canon-formation, and the relations between literary and non-literary discourse. It conceives of 'reception' as a complex process of dialogic exchange and, rather than offering large cultural generalizations, it engages in close critical analysis of literary texts. It explores in detail the ways in which English writers' engagement with classical literature casts as much light on the classical originals as it does on the English writers' own cultural context. This first volume, and fourth to appear in the series, covers the years c.800-1558, and surveys the reception and transformation of classical literary culture in England from the Anglo-Saxon period up to the Henrician era. Chapters on the classics in the medieval curriculum, the trivium and quadrivium, medieval libraries, and medieval mythography provide context for medieval reception. The reception of specific classical authors and traditions is represented in chapters on Virgil, Ovid, Lucan, Statius, the matter of Troy, Boethius, moral philosophy, historiography, biblical epics, English learning in the twelfth century, and the role of antiquity in medieval alliterative poetry. The medieval section includes coverage of Chaucer, Gower, and Lydgate, while the part of the volume dedicated to the later period explores early English humanism, humanist education, and libraries in the Henrician era, and includes chapters that focus on the classicism of Skelton, Douglas, Wyatt, and Surrey.

The Oxford History of Classical Reception in English Literature
The Oxford History of Classical Reception in English Literature

Author: David Hopkins

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 771

ISBN-13: 019958723X

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"The present volume [3] is the first to appear of the five that will comprise The Oxford History of Classical Reception in English Literature (henceforth OHCREL). Each volume of OHCREL will have its own editor or team of editors"--Preface.