Winter Hours
Winter Hours

Author: Mary Oliver

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780395850879

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What good company Mary Oliver is the Los Angeles Times has remarked. And never more so than in this extraordinary and engaging gathering of nine essays, accompanied by a brief selection of new prose poems and poems. (One of the essays has been chosen as among the best of the year by The Best Amer

Quiet Hours
Quiet Hours

Author: Mary Wilder Tileston

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-12

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781331201632

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Excerpt from Quiet Hours: A Collection of Poems, Second Series In preparing this volume, the compiler has been careful not to change the author's language in any case. Omissions, however, have been made as seemed desirable; and the poems thus abbreviated are indicated, in the Index of First Lines, by asterisks. In some cases, the compiler has been favored with the latest corrections of the author, which will account for some variations from the current versions. For permission to use copyrighted poems, acknowledgments are due to Messrs. J. R. Osgood Co., Hurd Houghton, E. P. Dutton Co., and Henry Holt Co. The compiler wishes to express her thanks, also, to the authors who have kindly permitted the use of their poems. 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.

The Hatred of Poetry
The Hatred of Poetry

Author: Ben Lerner

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0865478201

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"The novelist and poet Ben Lerner argues that our hatred of poetry is ultimately a sign of its nagging relevance"--

Felicia Hemans: Selected Poems, Prose and Letters
Felicia Hemans: Selected Poems, Prose and Letters

Author: Felicia Hemans

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2002-01-22

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 1770484221

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Felicia Hemans was the most widely read woman poet in the nineteenth-century English-speaking world. Broadview’s edition shows why she was one of the few standard poets to be found in middle-class homes on both sides of the Atlantic, despite being routinely disparaged as a “merely” feminine poet. Included here is poetry representative of her entire career, from often-anthologized works, such as “The Homes of England” and “Casabianca,” to several long poems in their entirety, such as “The Forest Sanctuary.” Also included are selections of her prose and letters, a comprehensive introduction, and selections of views and reviews showing her changing and controversial place in culture into the twentieth century. All selections are edited, annotated, and introduced.

Classic Chinese Poems of Mourning and Texts of Lament
Classic Chinese Poems of Mourning and Texts of Lament

Author: Victor H. Mair

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2024-05-02

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1350337226

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Bathed with the blood and tears of countless poets and authors and naturally expressing the most heartfelt emotions of ancient peoples, poems of mourning and texts of lament stand out in classical Chinese literature as brilliant and unique. Composed and celebrated over 3000 years, they are central to the Chinese literary tradition but have been largely unknown to English readers. Including over 100 major pieces by leading literary figures from 800 BCE – 1800, this is the first English anthology of classic Chinese poems of mourning and texts of sacrificial offering. With annotated translations by leading scholars and reading guides accompanying each piece, this book reveals a powerful literary heritage to students and serious readers of Chinese literature, history and civilization.

Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems
Shakespeare's Sonnets and Narrative Poems

Author: A. D. Cousins

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-07-21

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1317893689

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Alongside Spenser, Sidney and the early Donne, Shakespeare is the major poet of the 16th century, largely because of the status of his remarkable sequence of sonnets. Professor Cousins' new book is the first comprehensive study of the Sonnets and narrative poems for over a decade. He focuses in particular on their exploration of self-knowledge, sexuality, and death, as well as on their ambiguous figuring of gender. Throughout he provides a comparative context, looking at the work of Shakespeare's contemporaries. The relation between Shakespeare's non-dramatic verse and his plays is also explored.

LORD BYRON Ultimate Collection: 300+ Poems, Verses, Dramas & Tales
LORD BYRON Ultimate Collection: 300+ Poems, Verses, Dramas & Tales

Author: Lord Byron

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-10

Total Pages: 4417

ISBN-13:

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Lord Byron's 'LORD BYRON Ultimate Collection: 300+ Poems, Verses, Dramas & Tales' is a comprehensive compilation of the renowned poet's works, showcasing his distinctive literary style that combines romanticism with wit and darkness. Byron's poems often delve into themes of love, loss, and the human experience, capturing the essence of the Romantic era with his emotive and passionate language. This collection includes a diverse range of works, from epic poems like 'Don Juan' to haunting verses like 'She Walks in Beauty,' showcasing Byron's versatility as a writer. Readers will be captivated by the lyrical beauty and melodious rhythm of Byron's verses, making this collection a must-read for lovers of poetry and literature alike. Lord Byron's tumultuous personal life and rebellious nature greatly influenced his writings, as he sought to challenge societal norms and explore the complexities of human emotions. His experiences as an exile and his travels across Europe provided him with a unique perspective that is reflected in his works, adding depth and richness to his poetic voice. This comprehensive collection serves as a testament to Byron's enduring legacy as one of the greatest poets of the Romantic period, showcasing the depth of his literary genius and the timeless relevance of his works. I highly recommend 'LORD BYRON Ultimate Collection' to anyone interested in exploring the depths of human emotion and the beauty of poetic language. Byron's masterful storytelling and evocative imagery will enchant readers and transport them to a world of passion and lyricism, making this collection a true literary treasure.