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Poetry

Explore a world of emotions through our Poetry collection at Thryft. Discover works by renowned poets like Rumi, Robert Frost, and Maya Angelou. Our selection also features contemporary voices such as Warsan Shire and Ocean Vuong.

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The Gift : Poems by Hafiz, the Great Sufi Master - Thryft
Daniel Ladinsky, Hafez

The Gift : Poems by Hafiz, the Great Sufi Master

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This book is a beautiful collection of Sufi poetry by Hafiz, known for his mystical love songs from God to the world. His poems touch the soul with encouragement, profound knowledge, and audacious love. Daniel Ladinsky's renderings of Hafiz's work have been highly praised, and have been described as an attempt to render God's Light into words. This book is recommended for anyone looking to explore the beauty and spirituality of Sufi poetry.

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Letters to a Young Poet - Thryft
Lewis Hyde, Rainer Maria Rilke, Charlie Louth

Letters to a Young Poet

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In 1903, a student at a military academy sent some of his verses to a well-known Austrian poet, requesting an assessment of their value. The older artist, Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), replied to the novice in this series of letters—an amazing archive of remarkable insights into the ideas behind Rilke's greatest poetry. The ten letters reproduced here were written during an important stage in Rilke's artistic development, and they contain many of the themes that later appeared in his best works. The poet himself afterwards stated that his letters contained part of his creative genius, making this volume essential reading for scholars, poetry lovers, and anyone with an interest in Rilke, German poetry, or the creative impulse.

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Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson - Thryft
Mabel Loomis Todd, Emily Dickinson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson

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This collection of Emily Dickinson's poems, compiled by the librarians most familiar with her work and complemented by several of the poet's handwritten letters, is illustrated with lithographs by Will Barnet and pen-and-ink drawings by Stephen Tennant, artists who have drawn inspiration from Dickinson's poetry. It is a beautiful and affordable celebration of the work of one of our favorite poets.In partnership with the New York Public Library, Doubleday is proud to introduce a very special collector's series of literary masterpieces. Lavishly illustrated with rare archival material from the library's extensive resources, including the renowned Berg collection, these editions will bring the classics to life for a new generation of readers. In addition to original artwork, each volume contains a fascinating selection of unique materials such as handwritten diaries, letters, manuscripts, and notebooks. Simply put, this series presents the work of our most beloved authors in what may well be their most beautiful editions, perfect to own or to give. Published on the occasion of Doubleday's 100th birthday, the New York Public Library Collector's Editions are sure to become an essential part of the modern book lover's private library.

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Selected Tales - Thryft
Edgar Allan Poe

Selected Tales

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This book is for those who appreciate the art of storytelling intertwined with elements of horror and mystery. Edgar Allan Poe's tales will make your spine tingle and your mind ponder. From the chilling "The Fall of the House of Usher" to the mind-bending detective story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," this collection showcases Poe's extraordinary imagination. Get ready to be enchanted and haunted by his timeless tales.

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Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained - Thryft
John Milton John Milton

Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained

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Greedily she engorged without restraint, And knew not eating death; Milton's Paradise Lost is a poem of epic proportions that tells of Satan's attempts to mislead Eve into disobeying God in the Garden of Eden, by eating from the tree of knowledge. His interpretation of the biblical story of Genesis is vivid and intense in its language, justifying the actions of God to men. In his sequel poem, Paradise Regained, Milton shows Satan trying to seduce Jesus in a similar way to Eve, but ultimately failing as Jesus remains steadfast.

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In Watermelon Sugar - Thryft
Richard Brautigan

In Watermelon Sugar

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In Watermelon Sugar is a perfect book for those looking for a unique and surreal escape from reality. Brautigan's writing style is highly individual with a fertile, active inventiveness that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. This book is a parable of the counterculture generation and is appreciated for its delicate, fantastic, and humorous narrative that expresses the mood of the time. It is a short and enjoyable read that will leave a lasting impression on readers.

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Rumi: The Book of Love : Poems of Ecstasy and Longing - Thryft
Rumi (Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi), Coleman Barks

Rumi: The Book of Love : Poems of Ecstasy and Longing

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Rumi's poetry is an enlightening, soulful read that can uplift and inspire anyone who loves or longs for love. The beauty of his words lies in how they express the many facets of love, from its ecstasy to its grief, and how they allow readers to explore various types of love, including divine and friendship. Coleman Barks' renderings brilliantly capture the essence of Rumi’s poetry and make it accessible to contemporary readers. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the mysteries and wonders of love.

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The Odyssey - Thryft
Robert Fitzgerald, Homer

The Odyssey

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Penelope has been waiting for her husband Odysseus to return from Troy for many years. Little does she know that his path back to her has been blocked by astonishing and terrifying trials. Will he overcome the hideous monsters, beautiful witches and treacherous seas that confront him? This rich and beautiful adventure story is one of the most influential works of literature in the world.Cover illustration © Adam McCauley

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"The Merchant of Venice" - Thryft
John Russell Brown, William Shakespeare

"The Merchant of Venice"

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This edition of "The Merchant of Venice" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates Shakespeare's genius. The detailed notes and commentary interspersed with the text will help you delve deeper into the play and gain a richer understanding of its themes and characters. With its thorough introduction and additional sources, this edition is perfect for students, scholars, or anyone seeking to explore the critical and historical context behind this captivating play. Whether you're drawn to the complexities of love or fascinated by issues of social justice, this classic work is sure to leave a lasting impact on you.

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The Merchant of Venice (new edition) - Thryft
Elizabeth Seely, John Seely, Stuart McKeown

The Merchant of Venice (new edition)

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The Merchant of Venice (new edition) (Heinemann Shakespeare) [Hardcover] Seely, John; Seely, Elizabeth and McKeown, Stuart

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A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life - Thryft
Stephen Batchelor, Śāntideva

A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life

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This book could be a good read for individuals seeking spiritual guidance, regardless of their religious background. Shantideva's Bodhisattvacharyavatara offers deep insights into the Bodhisattva path and the wisdom that comes with it. With its scholastic precision, spiritual depth, and poetic beauty, readers will find this book to be a timeless classic that offers valuable teachings on how to live a life of compassion and wisdom.

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"The Merchant of Venice" - Thryft
John Russell Brown, William Shakespeare

"The Merchant of Venice"

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The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of The Merchant of Venice provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.

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Beren and Luthien - Thryft
Illustrated By Alan Lee J. R. R. Tolkien

Beren and Luthien

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Beren and Luthien is a must-read for Tolkien fans as it tells the story of a powerful and heroic love between two different beings with a rich and enchanting history. Tolkien's own words reveal the story's evolution over time, giving readers an intriguing peek into how Middle-earth evolved over the years.

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Tennyson: Everyman's Poetry - Thryft
Alfred Tennyson, Michael Baron

Tennyson: Everyman's Poetry

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This book is an excellent read for those who love classic poetry and want to explore the works of Alfred Tennyson. The book includes a selection of his most famous poems, including "The Lady of Shalott" and "Ulysses," which are known for their vivid imagery and complex themes of love, loss, and the human condition. This book is perfect for those who enjoy reading poetry that transcends time and speaks to the heart of the human experience.

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The Bodhicaryavatara - Thryft
Paul Williams, Śāntideva, Kate Crosby

The Bodhicaryavatara

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Written in India in the early 8th century AD, Śāntideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra addresses the profound desire to become a Buddha and rescue all beings from suffering. The person who acts upon such a desire is a Bodhisattva. Śāntideva not only makes plain what the Bodhisattva must do and become, he also invokes the powerful feelings of aspiration that underlie such a commitment, employing language which has inspired Buddists ever since it first appeared. Indeed, his book has long been regarded as one of the most popular accounts of the Buddhist's spiritual path. Important as a manual of training among Mahayana Buddhists, especially in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, this text continues to be used as the basis for teaching by modern Buddhist teachers. This new translation from the original language provides detailed annotations explaining allusions and technical references. Also, the Introduction both serve to locate Śāntideva's work in its proper context, and for the first time explain its structure. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The Two Gentlemen of Verona - Thryft
William Shakespeare

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

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Professor Schlueter approaches this early Shakespearean comedy as a parody of two types of Renaissance educational the love-quest story and the test-of-friendship story, which by their combination show the pitfalls of high-flown human ideals. A thoroughly researched, illustrated stage history reveals changing conceptions of the play, which has tempted many nineteenth- and twentieth-century directors and actors, who often fail, nevertheless, to come to terms with the play's subversive impetus.

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Hamlet - Thryft
William Shakespeare

Hamlet

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This book could be a good read for you if you're intrigued by the complexities of human nature and enjoy thought-provoking dramas. Hamlet, Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, delves into the mind of a tormented prince as he grapples with grief, revenge, and the existential questions of life and death. Through poetic language and intense soliloquies, this play offers a captivating exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of our actions. Ignite your imagination with this compelling tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for truth.

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The Bhagavad Gita - Thryft
Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Eknath Easwaran

The Bhagavad Gita

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Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita is a powerful and timeless spiritual guide that provides insightful teachings on finding inner peace and purpose. Through the story of Prince Arjuna's internal struggle, this book offers profound lessons on self-mastery and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Whether you seek guidance in navigating personal dilemmas or expanding your spiritual understanding, The Bhagavad Gita is a must-read for anyone on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

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The Bhagavad Gita - Thryft
Mahatma Gandhi, Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

The Bhagavad Gita

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Presented to his disciples at prayer meetings over a nine-month period in 1926, Mahatma Gandhi's commentaries on the Gita are regarded in India as among the most important of the century. In them Gandhi addresses the issues he felt most directly affected the spiritual lives of common people.

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The Iliad - Thryft
Homer

The Iliad

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Widely regarded as being the earliest example of ancient Greek literature, The Iliad tells the epic story of the climax of the ten-year Trojan War. The legendary Greek warrior Achilles quarrels with Agamemnon - his Commander-in-Chief - over possession of the lovely maid Briseis and leaves the field of the battle to sulk in his tent. As a result the fortunes of the Greek army suffer a reverse and Achilles is only drawn out again onto the field of battle to face the mighty Trojan hero Hector after his friend Patroclus has been slain by Hector while wearing Achilles' armour. This is a story of war in which heroism and compassion rise above the tragedy of the conflict to the glory of the great warriors who are its inspirational and yet believable dramatis personae. It is a glorious reminder of the Mycenaean age.

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The Book of Songs - Thryft
Stephen Owen, Arthur Waley

The Book of Songs

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One of the five Confucian classics, The Book of Songs (Shijing) is the oldest collection of poetry in world literature and the finest treasure of traditional songs left from antiquity. Where the other Confucian classics treat “outward things: deeds, moral precepts, the way the world works,” as Stephen Owen tells us in his foreword, The Book of Songs is “the classic of the human heart and the human mind.”

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Much Ado about Nothing - Thryft
William Shakespeare

Much Ado about Nothing

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Much Ado About Nothing is probably the most satisfying, and certainly the liveliest and most charming, of Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare films. The witty badinage between Branagh and his then-wife Emma Thompson, as Benedick and Beatrice, is as bright and sunny as the golden sunlight that shines on the Tuscan villa where the picture was shot. This production--and don't ask about the plot, just remember the title--is an ebullient celebration of art and artifice, culminating in a joyous dance, and performed at a brisk pace by an all-star cast, including Denzel Washington, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves, and Michael Keaton. --Jim Emerson

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Selected Poems - Thryft
James Tate

Selected Poems

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Selected Poems by James Tate could be a great read for poetry enthusiasts that appreciate the absurdity and surrealist style of writing. Tate's honesty and rawness in his poetry speaks to the readers in a relatable way, capturing the essence of the world we live in. The book's unique feature is how it reveals the beauty in the absurdity of life, often bringing laughter to the readers. Overall, the book is a brilliant collection of poems that's both fascinating and enjoyable to read.

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Archy and Mehitabel - Thryft
Don Marquis

Archy and Mehitabel

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This beloved illustrated classic tells the tale of Archy, a philosophical cockroach, and Mehitabel, a cat in her ninth life. Generations of readers have delighted in the work of the great American humorist Don Marquis. Marquis's satirical free-verse poems, which first appeared in his New York newspaper columns in 1916, revolve around the escapades of Archy, a philosophical cockroach who was a poet in a previous life, and Mehitabel, a streetwise alley cat who was once Cleopatra. Reincarnated as the lowest creatures on the social scale, they prowl the rowdy streets of New York City in between the world wars, and Archy records their experiences and observations on the boss's typewriter late at night. First published in 1927,  Archy and Mehitabel has become a celebrated part of the twentieth-century American literary canon.

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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings - Thryft
Sylvia Plath

Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings

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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams is an eclectic collection of stories, journalism, and journal fragments that offer new insight into Sylvia Plath's development as a writer. Readers who appreciate the works of Plath will enjoy this book, particularly those who are interested in understanding the complexities of her writing process and personal life. The collection also showcases Plath's range as a writer, from conventional storytelling to experimental pieces. Overall, this book is a rare and valuable glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

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Possession - Thryft
A.S. Byatt

Possession

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Winner of England's Booker Prize and the literary sensation of the year, Possession is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once an intellectual mystery and a triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars researching the lives of two Victorian poets. As they uncover their letters, journals and poems, and track their movements from London to Yorkshire - from spiritualist séances to the fairy-haunted far west of Brittany - what emerges is an extraordinary counterpoint of passions and ideas.

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Dream Visions and Other Poems - Thryft
Kathryn L. Lynch, geoffrey-chaucer-kathryn-lynch

Dream Visions and Other Poems

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Contexts connects the poems to their classical and medieval foundations and includes works by Virgil, Ovid, Cicero, Boethius, Dante, and Boccaccio, among others From the wealth of scholarly work available, the editor has chosen for Criticism six essays that address the poems central themes. Contributors include Charles Muscatine, A. C. Spearing, R. T. Lenaghan, Richard Firth Green, Elaine Tuttle Hansen, and Steven Kruger A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included. "

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Hamlet - Thryft
Ann Thompson, William Shakespeare, David Scott Kastan

Hamlet

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Hamlet is a must-read for those interested in exploring complex themes of grief, mortality, and betrayal. Its unique feature is its introspective exploration of a character dealing with mental anguish and angst. Recommended for lovers of classic literature and those looking to expand their knowledge of Shakespeare's body of work.

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"All's Well That Ends Well" - Thryft
William; Fraser Shakespeare

"All's Well That Ends Well"

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A poor physician's daughter cures the King of France, and in return is promised the hand of any nobleman she wishes. But the man she chooses, the proud young Count of Rosillion, refuses to consummate the forced marriage and flees to Florence. Depicting the triumph of trickery over youthful arrogance, All's Well that Ends Well is among Shakespeare's darkest romantic comedies, yet it remains a powerful tribute to the strength of love.

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The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales - Thryft
Stephen Marlowe, Regina Marler, Edgar Allan Poe

The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales

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Classic tales of mystery, terror, and suspense, including The Fall of the House of Usher—the inspiration for the Netflix series from Mike Flanagan, the director of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass!This volume gathers together fourteen of Edgar Allan Poe's richest and most influential tales, “The Pit and the Pendulum,” his reimagining of Inquisition tortures; “The Tell-Tale Heart,” an exploration of a murderer’s madness, which Stephen King called “the best tale of inside evil ever written”; “The Fall of the House of Usher,” Poe’s tour de force about a family doomed by a grim bloodline curse; and his pioneering detective stories, “The Purloined Letter” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” featuring a rational investigator with a poetic soul. Also included is Poe’s only full-length novel, Narrative of A. Gordon Pym.With an Introduction by Stephen Marloweand an Afterword by Regina Marler

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The Trojan Women and Other Plays - Thryft
Edith Hall, Euripides, James Morwood

The Trojan Women and Other Plays

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This volume of Euripides' plays offers new translations of the three great war plays Trojan Women, Hecuba , and Andromache , in which the sufferings of Troy's survivors are harrowingly depicted. With unparalleled intensity, Euripides--whom Aristotle called the most tragic of poets--describes the horrific brutality that both women and children undergo during war. Yet, in the war's aftermath, this brutality is challenged and a new battleground is revealed where the women of Troy evince an overwhelming greatness of spirit.We weep for the aged Hecuba in her name play and in Trojan Women , while at the same time we admire her resilience amid unrelieved suffering. Andromache, the slave-concubine of her husband's killer, endures her existence in the victor's country with a stoic nobility. Of their time yet timeless, these plays insist on the victory of the female spirit amid the horrors visited on them by the gods and men during war.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The Eaten Heart : Unlikely Tales of Love - Thryft
Giovanni Boccaccio, G.H. McWilliam

The Eaten Heart : Unlikely Tales of Love

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Love can be surprisingTen young Florentines take refuge in the countryside from the Black Death and tell stories to pass the time. From the unfaithful wife who unwittingly eats her lover’s heart to the sly peasant plotting to seduce a whole nunnery, these are tales of lust, adventure and unexpected twists of fate.

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Lips Too Chilled - Thryft
Matsuo Bashō

Lips Too Chilled

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A good read for poetry enthusiasts as Basho's haikus are known for their quiet, contemplative nature, where the beauty of nature is captured in minimalistic poetry. Basho's poems have a unique personality where he balances the quietness of humanity with the grandeur of nature.

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Post Office - Thryft
Charles Bukowski, Niall Griffiths

Post Office

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Henry Chinaski is a lowlife loser with a hand-to-mouth existence. His menial post office day job supports a life of beer, one-night stands and racetracks. Lurid, uncompromising and hilarious, Post Office is a landmark in American literature, and over 1 million copies have been sold worldwide. The new edition is augmented with an anecdotal introduction by the modern Welsh cult-literary author, Niall Griffiths - a writer who was working in a British post office when he first read Bukowski's Post Office.

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One Hundred Love Sonnets : Cien sonetos de amor - Thryft
Stephen Tapscott, Pablo Neruda

One Hundred Love Sonnets : Cien sonetos de amor

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Against the backdrop of Isla Negra - the sea and wind, the white sand with its scattering of delicate wild flowers, the hot sun and salty smells of the Pacific - the poet sets the poems in celebration of his love. The subject of that love is Matilde Urrutia de Neruda, the poet's 'beloved wife'.

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Twelfth Night (No Fear Shakespeare) - Thryft
SparkNotes, William Shakespeare

Twelfth Night (No Fear Shakespeare)

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Twelfth Night is a great choice for anyone who finds Shakespeare's language intimidating. The modern translation on the right-hand pages is extremely useful for understanding the play's linguistically complex scenes. The commentary and character descriptions also help readers gain a greater appreciation for Shakespeare's works.

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The Tempest - Thryft
William Shakespeare

The Tempest

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The Tempest is a must-read for both literature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The play's magical elements and easy-to-follow narrative make it a fun read, while its exploration and commentary on colonialism and race relations add depth and significance. The play also stands as a reflective piece of Shakespeare's body of works, making it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the bard's legacy.

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Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet - Thryft
William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

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This edition of Romeo and Juliet is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.

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The Divine Comedy : Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso - Thryft
Robin Kirkpatrick, Dante Alighieri

The Divine Comedy : Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso

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This book is a must-read for anyone who is intrigued by the concept of redemption and the exploration of the afterlife. Dante's vivid and descriptive storytelling takes readers on a captivating journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven, accompanied by his guide, Virgil. You will be enlightened by the allegorical exploration of faith, desire, and enlightenment, and moved by the profound depth of Dante's poetry. This edition, translated by Robin Kirkpatrick, strikes the perfect balance between readability and maintaining the essence of Dante's original work. It's a truly immersive and transformative experience that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

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The World's Wife - Thryft
Jeanette Winterson, Carol Ann Duffy

The World's Wife

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With an introduction by Jeanette WintersonThis unique collection of poems from the Poet Laureate, filled with her characteristic wit, is a feminist classic and a modern take on age-old mythology.Who? Him. The Husband. Hero. Hunk.The Boy Next Door. The Paramour. The Je t'adore.Behind every famous man is a great woman - and from the quick-tongued Mrs Darwin to the lascivious Frau Freud, from the adoring Queen Kong to the long-suffering wife of the Devil himself, each one steps from her counterpart's shadow to tell her side of the story in this irresistible collection.Original, subversive, full of imagination and quicksilver wit, The World's Wife is Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy at her beguiling best.

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The Canterbury Tales - A Retelling By Peter Ackroyd (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) - Thryft
Ted Stearn, Geoffrey Chaucer, Peter Ackroyd

The Canterbury Tales - A Retelling By Peter Ackroyd (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

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The Canterbury Tales is a beloved classic that showcases the best of medieval storytelling, with a diverse cast of characters on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Peter Ackroyd's retelling in modern prose makes it a perfect read for those who want to experience the hilarity and wit of Chaucer's original work without struggling to understand the old English. Ackroyd retains the essence of Chaucer's style and humor while making it approachable and enjoyable for a contemporary audience.

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Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King - Thryft
Edith Hall, Sophocles, H.D.F. Kitto

Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King

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This volume contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and accuracy, and are equally suitable for reading for pleasure, study, or theatrical performance. The selection of Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Electra not only offers the reader the most influential and famous of Sophocles' works, it also presents in one volume the two plays dominated by a female heroic figure, and the experience of the two great dynasties featured in Greek tragedy--the houses of Oedipus and Agamemnon.

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King Lear - Thryft
Kenneth Muir, William Shakespeare

King Lear

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Edited by Kenneth Muir

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Therigatha Poems of the first Buddhist Women - Thryft
Charles Hallisey

Therigatha Poems of the first Buddhist Women

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This book is a must-read for those interested in Buddhist teachings. The poems offer insight into the experiences of women who followed the Buddha, providing a unique perspective on an often male-dominated field. The verses are reflective and powerful, leaving a lasting impact on readers long after they finish the book.

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Thryft
William Shakespeare

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare, from tragedy to comedy, history to romance, fantasy to horror. The glossary of obsolete words and variations from their ordinary established meaning makes the reading experience easier to understand. This book is a must-have for literature lovers who want to delve into the vast range of human experience that is still poignant in modern times. Users would most likely review this book as a must-read classic that never goes out of style.

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The Portable Dorothy Parker - Thryft
Marion Meade, Dorothy Parker

The Portable Dorothy Parker

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The Portable Dorothy Parker could be a good read for those who appreciate sharp wit and humor mixed with political commentary. This collection showcases Parker's versatility, featuring her poetry, stories, essays, journalism, and even personal correspondence. The addition of new material gives a fuller and more authentic view of Parker's life's work, making it a must-read for her admirers and those seeking to be introduced to her sublime and silly style.

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Doomed Love - Thryft
Virgil, W.F. Jackson Knight

Doomed Love

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Love can be hopelessFrom the fall of Troy to the deadly Harpies, Aeneas’ epic voyage is filled with tragedy, destruction and omens of danger. As he recounts his adventures to Dido, who gives him sanctuary, they fall in love. But the Gods intervene and Aeneas realizes their relationship cannot last.

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Romeo and Juliet: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
Jill L. Levenson, William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet: The Oxford Shakespeare

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Recommended for those who appreciate timeless romance. Shakespeare's thematic mastery shines in this iconic play.

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The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty - Thryft
James Thurber

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a humorous and entertaining read that takes readers through the life of a young man whose imagination takes over his reality. Thurber's witty take on human weaknesses, including his own, provides readers with a relatable and light-hearted perspective on life. Recommended for those who enjoy clever humor and fantastical storytelling.

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King Henry IV: Pt.2 - Thryft
William Shakespeare, Peter Hobley Davison

King Henry IV: Pt.2

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The New Penguin Shakespeare offers a complete edition of the plays and poems. Each volume hs been newly prepared from the original texts and includes an introduction, a list of further reading, a full and helpful commentary, and a short account of the textual problems of the play.

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Immerse yourself in the world of Poetry

At Thryft, we value the power of words. Poetry can encapsulate feelings that are hard to express, offering solace and clarity. Our collection includes timeless classics, vibrant modern works, and significant contributions from local poets. Delve into these verses to enrich your mind and soul. Whether you're a poetry novice or a seasoned reader, find the perfect piece that speaks to you.