Poetry Books
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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Siegfried Sassoon
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Faber
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Faber
Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man
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1929. Sassoon, the English novelist and poet who, after serving as an officer in World War I, expressed his conviction of the brutality and waste of war in his grim, forceful, realistic verse. He is also known for his three-volume fictional autobiography, at first published anonymously under the title The Memoirs of George Sherston. Memoirs of a Fox Hunting Man is the first volume in the trilogy and gives a particularly vivid evocation of the life of the English country gentry before World War I. Contents: Early Days; The Flower Show Match; A Fresh Start; A Day with the Potford; At the Rectory; The Colonel's Cup; Denis Milden as Master; Migration to the Midlands; In the Army; and At the Front.
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William Shakespeare, Peter Hobley Davison |
Penguin
Books
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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w-shakespeare
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Longman
The Tempest
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This enduring play by Shakespeare tells the story of a sorcerer's revenge against his enemies. With themes of forgiveness and redemption, it is a thought-provoking read for those interested in complex characters and dramatic storytelling. The photography and interpretation-based questions in this edition make it an excellent resource for students studying the play.
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Edith Hall, Sophocles, H.D.F. Kitto |
Oxford
University
Press
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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William Wordsworth, P.M. Yarker |
Routledge
Kegan
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Paul
Prelude
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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. 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 despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
Oxford School Shakespeare: As You Like It
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This edition of As You Like It 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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Adam Foulds, Andrej E. Skubic |
Jonathan
Cape
The Quickening Maze
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This book is a great read for those interested in historical fiction and mental health. The novel provides a vivid description of the life of John Clare, a nature poet who ends up in an asylum, struggling to hold on to his identity. The conversations between young Alfred Tennyson and Dr. Matthew Allen add depth and character development to the plot while the description of the forest and its inhabitants provide a stunning contrast to the bleak, isolated world of the asylum.
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Edgar Allan Poe, April Bernard, Jay Parini |
Signet
Classics
The Complete Poetry Of Edgar Allan Poe
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This book is perfect for fans of gothic literature and dark, eerie poetry. Poe's poems touch on themes of madness, death, and the macabre, drawing readers into a world of mystery and intrigue. The collection includes his most famous works, such as "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee," as well as lesser-known masterpieces like "The Haunted Palace" and "The Conqueror Worm." With an introduction by Jay Parini and an afterword by April Bernard, readers are provided with historical context and a deeper understanding of Poe's artistry. Overall, this collection is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry or wants to explore the darker side of literature.
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
Oxford School Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
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This edition of Twelfth Night 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 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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William Shakespeare
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Yale
University
Press
Macbeth
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Recommended for fans of historical tragedies. The play explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and guilt on the human psyche. Shakespeare's poetry and language elevates the dramatic and intimate story of Macbeth to new heights.
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Seamus Heaney
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Farrar,
Straus
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Giroux
Opened Ground : Selected Poems, 1966-1996
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This book, "Opened Ground: Selected Poems, 1966-1996", is a collection of Seamus Heaney's work that delves deep into the past, both personal and historic. Through poetic excavation, he uncovers the cultural and linguistic richness of his Gaelic tradition while intertwining it with the complexities of Northern Ireland's political landscape. Heaney's words are a fusion of power and danger, as he navigates the minefield of language during times of crisis. With his supreme sense of empathy, he transports readers to childhood fields, invoking vivid imagery that leaves an indelible mark. "Opened Ground" is not just a book, but a triumph that showcases Heaney's importance as one of the most significant poets of his time.
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Edmund Blunden, C. Day Lewis, Wilfred Owen |
New
Directions
The Collected Poems of Wilfred Owen
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Wilfred Owen was twenty-two when he enlisted in the Artists' Rifle Corps during World War I. By the time Owen was killed at the age of 25 at the Battle of Sambre, he had written what are considered to be the most important British poems of WWI. This definitive edition is based on manuscripts of Owen's papers in the British Museum and other archives.
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Algernon Charles Swinburne
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Wordsworth
Editions
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The Works Of Algernon Charles Swinburne
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Dive into the mesmerizing world of Algernon Charles Swinburne's poetry, where emotions flow like a torrent and language dances on the page. You'll find yourself captivated by the poet's vivid imagery and his ability to effortlessly evoke a range of emotions. Swinburne's works are a must-read for those who appreciate the power of language and the beauty of poetic expression.
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J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien |
Harpercollins
The Fall of Arthur
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The world's first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the extraordinary story of the final days of England’s legendary hero, King Arthur.The Fall of Arthur recounts in verse the last campaign of King Arthur who, even as he stands at the threshold of Mirkwood, is summoned back to Britain by news of the treachery of Mordred. Already weakened in spirit by Guinevere's infidelity with the now-exiled Lancelot, Arthur must rouse his knights to battle one last time against Mordred's rebels and foreign mercenaries.Powerful, passionate and filled with vivid imagery, The Fall of Arthur reveals Tolkien's gift for storytelling at its brilliant best. Originally composed by J.R.R. Tolkien in the 1930s, this work was set aside for The Hobbit and lay untouched for 80 years.Now it has been edited for publication by Tolkien's son, Christopher, who contributes three illuminating essays that explore the literary world of King Arthur, reveal the deeper meaning of the verses and the painstaking work that his father applied to bring it to a finished form, and the intriguing links between The Fall of Arthur and his greatest creation, Middle-earth.
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Vālmīki, C. Rajagopalachari |
Bharatiya
Vidya
Bhavan/mumbai/india
Ramayana
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The Ramayana is an epic tale of love, duty, and heroism that has been passed down for generations in Hindu mythology. It provides insight into the rich culture and spiritual beliefs of India and offers timeless wisdom that can still be applied to modern life. Readers who enjoy adventure, romance, and moral teachings would appreciate this classic work.
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William Shakespeare
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Arden
Shakespeare
"Troilus and Cressida"
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Fernando Pessoa
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Penguin
I Have More Souls Than One
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'But no, she's abstract, is a birdOf sound in the air of air soaring,And her soul sings unencumberedBecause the song's what makes her sing.'Dramatic, lyrical and ranging over four distinct personae, these poems by one of Portugal's greatest poets trace a mind shaken by intense suffering and a tireless search for meaning.Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Stanislaw Lem and George Orwell to Shirley Jackson; essays radical and inspiring; poems moving and disturbing; stories surreal and fabulous; taking us from the deep South to modern Japan, New York's underground scene to the farthest reaches of outer space.
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shakespeare-william
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Palgrave
Macmillan
Much Ado About Nothing
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This edition of "Much Ado About Nothing" offers not only the play itself with explanatory notes, but also a fascinating exploration of its performances throughout history. With interviews from renowned directors and actors, this book allows readers to understand the play's enduring appeal and its ability to be reinvented for contemporary audiences. Whether you're a student, theater-goer, or general reader, this edition provides a fresh and accessible way to engage with Shakespeare's timeless comedy.
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William Shakespeare, Stephen Orgel, Claire McEachern |
Penguin
Classics
Henry IV, Part 2
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If you're intrigued by the interplay of politics and personal ambition, "Henry IV, Part 2" is a must-read. It delves into the complexities of leadership and the weight of legacy, all while maintaining Shakespeare's characteristic linguistic mastery. As part of the Pelican Shakespeare series, this edition offers the bonus of insightful essays and scholarly notes that enrich an understanding of the Bard's world, making it especially valuable for students or anyone with a keen interest in Elizabethan theatre.
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John Seely
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Heinemann
Educational
Books
Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: Othello
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This book would be a great read for students studying Othello for their exams, as it provides accessible notes and activities that aid in understanding and encourage insights. The end-of-act activities allow for a further exploration of the text and can prepare students for specific exam questions.
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O.B. Duane, William Shakespeare |
Gramercy
Shakespeare & Love Sonnets
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This book is an exquisite collection of Shakespeare's love sonnets that will transport you to a world where love is celebrated in its purest form. The beauty of Shakespeare's language and the depth of his emotions captured in these sonnets will leave you breathless. Whether you are a hopeless romantic or simply appreciate the power of passionate words, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to be swept away by the magic of love.
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Speak Cryptic, Cyril Wong |
Math
Paper
Press
Animal Season
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Animal Season could be a good read for someone who loves fables but wants to see them from a new and different perspective. Cyril Wong's unique take on Aesop's fables might make the reader question the underlying messages they thought they knew. With beautiful illustrations by Speak Cryptic, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to interrogate the moral of a story and discover new truths.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
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Penguin
The Canterbury Tales : A Selection
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The Canterbury Tales is a timeless masterpiece, offering humorous and diverse tales that are as enjoyable today as they were six centuries ago. With colorful characters and themes ranging from love to revenge, readers will be thoroughly entertained by Chaucer's witty, poetical language. It's a must-read for literature lovers who appreciate a cleverly crafted story told through the lens of multiple narrators.
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William Shakespeare
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Harpercollins
Publishers
Richard II
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Richard II is a classic play that would resonate with readers who love historical fiction. The book depicts the tragedy of a monarch whose poor leadership has ostracized him from his subjects. Readers would enjoy the vivid portrayal of royal politics and the consequences of deceit and dishonor in a monarchy.
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Virgil, Bernard Knox, Robert Fagles |
Penguin
Classics
The Aeneid
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"The Fagles translation is destined to be the English Aeneid of the new century." -The Wall Street Journal Robert Fagles's award-winning translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey have sold more than a million copies and become classics in their own right. With this modern verse translation of Virgil's Aeneid, Fagles completes the classic triptych at the heart of Western civilization. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, yet vibrant and contemporary, this seminal literary achievement of the ancient world is an unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Cyrus Hamlin, Walter W. Arndt |
W.w.
Norton
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Faust - A Tragedy : Interpretive Notes, Contexts, Modern Criticism
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"Faust offers a profound exploration of human desires and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Goethe's complex characters and poetic language may require patience, but the insight they offer into the human psyche is well worth the effort."
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The Waves could be a good read for someone who enjoys poetic, introspective works of fiction. Virginia Woolf's experimental narrative technique, which captures her characters' inner thoughts and feelings, makes this novel a standout in her repertoire. The novel's exploration of universal themes like love, friendship, and mortality could also resonate with readers seeking a thought-provoking and emotionally immersive read.
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John Crowther, SparkNotes, William Shakespeare |
Sparknotes
The Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare)
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In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).
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Ann Thompson, Edited by Ann Thompson |
C.u.p.
The Taming of the Shrew
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The Taming of the Shrew is a classic Shakespearean play that is popular worldwide. This revised edition by Ann Thompson provides line-by-line commentaries and textual notes, making it an ideal choice for students and enthusiasts wanting to understand the deeper meaning and controversy surrounding the play. The editor's emphasis on the problematic nature of debates about the play and its reception in the twenty-first century is a particularly unique feature that makes this edition highly recommended.
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William Shakespeare
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Geddes
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Grosset
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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Dan Zadra, Kahlil Gibran |
Jaico
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House
The Greatest Works Of Kahlil Gibran
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The Greatest Works of Kahlil Gibran is a must-read for individuals seeking spiritual inspiration. Gibran's writing style, which blends elements of Eastern and Western mysticism, creates a unique meditative reading experience. Through the Omnibus edition, you will gain access to Gibran's most influential works, including The Prophet, The Wanderer, Nymphs of the Valley, and The Madman. Gibran's ability to convey thoughts that are complete, clear, and concise, make him a Prophet of penetrating vision and objective understanding.
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Kevin Stanton, Robert S. Miola, William Shakespeare |
Union
Square
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Much Ado About Nothing
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Shakespeare's sharp comedy about mistaken identities, false suspicions, and a very “merry war” between the lovers Beatrice and Benedick is presented in a gorgeous volume with paper-cut illustrations by Kevin Stanton and contextualizing essays and timelines by scholar Robert Miola.
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Frank Romany, Christopher Marlowe, Robert Lindsey |
Penguin
Classics
The Complete Plays
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This book is a great read for lovers of thought-provoking and thrilling plays. Marlowe's characters are complex, his themes deep, and his writing is compelling. Tamburlaine is a standout, showcasing how power can corrupt even the most virtuous, while Faustus's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, a timeless warning of the perils of man's insatiable curiosity. Overall, this is a collection that is perfect for readers looking to be moved, thrilled, and challenged.
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Jonathan Safran Foer
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Visual
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Tree of Codes
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Tree of Codes is a haunting new story by best-selling American writer, Jonathan Safran Foer. With a different die-cut on every page, Tree of Codes explores previously unchartered literary territory. Initially deemed impossible to make, the book is a first — as much a sculptural object as it is a work of masterful storytelling. Tree of Codes is the story of an enormous last day of life — as one character's life is chased to extinction, Foer multi-layers the story with immense, anxious, at times disorientating imagery, crossing both a sense of time and place, making the story of one person’s last day everyone’s story. Inspired to exhume a new story from an existing text, Jonathan Safran Foer has taken his "favorite" book, The Street of Crocodiles by Polish-Jewish writer Bruno Schulz, and used it as a canvas, cutting into and out of the pages, to arrive at an original new story told in Jonathan Safran Foer's own acclaimed voice.
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Anne Enright
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Random
House
Uk
The Wren, the Wren
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If you're looking to dive deep into the complexities of family relationships and personal histories, "The Wren, the Wren" by Anne Enright might just be the novel that keeps you turning pages. Recipient of high acclaim, it mirrors real life's intricacies with Enright’s masterful storytelling. This book could be your escape into the poignant world of memorable characters and the poignant exploration of the bond between a mother and a daughter.
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Jason Erik Lundberg, Kristine Ong Muslim, E.C. Myers |
Math
Paper
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LONTAR Issue #2
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This second issue of LONTAR presents speculative writing from and about Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.Inside these pages, you’ll find: a metamorphic love story near the Korean DMZ from award-winner E.C. Myers; a brand new supernatural crime tale from bestselling author John Burdett; a cautionary tale about Singaporean elitism from Tiffany Tsao; an examination of the illusory facets of love from Victor Fernando R. Ocampo; a haunting and beautiful evocation of a fantastical Vietnamese floating market from Eliza Chan; and speculative poetry from Jerrold Yam, Tse Hao Guang, Ang Si Min, Shelly Bryant and Daryl Yam.
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James Tate
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Wesleyan
University
Press
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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Robert Fitzgerald, Homer |
Vintage
The Odyssey : Translated by Robert Fitzgerald
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"The Odyssey" is a classic adventure story that offers readers a glimpse of ancient mythology and heroism. The trials and tribulations faced by Odysseus on his journey home are richly detailed and filled with action and suspense. Recommended for fans of classic literature and adventure stories.
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Elizabeth Story Donno, William Shakespeare, Penny Gay |
Cambridge
University
Press
Twelfth Night : Or What You Will
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Twelfth Night is a classic Shakespearean comedy that explores themes of gender, sexuality, and identity through the use of complex linguistic games and Ovidian myths. It strikes a delicate balance between romance and realism that will captivate readers of all ages. Its exploration of gender and identity is particularly relevant in today's world, making it a must-read for those interested in these topics.
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Kamila Shamsie
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Bloomsbury
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Broken Verses
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"Broken Verses" is a captivating story of love, loss, and the yearning for closure. The author, Kamila Shamsie, weaves together multiple narratives and timelines to create a tapestry of characters bound by a common thread of grief. With lyrical prose and intricate plot twists, "Broken Verses" keeps the reader engaged till the very end. The exploration of complex relationships, particularly between mother and daughter, is a standout feature of the book. Highly recommended for those who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of mystery.
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
University
Press
MERCHANT OF VENICE
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The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps the reader to understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. Each play in the series contains the complete text with an extensive range of notes, background information on Shakespeare's England, suggestions for further reading,a brief biograohy of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
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Alfred David Ph.D., Stephen Greenblatt, Barbara K. Lewalski |
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W.
Norton
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The Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors
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Firmly grounded by the hallmark strengths of all Norton Anthologies thorough and helpful introductory matter, judicious annotation, complete texts wherever possible The Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors has been revitalized in this Eighth Edition through the collaboration between six new editors and six seasoned ones. Under the direction of Stephen Greenblatt, General Editor, the editors have reconsidered all aspects of the anthology to make it an even better teaching tool."
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Sassoon, who lived through World War One and who died in 1967, was, as the introduction to this book tells us, irritated in his later years at always being thought of as a "war poet". Understandable perhaps from the point of view of the poet: readers on the other hand might wish to demur. The poems gathered here and chronologically ordered, thereby tracing the course of the war, are an extraordinary testimony to the almost unimaginable experiences of a combatant in that bitter conflict. Moving from the patriotic optimism of the first few poems (" ... fighting for our freedom, we are free") to the anguish and anger of the later work (where "hope, with furtive eyes and grappling fists / Flounders in mud ... "), there comes a point when the reality of trench-warfare and its aftershocks move beyond comprehension: Sassoon knows this, and it becomes a powerful element in his art. As a book, the images have a cumulative relentlessness that make it almost impossible to read more than a few poems in one sitting. Unlike the avant-garde experiments developing in Europe in the first decades of this century, Sassoon's verse is formally conservative--but this was perhaps necessary, for as one reads the poems, one feels that the form, the classically inflected tropes, the metre and rhyme, apart from ironising the rhetoric of glory and battle were necessary techniques for containing the emotion (and indeed, a tone of barely controlled irony may have been the only means by which these angry observations would have been considered publishable at the time). When Sassoon's line begins to fragment, as it does in several of the later poems, it is under the extreme pressure to express the inexpressible. Compassion and sympathy are omnipresent here, in their full etymological sense of suffering with or alongside others--something the higher echelons of command (those " ... old men who died / Slow, natural deaths--old men with ugly souls") were never able or willing to contemplate. But Sassoon intuited the future of warfare, could sense that this was not "the war to end all wars": the mock-religious invocation of the final poem prefigures the vicious euphemisms of more recent conflicts: "Grant us the power to prove, by poison gases, / The needlessness of shedding human blood." Sassoon's bile-black irony signals a deep-felt pessimism: it was with good reason. --Burhan Tufail
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Recommended for those who appreciate timeless romance. Shakespeare's thematic mastery shines in this iconic play.
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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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Although Tennyson (1809-1892) has often seemed to personify the Victorian Age, he was a poet before it began and his poems endure to speak clearly to this modern one. His mastery of a great variety of poetic forms and moods enables him to communicate such extremes of feeling as ‘calm despair and wild unrest’; rapturous love: ‘the soul of the rose went into my blood’; and noble resolve:…One equal temper of heroic hearts / Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will.
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Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an independent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretension and falsity in others. His "Songs of Innocence" are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, while the "Songs of Experience" resulted from his feelings of indignation and pity for the suffering of mankind.The "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," containing some of Blake's finest and best-loved poems, are present here in the form which satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originally etched and coloured by hand, are faithfully reproduced with the same delicacy and dimensions as the artist created them.
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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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"The Odyssey" is a classical epic poem about the events following the fall of Troy and the end of the Trojan War which is generally thought to have been written at the end of the 8th century BC. The story centers on Odysseus and his ten year journey to reach his home of Ithaca, following the Trojan War. Odysseus's death is assumed during this long absence, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of suitors, the Proci, who compete for Penelope's hand in marriage. Generally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, "The Odyssey" is a sequel to "The Iliad" and is considered one of the most important works of classical antiquity. Presented here in this edition is the prose translation of Samuel Butler.
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a classic tale of chivalry and honor, set in the legendary court of King Arthur. This dual text edition provides extensive notes and a glossary to enhance the reader's understanding of the Middle English language and the cultural context. The story explores the themes of temptation and loyalty, and the protagonists' struggles to uphold the values of knighthood in the face of temptation. Recommended for fans of Arthurian literature and medieval history.
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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.
If you're new to poetry, consider starting with accessible poets like Rupi Kaur for modern emotional expressions, or explore classics by Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost, known for their timeless appeal.
Absolutely! Thryft proudly features works by Asian poets including acclaimed authors like Ocean Vuong and Rizal Varma, highlighting diverse voices from the region.
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