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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Michael Ondaatje
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Knopf
Doubleday
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The Cinnamon Peeler : Selected Poems
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Michael Ondaatje’s new selected poems, The Cinnamon Peeler, brings together poems written between 1963 and 1990, including work from his most recent collection, Secular Love. These poems bear witness to the extraordinary gifts that have won high praise for this truly original poet and novelist.
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Derek Pearsall, Geoffrey Chaucer, A.C. Cawley |
Everyman's
Library
Canterbury Tales
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Canterbury Tales is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature. Chaucer's classic work transports readers back in time to the world of medieval pilgrims, providing a glimpse into the lives of common people in the Middle Ages. This edition contains valuable background information, notes, and glosses that make the Middle English text accessible to modern readers, and is a great addition to any literature lover's bookshelf.
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Recommendation: Dive into the world of Greek mythology with the epic tales from The Odyssey, which take you through battles with deadly creatures and the alluring enchantress, Circe. The narrative is vivid and captivating, bringing the ancient world to life through its rich details and engaging characters. Recommended for those interested in Greek mythology and epic adventure stories.
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Juan Mascaró, Anonymous |
Penguin
Classics
The Dhammapada
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The Dhammapada is a must-read for those interested in Buddhist philosophy and morals. The book is filled with short, yet thought-provoking aphorisms that offer insight into the human condition and ways to achieve inner peace. The book's most distinctive feature is its ability to provide practical wisdom through concise and relatable stories. Readers will find this book to be both inspirational and enlightening as it offers guidance on how to better navigate the complexities of life.
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Diane Souhami, Gertrude Stein |
Signet
Three Lives and Tender Buttons (Signet Classics)
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Three short stories and prose poetry by the famous feminist... Three Lives is "a fine new kind of realism." (William James) Tender Buttons is "to writing what cubism is to art." (W.G. Rogers)
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Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Eknath Easwaran |
Nilgiri
Press
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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Edward Connery Latham, Edward Connery Lathem, Robert Frost |
Henry
Holt
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Company
The Poetry of Robert Frost : The Collected Poems, Complete and Unabridged
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The only comprehensive gathering of Frost's published poetry, this affordable volume offers the entire contents of his eleven books of verse, from A Boy's Will (1913) to In the Clearing (1962). Frost scholar Lathem, who was also a close friend of the four-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, scrupulously annotated the 350-plus poems in this collection, which has been the standard edition of Frost's work since it first appeared in 1969.
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William Shakespeare, Cyrus Hoy |
W.
W.
Norton
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Hamlet - An Authoritative Text, Intellectual Backgrounds, Extracts From The Sources, Essays In Criticism
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Hamlet offers a unique twist on the classic revenge plot, delving deeper into the human psyche and exploring themes such as grief, betrayal, and morality. The essays in criticism provide a thorough analysis of the play and its historical context, making it a valuable read for those interested in literature and theatre.
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Anthony C. Yu, Wu Cheng'en |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West
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Anthony C. Yu’s celebrated translation of The Journey to the West reinvigorated one of Chinese literature’s most beloved classics for English-speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yu’s abridgment of his four-volume translation, The Monkey and the Monk , finally distills the epic novel’s most exciting and meaningful episodes without taking anything away from their true spirit. These fantastic episodes recount the adventures of Xuanzang, a seventh-century monk who became one of China’s most illustrious religious heroes after traveling for sixteen years in search of Buddhist scriptures. Powerfully combining religious allegory with humor, fantasy, and satire, accounts of Xuanzang’s journey were passed down for a millennium before culminating in the sixteenth century with The Journey to the West . Now, readers of The Monkey and the Monk can experience the full force of his lengthy quest as he travels to India with four animal disciples, most significant among them a guardian-monkey known as “the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven.” Moreover, in its newly streamlined form, this acclaimed translation of a seminal work of world literature is sure to attract an entirely new following of students and fans. “A new translation of a major literary text which totally supersedes the best existing version. . . . It establishes beyond contention the position of The Journey to the West in world literature, while at the same time throwing open wide the doors to interpretive study on the part of the English audience.”— Modern Language Notes , on the unabridged translation
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William Shakespeare, David Bevington |
Cambridge
University
Press
Antony and Cleopatra
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In this edition of the play David Bevington shows how the theatrical design and imaginative vision of Antony and Cleopatra make it one of Shakespeare's most remarkable tragedies. A substantial critical introduction synthesises the best criticism of the play and presents a fresh consideration of its erotic and political complexities. The edition is throughout attentive to the play as theatre: a detailed, illustrated account of the stage history is followed, in the commentary, by discussion of staging options offered by the text. The commentary is especially full and helpful, untangling many obscure words and phrases, illuminating sexual puns, and alerting the reader to Shakespeare's shaping of his source material in Plutarch's Lives.
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Charles Hallisey
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Harvard
Business
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Therigatha Poems of the first Buddhist Women
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The Therīgāthā, composed more than two millennia ago, is an anthology of poems in the Pali language by and about the first Buddhist women. These women were therīs, the senior ones, among ordained Buddhist women, and they bore that epithet because of their religious achievements. The poems they left behind are arguably among the most ancient examples of women’s writing in the world and they are unmatched for their quality of personal expression and the extraordinary insight they offer into the lives of women in the ancient Indian past—and indeed, into the lives of women as such.This new version of the Therīgāthā, based on a careful reassessment of the major editions of the work and printed in the Roman script common for modern editions of Pali texts, offers the most powerful and the most readable translation ever achieved in English.
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Neil Gaiman
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Headline
Book
Publishing
Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances
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If you're the sort of reader who thrives on journeys into the unknown that tickle the darker recesses of the mind, "Trigger Warning" by Neil Gaiman will feel like your narrative playground. Gaiman's prose stitches together the fantastical with the ominous, delivering bite-sized adventures that challenge perception. It’s like opening a cabinet of curiosities, each tale beckoning you with the promise of a shiver or a revelation. Every page unfurls a new reality, making it a perfect companion for those nights when you crave a rendezvous with the extraordinary.
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Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages, and the American editions alone have sold more than nine million copies.The Prophet is a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Gibran’s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, housing, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.
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William Shakespeare
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Arden
Shakespeare
"Love's Labour's Lost"
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This edition of Love''s Labour''s lost provide s a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and comment ary on the same pages as the text and an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play. '
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A.C. Graham, Zhuangzi |
Hackett
Publishing
Company,
Inc.
The Inner Chapters
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- If you're searching for profound insights on life, The Inner Chapters is a must-read. This book offers timeless wisdom that has resonated with seekers of inner enlightenment for centuries. Through the writings of various ancient authors, Chuang-Tzu invites you to explore the depths of Taoism and discover a new perspective on existence. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you.
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'Nothing more lonely -' A selection of Basho's most magical haiku Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions Basho (1644-1694). Basho's On Love and Barley and The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches are available in Penguin Classics.
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William Shakespeare
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Wordsworth
Classics
Romeo And Juliet
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Love, sex and death are the components of Shakespeare's classic story of the love of two young people which reaches across the barriers of family and convention. It encompasses great love, high drama, low comedy and a tragic ending.Romeo and Juliet is a pure tragedy of youth told in verse that is both youthful and intense. The loveliness and the music of the poetry make believable the otherwise commonplace afflications of blighted love. The beautiful personification of some of the main characters has caused Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio and the Nurse to become part of the world's literary mythology.The text of this edition is taken from the Cambridge University Press New Shakespeare, edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and John Dover Wilson.(back cover)
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M.M. Mahood, William Shakespeare |
Cambridge
University
Press
The Merchant of Venice
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The Merchant of Venice is an excellent read for those who enjoy Shakespearean classics with themes revolving around justice and prejudice. The play's unique and distinctive feature is its portrayal of the Jewish character, Shylock, and the exploration of his character as the villain. Readers will appreciate the play's emphasis on mercy and the consequences of prejudice towards certain groups. Overall, it is a timeless piece that explores complex themes.
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Camille Helminski, Kabir Helminski, Rumi (Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi) |
Shambhala
The Rumi Daybook : 365 Poems and Teachings from the Beloved Sufi Master
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The Rumi Daybook is an excellent read for those seeking inspiration and daily wisdom. Kabir Helminski has compiled a year's worth of Rumi's prose and ecstatic poetry, which can be used to start each day or draw inspiration whenever needed. The most distinctive feature of this book is Rumi's ability to resonate with readers from different backgrounds and generations. Users are likely to appreciate the book's ability to provide a fresh perspective and promote inner growth and healing.
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Varieties of Disturbance would be a great read for anyone looking for a unique and thought-provoking collection of short stories. Davis' ability to rearrange our view of the world and challenge our preconceptions is truly remarkable. From sociological studies to concise poems, this collection has it all and is sure to keep readers delighted and surprised. As a National Book Award Finalist for Fiction, it's not hard to see why so many admire Davis' work.
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Anonymous, Raymond P. Scheindlin |
W.
W.
Norton
&
Company
The Book of Job
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"An extraordinary and invaluable version of this great biblical treasure."―David R. Slavitt, Philadelphia Inquirer One of the most powerful and unsettling Bible stories, The Book of Job undermines the claim that our world is governed by justice and meaning. It does so through a poetry of unsurpassed beauty captured in Raymond Scheindlin's superb new translation. Scheindlin's Job is not a patient sufferer but a defiant man who eloquently demands an argument with God. Job's words land like a fist, but he is left speechless by God's reply from the storm ― a commanding survey of creation and a challenge to man's place in it. Job's acceptance of God's power comes with a dignity and freshness that makes it compelling even today. In Scheindlin's vivid translation an ancient text speaks to us directly of timeless questions and passions. A selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club, History Book Club, Quality Paperback Book Club, and Jewish Book Club
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Margaret Atwood
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Knopf
Doubleday
The Tent
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The Tent would be an intriguing read for those who enjoy short fiction that playfully explores dark humor, self-reflection and creative expression. This book stands out for its unique structure that pushes boundaries in unchartered directions, making for an exciting, unpredictable read that is hard to put down. Margaret Atwood's writing is witty, sharp and introspective, keeping readers engaged and entertained throughout the collection.
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Robert Bagg, Sophocles, James Scully |
Harper
Perennial
The Complete Plays of Sophocles : A New Translation
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Award-winning poet-playwrights Robert Bagg and James Scully presenta gripping new translation of Western literature’s earliest treasures in The Complete Plays of Sophocles. In the tradition of Robert Fagles’ bestselling translations of The Iliad and The Odyssey, and retaining the textual authenticity of Richmond Lattimore’s Aeschylus, Bagg and Scully render Sophocles’ dramas accessible and exciting for the modern reader. Students new to Athenian drama, readers of classical literature, and anyone wishing to kindle anew their passion for Greek tragedy will find no more captivating entrance to these milestones of world literature than in Bagg and Scully’s The Complete Plays of Sophocles.
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Sylvia Plath
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Faber
And
Faber
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings
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I lay there alone in bed, feeling the black shadow creeping up the underside of the world like a flood tide. Nothing held, nothing was left. The silver airplanes and the silver capes all dissolved and vanished, wiped away like the crude drawings of a child in coloured chalk from the colossal blackboard of the dark.The writings in this collection outline Plath's early preoccupation with issues of mental illness, creativity and femininity, all of which would become recurrent themes in her later work. They offer special insight into her development as a writer, and arguably paved the way for her only full-length piece of prose writing, the loosely veiled fictional autobiography, The Bell Jar.This second edition contains the thirteen stories included in the first edition together with five pieces of her journalism, as well as a few fragments from her journal; and a further nine stories selected from the Indiana archive.
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
University
Press
Oxford School Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice
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This edition of The Merchant of Venice 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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Thom Gunn, Ted Hughes |
Faber
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Faber
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Selected Poems
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First published in 1962 this selection, made by the poets themselves, draws on the volumes they had published up to that date and forms a valuable introduction to their work.
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C.S. Lewis
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Harpercollins
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Canada,
Limited
Poems
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Poems by C.S. Lewis offers a diverse set of poetry styles that can cater to all poetry lovers. Its rich language and vivid imagery provide readers with an immersive experience, making it a great choice for those who seek inspiration and motivation through poetry.
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Georges Perec, Marc Lowenthal |
Wakefield
Press
Georges Perec : An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Paris
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One overcast weekend in October 1974, Georges Perec set out in quest of the "infraordinary": the humdrum, the non-event, the everyday--"what happens," as he put it, "when nothing happens." His choice of locale was Place Saint-Sulpice, where, ensconced behind first one cafe window, then another, he spent three days recording everything to pass through his field of vision: the people walking by; the buses and driving-school cars caught in their routes; the pigeons moving suddenly en masse; a wedding (and then a funeral) at the church in the center of the square; the signs, symbols and slogans littering everything; and the darkness that finally absorbs it all. In An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Paris, Perec compiled a melancholic, slightly eerie and oddly touching document in which existence boils down to rhythm, writing turns into time and the line between the empirical and the surreal grows surprisingly thin.
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William Shakespeare, SparkNotes |
Sparknotes
The Taming of the Shrew (No Fear Shakespeare)
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No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today. ebook (online read) can be found here Renowned as Shakespeare's most boisterous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew is the tale of two young men, the hopeful Lucentio and the worldly Petruchio, and the two sisters they meet in Padua. Lucentio falls in love with Bianca, the apparently ideal younger daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola. But before they can marry, Bianca's formidable elder sister, Katherine, must be wed. Petruchio, interested only in the huge dowry, arranges to marry Katherine -against her will- and enters into a battle of the sexes that has endured as one of Shakespeare's most enjoyable works.
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Adrienne Rich
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W.
W.
Norton
&
Company
Diving into the Wreck : Poems 1971-1972
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"Diving into the Wreck" is a powerful collection of poems that explore the wreckage of societal constructs and personal experiences, while simultaneously uncovering the hidden treasures within them. Adrienne Rich's distinctive voice and thought-provoking use of language make this collection a must-read for anyone who seeks to explore the complexities of the human experience.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Dover
Publications
Self Reliance
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Essayist, poet, and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) propounded a transcendental idealism emphasizing self-reliance, self-culture, and individual expression. The six essays and one address included in this volume, selected from Essays, First Series (1841) and Essays, Second Series (1844), offer a representative sampling of his views outlining that moral idealism as well as a hint of the later skepticism that colored his thought. In addition to the celebrated title essay, the others included here are "History," "Friendship," "The Over-Soul," "The Poet," and "Experience," plus the well-known and frequently read Harvard Divinity School Address.
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John Milton John Milton
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Harpercollins
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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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A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare, Stephen Orgel |
Penguin
Classics
The Merchant of Venice
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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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William Shakespeare, Janis Lull |
Cambridge
University
Press
King Richard III
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The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of new critical, stage and screen interpretations. For this second edition of King Richard III, Janis Lull has added a new section to her introduction, in which she focuses on contemporary productions of the play as well as recent scholarly criticism. Lull emphasises the importance of women's roles in this popular drama but shows how the text has frequently been cut, rewritten and reshaped by directors and actors to enhance the role of Richard, often at the expense of female characters. The special relationship between King Richard III and Macbeth is also explored while the notes detail the play's language in terms that are easily accessible to contemporary readers.
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Katherine Duncan-Jones, William Shakespeare |
Bloomsbury
Arden
Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Sonnets
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The Arden Shakespeare has long been acclaimed as the established scholarly edition of Shakespeare's work. Now being totally reedited for the third time, Arden editions offer the very best in contemporary scholarship. Each volume provides a clear and authoritative text, edited to the highest standards; detailed textual notes and commentary on the same page of the text; full contextual, illustrated introduction, including an in-depth survey of critical and performance approaches to the play; and selected bibliography.
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I was supposed to be having the time of my life.When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther's life begins to slide out of control. She finds herself spiralling into depression and eventually a suicide attempt, as she grapples with difficult relationships and a society which refuses to take women's aspirations seriously.The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath's only novel, was originally published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas. The novel is partially based on Plath's own life and has become a modern classic. The Bell Jar has been celebrated for its darkly funny and a razor sharp portrait of 1950s society and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
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"Selected Poems" by William Blake is a must-read for poetry lovers who seek an immersive and inspiring experience. The book features a collection of Blake's finest poems ranging from the mystical to the romantic. The author's ability to convey soulful expressions in simple language is a unique feature, making the book accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. The poems are timeless and powerful, and the book is bound to leave readers moved and inspired.
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William Shakespeare
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Barrie
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Jenkins
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The Sonnets
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The Sonnets by William Shakespeare is an excellent choice for anyone interested in Renaissance literature. With its poetic imagery and intricate language, this book provides a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of life during the Renaissance era. It is a must-read for those looking to expand their literary horizons and delve deep into the world of poetry.
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M.H. Abrams, Alfred David, Carol T. Christ |
W.
W.
Norton
&
Company
The Norton Anthology of English Literature : Volume 2: The Romantic Period through the Twentieth Century
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Paperback. Pub Date :2013-12-11 Pages: 3052 Language: English Publisher: WW Norton & Company A best-seller for more than forty years. this is the survey of English literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. With 274 authors. the Eighth Edition deepens its representation of essential works in all genres. ranging from Seamus Heaneys translation of Beowulf to global twentieth-century classics. Over 75 colour plates and thematic clusters of brief and historically significant texts bring to life the cultural concerns of each period. Concise glosses and annotations. period introductions. biographical headnotes. timelines and selected bibliographies help readers understand and enjoy the rich diversity of English literature.
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William Shakespeare
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Collins
Classics
Uk
Much Ado About Nothing
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Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare, William (england)
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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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This is an alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780141182711, found here.Set on the coast of England against the vivid background of the sea, The Waves introduces six characters—three men and three women—who are grappling with the death of a beloved friend, Percival. Instead of describing their outward expressions of grief, Virginia Woolf draws her characters from the inside, revealing them through their thoughts and interior soliloquies. As their understanding of nature’s trials grows, the chorus of narrative voices blends together in miraculous harmony, remarking not only on the inevitable death of individuals but on the eternal connection of everyone. The novel that most epitomizes Virginia Woolf’s theories of fiction in the working form, The Waves is an amazing book very much ahead of its time. It is a poetic dreamscape, visual, experimental, and thrilling.
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A Special Paperback Edition to Commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Publication of Sylvia Plath's Remarkable Novel.Sylvia Plath's shocking, realistic, and intensely emotional novel about a woman falling into the grip of insanity.Esther Greenwood is brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, and successful, but slowly going under—maybe for the last time. In her acclaimed and enduring masterwork, Sylvia Plath brilliantly draws the reader into Esther's breakdown with such intensity that her insanity becomes palpably real, even rational—as accessible an experience as going to the movies. A deep penetration into the darkest and most harrowing corners of the human psyche, The Bell Jar is an extraordinary accomplishment and a haunting American classic.
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Elizabeth Lowe, Hélène Cixous, Clarice Lispector |
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Clarice Lispector tinha o hábito de dormir cedo, acordar de madrugada e ficar sentada na sua sala pensando, fumando e ouvindo a Rádio Relógio, acompanhada apenas de seu cachorro, Ulisses. Nesses momentos de solidão, nasceram muitas de suas obras, que, depois, ela escreveria com a máquina de escrever apoiada sobre as pernas. “Escrevo-te sentada junto de uma janela aberta no alto do meu ateliê”, diz ela em determinado trecho do romance Água viva, em que a autora se confunde com a personagem, uma solitária pintora que se lança em infinitas reflexões sobre o tempo, a vida e a morte, os sonhos e visões, as flores, os estados da alma, a coragem e o medo e, principalmente, a arte da criação, do saber usar as palavras num jogo de sons e silêncios que se combinam, a especialidade da própria Clarice.Água viva, longo texto ficcional em forma de monólogo, foi lançado pela primeira vez em 1973, poucos anos antes da morte de Clarice que, nessa época, já se consagrara como um dos valores mais sólidos da nossa literatura, por seu estilo único, em que a grande preocupação era a busca permanente pela linguagem.Água viva é um desafio emocionante para quem lê ou relê Clarice Lispector. Traz uma linguagem que não se perde no tempo; ao contrário, é ricamente metafórica, em que coisas, ações e emoções do dia-a-dia se transformam em grandiosas digressões indagadoras sobre o sentido da existência e da vida. Seguindo a linha de características introspectivas de seus livros, Clarice cria uma obra singular, verdadeiro relato íntimo que projeta em flashes, como num caleidoscópio, verdadeiros resumos de estados de espírito em tom de confidência, onde a subjetividade sobrepuja o factual e a narradora é responsável pela cadência do texto.Nova edição do de um dos livros mais conhecidos de Clarice Lispector, agora com projeto gráfico de Victor Burton e capa criada a partir de pinturas da própria Clarice. Esta edição traz posfácio do poeta Eucanaã Ferraz.
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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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Daniel Karlin, Edward FitzGerald, Omar Khayyám |
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In 1859, Edward FitzGerald translated into English the short, epigrammatic poems (or "rub iy t") of medieval Persian poet Omar Khayy m. If not a true translation--his Omar seems to have read Shakespeare and the King James Bible--the poem nevertheless conveyed some of the most beautiful and haunting images in English poetry, and some of the sharpest-edged. By the end of the century, it was one of the best-known poems in the English language, admired by Swinburne and Ruskin. Daniel Karlin's richly annotated edition focuses on the poem as a work of Victorian literary art, doing justice to the scope and complexity of FitzGerald's lyrical meditation on "human death and fate." Karlin provides a fascinating critical introduction which documents the poem's treatment of its Persian sources, along with its multiple affiliations with English and Classical literature and to the Bible. A selection of contemporary reviews offers an insight into the poem's early reception, including the first attack on its status as a translation. 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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First some thoughts, then a widely followed blog, then a successful book, I Wrote This For You is a phenomenon that has touched countless people around the world. The almost complete works of over 400 poems is contained in this book with select photography. Each section reflects on an aspect of life, love and loss and is a book to keep close by for years to come. It was, after all, written for you.
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A landmark in Bengali literature, Farewell Song has been described as Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's masterpiece This celebrated work is Tagore's triumphant response to those who criticized his supremacy in Bengali literature. Interweaving original verse and beautiful yet playful prose, he writes of earthly love and, in doing so, creates timeless literature. In the book, Amit Ray—an Oxford-educated intellectual who aims to overthrow the old order of Indian literature—is on holiday in the Shillong hills when his car hits that of Labanya, a scholarly local governess. Unharmed, he immediately succumbs to her charms, and they embark on an erudite and passionate love affair, but their hilly idyll is threatened by ghosts from Amit's more sophisticated past. The only available edition of a rare comic work by a Nobel laureate, this book is being released to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Tagore's birth.
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Picador
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"The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy is a compelling and clever collection of poems that gives voice to the often-overlooked women behind famous men. From Mrs. Darwin to Frau Freud, each poem subverts traditional narratives and offers a fresh, witty perspective on age-old mythology and modern feminist issues. With her quicksilver wit and imaginative style, Duffy's poetic voice mesmerizes and captivates, making this book a must-read for fans of feminist writing and mythological retellings."
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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.
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.
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.
Certainly! Our collection features nature-themed poetry, celebrating the beauty of the natural world. Discover authors like Mary Oliver whose works you can find in our Nature section.
Yes, we have a variety of poetry books suitable for young adults. Young readers might enjoy the modern style of poets like Amanda Lovelace. Explore more options in our Young Adult section.
Contemporary poetry has expanded to incorporate diverse voices and styles, reflecting current societal issues and emotions. Authors like Warsan Shire and Claudia Rankine have broken new ground, resonating with today's readers.