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Possession : A Romance - Thryft
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A.S. Byatt | Vintage

Possession : A Romance

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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Possession is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once a literary detective novel and a triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars investigating the lives of two Victorian poets. Following a trail of letters, journals and poems they uncover a web of passion, deceit and tragedy, and their quest becomes a battle against time.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature : Volume A: The Middle Ages - Thryft
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M.H. Abrams, Stephen Greenblatt, James Simpson  | W. W. Norton

The Norton Anthology of English Literature : Volume A: The Middle Ages

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

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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 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.
Keats: Poems - Thryft
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John Keats, Peter Washington  | Everyman's Library

Keats: Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.32

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These Everyman's Library Pocket Poets hardcover editions are popular for their compact size and reasonable price which do not compromise content. Poems: Keats contains a full selection of Keats's work, including his lyric poems, narrative poems, letters, and an index of first lines.
Opened Ground : Selected Poems, 1966-1996 - Thryft
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Seamus Heaney | Farrar, Straus And Giroux

Opened Ground : Selected Poems, 1966-1996

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Goodreads rating: 4.27

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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.
The Investigation
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Jung-Myung Lee | Pan Books

The Investigation

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If you're intrigued by historical fiction that merges a gripping murder mystery with the power of the written word, "The Investigation" is a journey you'll want to embark on. As you follow Watanabe through the grim corridors of Fukuoka Prison, you'll experience a captivating intertwining of brutality and beauty that defines the human spirit even amid the chaos of war. This book challenges perceptions, revealing the depths of humanity in places we least expect.
The Virago Book Of Love Poetry - Thryft
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Wendy Mulford | Little, Brown Book Group

The Virago Book Of Love Poetry

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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Published to mark Valentine's Day - the B format of one of the best Virago anthologies on the perennially interesting topic - women in love
The World's Wife - Thryft
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Jeanette Winterson, Carol Ann Duffy  | Picador

The World's Wife

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Goodreads rating: 4.13

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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.
Romeo and Juliet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin Books

Romeo and Juliet

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

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Recommended for those who enjoy classic tragedies with themes of love and conflict. This book is known for its timeless story that still resonates with audiences today, as well as its poetic language, memorable characters, and exploration of the dangers of intense emotion.
Romantic Writings - Thryft
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W.R. Owens and Hamish Johnson | The Open University

Romantic Writings

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Mucus in My Pineal Gland - Thryft
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Juliana Huxtable | Wonder

Mucus in My Pineal Gland

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Goodreads rating: 4.55

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If real power begins where secrecy begins, then, as we frantically search for dick pics of Justin Bieber or our next door neighbor who we’re convinced posted the faceless Craigslist ad seeking an Asian bottom, we’re seduced into a beautiful distraction in which we are convinced, by virtue of our victorious toppling of the lives of others, that we indeed have nothing to hide.
Selected Poems - Thryft
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W.B. Yeats | Alma Classics

Selected Poems

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The present selection traces the development of Yeats's verse, encompassing the poet's interest in Irish folklore and national identity, his engagement with the political situation of his day and the rich symbolism that is the hallmark of his work and a reflection of his lifelong fascination with the occult. It contains some of his best-known pieces, including the elegiac 'Easter 1916', the apocalyptic 'The Second Coming' and the reflective and spiritual 'Sailing to Byzantium'.Often radical in content but always traditional in form, these poems are by turns startling and affecting, and never less than inspired. Taken together, they form an ideal introduction to the poetic career of one of Ireland's greatest literary figures.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature : Volume 2: The Romantic Period through the Twentieth Century - Thryft
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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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Goodreads rating: 4.23

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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.
Smoke & Mirrors - Thryft
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Michael Faudet | Andrews Mcmeel Publishing

Smoke & Mirrors

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Goodreads rating: 3.7

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Recommendation: Smoke & Mirrors is a captivating collection of poetry, prose, and short stories that delves into the depths of love and heartbreak. Michael Faudet's sensual and whimsical writing style immerses the reader into a world of raw emotions, where they can experience the joy of falling in love and the ache of a broken heart. Whether you're a fan of poetry or simply looking for a book that will tug at your heartstrings, Smoke & Mirrors is a must-read.
I Explain a Few Things : Selected Poems - Thryft
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Ilan Stavans, Pablo Neruda  | Farrar, Straus And Giroux

I Explain a Few Things : Selected Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.29

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"Laughter is the language of the soul," Pablo Neruda said. Among the most lasting voices of the most tumultuous (in his own words, "the saddest") century, a witness and a chronicler of its most decisive events, he is the author of more than thirty-five books of poetry and one of Latin America's most revered writers, the emblem of the engaged poet, an artist whose heart, always with the people, is literally consumed by passion. His work, oscillating from epic meditations on politics and history to intimate reflections on animals, food, and everyday objects, is filled with humor and affection.This bilingual selection of more than fifty of Neruda's best poems, edited and with an introduction by the distinguished Latin American scholar Ilan Stavans and brilliantly translated by an array of well-known poets, also includes some poems previously unavailable in English. I Explain a Few Things distills the poet's brilliance to its most essential and illuminates Neruda's commitment to using the pen as a calibrator for his age.
The Canterbury Tales - Thryft
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Nevill Coghill, Geoffrey Chaucer  | Penguin Books

The Canterbury Tales

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Goodreads rating: 3.52

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The procession that crosses Chaucer's pages is as full of life and as richly textured as a medieval tapestry. The Knight, the Miller, the Friar, the Squire, the Prioress, the Wife of Bath, and others who make up the cast of characters -- including Chaucer himself -- are real people, with human emotions and weaknesses. When it is remembered that Chaucer wrote in English at a time when Latin was the standard literary language across western Europe, the magnitude of his achievement is even more remarkable. But Chaucer's genius needs no historical introduction; it bursts forth from every page of The Canterbury Tales.If we trust the General Prologue, Chaucer intended that each pilgrim should tell two tales on the way to Canterbury and two tales on the way back. He never finished his enormous project and even the completed tales were not finally revised. Scholars are uncertain about the order of the tales. As the printing press had yet to be invented when Chaucer wrote his works, The Canterbury Tales has been passed down in several handwritten manuscripts.
Heroes : The myths of the Ancient Greek heroes retold - Thryft
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Stephen Fry | Michael Joseph

Heroes : The myths of the Ancient Greek heroes retold

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Goodreads rating: 4.32

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There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes.Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.Read by the author. Running time 15 hours.
The Mortgaged Heart - Thryft
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Carson McCullers | Houghton Mifflin

The Mortgaged Heart

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

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An absorbing look at the early beginnings of one of Americaâ€s finest writers, The Mortgaged Heart is an important collection of Carson McCullersâ€s work, including stories, essays, articles, poems, and her writing on writing. These pieces, written mostly before McCullers was nineteen, provide invaluable insight into her life and her gifts and growth as a writer. The collection also contains the working outline of “The Mute,†which became her best-selling novel The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter. As new generations of readers continue to discover her work, Carson McCullersâ€s celebrated place in American letters survives more surely than ever. Edited by McCullersâ€s sister and with a new introduction by Joyce Carol Oates, The Mortgaged Heart will be an inspiration to writers young and old.
The Cinnamon Peeler : Selected Poems - Thryft
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Michael Ondaatje | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

The Cinnamon Peeler : Selected Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.18

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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.
The Poetry of Robert Frost : The Collected Poems, Complete and Unabridged - Thryft
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Edward Connery Latham, Edward Connery Lathem, Robert Frost  | Henry Holt & Company

The Poetry of Robert Frost : The Collected Poems, Complete and Unabridged

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Goodreads rating: 4.24

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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.
The Waves - Thryft
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Virginia Woolf | Penguin Books

The Waves

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

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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.
King Lear - Thryft
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Kenneth Muir, William Shakespeare  | Methuen & Co Ltd

King Lear

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Goodreads rating: 3.91

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Edited by Kenneth Muir
Prelude - Thryft
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William Wordsworth, P.M. Yarker  | Routledge Kegan & Paul

Prelude

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Goodreads rating: 3.88

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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.
THE LITTLE POT BOILER - Thryft
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Spike Milligan | Virgin Books

THE LITTLE POT BOILER

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Goodreads rating: 3.59

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A delightful collection of 'Milligan's' little gems, drawings, poems, etc
Hamlet - Thryft
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Sylvan Barnet, William Shakespeare  | Signet Classic

Hamlet

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The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s incomparable tragic play.“To be, or not to be: that is the question”There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father’s death has captivated audiences for centuries. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet• Sources from which Shakespeare derived Hamlet• Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, A. C. Bradley, Maynard Mack, and others• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text• And more…
The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings - Thryft
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Edgar Allan Poe, David Galloway  | Penguin Books

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings

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'And much of Madness and more of Sin And Horror the Soul of the Plot'This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. 'The Fall of the House of Usher' describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In 'Tell-Tale Heart', a murderer's insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Cask of Amontillado' explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate. These works display Poe's startling ability to build suspense with almost nightmarish intensity.David Galloway's introduction re-examines the myths surrounding Poe's life and reputation. This edition includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading.PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS SELECTED WRITINGSChronologyIntroductionFurther ReadingA Note on the TextPOEMSStanzasSonnet — To ScienceA/ AaraafRomanceTO HelenIsrafelThe City in the SeaThe SleeperLenoreThe Valley of UnrestThe RavenUlalumeFor AnnieA ValentineAnnabel LeeThe BellsEldoradoTALESMS. Found in a BottleLigeiaThe Man that was Used UpThe Fall of the House of UsherWilliam WilsonThe Man of the CrowdThe Murders in the Rue MorgueA Descent into the MaelströmEleonoraThe Oval PortraitThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Pit and the PendulumThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Gold-BugThe Black CatThe Purloined LetterThe Facts in the Case of M. ValdemarThe Cask of AmontilladoHop-FrogESSÄYS AND REVIEWSLetter to B—Georgia ScenesThe Drake—Halleck Review (excerpts)Watkins TottleThe Philosophy of FurnitureWyandottéMusicTime and SpaceTwice-Told TalesThe American Drama (excerpts)HazlittThe Philosophy of CompositionSong-WritingOn ImaginationThe Veil of the SoulThe Poetic Principle (excerpts)Notes
Compulsive Spike Milligan - Thryft
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Spike Milligan | Harpercollins Pub Ltd

Compulsive Spike Milligan

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Goodreads rating: 3.81

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This second superb collected work of one of Britain's best-loved comedians is an excellent companion to the sensational original, The Essential Spike Milligan. Spanning his 50-year career and incorporating a rich and varied range of material, this second anthology is as wonderfully unmissable as the first. When Spike Milligan died in 2002, he left behind one of the most diverse legacies in British entertainment history -- as well as a legion of devoted fans and admirers. His themes ranged from environmental issues to the war, from nostalgia to depression, and his prolific output covers some of the most evocative events of the twentieth century, in a style both twistedly comic and harrowingly honest. The huge success of the Spike Milligan anthology, The Essential Spike Milligan, has inspired a second raid on the original brilliant source. Milligan was arguably the most one of the prolific and mould-breaking comic writers of the twentieth century and this second anthology gives another opportunity to sample his finest writing. It includes more of the best from his war memoirs and novel Puckoon, his children's stories, poetry and drawings plus a wonderful collection from his voluminous correspondence from the 1960s onwards with such varied recipients as the House of Commons, the Director-General of the BBC, Private Eye and British Telecom. A compulsive read for all Milligan fans.
The Harz Journey - Thryft
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Heinrich Heine | Marsilio Pub

The Harz Journey

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Goodreads rating: 3.64

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The Harz Journey is a great read for those who are interested in German travels and poetic language. The book is a unique blend of travelogue and poetry that gives the reader a vivid insight into the German landscapes and culture. The author Heinrich Heine is a master of storytelling and his deep understanding of not only the physical but the emotional terrain of the country shines through in every page. Overall, The Harz Journey is a must-read for lovers of travel and literature.
One Hundred Love Sonnets : Cien sonetos de amor - Thryft
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Stephen Tapscott, Pablo Neruda  | University Of Texas Press

One Hundred Love Sonnets : Cien sonetos de amor

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Goodreads rating: 4.36

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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'.
Therigatha Poems of the first Buddhist Women - Thryft
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Charles Hallisey | Harvard Business Publishing

Therigatha Poems of the first Buddhist Women

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Goodreads rating: 4.11

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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.
Three Lives and Tender Buttons (Signet Classics) - Thryft
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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)
Oroonoko, the Rover and Other Works - Thryft
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Aphra Behn, Janet Todd  | Penguin Classics

Oroonoko, the Rover and Other Works

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'We are bought and sold like apes or monkeys, to be the sport of women, fools, and cowards, and the support of rogues’.When Prince Oroonoko’s passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Surinam. Oroonoko’s noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English captors, but his struggle for freedom brings about his destruction. Inspired by Aphra Behn’s visit to Surinam, Oroonoko (1688) reflects the author’s romantic view of Native Americans as simple, superior peoples 'in the first state of innocence, before men knew how to sin’. The novel also reveals Behn’s ambiguous attitude to African slavery – while she favoured it as a means to strengthen England’s power, her powerful and moving work conveys its injustice and brutality.This new edition of Oroonoko is based on the first printed edition of 1688, and includes a chronology, bibliography and notes. In her introduction, Janet Todd examines Aphra Behn’s views of slavery, colonization and politics, and her position as a professional woman writer in the Restoration.Prose:The Fair JiltOroonokoLove-Letters to a GentlemanPlays:The RoverThe Widow RanterPoems:Love ArmedEpilogue to Sir Patient FancyThe DisappointmentTo Mr. Creech (under the name of Daphnis) on his excellent translation of LucretiusA letter to Mr. Creech at Oxford, written in the last great frostSong: On her loving two equallyTo the fair Clarinda, who made love to me, imagined more than womanOn Desire: A PindaricA Pindaric poem to the Reverend Doctor Burnet
SingPoWriMo 2016: The Anthology - Thryft
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Daryl Qilin Yam, Ruth Tang  | Math Paper Press

SingPoWriMo 2016: The Anthology

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Singapore poetry Writing Month, or as we affectionately call it, SingpoWriMo.Write one poem a day for thirty days in the cruel month of April: that was the challenge we first gave the Internet in 2014. In its third year, our anthology gathers the best of the 5,110 poems that were submitted in 2016. Daily challenging prompts reflected on the Singaporean condition, with verses written for every MRT and LRT station, poems that upgraded other poems that upgraded other poems and so on. We are proud to feature first-time poets beside established bards, a wide swath of languages — with poems in Minion next to poems in HTML — and the recently-revived form of the udaiyaathathu alongside the ground-breaking twin cinema and asingbol.
Wasteland: Facsimile and Translation - Thryft
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Ezra Pound, Valerie Eliot, T.S. Eliot  | Harcourt Brace Jovanovich

Wasteland: Facsimile and Translation

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Each facsimile page of the original manuscript is accompanied here by a typeset transcript on the facing page. This book shows how the original, which was much longer than the first published version, was edited through handwritten notes by Ezra Pound, by Eliot’s first wife, and by Eliot himself. Edited and with an Introduction by Valerie Eliot; Preface by Ezra Pound.
The Eaten Heart : Unlikely Tales of Love - Thryft
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Giovanni Boccaccio, G.H. McWilliam  | Penguin Books

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.
The Bell Jar - Thryft
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Sylvia Plath | Harper Perennial

The Bell Jar

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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.
Transparent Strangers - Thryft
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Guan Liang Loh | Math Paper Press

Transparent Strangers

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In Transparent Strangers, the city is more than steel and glass: it is also a landscape where emotion is as much architecture as it is part of human experience. With subjects ranging from burial sites to Taiwanese dramas, this debut collection of poems meditates on the distance we must cross with words to make the everyday unfamiliar again; if only to understand ourselves better.
The Taming of the Shrew - Thryft
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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.
The Quickening Maze - Thryft
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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.
I Wrote This For You: Just the Words - Thryft
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Iain S. Thomas, Jon Ellis, pleasefindthis  | Central Avenue Publishing

I Wrote This For You: Just the Words

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Goodreads rating: 4.13

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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.
Sudden In Youth: New and Selected Poems - Thryft
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Felix Cheong | Ethos Books

Sudden In Youth: New and Selected Poems

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Goodreads rating: 3.5

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Sudden in Youth is a collection of emotional and relatable poetry by author Felix Cheong, covering topics such as love, faith, fatherhood, and life experiences. The poems are intensely personal while still being universally applicable, making them a great read for anyone who enjoys emotive and relatable poetry. Users would appreciate the author's raw perspective on intimate topics.
The Bhagavad-Gita : Krishna's Counsel in Time of War - Thryft
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Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Barbara Stoler Miller  | Bantam Classics

The Bhagavad-Gita : Krishna's Counsel in Time of War

$4.25

Goodreads rating: 4.17

$4.25

The Bhagavad-Gita has been an essential text of Hindu culture in India since the time of its composition in the first century A.D. One of the great classics of world literature, it has inspired such diverse thinkers as Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, and T.S. Eliot; most recently, it formed the core of Peter Brook's celebrated production of the Mahabharata.
Mahabharata - Thryft
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C. Rajagopalachari, Vālmīki  | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Mahabharata

$7.03

Goodreads rating: 4.31

$7.03

Originally published in the year 1951, the huge popularity of the book has resulted in the book being re-printed several times. Centuries ago, it was proclaimed of the Mahabharata: "What is not in it, is nowhere." But even now, we can use the same words about it. He who knows it not, knows not the heights and depths of the soul; he misses the trials and tragedy and the beauty and grandeur of life. The Mahabharata is not a mere epic; it is a romance telling the tale of heroic men and women, and of some who were divine. It is a whole literature in itself, containing a code of life, a philosophy of social and ethical relations, and speculative thought on human problems that is hard to rival.
A Luxury We Must Afford - Thryft
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Joshua Ip, Christine Chia, Cheryl Julia Lee  | Math Paper Press

A Luxury We Must Afford

$7.50

Goodreads rating: 3.59

$7.50

Recommendation: This book captures the essence of Singapore's future through a diverse collection of narratives. It takes readers on a journey of hyper-modern dreams and the struggle to maintain connection with the past. Written by talented authors, this anthology offers a powerful reflection on Singapore's evolution and the importance of poetry in an uncertain world. A must-read for those seeking thought-provoking stories that push the boundaries of imagination.
The Conference of the Birds - Thryft
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Dick Davis, Attar of Nishapur, Afkham Darbandi  | Penguin Classics

The Conference of the Birds

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Goodreads rating: 4.24

$8.61

This book would be a good read for anyone seeking a spiritual and philosophical journey through the power of poetry. The Conference of the Birds beautifully captures the essence of Sufism, guiding readers on a profound search for truth and self-discovery. Attar's masterful storytelling weaves together riddles and parables, leaving you with a sense of wonder and enlightenment long after you've finished reading. Lose yourself in the captivating world of the birds as they embark on an arduous journey to find their ideal king, and allow Attar's poetic brilliance to stir your soul.
Fragile Things - Thryft
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Neil Gaiman | Headline

Fragile Things

$6.21

Goodreads rating: 3.96

$6.21

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A mysterious circus terrifies an audience for one extraordinary performance before disappearing into the night, taking one of the spectators along with it . . . In a novella set two years after the events of American Gods, Shadow pays a visit to an ancient Scottish mansion, and finds himself trapped in a game of murder and monsters . . . In a Hugo Award-winning short story set in a strangely altered Victorian England, the great detective Sherlock Holmes must solve a most unsettling royal murder . . . Two teenage boys crash a party and meet the girls of their dreams—and nightmares . . . In a Locus Award-winning tale, the members of an exclusive epicurean club lament that they've eaten everything that can be eaten, with the exception of a legendary, rare, and exceedingly dangerous Egyptian bird . . . Such marvelous creations and more—including a short story set in the world of The Matrix, and others set in the worlds of gothic fiction and children's fiction—can be found in this extraordinary collection, which showcases Gaiman's storytelling brilliance as well as his terrifyingly entertaining dark sense of humor. By turns delightful, disturbing, and diverting, Fragile Things is a gift of literary enchantment from one of the most unique writers of our time.
Making Love With Scrabble Tiles - Thryft
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Joshua Ip | Math Paper Press

Making Love With Scrabble Tiles

$6.97

Goodreads rating: 3.6

$6.97

"Making Love With Scrabble Tiles" would be a good read for someone who enjoys poetry and wordplay. Joshua Ip's collection invites readers to explore the intricacies of relationships through the lens of language, with each poem crafted from the letters found in Scrabble tiles. The book's unique approach to love and intimacy is a refreshing departure from conventional romance literature.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill  | Oxford University Press

The Merchant of Venice

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

$1.64

Critical commentary accompanies the story of Antonio, who risks his life to borrow money from his enemy, Shylock, and is saved by Portia, an heiress posing as a lawyer.
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Paul Williams, Śāntideva, Kate Crosby  | Oxford University Press

The Bodhicaryavatara

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Goodreads rating: 4.25

$7.12

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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