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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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The Sonnets - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Barrie & Jenkins Ltd

The Sonnets

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Goodreads rating: 4.25

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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.
The Berenstain Bears Go Back To School - Thryft
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Mike Berenstain, Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain  | Harperfestival

The Berenstain Bears Go Back To School

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Goodreads rating: 3.79

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Recommendation: "The Berenstain Bears Go Back To School" is a great read for children who are nervous about starting school. The story captures the essence of first day jitters in a fun and relatable way, while also incorporating the excitement of learning and exploring new things. Parents and children alike will enjoy the colorful illustrations and valuable lessons about the joys of going to school.
Rumble in the Jungle - Thryft
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David Wojtowycz, Giles Andreae  | Orchard Books

Rumble in the Jungle

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Goodreads rating: 3.98

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"This book is perfect for young children who love animals and enjoy rhyming stories. The book introduces various jungle animals and their distinctive sounds with fun and colorful illustrations. The short read-aloud rhymes make it an engaging and interactive experience for children while exposing them to new vocabulary. Overall, 'Rumble in the Jungle' is a wild and fun adventure that would be a great addition to any child's book collection."
Collected Shorter Poems 1927-1957 - Thryft
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W.H. Auden | Faber And Faber

Collected Shorter Poems 1927-1957

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Goodreads rating: 4.16

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This book is a must-read for poetry lovers who appreciate the artistry and range of Auden's work. The collection showcases his unique ability to experiment with form and subject matter, taking readers on a journey through 30 years of his greatest poetic masterpieces. Auden's craftsmanship and originality are on full display, and readers are sure to be enchanted by the Horatian expansiveness and conversational sweep of his later works.
Giraffes Can't Dance - Thryft
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Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees  | Orchard Books

Giraffes Can't Dance

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Goodreads rating: 4.32

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This is a heartwarming and uplifting story about Gerald the giraffe who learns to embrace his unique talents and overcome his insecurity to achieve his dream of dancing. The message of self-acceptance and perseverance is conveyed through vivid illustrations and lively language, making it a great read for parents and children alike. Reviews praise this book as a classic that teaches kids to celebrate their differences.
Cave Baby - Thryft
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Emily Gravett, Julia Donaldson  | Macmillan

Cave Baby

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

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"Cave Baby is a charmingly illustrated children's book that takes you on a thrilling ride through a moonlit prehistoric world. Julia Donaldson's rhymes make for a fun, engaging read that would be perfect for parents looking to introduce their young ones to poetry. The book's illustrations by Emily Gravett are stunning and add an extra layer of enjoyment to the story. Overall, Cave Baby is a delightful book that any child (and their parents) would love to read."
A Recipe For Dreaming - Thryft
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Bryce Courtenay | Penguin Books Ltd

A Recipe For Dreaming

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Goodreads rating: 3.73

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"A Recipe for Dreaming" is an excellent read for those who enjoy exploring the power of the mind and how it shapes our reality. Bryce Courtenay's collection of thoughts and images offers unique perspectives on various themes while emphasizing the critical role of daydreaming and reflection in the creative process. The book's artfully-depicted illustrations further enhance its visual appeal and make it an excellent addition to any collection.
The Highway Rat - Thryft
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Axel Scheffler, Julia Donaldson  | Alison Green

The Highway Rat

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Goodreads rating: 4.08

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The Highway Rat is a great read for children who enjoy adventurous stories with fun rhyming text. The vivid illustrations complement the exciting journey of the thieving rat who learns to be kind through his encounters with various animals on the highway. Kids will love reading about the cunning duck who outwits and teaches the highway rat a valuable lesson. The hardback edition comes with a protective dust jacket making it a great gift to be treasured for years to come.
Morning In The Burned House - Thryft
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Margaret Atwood | Mcclelland & Stewart

Morning In The Burned House

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Goodreads rating: 4.12

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Morning In The Burned House would be a good read for poetry lovers seeking a collection of versatile poems exploring a wide range of themes in a contemporary setting. Atwood's poems are deeply personal and often deal with love, nature, death, and history in a compassionate and insightful way. The elegiac series of meditations on the death of a parent is particularly moving. Atwood's technical virtuosity and clarity of vision make this collection a must-read for anyone seeking poetry that speaks to the heart of human experience.
Six American Poets - An Anthology - Thryft
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Joel Conarroe | Random House

Six American Poets - An Anthology

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

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This anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature. It features 247 poems from some of the most famous poets in the country, including Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Each poet's unique style and perspective is showcased in their works, making this anthology a diverse and comprehensive representation of American poetry.
Poems of the Decade : An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry - Thryft
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William Sieghart | Faber And Faber

Poems of the Decade : An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry

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Goodreads rating: 3.5

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Poems of the Decade is a must-read for poetry lovers who want to stay updated on the newest voices in contemporary poetry. The anthology brings together poems from the Forward Prizes for Poetry and showcases the unique styles and narratives of diverse poets. The works in this collection speak to universal themes of love, violence, and fear, reshaped for the modern world. Readers will appreciate the variety of forms and expressions employed by poets, from traditional prose to experimental styles, and will likely discover new favorites among both established and emerging poets.
Collected Longer Poems - Thryft
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W.H. Auden | Faber And Faber Limited

Collected Longer Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.07

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Collected Longer Poems by W.H. Auden is a must-read for those seeking literary challenges and spiritual introspection. Auden dissects the contemporary era with his intellectual precision in the form of extended poems like Paid on Both Sides and The Age of Anxiety, showcasing his technical virtuosity. This collection is a tribute to the enduring achievements of one of the modern masters of poetry.
The Waves - Thryft
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Virginia Woolf | Harvest Books

The Waves

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

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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.
Good Poems for Hard Times - Thryft
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Charles Bukowski, Robert Burns, Garrison Keillor  | Penguin Books

Good Poems for Hard Times

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Goodreads rating: 4.14

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Chosen by Garison Keillor for his readings on public radio's The Writer's Almanac, the 185 poems in this follow-up to his acclaimed anthology Good Poems are perfect for our troubled times. Here, readers will find solace in works that are bracing and courageous, organized into such resonant headings as "Such As It Is More or Less" and "Let It Spill." From William Shakespeare and Walt Whitman to R. S. Gwynn and Jennifer Michael Hecht, the voices gathered in this collection will be more than welcome to those who've been struck by bad news, who are burdened by stress, or who simply appreciate the power of good poetry.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Thryft
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Eric Carle, Bill Martin Jr.  | Picture Puffin

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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Goodreads rating: 4.26

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Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.
Frederick - Thryft
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Leo Lionni | Dragonfly Books

Frederick

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Goodreads rating: 4.2

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While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together - Thryft
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Mary Ann Hoberman | Little, Brown Books For Young Readers

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

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From New York Times bestselling author and former children's poet laureate Mary Ann Hoberman comes a new collection of fresh read-aloud takes on eight favorite fairy tales, including "The Three Bears," "Cinderella," and "Little Red Riding Hood."Designed with emerging readers in mind, each of the tales is told in short rhyming dialogues—with each character's lines indicated by a different color—to be used as a script for two voices to read separately and together. Using traditional reading teaching techniques like alliteration, rhyme, repetition, and short sentences, the text invites young children to read along, while Michael Emberley's lively illustrations enhance the stories' humor and high spirits.Goldilocks, the Little Red Hen, the Three Little Pigs, and many more beloved characters star in these tales-with-a-twist that are perfect for early and reluctant readers, readers' theater, and bedtime fun.A 2005 Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts by the Children's Literature Assembly of the National Council of Teacher of English. Also chosen as a 2004 Gryphon Award Honor Book by the Center for Children's Books.
The Wind Blew - Thryft
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Pat Hutchins | Aladdin

The Wind Blew

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Goodreads rating: 3.67

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A rhymed tale describing the antics of a capricious wind.The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind!With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.
On the Beach at Night Alone - Thryft
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Walt Whitman | Penguin Classics

On the Beach at Night Alone

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Goodreads rating: 3.23

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'All nations, colors, barbarisms, civilizations, languages...' A selection taken from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass 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. Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Whitman's works available in Penguin Classics are Leaves of Grass and The Complete Poems.
Strange Land - Thryft
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Tim Kendall | Carcanet Press Ltd.

Strange Land

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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Strange Land could be a good read for poetry enthusiasts who appreciate a diverse range of forms and styles. The collection explores a variety of themes, from the beauty of nature to the hardships of war, presented through a myriad of poetic forms. The psalms-based grounding of the book's music does well to inspire and explore modern culture.
Hamlet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Dover Publications

Hamlet

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

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In this quintessential Shakespearean tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly four centuries. Those fateful exchanges, and the anguished soliloquies that precede and follow them, probe depths of human feeling rarely sounded in any art. The title role of Hamlet, perhaps the most demanding in all of Western drama, has provided generations of leading actors their greatest challenge. Yet all of the roles in this towering drama are superbly delineated, and each of the key scenes offers actors a rare opportunity to create theatrical magic.As if further evidence of Shakespeare's genius were needed, Hamlet is a unique pleasure to read as well as to see and hear performed. The full text of this extraordinary drama is reprinted here from an authoritative British edition complete with illuminating footnotes.
Best of Singapore Erotica - Thryft
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Richard Lord, Gerrie Lim, Felix Cheong  | Monsoon Books

Best of Singapore Erotica

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Goodreads rating: 2.75

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In this first-ever compendium of erotic writing from Singapore, we are presented with a selection of short stories and poetry that is as hot and steamy as the city-state itself. Asia's sexiest anthology to date.
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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For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night'Though not actually a tragedy, the story of the two 'star-crossed lovers' bears witness to Shakespeare's growing skill in shaping tragic drama.As Romeo and Juliet come from opposing families, their love must be concealed until after their marriage. But Romeo has been banished for avenging the death of Mercutio and, despite the well-meaning intervention of Friar Laurence, fate ensures that theirs is a wedding that will never take place.This edition of the text contains notes, a glossary and an introduction.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin Classics

The Merchant of Venice

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama.Though The Merchant of Venice offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Dover Publications

The Merchant of Venice

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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Tragicomic drama of love, wealth, and justice revolves around a Venetian moneylender's bargain with a young merchant for "a pound of flesh."
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales - Thryft
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Stephen Marlowe, Regina Marler, Edgar Allan Poe  | Signet

The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

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

MERCHANT OF VENICE

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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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.
Macbeth - Thryft
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Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare  | Penguin Books

Macbeth

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Faust: Pt.1 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Philip Wayne  | Penguin Books

Faust: Pt.1

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Goodreads rating: 3.85

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A brief analysis of the development, style, and protagonists of Faust is included with Goethe's classic tale about a troubled man who sells his soul to the devil.
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts - Thryft
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Sylvia Plath | Harper Perennial Modern Classics

Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts

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Goodreads rating: 3.91

$6.24

"What I fear most, I think, is the death of the imagination.... If I sit still and don't do anything, the world goes on beating like a slack drum, without meaning. We must be moving, working, making dreams to run toward; the poverty of life without dreams is too horrible to imagine."-- Sylvia Plath, from "Notebooks, February 1956"Renowned for her poetry, Sylvia Plath was also a brilliant writer of prose. This collection of short stories, essays, and diary excerpts highlights her fierce concentration on craft, the vitality of her intelligence, and the yearnings of her imaginaton. Featuring an introduction by Plath's husband, the late British poet Ted Hughes, these writings also reflect themes and images she would fully realize in her poetry. "Jonny Panic and the Bible of Dreams" truly showcases the talent and genius of Sylvia Plath.
Sonnets From the Singlish
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Joshua Ip | Math Paper Press

Sonnets From the Singlish

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Goodreads rating: 3.64

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If you're curious about Singaporean culture or simply enjoy a twist on classical poetry, "Sonnets from the Singlish" could be a delightful pick. Joshua Ip masterfully blends the rhythmic sophistication of sonnets with the unmistakable verve of Singlish, offering a unique poetic experience that charms and educates. It's a refreshing take on love poems that invites you to read aloud and embrace a Singaporean accent, even if just for a moment.
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Thryft
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Henry David Thoreau | Penguin Uk

Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

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Goodreads rating: 3.82

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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Thoreau's account of his solitary and self-sufficient home in the New England woods remains an inspiration to the environmental movement - a call to his fellow men to abandon their striving, materialistic existences of 'quiet desperation' for a simple life within their means, finding spiritual truth through awareness of the sheer beauty of their surroundings.
Excerpts From A Natural History - Thryft
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Holly Painter | Titus Books

Excerpts From A Natural History

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Goodreads rating: 4.44

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When the British natural philosophers of the 17th century founded modern natural history, they proposed finding a poet to compile a poetic account of everything that existed in nature, very broadly defined. Four hundred years later, the work is ongoing, made modern and rigorous with rules and style-guides, managers and research-poets.This collection follows a year’s worth of submissions by one such researcher-poet, but the poems are only half the story. The rest lies in the revisions and comments—of both a professional and personal nature—between the poet and the editor back at corporate offices. As the relationship unravels, natural history becomes a tool of the heartbroken and obsessed.
Is My Body a Myth - Thryft
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Heng Siok Tian | Landmark Books

Is My Body a Myth

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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Recommended for poetry lovers, exploring self-image.
The Anthologist - Thryft
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Nicholson Baker | Simon & Schuster

The Anthologist

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Goodreads rating: 3.76

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"The Anthologist" is a perfect read for lovers of poetry and those exploring the creative process. The book provides a unique insight into the life of a poet, and the struggles one may face when pursuing a passion. The way Nicholson Baker weaves the elements of a love story with the themes of poetry is exceptional and makes the book a must-read for those who appreciate the art of writing.
Love Poems - Thryft
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Carol Ann Duffy | Picador

Love Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.04

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Whether writing of longing or seduction, of passion, adultery, or simple, everyday acts of love, Carol Ann Duffy perfectly captures the truth of each experience. Love Poems contains some of her most popular poems and, always imaginative, heartfelt and direct, displays all the eloquence and skill that have made her one of the foremost poets of her time.
B - Thryft
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Sophia Janowitz, Sarah Kay  | Hachette

B

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Goodreads rating: 4.49

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In 2011, Sarah Kay performed her poem "B" at the TED conference in Long Beach, California to standing ovations. Now the video of that performance has been forwarded to mothers and daughters (and fathers and sons) all over the world. Originally written in 2007, "B" is a thank you note, a love letter, a wish, a promise, a confession, and a secret. With beautiful illustrations by Sophia Janowitz, "B" is finally available in this whimsical, magical book.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt - Thryft
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Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury  | Walker

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

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Goodreads rating: 4.29

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We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
Aliens Love Underpants! - Thryft
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Claire Freedman | January 1, 2007

Aliens Love Underpants!

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Goodreads rating: 4.1

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Recommendation: - If you're looking for a lighthearted, laugh-out-loud story that will tickle your funny bone, "Aliens Love Underpants!" is the perfect choice. With its catchy rhymes and colorful illustrations by Ben Cort, this book brings to life the wacky and amusing world of aliens and their strange fascination with undergarments. Get ready to embark on a zany adventure that will leave you giggling and entertained from beginning to end.
The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun - Thryft
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Christopher Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien  | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun

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Goodreads rating: 3.87

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This book is perfect for Tolkien fans who are interested in Norse mythology and epic poetry. The unique feature of this book is that it offers previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien, which makes it a must-read for those who want to delve deeper into his writing beyond the popular fantasy trilogy. The book also provides insights into the Norse literature and culture, which makes it an enlightening read for history and mythology enthusiasts.
Leaves of Grass (Legend Classics) - Thryft
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Walt Whitman | Legend Press

Leaves of Grass (Legend Classics)

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Goodreads rating: 4.12

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The poems of Leaves of Grass are loosely connected, with each representing Whitman's celebration of his philosophy of life and humanity. This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral.
THE ODYSSEY BY HOMER IN ENGLISH - Thryft
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Samuel Butler, Homer  | Borders Classics

THE ODYSSEY BY HOMER IN ENGLISH

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Goodreads rating: 3.8

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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.
The Trojan Women and Other Plays - Thryft
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Edith Hall, Euripides, James Morwood  | Oxford University Press

The Trojan Women and Other Plays

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Goodreads rating: 4.01

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This volume of Euripides' plays offers new translations of the three great war plays Trojan Women, Hecuba , and Andromache , in which the sufferings of Troy's survivors are harrowingly depicted. With unparalleled intensity, Euripides--whom Aristotle called the most tragic of poets--describes the horrific brutality that both women and children undergo during war. Yet, in the war's aftermath, this brutality is challenged and a new battleground is revealed where the women of Troy evince an overwhelming greatness of spirit.We weep for the aged Hecuba in her name play and in Trojan Women , while at the same time we admire her resilience amid unrelieved suffering. Andromache, the slave-concubine of her husband's killer, endures her existence in the victor's country with a stoic nobility. Of their time yet timeless, these plays insist on the victory of the female spirit amid the horrors visited on them by the gods and men during war.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Tamburlaine: Pts.1 & 2 - Thryft
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Christopher Marlowe | A & C Black Publishers Ltd

Tamburlaine: Pts.1 & 2

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Goodreads rating: 3.61

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Recommended for history lovers, interested in captivating characters.
Snow - Thryft
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maxence-fermine | Acorn Book Company

Snow

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Goodreads rating: 3.72

$2.91

Yuko Akita had two passions. Haiku. And snow. An international bestseller, Snow is "a novel that reads like a poem. Limpid, delicate, and pure like its title."* In nineteenth-century Japan, a young haiku poet named Yuko journeys through snow-covered mountains on a quest for art and finds love instead. Maxence Fermine's prose is hypnotic, and his sensuous love story envelops you as if you?re wrapped in one of his dreams with your eyes wide open. Yuko has all the makings of greatness, but must learn to reach beyond the silent starkness of snow, his ultimate inspiration, to find the color pulsing through life. Color enhanced by love, without which he will remain invisible to the world. On his journey to enlightenment he learns how fragile the balance of life can be through the tragic story of his blind master, Soseki, and the love of his life, a French tightrope walker named Snow. Love and art finally converge in a most startling and exquisite way when a special young woman opens Yuko's heart to the purest of color and light. *Gala (Italy)
Giraffes Can't Dance - Thryft
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Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees  | Cartwheel Books

Giraffes Can't Dance

$5.37

Goodreads rating: 4.32

$5.37

The bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance is now a board book! Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats - Thryft
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T.S. Eliot, Axel Scheffler  | Faber And Faber

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

$3.49

Goodreads rating: 4.07

$3.49

Author(s): T.S. Eliot ISBN: 9780571268979 Binding: Paperback Published: 2010-11-01 Cats! Some are sane, some are mad and some are good and some are bad. Meet magical Mr Mistoffelees, sleepy Old Deuteronomy and curious Rum Tum Tugger. But you'll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity's not there! These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and friends in the thirties. They have delighted generations of children since, and inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's brilliant musical Cats.
Letters on Life : New Prose Translations - Thryft
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Rainer Maria Rilke, Ulrich Baer  | Modern Library

Letters on Life : New Prose Translations

$8.53

Goodreads rating: 4.28

$8.53

Gleaned from Rainer Maria Rilke’s voluminous, never-before-translated correspondence, this volume offers the best writings and personal philosophy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest poets. The result is a profound vision of how the human drive to create and understand can guide us in every facet of life. Arranged by theme–from everyday existence with others to the exhilarations of love and the experience of loss, from dealing with adversity to the nature of inspiration–here are Rilke’s thoughts on how to infuse everyday life with beauty, wonder, and meaning.Intimate, stylistically masterful, brilliantly translated and assembled, and brimming with the passion of Rilke, Letters on Life is a font of wisdom and a perfect book for all occasions.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Thryft
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Bill Martin Jr., Lois Ehlert, John Archambault  | Little Simon

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

$5.68

Goodreads rating: 4.25

$5.68

There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this Classic Board Book edition of the rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years!A told B,and B told C,“I’ll meet you at thetop of the coconut tree”In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault’s rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert’s bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series an enduring classic.
The Merchant of Venice (new edition) - Thryft
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Elizabeth Seely, John Seely, Stuart McKeown  | Heinemann Educational Books

The Merchant of Venice (new edition)

$6.67

Goodreads rating: 3.78

$6.67

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

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