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A.S. Byatt | Vintage Classics

Possession : A Romance

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This book is a literary masterpiece that seamlessly weaves together romance, mystery, and history. As you delve into the lives of two Victorian poets, you'll find yourself enchanted by the beautifully written letters, journals, and poems that unravel their passionate and tragic stories. Possession is a captivating journey that will transport you through time and leave you breathless with its depth and complexity. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates exquisite storytelling and the power of love to transcend time.

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.

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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles | University Of Chicago Press

Sophocles

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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review

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A.S. Byatt | Vintage

Possession : A Romance

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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.

Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson - Thryft

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Mabel Loomis Todd, Emily Dickinson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson | Avenel Books

Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson

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

Oxford School Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice - Thryft

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William Shakespeare | 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.

Tao Te Ching : The Ancient Classic - Thryft

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Tom Butler-Bowdon, Lao Tzu | Capstone

Tao Te Ching : The Ancient Classic

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This book is a great read for anyone interested in a different approach to personal success. Tao Te Ching provides a perspective that is focused on attunement, inner peace, and fulfillment rather than command-and-control leadership or mindless struggle. The book opens up new possibilities and ways of thinking on personal development. With a new introduction by Tom Butler Bowdon, this book is an excellent gift edition for anyone looking for inspiration and guidance on attunement, fulfillment, and peace.

Hamlet - An Authoritative Text, Intellectual Backgrounds, Extracts From The Sources, Essays In Criticism - Thryft

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William Shakespeare, Cyrus Hoy | W. W. Norton & Company

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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Nina MacLaughlin | Fsg Originals

Wake, Siren - Ovid Resung

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In fierce, textured voices, the women of Ovid's Metamorphoses claim their stories and challenge the power of mythI am the home of this story. After thousands of years of other people's tellings, of all these different bridges, of words gotten wrong, I'll tell it myself.Seductresses and she-monsters, nymphs and demi-goddesses, populate the famous myths of Ovid's Metamorphoses. But what happens when the story of the chase comes in the voice of the woman fleeing her rape? When the beloved coolly returns the seducer's gaze? When tales of monstrous transfiguration are sung by those transformed? In voices both mythic and modern, Wake, Siren revisits each account of love, loss, rape, revenge, and change. It lays bare the violence that undergirds and lurks in the heart of Ovid's narratives, stories that helped build and perpetuate the distorted portrayal of women across centuries of art and literature.Drawing on the rhythms of epic poetry and alt rock, of everyday speech and folk song, of fireside whisperings and therapy sessions, Nina MacLaughlin, the acclaimed author of Hammer Head, recovers what is lost when the stories of women are told and translated by men. She breathes new life into these fraught and well-loved myths.

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Alden T. Vaughan, William Shakespeare | Arden Publishers

Tempest

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Recommended for Shakespeare enthusiasts and those who appreciate themes of power dynamics and redemption. The Tempest's unique feature is its blend of fantastical elements with human emotions and relationships, making it a timeless classic in literature.

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Sylvia Plath | Faber And Faber

Ariel

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Ariel could be a good read for lovers of poetry looking for works that delve deep into the human psyche. Plath's poems are both raw and beautiful as they explore themes of mental illness, existentialism, and death. Her use of dark imagery effectively portrays the intensity of emotion displayed in the collection. Overall, Ariel showcases Plath's unique talent for putting into words the complexities of human nature.

Twelfth Night (No Fear Shakespeare) - Thryft

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SparkNotes, William Shakespeare | Penguin Books Ltd. Usa

Twelfth Night (No Fear Shakespeare)

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No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of Twelfth Night on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation of the right.Set in a topsy-turvy world like a holiday revel, this comedy devises a romantic plot around separated twins, misplaced passions, and mistaken identity. Juxtaposed to it is the satirical story of a self-deluded steward who dreams of becoming “Count Malvolio” only to receive his comeuppance at the hands of the merrymakers he wishes to suppress. The two plots combine to create a farce touched with melancholy, mixed throughout with seductively beautiful explorations on the themes of love and time, and the play ends, not with laughter, but with a clown’s sad song.'

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

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Sylvia Plath | 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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James Fenton, Christopher Ricks, D.H. Lawrence | Penguin Classics

Selected Poems

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D.H. Lawrence's poetry, as curated by James Fenton, might just be what you need if you're searching for lyrical expressions that delve into the primal aspects of nature and the depths of human feelings. Lawrence's poems are known for their vivid imagery and emotional intensity, which manage to be both profoundly personal and universally resonant at the same time. If you're looking to explore the works of a literary master through his evocative and descriptive poetry, this selection could be a treasure on your bookshelf.

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Charles Bukowski, Niall Griffiths | Virgin Books

Post Office

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This book is for anyone who wants a gritty and honest depiction of a man's mundane existence in a post office. With its raw language and dark humor, Post Office captures the essence of the protagonist's hand-to-mouth lifestyle, filled with booze, one-night stands, and a constant struggle for survival. It's a brutally real and uncompromising look at the monotonous and sometimes absurd nature of working in a dead-end job, making it a must-read for those seeking a unique literary experience.

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C. Rajagopalachari, Vālmīki | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Mahabharata

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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.

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William Shakespeare, Jay L. Halio | Oxford University Press

Merchant of Venice

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This edition provides valuable historical and cultural context, shedding light on the controversial themes and characters in the play. It also includes a fresh modernized text for easy reading, making it a great choice for both students and general readers interested in Shakespeare's exploration of complex societal issues such as anti-Semitism, loyalty, and love.

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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 Collected Poems of Wilfred Owen - Thryft

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Edmund Blunden, C. Day Lewis, Wilfred Owen | New Directions

The Collected Poems of Wilfred Owen

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Wilfred Owen was twenty-two when he enlisted in the Artists' Rifle Corps during World War I. By the time Owen was killed at the age of 25 at the Battle of Sambre, he had written what are considered to be the most important British poems of WWI. This definitive edition is based on manuscripts of Owen's papers in the British Museum and other archives.

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A.S. Byatt | Vintage

Possession

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

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John Keats | Gramercy

Keats: Truth & Imagination

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This book would be a good read for anyone who is drawn to the enchantment of poetry and the exploration of the human spirit. John Keats's profound insight into the beauty of the world, his ability to transport readers to mystical worlds, and his tragic and poignant life story make this book a compelling and evocative read. Keats's words have a mesmerizing quality that will leave you in awe, and his ability to capture the essence of love, passion, and the power of the human imagination will resonate deeply within you. Get ready to be enchanted by the lyrical and enchanting verses that will linger in your heart long after you've finished reading.

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Edward Mendelson, W.H. Auden | Faber & Faber Ltd

Selected Poems

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This book is a treasure trove for poetry lovers. Auden's Selected Poems showcases his incomparable talent through a wide range of forms, tones, and content. From the self-descriptive haiku sequence of 'Profiles' to the gripping wartime quatrains of 'Leap Before You Look', this collection captures the essence of Auden's mastery. With the addition of twenty new poems and explanatory notes, this edition is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the world of Auden's timeless poetry.

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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"The Odyssey" is a classical epic poem about the events following the fall of Troy and the end of the Trojan War which is generally thought to have been written at the end of the 8th century BC. The story centers on Odysseus and his ten year journey to reach his home of Ithaca, following the Trojan War. Odysseus's death is assumed during this long absence, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of suitors, the Proci, who compete for Penelope's hand in marriage. Generally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, "The Odyssey" is a sequel to "The Iliad" and is considered one of the most important works of classical antiquity. Presented here in this edition is the prose translation of Samuel Butler.

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C. Rajagopalachari, Vālmīki | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Mahabharata

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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.

Where the sidewalk ends 30th Anniversary edition - Thryft

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Shel Silverstein | Harpercollins Childrens Books

Where the sidewalk ends 30th Anniversary edition

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This 30th Anniversary Special Edition includes 12 extra poems for an even more fantastic experience.Come in... for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins.Shel Silverstein, the New York Times bestselling author of The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, has created a poetry collection that is outrageously funny and deeply profound. You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings stretches the bounds of imagination and will be cherished by readers of all ages.

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

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Daniel Ladinsky, Hafez | Penguin Compass

The Gift : Poems by Hafiz, the Great Sufi Master

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

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O.B. Duane, William Shakespeare | Gramercy

Shakespeare & Love Sonnets

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This book is an exquisite collection of Shakespeare's love sonnets that will transport you to a world where love is celebrated in its purest form. The beauty of Shakespeare's language and the depth of his emotions captured in these sonnets will leave you breathless. Whether you are a hopeless romantic or simply appreciate the power of passionate words, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to be swept away by the magic of love.

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William Shakespeare | William Collins

Hamlet

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Considered one of Shakespeare’s most rich and enduring plays, the depiction of its hero Hamlet as he vows to avenge the murder of his father by his brother Claudius is both powerful and complex. As Hamlet tries to find out the truth of the situation, his troubled relationship with his mother comes to the fore, as do the paradoxes in his personality.A play of carefully crafted conflict and tragedy, Shakespeare’s intricate dialogue continues to fascinate audiences to this day.‘Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.’HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

The Book Of Repulsive Women - 8 Rhythms And 5 Drawings - Thryft

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Djuna Barnes | Sun & Moon Press

The Book Of Repulsive Women - 8 Rhythms And 5 Drawings

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"The Book of Repulsive Women" celebrates women who defy societal norms through bold poetry and evocative art, making it a must-read for those interested in exploring unconventional female sexuality and rebellion.

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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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'.

Rimbaud : Complete Works, Selected Letters, a Bilingual Edition - Thryft

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Seth Whidden, Jean Nicholas Arthur Rimbaud, Wallace Fowlie | University Of Chicago Press

Rimbaud : Complete Works, Selected Letters, a Bilingual Edition

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Rimbaud's work is a must-read for anyone interested in modern poetry and the French symbolist movement. This bilingual edition is a faithful rendition of Rimbaud's complex verse, and also includes previously omitted versions of poems and letters, making it the best authoritative version of Rimbaud's work available. The book's unique feature is its side-by-side translation, which makes Rimbaud's poetry accessible to readers who are not fluent in French. Overall, this edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for lovers of modern poetry.

Diving into the Wreck : Poems 1971-1972 - Thryft

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Adrienne Rich | 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.

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William Shakespeare | Barrie & Jenkins Ltd

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.

Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet - Thryft

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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

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

Oxford School Shakespeare: Midsummer Night's Dream - Thryft

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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: Midsummer Night's Dream

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Shakespeare's intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start--Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander. Bad news is, Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. On the outside is Helena, whose unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander plan to flee from the city under cover of darkness but are pursued by an enraged Demetrius (who is himself pursued by an enraptured Helena). In the forest, unbeknownst to the mortals, Oberon and Titania (King and Queen of the faeries) are having a spat over a servant boy. The plot twists up when Oberon's head mischief-maker, Puck, runs loose with a flower which causes people to fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking. Throw in a group of labourers preparing a play for the Duke's wedding (one of whom is given a donkey's head and Titania for a lover by Puck) and the complications become fantastically funny.

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

Collected Poems of Rudyard Kipling - Thryft

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Rudyard Kipling | Wordsworth Editions Ltd

Collected Poems of Rudyard Kipling

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The Collected Poems of Rudyard Kipling is a must-read for lovers of classic poetry. While Kipling's poems have been criticized for glorifying war and British Empire, an attentive reading reveals a deeper meaning in his writings. His poems contain captivating rhythms and popular forms of speech which make them great for recitation. The edition also includes George Orwell's highly regarded critique of Kipling's poems, which adds value to the overall experience of reading this collection.

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Edward Mendelson, W.H. Auden | Faber & Faber Ltd

Selected Poems

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This book offers a comprehensive collection of W.H. Auden's masterpieces. The inclusion of light verse adds to the great value of this book. The notes on references help readers appreciate the various contents. An essential read for poetry enthusiasts.

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Jack Kerouac | City Lights Books

Scripture of the Golden Eternity

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The Scripture of the Golden Eternity is a collection of meditative koans and prose poems that express Kerouac's beatific quest for peace and joy through oneness with the universe. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its ability to inspire readers to contemplate the nature of impermanence and consciousness, and to embrace one's place in the universe with "serious exuberance." Recommended for those interested in Zen philosophy, Beat literature, and the search for inner peace and harmony.

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Charles Hallisey | Harvard Business Publishing

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

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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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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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The Tao Te Ching offers a unique and insightful perspective on spirituality that is still relevant today. This edition, translated and introduced by David Hinton, does an excellent job of revealing the contemporary applicability of the text. The book discusses the Tao, a concept of universal harmony and balance, and provides practical advice on how to achieve these states of being. This book is perfect for those seeking to improve their mindfulness and spiritual awareness.

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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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Richard II

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Richard II is a classic play that would resonate with readers who love historical fiction. The book depicts the tragedy of a monarch whose poor leadership has ostracized him from his subjects. Readers would enjoy the vivid portrayal of royal politics and the consequences of deceit and dishonor in a monarchy.

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"Othello" is a classic tragedy that explores the themes of jealousy and betrayal. This book is a must-read for fans of Shakespeare, as it features some of the most powerful characters and poetry in any of his works. The plot is deeply engaging, and the scenes are expertly crafted. The revised edition sheds new light on the text, making it an essential addition to any library. It is highly recommended for anyone who loves theater or classic literature.

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Macbeth

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Recommended for fans of historical tragedies. The play explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and guilt on the human psyche. Shakespeare's poetry and language elevates the dramatic and intimate story of Macbeth to new heights.

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