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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And Other Rivers could be a good read for someone who enjoys poetry that explores themes of belonging, identity, and fluidity. Lee Jing's voice is unique and takes the reader on a journey from one landscape to another. The poems are short, but packed with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Jing's exploration of cultural traditions and personal experiences make this collection relatable and moving.
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Vahni Capildeo
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Carcanet
Press
Ltd.
Like a Tree, Walking
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Like a Tree, Walking could be a good read for someone who enjoys poetic explorations of nature and self. It offers a unique and fresh perspective on ecopoetics and silence, and takes the reader on journeys that invite new kinds of address, declaration, and relation. The book is also guided by vernacular traditions of sensitivity, making it accessible to a diverse range of readers. Overall, readers may appreciate the book's lyrical style and emotional depth that delves into questions of identity and love.
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The kingdoms of Connacht and Ulster are preparing to do battle with each other. Medb, the sly and envious Queen of Connacht, is on a mission to steal the fabled Brown Bull of Cooley from the men of Ulster.The Táin Bó Cúailnge, centrepiece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's great epic. It tells the story of a great cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill, Queen and King of Connacht, and their allies, seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cualige. The hero of the tale is Cuchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, who resists the invaders single-handed while Ulster's warriors lie sick.
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shakespeare-william
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Palgrave
Macmillan
Much Ado About Nothing
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This edition of "Much Ado About Nothing" offers not only the play itself with explanatory notes, but also a fascinating exploration of its performances throughout history. With interviews from renowned directors and actors, this book allows readers to understand the play's enduring appeal and its ability to be reinvented for contemporary audiences. Whether you're a student, theater-goer, or general reader, this edition provides a fresh and accessible way to engage with Shakespeare's timeless comedy.
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Dan Zadra, Kahlil Gibran |
Jaico
Publishing
House
The Greatest Works Of Kahlil Gibran
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The Greatest Works of Kahlil Gibran is a must-read for individuals seeking spiritual inspiration. Gibran's writing style, which blends elements of Eastern and Western mysticism, creates a unique meditative reading experience. Through the Omnibus edition, you will gain access to Gibran's most influential works, including The Prophet, The Wanderer, Nymphs of the Valley, and The Madman. Gibran's ability to convey thoughts that are complete, clear, and concise, make him a Prophet of penetrating vision and objective understanding.
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Charles Bukowski, Niall Griffiths |
Virgin
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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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High Windows is an excellent read for those who enjoy unique and witty poetry. The collection captures the essence of the human experience and the inevitability of mortality in a refreshing and humorous manner. Larkin's ability to blend everyday language with subtle metrical patterns is unparalleled, making his poetry highly captivating and thought-provoking. The title poem, "High Windows" stands out as a must-read due to its exploration of morality and its clever wordplay. Overall, this collection is a great read for anyone looking to indulge in thoughtful and witty poetry.
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This book of poetry by Paul Verlaine is a must-read for anyone who loves to be swept away by the emotional power of verse. Verlaine's writing is raw and evocative, capturing the essence of the human experience in beautifully crafted stanzas. A true gem for all lovers of poetry.
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Michael Ondaatje
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Knopf
Doubleday
Publishing
Group
The Cinnamon Peeler : Selected Poems
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Michael Ondaatje’s new selected poems, The Cinnamon Peeler, brings together poems written between 1963 and 1990, including work from his most recent collection, Secular Love. These poems bear witness to the extraordinary gifts that have won high praise for this truly original poet and novelist.
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William Shakespeare
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Geddes
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Grosset
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare, from tragedy to comedy, history to romance, fantasy to horror. The glossary of obsolete words and variations from their ordinary established meaning makes the reading experience easier to understand. This book is a must-have for literature lovers who want to delve into the vast range of human experience that is still poignant in modern times. Users would most likely review this book as a must-read classic that never goes out of style.
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little scratch tells the story of a day in the life of an unnamed woman, living in a lower-case world of demarcated fridge shelves and office politics; clock-watching and WhatsApp notifications. In a voice that is fiercely wry, touchingly delicate and increasingly neurotic, the protagonist relays what it takes to get through the quotidian detail of that single trajectory - from morning to night - while processing recent sexual violence.little scratch is about the coexistence of monotony with our waking, intelligent lives. It is a powerful evocation of how the external and internal aspects of our lives exist in a helix, and what it means to live out the course of a single day consumed by trauma.
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Ilan Stavans, Pablo Neruda |
Farrar,
Straus
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Giroux
I Explain a Few Things : Selected Poems
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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.
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David L. Hall, Lao Tzu, Roger T. Ames |
Ballantine
Books
Dao De Jing
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Composed more than 2,000 years ago during a turbulent period of Chinese history, the Dao de jing set forth an alternative vision of reality in a world torn apart by violence and betrayal. Daoism, as this subtle but enduring philosophy came to be known, offers a comprehensive view of experience grounded in a full understanding of the wonders hidden in the ordinary. Now in this luminous new translation, based on the recently discovered ancient bamboo scrolls, China scholars Roger T. Ames and David L. Hall bring the timeless wisdom of the Dao de jing into our contemporary world.Though attributed to Laozi, “the Old Master,” the Dao de jing is, in fact, of unknown authorship and may well have originated in an oral tradition four hundred years before the time of Christ. Eschewing philosophical dogma, the Dao de jing set forth a series of maxims that outlined a new perspective on reality and invited readers to embark on a regimen of self-cultivation. In the Daoist world view, each particular element in our experience sends out an endless series of ripples throughout the cosmos. The unstated goal of the Dao de jing is self-transformation–the attainment of personal excellence that flows from the world and back into it. Responding to the teachings of Confucius, the Dao de jing revitalizes moral behavior by recommending a spontaneity made possible by the cultivated “habits” of the individual.In this elegant volume, Ames and Hall feature the original Chinese texts of the Dao de jing and translate them into crisp, chiseled English that reads like poetry. Each of the eighty-one brief chapters is followed by clear, thought-provoking commentary exploring the layers of meaning in the text. The book’s extensive introduction is a model of accessible scholarship in which Ames and Hall consider the origin of the text, place the emergence of Daoist philosophy in its historical and political context, and outline its central tenets.The Dao de jing is a work of timeless wisdom and beauty, as vital today as it was in ancient China. This new version will stand as both a compelling introduction to the complexities of Daoist thought and as the classic modern English translation.
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Anonymous, Royall Tyler |
Penguin
Classics
The Tale of the Heike
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This book is an epic masterpiece of Japanese literature that depicts the wars between two great clans along with intimate human emotions. It is rich in Buddhist themes, as it contemplates suffering, love, loss, and loyalty. The book is perfect for readers who enjoy captivating operatic-style storytelling. The edition is beautiful, with illustrations from the artistic master, Katsushika Hokusai, maps, and character guides. Overall, readers will appreciate the book's unique and distinctive feature as an oral epic, as well as its historical significance and cultural impact as a progenitor of all samurai stories.
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Iain S. Thomas, pleasefindthis, Jon Ellis |
Central
Avenue
Publishing
I Wrote This For You and Only You
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Praise For The First Book "I bought the "I Wrote This For You" book in actual, real-life paperback and it soothes my soul. Buy it if you can." - Laura Prudom (News Editor for Variety) "One of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Ever." - BT (Grammy Nominated Composer and Technologist) "This is me. This is you. This is us. This is every human being, past and present, old and young, of every ethnicity, race and faith. Our every complex human emotion translated into words. Someone knows and someone understands. This is the essence of what it truly means to be human." - Ethar El-Katatney (CNN African Journalist Of The Year, award-winning journalist, blogger and author) "The magnificent beauty of I Wrote This For You is quite simply the book is elegantly incomplete without you. No one else in the world can read it the way you do. No one." - Matthew E. May (The Elegant Solution, In Pursuit Of Elegance, The Shibumi Strategy) About the Book "I need you to understand something. I wrote this for you. I wrote this for you and only you."The follow-up to the international #1 bestselling collection of prose and photography, I Wrote This For You And Only is the third book in the I Wrote This For You series and gathers together the very best entries in the project from 2011 to 2015. Started in 2007, I Wrote This For You is an internationally acclaimed exploration of hauntingly beautiful words, photography and emotion that's unique to each person that reads it.
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Ian Doescher
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Quirk
Books
William Shakespeare's Star Wars : Verily, A New Hope
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MAY THE VERSE BE WITH YOU!Return once more to a galaxy far, far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucas's epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. The saga of a wise (Jedi) knight and an evil (Sith) lord, of a beautiful princess held captive and a young hero coming of age, Star Wars abounds with all the valor and villainy of Shakespeare's greatest plays. 'Tis a tale told by fretful Droids, full of faithful Wookiees and fearsome Stormtroopers, signifying... pretty much everything.Reimagined in glorious iambic pentameter, William Shakespeare's Star Wars will astound and edify Rebels and Imperials alike. Zounds! This is the book you're looking for.
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E.A.J. Honigmann, William Shakespeare |
Arden
Shakespeare
"Othello"
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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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Margaret Jull Costa, Fernando Pessoa, William Boyd |
Serpent's
Tail
The Book of Disquiet
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This book may be a good read for you if you find yourself pondering the meaning of life and the disconnect between your dreams and daily reality. The Book of Disquiet beautifully captures the internal struggles of Bernardo Soares, a dreamer trapped in the monotony of his existence. Through Soares' reflections and musings, you will be immersed in a world of existential contemplations and gain a deeper understanding of the human condition. Prepare to be moved by the raw emotion and thought-provoking insights that Pessoa's timeless work offers.
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Two former lovers reconnect in this beautiful and haunting tale of great lost love from the critically acclaimed author of The Headmaster's WifeDeeply affecting and compulsively readable, The Headmaster's Wife was a breakout book for Thomas Christopher Greene. Now, Greene returns with a beautifully written, emotional new novel perfect for his growing audience.Twenty-one years after they were driven apart by circumstances beyond their control, two former lovers have a chance encounter on a Manhattan street. What follows is a tense, suspenseful exploration of the many facets of enduring love. Told from altering points of view through time, If I Forget You tells the story of Henry Gold, a poet whose rise from poverty embodies the American dream, and Margot Fuller, the daughter of a prominent, wealthy family, and their unlikely, star-crossed love affair, complete with the secrets they carry when they find each other for the second time.Written in lyrical prose, If I Forget You is at once a great love story, a novel of marriage, manners, and family, a meditation on the nature of art, a moving elegy to what it means to love and to lose, and how the choices we make can change our lives forever.
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Illustrated By Alan Lee J. R. R. Tolkien
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The
Borough
Press
Beren and Luthien
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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 Bengali poet and mystic, Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) had long been loved and admired in India, but it was not until the publication of his own English translation of more than a hundred of his Bengali poems in 1913 that he achieved international fame — and a Nobel Prize.Comprised of moving, heartfelt prose poems reminiscent of Blake and Gibran — many almost biblical in their rhythms, phrasings, and images — Gitanjali (Song Offerings) was inspired by medieval Indian lyrics of devotion in which the principal subject is love, through some poems detail the internal conflict between spiritual longings and earthly desires, and others depict images drawn from nature.In his introduction to this translation, William Butler Yeats "I have carried the manuscript of these translations about with me for days and I have often had to close it lest some stranger would see how much it moved me." This new edition is sure to earn Tagore a broad new following.
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Dante Alighieri, Robert Pinsky |
Farrar,
Straus
And
Giroux
The Inferno of Dante
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"The Inferno of Dante" is a great read for those who enjoy epic journeys and tales of hell. Dante's poetic language takes readers on a thrilling adventure through different levels of the underworld, with vivid descriptions of punishments for various sins, while also showcasing his moral and political views. This particular translation by Robert Pinsky is very accessible and captures the essence of the original work accurately, making it perfect for students and general readers who want to experience the thrill of Dante's journey in a more comprehensible form.
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A.R. Braunmuller, Stephen Orgel, William Shakespeare |
Penguin
Books
Macbeth : The Pelican Shakespeare
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This edition of "Macbeth" is the quintessential guide to understanding one of Shakespeare's most tragic plays. Edited by Stephen Orgel, this edition includes meticulously researched texts paired with authoritative scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. The book also features an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the play, and a detailed note on the text used. This is a must-read for students, teachers, and theater professionals alike.
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Sadder than salad.From apples to artichokes, these glittering, fragmented, painterly portraits of food by the avant-garde pioneer Gertrude Stein are redolent of sex, laughter and the joy of everyday life.
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At Last - HamletIn language everyone can understand.Here, at last, is a modern version of one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. Written in today's English, this poerful tale of ghosts, murder and revenge takes on new meaning and dramatic impact. Now, everyone can be enthralled by the tragic story of the young prince, Hamlet, his beloved Ophelia, and the quest for vengence that destroyed them both.The complete original text is laid out side-by-side with the full modern version. ideal for instant reference and understanding. A must-have Shakespeare companion, whether you are reading Hamlet for the first time or studying for an exam.(back cover)
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Rabindranath Tagore, William Radice |
Penguin
Books
Selected Poems
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This book is a must-read for poetry lovers seeking an immersive experience in the beauty of Rabindranath Tagore's words. With a collection of selected poems, this book offers a glimpse into Tagore's profound insights into life, love, and spirituality. Each poem, thoughtfully translated, carries the essence of Tagore's original work, leaving readers captivated by the power of his words that transcend language and cultural boundaries. Allow yourself to be immersed in the timeless beauty of Tagore's poetry with this enlightening collection.
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Alexander Pope, Andrew Crozier |
Wordsworth
Editions
Ltd
The Works Of Alexander Pope
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This book is a treasure trove of Alexander Pope's poetic brilliance. It transports you to a time of elegant prose and witty satire. Each page is filled with deep insights, making you ponder the complexities of human nature. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Pope's words and experience the beauty and power of his poetry. A must-read for any lover of literature.
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Carol T. Christ, M.H. Abrams, Stephen Greenblatt |
W.
W.
Norton
&
Company
The Norton Anthology of English Literature
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The Norton Anthology of English Literature is a great read for anyone passionate about English literature. The book offers a wide range of literary works from different authors and periods in English literature and includes more than 1,000 additional texts in its free Supplemental Ebook. The anthology is highly recommended for English literature students, book lovers, and anyone interested in exploring the richness of English literature.
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Biswamit Dwibedy
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Harpercollins
Publishers
India
Ancient Guest
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Ancient Guest is a collection of four series of poems that overlap and interweave to create a fictional autobiography in verse. The poems explore the historical and the mythological, the spiritual and the sexual. Evocative, explosive and experimental, this collection marks a new direction in contemporary Indian poetry.
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This book is for those who appreciate the art of storytelling intertwined with elements of horror and mystery. Edgar Allan Poe's tales will make your spine tingle and your mind ponder. From the chilling "The Fall of the House of Usher" to the mind-bending detective story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," this collection showcases Poe's extraordinary imagination. Get ready to be enchanted and haunted by his timeless tales.
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Ezra Pound's life is filled with controversies, including his support for Italian fascism and his treason charges. Nevertheless, his contributions to modern literature, such as his famous work, 'The Cantos,' are worth studying for those interested in literary artistry and the intersection of politics and literature.
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Love Letters of Great Men is a perfect read for hopeless romantics who want to experience the timeless beauty and power of love. It offers a unique insight into the greatest minds and their heart's deepest desires. Through their letters, readers will be transported to a different time and place, and will be given a glimpse of how love can inspire and move even the greatest of men. This book is a treasure trove of romance and passion, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages.
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Elizabeth Lowe, Hélène Cixous, Clarice Lispector |
University
Of
Minnesota
Press
Agua Viva
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Clarice Lispector tinha o hábito de dormir cedo, acordar de madrugada e ficar sentada na sua sala pensando, fumando e ouvindo a Rádio Relógio, acompanhada apenas de seu cachorro, Ulisses. Nesses momentos de solidão, nasceram muitas de suas obras, que, depois, ela escreveria com a máquina de escrever apoiada sobre as pernas. “Escrevo-te sentada junto de uma janela aberta no alto do meu ateliê”, diz ela em determinado trecho do romance Água viva, em que a autora se confunde com a personagem, uma solitária pintora que se lança em infinitas reflexões sobre o tempo, a vida e a morte, os sonhos e visões, as flores, os estados da alma, a coragem e o medo e, principalmente, a arte da criação, do saber usar as palavras num jogo de sons e silêncios que se combinam, a especialidade da própria Clarice.Água viva, longo texto ficcional em forma de monólogo, foi lançado pela primeira vez em 1973, poucos anos antes da morte de Clarice que, nessa época, já se consagrara como um dos valores mais sólidos da nossa literatura, por seu estilo único, em que a grande preocupação era a busca permanente pela linguagem.Água viva é um desafio emocionante para quem lê ou relê Clarice Lispector. Traz uma linguagem que não se perde no tempo; ao contrário, é ricamente metafórica, em que coisas, ações e emoções do dia-a-dia se transformam em grandiosas digressões indagadoras sobre o sentido da existência e da vida. Seguindo a linha de características introspectivas de seus livros, Clarice cria uma obra singular, verdadeiro relato íntimo que projeta em flashes, como num caleidoscópio, verdadeiros resumos de estados de espírito em tom de confidência, onde a subjetividade sobrepuja o factual e a narradora é responsável pela cadência do texto.Nova edição do de um dos livros mais conhecidos de Clarice Lispector, agora com projeto gráfico de Victor Burton e capa criada a partir de pinturas da própria Clarice. Esta edição traz posfácio do poeta Eucanaã Ferraz.
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Dream Work, by Mary Oliver, is a great read for those who are looking for poetry that delves into the difficult tasks of understanding oneself and others. The collection offers a valuable journey of self-discovery through beautiful language and imagery. Readers will appreciate the honesty with which Oliver writes, as she explores both personal triumphs and the struggles that come with relationships.
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A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare, Stephen Orgel |
Penguin
Classics
The Merchant of Venice
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In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).
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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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Revised and corrected, this edition includes Yeats's own notes on his poetry, complemented by explanatory notes from esteemed Yeats scholar Richard J. Finneran. The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats is the most comprehensive edition of one of the world's most beloved poets available in paperback.
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
University
Press
MERCHANT OF VENICE
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The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps the reader to understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. Each play in the series contains the complete text with an extensive range of notes, background information on Shakespeare's England, suggestions for further reading,a brief biograohy of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
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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.
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Love can be hopelessFrom the fall of Troy to the deadly Harpies, Aeneas’ epic voyage is filled with tragedy, destruction and omens of danger. As he recounts his adventures to Dido, who gives him sanctuary, they fall in love. But the Gods intervene and Aeneas realizes their relationship cannot last.
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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.
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In 2011, Sarah Kay performed "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.
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"Alas that mortals Should blame the gods! From us, they say, All evils come. Yet they themselves It is who through defiant deeds Bring sorrow on them-far more sorrow Than fate would have them bear."Attributed to the blind Greek poet, Homer, The Odyssey is an epic tale about cunning and strength of mind. It takes its starting point ten years after the fall of the city of Troy and follows its Greek warrior hero Odysseus as he tries to journey to his home of Ithaca in northwest Greece after the Greek victory over the Trojans.On his travels, Odysseus comes across surreal islands and foreign lands where he is in turn challenged and supported by those that he meets on his travels as he attempts to find his way back home in order to vanquish those who threaten his estate. In turn, his son Telemachus has to grow up quickly as he attempts to find his father and protect his mother from her suitors. Dealing with the universal themes of temptation and courage, the epic journey that Odysseus undertakes is as meaningful today as it was almost 3.000 years ago when the story was composed.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Cyrus Hamlin, Walter W. Arndt |
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Faust - A Tragedy : Interpretive Notes, Contexts, Modern Criticism
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"Faust offers a profound exploration of human desires and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Goethe's complex characters and poetic language may require patience, but the insight they offer into the human psyche is well worth the effort."
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The Bhagavad-Gita : Krishna's Counsel in Time of War
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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.
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The War Poems Of Wilfred Owen
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Wilfred Owen was the greatest poet of the First World War, and his death in battle, a few days before Armistice, was a disastrous loss to English letters.This volume gathers together the poems for which he is best known, and which represent his most important contribution to poetry in the twentieth century. Taken from the definitive edition of Owen’s work, and containing material unavailable to other editions, this selection has been edited by Professor Jon Stallworthy, who has written an illuminating and authoritative introduction.
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Henry David Thoreau
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Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
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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.
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The Pushcart Prize XXXVII : Best of the Small Presses 2013 Edition
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The Pushcart Prize XXXVII is a collection of 60 brilliant selections from small presses, including stories, poems, essays and memoirs. This book is perfect for avid readers who appreciate modern literature and are always looking for new, unique writing styles. The Pushcart Prize has been praised by various publications and is considered influential in American publishing history. It's a must-read for those who want to discover new voices in literature.
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Lewis Hyde, Rainer Maria Rilke, Charlie Louth |
Penguin
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Letters to a Young Poet
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In 1903, a student at a military academy sent some of his verses to a well-known Austrian poet, requesting an assessment of their value. The older artist, Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), replied to the novice in this series of letters—an amazing archive of remarkable insights into the ideas behind Rilke's greatest poetry. The ten letters reproduced here were written during an important stage in Rilke's artistic development, and they contain many of the themes that later appeared in his best works. The poet himself afterwards stated that his letters contained part of his creative genius, making this volume essential reading for scholars, poetry lovers, and anyone with an interest in Rilke, German poetry, or the creative impulse.
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This book could be a good read for someone who appreciates deeply introspective poetry that explores themes of love, mortality, and the complexities of relationships. Through beautiful and evocative language, "After You" offers a raw and honest portrayal of the human experience, capturing the reader's emotions and leaving a lasting impact. It invites us to confront the inevitable, reminding us of the beauty and fragility of life, and ultimately, the power of resilience and acceptance.
Immerse yourself in the world of Poetry
At Thryft, we value the power of words. Poetry can encapsulate feelings that are hard to express, offering solace and clarity. Our collection includes timeless classics, vibrant modern works, and significant contributions from local poets. Delve into these verses to enrich your mind and soul. Whether you're a poetry novice or a seasoned reader, find the perfect piece that speaks to you.
If you're new to poetry, consider starting with accessible poets like Rupi Kaur for modern emotional expressions, or explore classics by Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost, known for their timeless appeal.
Absolutely! Thryft proudly features works by Asian poets including acclaimed authors like Ocean Vuong and Rizal Varma, highlighting diverse voices from the region.
Certainly! Our collection features nature-themed poetry, celebrating the beauty of the natural world. Discover authors like Mary Oliver whose works you can find in our Nature section.
Yes, we have a variety of poetry books suitable for young adults. Young readers might enjoy the modern style of poets like Amanda Lovelace. Explore more options in our Young Adult section.
Contemporary poetry has expanded to incorporate diverse voices and styles, reflecting current societal issues and emotions. Authors like Warsan Shire and Claudia Rankine have broken new ground, resonating with today's readers.