Translator Alfred Hayes
Publisher: e-artnow
Boris Godunov is a closet play by Alexander Pushkin. Godunov reigned as Tsar in Russia and this fantastic play invites the reader into 17th century palace intrigue!
Annabel Lee is the last complete poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Like many of Poe's poems, it explores the theme of the death of a beautiful woman. The narrator, who fell in love with Annabel Lee when they were young, has a love for her so strong that even angels are jealous. He retains his love for her even after her death. There has been debate over who - if anyone - was the inspiration for Annabel Lee. Though many women have been suggested, Poe's wife Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe is one of the more credible candidates. ©2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.; (P)2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.Show book
Elinor Morton Hoyt was born on 7th September, 1885 in Somerville, New Jersey and from age 12 grew up in Washington D C where her father served as assistant attorney general and later solicitor general. Her early education together with her renowned beauty suggests she was being trained for life as a debutante but her life quickly found another route as she became absorbed in the world of books. An early marriage following her graduation ended when, after being pursued by Horace Wylie, 17 years her senior and a married Washington lawyer with three children, she eloped to England with him. His wife would not divorce him and the subsequent scandal was widely publicised further fueled by the suicide in 1912 of her abandoned husband. With Wylie's encouragement she published in 1912, ‘Incidental Number’, assembled from poems of the previous decade. Despite a child from her first marriage Elinor subsequently endured miscarriages, a stillbirth and a premature child who lived for only one week. When Wylie’s deserted wife agreed to a divorce, the couple returned to the United States and married but they were already drawing apart. In 1921, Elinor’s ‘Nets to Catch the Wind’, was published. It was an immediate success and a prize-winner. In New York’s literary circles she found her next husband who acted as her agent – the poer William Rose Benét, brother of the famed Stephen. They married in 1923 and that same year ‘Black Armor’, was published. The New York Times said "There is not a misplaced word or cadence in it." She also published her first of four novels, ‘Jennifer Lom’, to excellent reviews. She worked for a time as the poetry editor of Vanity Fair, an editor of Literary Guild, and a contributing editor of The New Republic. Her third book of poetry, ‘Trivial Breath’ arrived in 1928 as did the failure of her marriage with Benét. She moved again to England and fell in love with a friend’s husband, to whom she wrote, and later published a series of 19 sonnets; ‘Angels and Earthly Creatures’. Elinor Wylie suffered high blood pressure all her adult life and this eventually led to her death at Benet’s New York apartment on 16th December, 1928 where she suffered a stroke. She was 43. 1 - The Poetry of Elinor Wylie - An Introduction 2 - Wild Peaches by Elinor Wylie 3 - Escape by Elinor Wylie 4 - Ophelia by Elinor Wylie 5 - The Puritan's Ballad by Elinor Wylie 6 - Velvet Shoes by Elinor Wylie 7 - Parting Gift by Elinor Wylie 8 - Little Elegy by Elinor Wylie 9 - Love Song by Elinor Wylie 10 - Quarrel by Elinor Wylie 11 - Valentine by Elinor Wylie 12 - Les Lauriers Sont Coupee by Elinor Wylie 13 - Sunset on the Spire by Elinor Wylie 14 - Phases of the Moon by Elinor Wylie 15 - Full Moon by Elinor Wylie 16 - Nadir by Elinor Wylie 17 - Address to My Soul by Elinor Wylie 18 - The Child on the Curbstone by Elinor Wylie 19 - The Eagle and the Mole by Elinor Wylie 20 - The Falcon by Elinor Wylie 21 - A Proud Lady by Elinor Wylie 22 - Preference by Elinor Wylie 23 - Nancy by Elinor Wylie 24 - The Lion and the Lamb by Elinor Wylie 25 - Beauty by Elinor Wylie 26 - The Tortoise in Eternity by Elinor Wylie 27 - The Fairy Goldsmith by Elinor Wylie 28 - Innocent Landscape by Elinor Wylie 29 - A Madman's Song by Elinor Wylie 30 - Poor Earth by Elinor Wylie 31 - The Church Bell by Elinor Wylie 32 - Cold Blooded Creatures by Elinor Wylie 33 - Let No Charitable Hope by Elinor Wylie 34 - Little Joke by Elinor Wylie 35 - Pretty Words by Elinor Wylie 36 - Incantation by Elinor Wylie 37 - Fire and SleShow book
An angel's rebellion. A world newly created. A choice that changes everything. In this towering epic, Milton brings to life the cosmic struggle between Heaven and Hell, led by the proud and compelling figure of Satan. Through breathtaking verse, we witness the creation of Earth, the innocence of Adam and Eve, and the tragic temptation that reshapes human destiny forever. The poem's grandeur, emotion, and moral complexity have made it a cornerstone of world literature. Celebrated as "the greatest English poem ever written," Paradise Lost combines drama, theology, mythology, and unforgettable imagery into a work that continues to inspire awe centuries later. If you love epic storytelling, powerful language, and timeless battles between freedom, obedience, pride, and love, this masterpiece is essential reading. Open the book—and enter the epic realm where Heaven trembles and humanity begins.Show book
What happens when trust is poisoned by jealousy? Othello is one of William Shakespeare's most powerful and emotionally devastating tragedies. Set against the backdrop of war and political intrigue, the play tells the story of Othello, a respected general whose deep love for his wife Desdemona is slowly destroyed by deception and doubt. At the center of the drama is Iago, one of literature's most chilling villains, whose calculated lies manipulate emotions and unravel lives. As suspicion replaces reason, Shakespeare exposes how jealousy, insecurity, and racism can corrupt judgment and lead to irreversible tragedy. This timeless play explores love, honor, betrayal, and the destructive power of false belief. Inside this eBook, you'll experience: A gripping psychological tragedy driven by manipulation One of Shakespeare's most complex heroes and villains Themes of jealousy, trust, and moral collapse A haunting examination of human vulnerability Widely studied and performed across the world, Othello remains essential reading for anyone interested in classic drama and the darker sides of human nature. Witness the tragedy born from deception. Buy now and experience one of Shakespeare's most intense plays.Show book
A duel on an empty island sets the course for one of the greatest romances ever told. As the lovers of legend meet, something new is born, and something eternal is revealed. Their names will forever be spoken as one. This modern retelling of Tristan and Yseult sheds a stark light on the beauty of the Celtic tale.Show book
A joyful blend of poetry, song and rant from SallyV Truss, who takes us on an epic journey along The Cowboy Trail (HWY 22 - in Alberta). "SallyV doesn't merely read her poetry, she embodies it, captivating the audience, and breathing life into the page." ~ Sarah L. Pratt, Literary Events Manager, Owl's Nest Books Sally's captivating stories have an aesthetic appeal that makes you linger on the page enjoying each poem with unexpected leisure." ~ Jade O'Riley, poet, literary advocate "The book HWY 22 is truly an Alberta tale, told in verse, including details like good boots being necessary, small towns, driving for what seems endless amounts of time across the prairies, and the ever-present mountains. Well worth the read." ~ Karen Lee, author, memoirist "Sally V Truss, poet/lyricist, has come home to herself. Feel the music in her finely crafted, rhythmic words. Clever humour is tightly woven with wisdom as this immigrant girl finds her way past the tight ill-fitting shoes of her childhood to the boots that suit her. What a gift!" ~ Lana Skauge, author, master storyteller, educatorShow book
