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This book contains the complete novels of Fyodor Dostoyevsky in the chronological order of their original publication. Poor Folk The Double Notes From The Underground Crime and Punishment The Gambler The Idiot The Possessed (The Devils) A Raw Youth The Dream of a Ridiculous Man The Brothers Karamazov
Literature is a world of words and wonder, able to take us on almost unimaginable journeys from the wild and fantastic to the grind and minutiae of life. An author’s ideas are his building blocks, his architecture of the mind, building a structure on which all else will rest; the narrative, the characters, the words - those few words that begin the adventure. In this series we look at some of our leading classic authors across two genres: the short story and the poem. In this modern world there is an insatiable need to categorise and pigeon-hole everyone and everything. But ideas, these grains and saplings of the brain, need to roam, to explore and find their perfect literary use vehicle. Our authors are masters of many literary forms, perhaps known for one but themselves favouring another. Story. Poems. Story. Within these boundaries come all manner of invention and cast of characters. And, of course, each author has their own way of revealing their own chapter and verse. 1 - Chapter & Verse - Thomas Hardy - An Introduction 2 - An Imaginative Woman by Thomas Hardy 3 - A Broken Appointment by Thomas Hardy 4 - The Mother Mourns by Thomas Hardy 5 - Rain on a Grave by Thomas Hardy 6 - The Dead Man Walking by Thomas Hardy 7 - Rome - Building a New Street in the Ancient Quarter, April 1887 by Thomas Hardy 8 - At the Royal Academy by Thomas Hardy 9 - In the Moonlight by Thomas Hardy 10 - The Seasons of Her Year by Thomas Hardy 11 - Birds at Winter Nightfall (Triolet) by Thomas Hardy 12 - The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy 13 - The Calf by Thomas Hardy 14 - The Oxen by Thomas Hardy 15 - The Fiddler of the Reels by Thomas HardyVoir livre
‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears. 1 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - America - An Introduction 2 - The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus 3 - The Natives of America by Ann Plato 4 - America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates 5 - Bury Me In a Free Land by Frances E W Harper 6 - A Nation's Strength by Ralph Waldo Emerson 7 - To America by James Weldon Johnson 8 - The Crowd at the Ball Game by William Carlos Williams 9 - Harlem by Langston Hughes 10 - Wild Peaches by Elinor Wylie 11 - The Railway Train by Emily Dickinson 12 - The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver by Edna St Vincent Millay 13 - I Hear America Singing by Walt WhitmanVoir livre
Anyone who has visited Sedona, in the high desert of Arizona, will know that it is one of the most beautiful townships in the world. I am fortunate to live there. My home is nestled midst spectacular scenery, with views of red rocks and ancient vortexes. It is the perfect environment to inspire a poet, and hence the title of this book, Desert of Inspiration. Many of these poems were written while I was out on my daily hikes. The poems are in the exact chronological order that they were written. I averaged writing more than one poem a week over a two year period. You can follow my path of inspiration and imagination during this time. I take you through the four seasons of each year. You will find deep, thoughtful poems; poems of fantasy, and humorous poems, as you explore my magical world. I am a professional magician, but also have a strong connection with the magic and miracles of nature. I was born in Northumberland, England, the son of an Anglican clergyman. As a child, I lived in vicarages with large gardens, and always enjoyed outside activities such as climbing trees, playing amongst wildflowers, and creating rock gardens. I felt my spirit was in tune with Mother Earth and the elementals. During these early years, I was also performing magic tricks and writing poetry. The last two poems were written in March 2020, when planet Earth was in a turbulent time with the pandemic known as COVID-19. How this was all going to play out was unclear when the book was published, but we were certainly going through times of great change. I am hopeful that many good lessons were learned by humanity from this experience. There are powerful, positive, and profound messages hidden within these chapters. By inviting my listeners to look inward, I hope to make them see their true light, where there often appears to be only darkness and shadows. Enjoy the journey! Roger BlakistonVoir livre
Step into a world of riveting drama and captivating storytelling with our digital audiobook collection of classic One-Act Plays. Whether you're a seasoned theater enthusiast or a newcomer seeking to explore the world of drama, this collection is bound to leave you spellbound. Featuring Four Remarkable Plays "Is She His Wife?" by Charles Dickens: Delve into the intriguing realm of mystery and deception as Charles Dickens masterfully weaves a tale of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With expert narration, you'll feel the tension rise as secrets are unveiled and relationships are tested. Experience the brilliance of Dickens in a whole new dimension. "Mr. Nightingale's Diary" by Charles Dickens: Embark on a journey of laughter, romance, and unexpected twists with this charming play. Charles Dickens invites you to witness the whimsical escapades of Mr. Nightingale as he navigates the complexities of life and love. Let the dynamic narration transport you to a bygone era, where every emotion is palpable and every character comes to life. "King Lear's Wife" by Gordon Bottomley: Shakespeare's iconic tragedy "King Lear" takes an intriguing twist in this thought-provoking play. Gordon Bottomley explores the untold story of King Lear's wife, offering a fresh perspective on the classic tale. Immerse yourself in the complexities of power, loyalty, and family dynamics, expertly narrated to capture the essence of Shakespearean drama. "War Brides" by Marion Craig Wentworth: Experience the poignant stories of love, sacrifice, and resilience against the backdrop of wartime challenges. Marion Craig Wentworth's "War Brides" brings to life the emotions and struggles of women separated from their loved ones by war. Let the heartfelt narration transport you to a time of courage and determination that will leave a lasting impact.Voir livre
"Chattering at School" is a series of animal poems that invites the reader to learn and marvel at all the wonders of the natural world. The poems include fun narratives on the surface, while containing learning and teaching moments as the poems unfold. The book has lovely illustrations and is full of moral lessons.The introduction to "Chattering at School: Nature poems for children" explains that these poems were written by a schoolboy aged 11 to 18 (1951-58) during his annual summer holiday visits to his grandmother on her small farm in Ireland. She had been his carer and guardian from the time of the German Blitz of London where he was born, and lived with her until the war ended in 1945. He then returned to his unknown parents, who had been unable to visit him in Ireland from the UK during the war.Over 60 years later, the author of these poems - Edward Forde Hickey - discovered them (his own schoolboy attempts at writing poetry) lying in the attic and felt they were worth recording publicly.Voir livre
Writing poetry always seems to be something we learn at school, usually beginning with a couplet of child-like rhyme that brings gales of laughter. Later it may be agonising over a verse or two attempting to rhapsodise on love and then the years roll on with only an occasional desire to return. In this volume we put together wordsmiths of the highest caliber as they write on Poets themselves. Many of the poems provide valuable insights on how other poets are seen by their peers. Some are deeply personal others are abstract. Whether they speak at the celebration of a birth or the knowing tragedy of entering a slaughterous battle these poets take us into new uncharted territories revealing their inner selves in raw and tender ways. Yeats, Flecker, Benet, Yeats, Dickinson, Coleridge, Millay, Levy, Gurney are but a few of their number who speak with the clarity, the eloquence and the truth that only a poet can know….but all can share. 01 - Poets on Poets - An Introduction 02 - A Caution to Poets by Matthew Arnold 03 - To a Poet by Emily Hickey 04 - To a Poet by Alice Meynell 05 - To a Poet by Claude McKay 06 - To Poets by Charles Sorley 07 - The Poet by Aleksandr Pushkin 08 - The Poet by Radclyffe Hall 09 - The Poet by Paul Laurence Dunbar 10 - The Poet to Nature by Alice Meynell 11 - Sonnet VII - Sweet Poet of the Woods by Charlotte Smith 12 - To John Keats, Poet, At Spring Time by Countee Cullen 13 - False Poets and True (To Wordsworth) by Thomas Hood 14 - On Dryden by Christopher Caudwell 15 - On Poet-Ape by Ben Jonson 16 - On the Morals of Poets by Richard Le Gallienne 17 - The Poets by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 18 - The Toast by Ernest Rhys 19 - A Minor Poet by Stephen Vincent Benet 20 - To Alex Smith, the Glasgow Poet by George Meredith 21 - The Peasant Poet by John Clare 22 - London Poets by Amy Levy 23 - Negro Poets by Charles Bertram Johnson 24 - A Poet's Hope by Ambrose Bierce 25 - The Poet's Portion by Thomas Hood 26 - Poets by Khalil Gibran 27 - The Poet's Apology by Aristophanes 28 - A Tale of the Miser and His Poet by Anne Kingsmill Finch 29 - The Poet, the Oyster and Sensitive Plant by William Cowper 30 - The Bad Season Makes the Poet Sad by Robert Herrick 31 - Besides The Autumn Poets Sing by Emily Dickinson 32 - A Poet of One Mood by Alice Meynell 33 - Fancy in Nubibus or The Poet in the Clouds by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 34 - The Poet Pleads with the Elemental Powers by W B Yeats 35 - Singers To Come by Alice Meynell 36 - To a Poet a Thousand Years Hence by James Elroy Flecker 37 - The Young Poet by James Elroy Flecker 38 - Portrait of the Author by William Carlos Williams 39 - The Modern Poet - A Song of Derivations by Alice Meynell 40 - The Poet to His Childhood by Alice Meynell 37 - A Poet's Father by Ambrose Bierce 42 - A Poet's Welcome To His Love Begotten Daughter by Robert Burns 43 - A Poet to His Baby Son by James Weldon Johnson 44 - Mother and Poet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 45 - The Martyr Poets - Did Not Tell by Emily Dickinson 46 - Trench Poets by Edgell Rickword 47 - England's Poet by Laurence Binyon 48 - A Poet Unknown by Ernest Rhys 49 - To the Poet Before Battle by Ivor Gurney 50 - The Poets Are Waiting by Harold Munro 51 - Lament for the Poets, 1916 by Francis Ledwidge 52 - The Poet's Knowledge by Raymond Chandler 53 - These Things That Poets Said by Edward Thomas 54 - This Was A Poet - It Is That by Emily Dickinson 55 - The Old Poet by Amy Levy 56 - The Old Poet by James Elroy Flecker 57 - TheVoir livre
