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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Thank You, Gabe entertains you with 24 memorable and vividly written fictional short stories ranging from magical realism to humour, from love and loss to bittersweet observations of human nature and survival in a fractured and turbulent world.You'll meet an international group of vibrantly...

First to the battle line in the First World War As the nineteenth century turned to the twentieth Britain could boast a well trained regular European army and one which was-regiment for regiment-considerably better than most. It was finely tuned and fundamentally suited to...

In a February 1966 letter to her artistic confidant, Robert Lowell, Elizabeth Bishop tellingly grouped four midcentury poets: Lowell, Randall Jarrell, John Berryman, and herself. For Bishop--always wary of being pigeonholed and therefore reticent about naming her favorite contemporaries--it was a rare explicit acknowledgment...

Matthew Rowlinson has given us the most penetrating analysis of Tennyson's poetry to date. He proposes a revitalized and properly analytic formalism as the appropriate model for reading of Tennyson. In a series of original, scrupulously attentive, and sophisticated close readings, he probes the...

Conrad's major novels- Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Secret Agent, and Under Western Eyes-tell of illusions and betrayals, dreams and lies. Ambiguity, contradiction, and irony so dominate the narratives that the more closely one reads, the more difficult it becomes to know what is real...

In this ambitious and exciting work Richard Maxwell uses nineteenth century urban fiction- particularly the novels of Victor Hugo and Charles Dickens- to define a greater genre, the novel of urban mysteries. His title comes from the "mystery mania" that captured both sides of...

In this groundbreaking book, Barbara Leah Harman convincingly establishes a new category in Victorian fiction: the feminine political novel. By studying Victorian female protagonists who participate in the public universe conventionally occupied by men, she is able to reassess the public realm as the...

Despite feminist reassessments to the contrary, the conventional view that Elizabeth Gaskell personified the Victorian feminine ideal is still very much in place today. Challenging that view in an experimental biography, Felicia Bonaparte proposes that there lived in ""Mrs. Gaskell"" another, antithetical self, a...

This comprehensive and original philological study of the Chester cycle of biblical plays performed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance significantly modifies traditional views. The authors' four essays address the textual relationships, sources and influences, music, and development of the cycle. Also included are...

The driving force in Chesnutt's life was the wish to help his race. Long before the days of the NAACP, which he later joined, and to the end of his life, he lectured, wrote, and corresponded on the everlasting problem." His letters reveal courage...

Consuming Culture in the Long Nineteenth Century aims to bring together detailed analyses of the cultural myths, or fictions, of consumption that have shaped discourses on consumer practices from the eighteenth century onwards.Author: Sumangala BhattacharyaISBN-10: 073914510XISBN-13: 9780739145104Publisher: Lexington BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2010Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize:...

Messages from the Embers brings together 118 poetic voices and visions into 138 poems that detail and articulate the devastating 2019-2020 bushfire crisis that devastated around 20,000 hectares of land around Australia, destroying thousands of homes and buildings. Adding to the human death toll,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This study examines many questions surrounding premarital intercourse and interpersonal relationships, including the affect of premarital intercourse on interpersonal relationships and social influences. The data presented show the kinds of relationships in which premarital intercourse occurs and the effect which sexual experience has upon...

A firsthand account of aristocratic life before, during, and after the French Revolution, this memoir chronicles the extravagant, scandalous, and ultimately tragic journey of a French nobleman. From Versailles to exile, the Comte de Tilly details court intrigue, duels, romances, and shifting political tides...

The restless and courageous Englishmen who fared across the sea in the 17th century, facing danger and death in their search for free homes in the wilderness, little dreamed that out of their adventure and toil there would rise in time a great republic...

This volume pairs two of Henry Fielding's most distinctive late works-A Journey from This World to the Next, a philosophical satire envisioning the soul's bureaucratic path through the afterlife, and The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon, a candid, often humorous account of his...

Author: Chris KejiISBN-10: 1067428402ISBN-13: 9781067428402Publisher: Girl Jack PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2026Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d

The Battle of the Gods: Atheism and ChristianityLooking at society, cultural differences, and political controversy, many people have given up orshifted their belief in God. During this research, we will explore the philosophy of atheism andthe foundation of faith. Our investigation will ask and...

How wonderful to look back and remember special times. For memories are like life's jewels, one collects yours and mine. A seashell from the ocean shore will take you back when. One wishes to remember the time you were there then. By listening to...

On Easter Monday 2025, the poet and photographer Alexis Rhone Fancher lost her sister, Debra Lynn, to cancer. Alexis began writing a series of poems that came to her in pantoum form, one well suited to the circularity of emotional trauma like grief. These...

Have you ever wondered why some legends feel more real than history itself?In The Song of Hiawatha, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow weaves an unforgettable narrative poem that blends lyrical beauty, heroic adventure, and spiritual depth. Inspired by Native American oral traditions and legends, this epic...

What if You Could Experience Tolstoy's Most Heart-Wrenching Tale of Tragedy and Redemption-In Its Most Compelling Form?Imagine diving into one of Leo Tolstoy's most powerful and emotionally charged works-a short masterpiece that captures the struggle of a man facing insurmountable odds in a merciless...

"The World's Literature" by Mary Elizabeth Burt, originally published in 1890, is a comprehensive course in English designed for colleges and high schools. This enduring anthology aims to cultivate a deep appreciation for literature and enhance students' understanding of literary techniques and historical context....

On April 29, 1981, journalist George Thurlow was shot by members of the El Salvador Treasury Police on a jungle road in San Salvador. His driver, Gilberto Moran, was killed and Associated Press photographer Joaquin Zuniga was seriously injured. In 2000, Thurlow began a...

"Complaints," by Edmund Spenser, is a collection of poems first published in 1591. This volume showcases Spenser's diverse poetic range, featuring works that explore themes of vanity, ambition, and the transient nature of worldly pleasures. The collection includes notable poems such as "The Ruines...

Delve into the past with "The English Illustrated Magazine, Volume 36," a captivating window into early 20th-century Britain. This volume offers a rich tapestry of articles, stories, and illustrations that reflect the interests and concerns of its time. Originally published in 1907, this magazine...

Delve into the past with "The English Illustrated Magazine, Volume 36," a captivating window into early 20th-century Britain. This volume offers a rich tapestry of articles, stories, and illustrations that reflect the interests and concerns of its time. Originally published in 1907, this magazine...

This is Volume 4 of the collected "Works" of John Fletcher, a prominent English playwright of the Jacobean and Caroline eras. Fletcher was a prolific writer, both on his own and in collaboration, most notably with William Shakespeare and Francis Beaumont. This volume offers...

Rediscover the timeless wisdom and lyrical beauty of Martin Farquhar Tupper in "Tupper's Complete Poetical Works." This comprehensive volume, originally published in 1853, contains Tupper's magnum opus, "Proverbial Philosophy," alongside a rich collection of his other poems. Known for his didactic and moralizing verse,...

“The Task, ” by William Cowper, is a landmark poem first published in 1785. This edition includes “Tirocinium” and selections from Cowper's minor poems written between 1784 and 1799, offering readers a comprehensive view of his later work. Known for its blend of moral...

Anthology of Chestnut Review Literary Magazine, 2022-23. Printed in full color. Featuring works by Samuel Adeyemi, Caitlyn Alario, Mario Aliberto III, Abduljalal Musa Aliyu, V.A. Bettencourt, Jack Bordnick, Noel Cheruto, William Crawford, Carlos Contreras, Renee Cronley, Guy D'Annolfo, Steve Denehan, Kim Ellingson, Rachel Feirman,...

"Grass of Parnassus" is a curated collection of poetry, showcasing a variety of voices and styles. Compiled by Andrew Lang, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of verse, reflecting the literary tastes and sensibilities of its time. The collection features both well-known and lesser-known...

The Smile On the Face of the Tiger is a delightful collection of limericks by Charles Knowles Bolton, originally published in 1908. This volume offers a whimsical journey through the world as seen through the eyes of a poet with a keen sense of...

This book is a combination of two books. Only a Start was first published in 1978. It was probably the worst attempt at self-publishing ever seen by mankind. It is a compilation of poems Rebecka Vigus wrote as a teen until she was 23....

Pen of a Ready Writer is a collection of poetry, thoughts, and revelations inspired by true events occurring in the author's life as a single woman. Each piece is shared in hopes to bear witness to another woman's plight, shortcomings, or questions about where...

Author: Invincible PublishersISBN-10: 9386148625ISBN-13: 9789386148629Publisher: Invincible PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 498Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.88lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d