Author: Florbela Espanca
Publisher: Shantarin
ISBN: 9899156078
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Florbela Espanca (1894–1930) is one of Portugal's most celebrated poets. This bilingual anthology allows English-speaking readers to see why she deserves to be more widely known. Her poetry speaks passionately of longing, love and sexual liberation against the backdrop of the interwar années folles. After her untimely demise in 1930, Espanca quickly became the stuff of legend, thanks to the captivating combination of a tumultuous life-story and a string of signature sonnets that alternate between feelings of crushing failure and proclamations of lust for life. This bilingual antology, edited by Cláudia Pazos-Alonso, with illustrations by Margarida Fleming and translation by Simon Park, allows English-speaking readers to see why Espanca deserves to be widely known.
This Sorrow that Lifts Me Up
Author: Florbela Espanca
Publisher: Shantarin
ISBN: 9899156078
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Florbela Espanca (1894–1930) is one of Portugal's most celebrated poets. This bilingual anthology allows English-speaking readers to see why she deserves to be more widely known. Her poetry speaks passionately of longing, love and sexual liberation against the backdrop of the interwar années folles. After her untimely demise in 1930, Espanca quickly became the stuff of legend, thanks to the captivating combination of a tumultuous life-story and a string of signature sonnets that alternate between feelings of crushing failure and proclamations of lust for life. This bilingual antology, edited by Cláudia Pazos-Alonso, with illustrations by Margarida Fleming and translation by Simon Park, allows English-speaking readers to see why Espanca deserves to be widely known.
Publisher: Shantarin
ISBN: 9899156078
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Florbela Espanca (1894–1930) is one of Portugal's most celebrated poets. This bilingual anthology allows English-speaking readers to see why she deserves to be more widely known. Her poetry speaks passionately of longing, love and sexual liberation against the backdrop of the interwar années folles. After her untimely demise in 1930, Espanca quickly became the stuff of legend, thanks to the captivating combination of a tumultuous life-story and a string of signature sonnets that alternate between feelings of crushing failure and proclamations of lust for life. This bilingual antology, edited by Cláudia Pazos-Alonso, with illustrations by Margarida Fleming and translation by Simon Park, allows English-speaking readers to see why Espanca deserves to be widely known.
A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament
Author: Wilhelm Gesenius
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aramaic language
Languages : en
Pages : 1110
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aramaic language
Languages : en
Pages : 1110
Book Description
The Remembrancer. [6th]
Selected American Fiction For All : Cass Timberlane/The Greater Inclination/Wanderer of the Wasteland
Author: Sinclair Lewis;Edith Wharton;Zane Grey
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 875
Book Description
This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains : Cass Timberlane The Greater Inclination Wanderer of the Wasteland
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 875
Book Description
This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains : Cass Timberlane The Greater Inclination Wanderer of the Wasteland
Pray, Sister
Author: John Edward Moffatt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monastic and religious life of women
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monastic and religious life of women
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Sukey Harley
Author:
Publisher: Gospel Standard Publications
ISBN: 1897837879
Category : Christian biography
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher: Gospel Standard Publications
ISBN: 1897837879
Category : Christian biography
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The World's Best Poetry: Sorrow and Consolation
Author: Heinrich Heine
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
The World's Best Poetry: Sorrow and Consolation is an anthology that traverses the depth of human emotion, presenting a rich tapestry of literary styles from the classical to the modern era. Within its pages lies a curated collection that not only showcases the diversity of literary responses to grief and solace but also highlights the universality of these experiences across time and geography. Pieces range from the introspective sorrow of the Romantics to the structured resilience found in Enlightenment verse, offering readers an expansive view of how sorrow and consolation have been conceptualized and expressed by some of literature's greatest minds. Embedded in the anthology are contributions from a distinguished corps of authors whose lives and works span several centuries, nations, and literary movements. This collectives body of work provides a panorama of cultural contexts, from the turbulent European Romantic era to the reflective tranquility of the Victorian age. The inclusion of authors such as Heine, Stowe, and Whitman, alongside Shelley, Milton, and Tennyson, bridges the divide between personal lament and the broader, universal quest for peace and understanding amidst adversity. This ensemble not only underscores the anthology's thematic resonances but also enriches the reader's appreciation for the historical and cultural dimensions of poetic expression. For aficionados of poetry and literary scholars alike, The World's Best Poetry: Sorrow and Consolation offers an unparalleled journey through the landscape of human emotion. This compilation invites readers to explore the myriad ways in which poets have grappled with and found solace in the face of sorrow, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the enduring question of how to find consolation in a world replete with grief. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the human condition through the lens of the worlds most poignant poetic voices.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
The World's Best Poetry: Sorrow and Consolation is an anthology that traverses the depth of human emotion, presenting a rich tapestry of literary styles from the classical to the modern era. Within its pages lies a curated collection that not only showcases the diversity of literary responses to grief and solace but also highlights the universality of these experiences across time and geography. Pieces range from the introspective sorrow of the Romantics to the structured resilience found in Enlightenment verse, offering readers an expansive view of how sorrow and consolation have been conceptualized and expressed by some of literature's greatest minds. Embedded in the anthology are contributions from a distinguished corps of authors whose lives and works span several centuries, nations, and literary movements. This collectives body of work provides a panorama of cultural contexts, from the turbulent European Romantic era to the reflective tranquility of the Victorian age. The inclusion of authors such as Heine, Stowe, and Whitman, alongside Shelley, Milton, and Tennyson, bridges the divide between personal lament and the broader, universal quest for peace and understanding amidst adversity. This ensemble not only underscores the anthology's thematic resonances but also enriches the reader's appreciation for the historical and cultural dimensions of poetic expression. For aficionados of poetry and literary scholars alike, The World's Best Poetry: Sorrow and Consolation offers an unparalleled journey through the landscape of human emotion. This compilation invites readers to explore the myriad ways in which poets have grappled with and found solace in the face of sorrow, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the enduring question of how to find consolation in a world replete with grief. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the human condition through the lens of the worlds most poignant poetic voices.
Pick-me-up
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The Sovereignty and Wisdom of God displayed in the Afflictions of Men, together with a Christian deportment under them, being the substance of several sermons ... To which is added, some sermons on the nature of Church-Communion, etc. Edited, by A. Colden, G. Wilson and H. Davidson
Author: Thomas BOSTON (the Elder.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description