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Poetry

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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Greatest Works of Rabindranath Tagore (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) - Thryft
Rabindranath Tagore

Greatest Works of Rabindranath Tagore (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

from RM30.98 MYR

The Greatest Works of Rabindranath Tagore is a captivating hardbound edition that includes a collection of twenty-five classic short stories, Gitanjali, his celebrated poetry, his memoir, and the well-known novel, The Home and the World. This meticulous compilation showcases Tagore's versatility as a writer and his ability to present thought-provoking stories with nuances of philosophy. With its exquisitely designed leather-bound format and small editorial notes preceding each work, this book is perfect for lovers of literature who want to indulge in stories that inspire and provoke reflection.

from RM30.98 MYR

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Letters of Note: Love - Thryft
Shaun Usher

Letters of Note: Love

from RM16.63 MYR

In Letters of Love , Shaun Usher gathers together some of the most powerful messages about love ever composed, whether inspired by love's first blush or the recriminations at its ending, the regrets of unrequited feelings and the joys of passions known. Includes letters Simone de Beauvoir, Frida KahloGeorgia O'Keeffe, Zora Neale HurstonEvelyn Waugh, Vita Sackville-WestNelson Mandela, Ansel Adams& many more

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Love Letters Of Great Women - Thryft
Ursula Doyle

Love Letters Of Great Women

from RM9.82 MYR

From the private papers of Anne Boleyn and Emily Dickinson to those of Empress Josephine and Queen Victoria, Love Letters of Great Women is an anthology of some of the most romantic letters in history. As a companion to Love Letters of Great Men , this collection gives the other side of the the secret hopes and lives of some of the greatest women in history, from writers and artists to politicians and queens. Includes letters Anne Boleyn * Edith Wharton * Mary Wordsworth * Nell Gwyn (mistress of Charles II) * Queen Victoria * the Empress Josephine * Mary Wollstonecraft * Katherine Mansfield * George Sand Praise for Love Letters of Great Men : `The most romantic book ever` Daily Mail `Inspired by the Sex and the City movie... Famous men caught with pen in hand and heart in mouth` The Times

from RM9.82 MYR

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Thryft
Maya Angelou

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

from RM29.70 MYR

This book could be a good read for you if you are seeking an empowering and thought-provoking memoir. Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" takes you on a journey through her childhood and early youth, capturing the struggles and triumphs of a black girl in 1930s America. Her powerful storytelling and vivid descriptions will immerse you in her world, while her resilience and courage will inspire you to overcome any obstacles in your own life. Get ready to be moved and uplifted as you witness her journey of self-discovery and liberation.

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Love Letters of Great Men - Thryft
Ursula Doyle

Love Letters of Great Men

from RM36.01 MYR

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.

from RM36.01 MYR

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The Works Of The Earl Of Rochester - Thryft
John Vieth, John Wilmot

The Works Of The Earl Of Rochester

from RM22.90 MYR

Step into the scandalous world of the Earl of Rochester, where poetry knows no boundaries and rules are meant to be broken. Immerse yourself in the daring, provocative verses that challenge societal norms and capture the essence of a libertine spirit. This collection is a perfect choice for those seeking verse that pushes the boundaries of propriety and seeks to explore the depths of human desire.

from RM22.90 MYR

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The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou - Thryft
Maya Angelou

The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou

from RM103.20 MYR

This book is perfect for anyone interested in reading about the life of one of America's greatest voices. Through her six autobiographies, Maya Angelou explores complex themes such as identity, race, and womanhood, with poetic prose that is both raw and powerful. Her story is one of triumph over adversity, and her inspiring journey will resonate with readers of all backgrounds and ages.

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Love Letters of Great Men - Thryft
Ursula Doyle

Love Letters of Great Men

from RM29.34 MYR

Remember the wonderfully romantic book of love letters that Carrie reads aloud to Big in the recent blockbuster film, Sex and the City ? Fans raced to buy copies of their own, only to find out that the beautiful book didn't actually exist. However, since all of the letters referenced in the film did exist, we decided to publish this gorgeous keepsake ourselves.Love Letters of Great Men follows hot on the heels of the film and collects together some of history's most romantic letters from the private papers of Beethoven, Mark Twain, Mozart, and Lord Byron. For some of these great men, love is "a delicious poison" (William Congreve); for others, "a nice soft wife on a sofa with good fire, & books & music" (Charles Darwin). Love can scorch like the heat of the sun (Henry VIII), or penetrate the depths of one's heart like a cooling rain (Flaubert). Every shade of love is here, from the exquisite eloquence of Oscar Wilde and the simple devotion of Robert Browning, to the wonderfully modern misery of the Roman Pliny the Younger, losing himself in work to forget how much he misses his beloved wife, Calpurnia.Taken together, these letters show that perhaps men haven't changed all that much over the last 2,000 years--passion, jealousy, hope and longing still rule their hearts and minds. In an age of e-mail and texted "i luv u"s, this timeless and unique collection reminds us that nothing can compare to the simple joy of sitting down to read a letter from the one you love.

from RM29.34 MYR

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Ezra Pound - Thryft
Ezra Pound, Thom Gunn

Ezra Pound

from RM18.10 MYR

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.

from RM18.10 MYR

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The Uncollected Dorothy Parker - Thryft
Dorothy Parker

The Uncollected Dorothy Parker

from RM21.91 MYR

The Uncollected Dorothy Parker

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Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Thryft
Henry David Thoreau

Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

from RM15.97 MYR

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.

from RM15.97 MYR

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Love Letters Of Great Men - Thryft
John C. Kirkland

Love Letters Of Great Men

from RM35.91 MYR

When words of love do not come to you on their own, then read these letters. Complete, actual love letters of great men like Lord Byron, John Keats and Voltaire. Leaders like Henry VIII, George Washington, and Napoleon, who wrote to his beloved Josephine, "I awake consumed with thoughts of you..." Artists like van Gogh, Mozart, and Beethoven, who famously penned, "Though still in bed, my thoughts go out to you, my Immortal Beloved..." Dozens of intimate letters, coupled with over a score of period illustrations. Plus fascinating biographies, and insights into the couples' relationships-how they got there, the obstacles they faced, and what happened next. Poet warriors, from the first through the twentieth century, Ovid, Sir Walter Raleigh, Goethe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Leo Tolstoy, Victor Hugo, Shelley, Robert Browning, Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, Pierre Curie, George Bernard Shaw, Jack London, Admiral Peary, Woodrow Wilson, and many more.

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Thryft
Maya Angelou

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

from RM29.70 MYR

This book provides a powerful and insightful look into the life of a young girl growing up in a society that tries to hold her down because of her race and gender. Maya Angelou's writing is both poetic and honest, making this an inspiring read for anyone who has faced adversity. The book emphasizes the narrator's journey towards acceptance and self-love, and although it deals with difficult topics such as racism and sexual assault, it ultimately emerges as a tale of resilience and triumph.

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Selected Poetry - Thryft
John Carey, John Donne

Selected Poetry

from RM20.11 MYR

Recommended for poetry enthusiasts keen to explore the depths of self-awareness through Donne's personalized rhythm, form and imagery. The timeless exploration of human complexities and ambiguities makes it an enriching experience.

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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings - Thryft
Maya Angelou

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

from RM26.45 MYR

Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope and joy, achievement and celebration. In this first volume of her autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evoker her childhood with her grandmother in the American South of the 1930s. She learns the power of the white folks at the other end of town and suffers the terrible trauma of rape by her mother's lover.

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The Autobiography of a Super Tramp - Thryft
W.H. Davies

The Autobiography of a Super Tramp

from RM11.11 MYR

A vagrant de Tocqueville gives an eloquent, dry-eyed report of his tramping adventures in the violent underworld of late 19th century America and BritainAn untutored Welsh tramp who became a popular poet acclaimed by the conservative Georgians and the vanguard Ezra Pound alike, W. H. Davies surprised his contemporaries with the unlikeliest portrait of the artist as a young man ever written.After a delinquent childhood Davies renounced home and apprenticeship and at twenty-two sailed to America—the first of more than a dozen Atlantic crossings, often made by cattle boat. From 1893 to 1899 he was schooled by the hard men of the road, disdaining regular work and subsisting by begging. Crossing Canada to join the “Klondyke” gold rush, Davies fell while hopping a train. His foot was crushed and his leg amputated. “All the wildness had been taken out of me,” Davies wrote, “and my adventures after this were not of my own seeking.”Praised by Osbert Sitwell for his “primitive splendour and directness,” Davies evokes the beauty and frontier violence of turn-of-the-century America in prose that George Bernard Shaw commended to “literary experts for its style alone.” The insurgent wanderlust that found an American voice in Jack London and Jack Kerouac is expressed here in a raucous true adventure story by the man Shaw called “the incorrigible Supertramp who wrote this amazing book.”

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The Autobiography of a Super Tramp - Thryft
W.H. Davies

The Autobiography of a Super Tramp

from RM18.33 MYR

Recommendation: This book is recommended for those who enjoy reading autobiographies of people who have lived unconventional lives. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its narrative style, which is unvarnished and straightforward. It offers insight into the difficult life of a traveling tramp, and provides a glimpse into the harsher side of American life during the Great Depression. Readers who appreciate a raw human experience and a unique perspective on life will appreciate this book.

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Aria And Trumpet Flourish - Thryft
Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr.

Aria And Trumpet Flourish

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Aria and Trumpet Flourish is a delightful collection of poetry that captures the essence of everyday life and urges its readers to pay attention to the world around them. From ghazals to abecedarians, the forms of these poems are masterfully executed. The collection takes the readers on a journey through dusty barrios, noodle shops and MRT stations. These urgent poems will stay with you long after you've read them, offering insight into the world's beauty, grace and loss.

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Loud Poems For A Very Obliging Audience - Thryft
Ng Yi-Sheng

Loud Poems For A Very Obliging Audience

from RM23.95 MYR

This book is a compilation of some of Ng Yi-Sheng's best spoken word pieces — songs, diatribes and phantasmagorias — created for assorted poetry slams, readings and theatrical events between the years 1999 and 2016. Dealing with issues of politics, history, cultural identity and queer sexuality, these works show the writer at his most fearless, opinionated and dramatic — a complement to the subtler but similarly imaginative poems of his first collection of poetry, last boy.

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Roadkill for Beginners - Thryft
Stephanie Chan

Roadkill for Beginners

from RM22.31 MYR

Roadkill for Beginners could be a good read for poetry lovers who enjoy unconventional themes and styles. Chan's poetry collection is a mix of love letters to places, field guides, and adventures, exploring various complex themes such as desire, moving, and belonging with a unique lyrical style. The poems feel like a celebration of life and its quirks, and readers could enjoy the vivid imagery and the raw emotions conveyed in the collection.

from RM22.31 MYR

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Journal of a Solitude - Thryft
May Sarton

Journal of a Solitude

from RM24.58 MYR

In this, her bestselling journal, May Sarton writes with keen observation and emotional courage of both inner and outer worlds: a garden, the seasons, daily life in New Hampshire, books, people, ideas―and throughout everything, her spiritual and artistic journey. "I am here alone for the first time in weeks," May Sarton begins this book, "to take up my 'real' life again at last. That is what is strange―that friends, even passionate love,are not my real life, unless there is time alone in which to explore what is happening or what has happened." In this journal, she says, "I hope to break through into the rough, rocky depths,to the matrix itself. There is violence there and anger never resolved. My need to be alone is balanced against my fear of what will happen when suddenly I enter the huge empty silence if I cannot find support there."In this book, we are closer to the marrow than ever before in May Sarton's writing.

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Oh Skin-nay! - Thryft
Clare Briggs, Wilbur D. Nesbit

Oh Skin-nay!

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A recommended read for those who enjoy heartwarming and humorous depictions of small-town life. Oh Skin-Nay! is a collection of charming poems and cartoons that provide a delightful portrayal of a year in small-town America. Clare Briggs, a popular cartoonist of early 20th century America, illustrated this book in his signature low-key style. The humorous portrayal of life through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy is sure to leave readers feeling nostalgic and entertained. The afterword by renowned comics historian Jeet Heer provides a fascinating insight into Briggs's work and his impact on the world of cartoons.

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Birthday Letters - Thryft
Ted Hughes

Birthday Letters

from RM24.28 MYR

Birthday Letters could be a good read for fans of Sylvia Plath's poetry and those interested in the complex and troubled relationship between Hughes and Plath. The book provides raw, emotional insight into their relationship and the psychological turmoil that led to Plath's suicide. Readers can expect to be moved by Hughes's honesty and the beautiful language of his poetry.

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B-Sides and Backslides: 1986 - 2018 - Thryft
Felix Cheong

B-Sides and Backslides: 1986 - 2018

from RM25.17 MYR

"B-Sides and Backslides" is a great read for poetry lovers who enjoy exploring a poet's style and development over time. Felix Cheong's anthology offers a range of themes, from love to social commentary, presented in an unflinchingly honest manner. What stands out most is the book's focus on the poet's personal growth, documented in liner notes that provide insight into the creative process. Readers will appreciate the author's introspection and the rich history that provides context for this poetic memoir.

from RM25.17 MYR

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99 : Unforgettable Fiction, Non - Fiction, Poetry & Humour - Thryft
Khushwant Singh

99 : Unforgettable Fiction, Non - Fiction, Poetry & Humour

from RM26.45 MYR

This book would be perfect for those who want to discover the work of Khushwant Singh, one of the greatest Indian writers of all time. The book is a comprehensive collection of his works across genres, including short stories, essays, poetry, and more. Its unique feature is the inclusion of one work for each year of his life, presenting a sort of retrospective of his journey as a writer. If you are looking for a great introduction to Singh's work, this book is a must-read.

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One Fierce Hour - Thryft
Alfian Sa'at

One Fierce Hour

from RM14.03 MYR

One Fierce Hour is a must-read for anyone interested in Singaporean poetry or modern Southeast Asian literature. Alfian's frank and politically-charged voice speaks truth to power, and his anti-anthem "Singapore You Are Not My Country" remains a landmark piece of social commentary. Don't miss this debut work from one of Singapore's most respected writers.

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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.