Poetry Books

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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The Gruffalo's Child - Thryft
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Axel Scheffler, Julia Donaldson  | Pan Macmillan

The Gruffalo's Child

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The Gruffalo's Child is an adventurous and entertaining read, perfect for children who love exploring new worlds. Julia Donaldson's distinctive rhyming style and Axel Scheffler's charming illustrations bring the story to life, making it an unforgettable reading experience. The book also teaches children important lessons about disobedience and consequences, making it a must-read for parents looking for valuable life lessons for their little ones.
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy - Thryft
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Lynley Dodd | Puffin Books

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

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Goodreads rating: 4.3

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This book is a delightful rhyming tale full of fun and adventure for young children. The cumulative storytelling and vivid illustrations make it a joy to read aloud. Parents and kids alike will love following the adventures of Hairy Maclary and his friends through their town, and facing up to the toughest cat in town, Scarface Claw. The book is perfect for a cozy bedtime story or a fun read-aloud during playtime.
The Gruffalo - Thryft
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Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler  | Campbell Books

The Gruffalo

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Goodreads rating: 4.46

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"The Gruffalo" is a heartwarming children's book that teaches the power of quick thinking and believing in oneself. Its unique feature is the creation of a fictional creature that is both terrifying and lovable at the same time. This book would be perfect for parents looking for an engaging way to teach their children important life lessons.
We're Going On A Bear Hunt - Thryft
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Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury  | Walker Books

We're Going On A Bear Hunt

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This classic children's book takes readers on a thrilling journey as a family embarks on a bear hunt. With beautiful illustrations and catchy refrains, this book is perfect for young children who love to explore and discover new things.
The Tempest - Thryft
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w-shakespeare | Longman

The Tempest

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This enduring play by Shakespeare tells the story of a sorcerer's revenge against his enemies. With themes of forgiveness and redemption, it is a thought-provoking read for those interested in complex characters and dramatic storytelling. The photography and interpretation-based questions in this edition make it an excellent resource for students studying the play.
Rimbaud's work is a must-read for anyone interested in modern poetry and the French symbolist movement. This bilingual edition is a faithful rendition of Rimbaud's complex verse, and also includes previously omitted versions of poems and letters, making it the best authoritative version of Rimbaud's work available. The book's unique feature is its side-by-side translation, which makes Rimbaud's poetry accessible to readers who are not fluent in French. Overall, this edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for lovers of modern poetry.
Othello Paper - Thryft
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Gamini Salgado, William Shakespeare  | New Swan Shakespeare - Longman Publishing Group

Othello Paper

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Othello by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that delves into the complex themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Through the passion of Othello and Desdemona's love, the sinister machinations of Iago, and the devastating consequences of jealousy and betrayal, Shakespeare masterfully portrays the complexity of human emotions and the tragic consequences they can bring. This book is recommended for those who appreciate timeless literary classics that explore the depths of the human experience.
The Saga of Gunnlaug Serpent-tongue - Thryft
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Recommended for lovers of Viking folklore. The Saga of Gunnlaug Serpent-tongue is a classic Icelandic Saga that features an intense love triangle and a poetic rivalry, with a fatal conclusion. The story is both savage and lyrical and presents unique insights into Viking-age culture. Fans of Norse mythology or historical fiction will appreciate this richly-detailed story.
The Works of Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare | Geddes & Grosset

The Works of Shakespeare

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The Works of Shakespeare should be on the reading list of anyone who loves classic literature. Shakespeare's plays are timeless and his characters offer deep insights into different aspects of human nature. The attractive three-volume set is a valuable addition to any bookshelf and the illustrations add to the charm of the collection. Reading Shakespeare is a reward in and of itself as it provides pertinent life lessons regardless of the reader's age or background.
Ariel - Thryft
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Sylvia Plath | Faber And Faber

Ariel

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Ariel could be a good read for lovers of poetry looking for works that delve deep into the human psyche. Plath's poems are both raw and beautiful as they explore themes of mental illness, existentialism, and death. Her use of dark imagery effectively portrays the intensity of emotion displayed in the collection. Overall, Ariel showcases Plath's unique talent for putting into words the complexities of human nature.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature - Thryft
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Carol T. Christ, M.H. Abrams, Stephen Greenblatt  | W. W. Norton & Company

The Norton Anthology of English Literature

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The Norton Anthology of English Literature is an essential read for literature enthusiasts. It offers a comprehensive collection of English literature works and is a valuable resource for those looking to broaden their knowledge in the subject. The concise notes and helpful apparatus make it a convenient reference tool. The interactive ebook is also an affordable and accessible option for students and readers alike.
Lyrical Ballads : 1798 and 1802 - Thryft
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William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Fiona Stafford  | Oxford University Press

Lyrical Ballads : 1798 and 1802

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Lyrical Ballads is a must-read for anyone interested in the Romantic era of literature. The collection of poems, compiled by Wordsworth and Coleridge, features some of the most notable works of the period, such as "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey." Wordsworth's Preface serves as a manifesto for the Romantic movement, making it an important read for anyone studying English literature. Oxford World's Classics provides a thorough edition, complete with important letters and helpful notes, making it an accessible and insightful read for lovers of poetry.
The Norton Anthology of English Literature - Thryft
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This book would be a great read for anyone studying English literature, from high school to university level. The Norton Anthology offers a comprehensive compilation of British literature from the medieval period to contemporary works, accompanied by insightful commentaries and annotations. With its wide range of works and teachable groupings, this book is an unmatched value for anyone looking to dive deeper into the English literary canon.
Romeo and Juliet: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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Recommended for those who appreciate timeless romance. Shakespeare's thematic mastery shines in this iconic play.
The Sonnets - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Barrie & Jenkins Ltd

The Sonnets

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The Sonnets by William Shakespeare is an excellent choice for anyone interested in Renaissance literature. With its poetic imagery and intricate language, this book provides a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of life during the Renaissance era. It is a must-read for those looking to expand their literary horizons and delve deep into the world of poetry.
Six American Poets - An Anthology - Thryft
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Joel Conarroe | Random House

Six American Poets - An Anthology

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This anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature. It features 247 poems from some of the most famous poets in the country, including Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Each poet's unique style and perspective is showcased in their works, making this anthology a diverse and comprehensive representation of American poetry.
The Waves - Thryft
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Virginia Woolf | Harvest Books

The Waves

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The Waves could be a good read for someone who enjoys poetic, introspective works of fiction. Virginia Woolf's experimental narrative technique, which captures her characters' inner thoughts and feelings, makes this novel a standout in her repertoire. The novel's exploration of universal themes like love, friendship, and mortality could also resonate with readers seeking a thought-provoking and emotionally immersive read.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Thryft
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Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.
Frederick - Thryft
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Leo Lionni | Dragonfly Books

Frederick

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While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick seems to daydream the summer away. When dreary winter comes, it is Frederick the poet-mouse who warms his friends and cheers them with his words.
The Wind Blew - Thryft
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Pat Hutchins | Aladdin

The Wind Blew

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A rhymed tale describing the antics of a capricious wind.The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind!With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.
On the Beach at Night Alone - Thryft
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Walt Whitman | Penguin Classics

On the Beach at Night Alone

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'All nations, colors, barbarisms, civilizations, languages...' A selection taken from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Whitman's works available in Penguin Classics are Leaves of Grass and The Complete Poems.
Hamlet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Dover Publications

Hamlet

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In this quintessential Shakespearean tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly four centuries. Those fateful exchanges, and the anguished soliloquies that precede and follow them, probe depths of human feeling rarely sounded in any art. The title role of Hamlet, perhaps the most demanding in all of Western drama, has provided generations of leading actors their greatest challenge. Yet all of the roles in this towering drama are superbly delineated, and each of the key scenes offers actors a rare opportunity to create theatrical magic.As if further evidence of Shakespeare's genius were needed, Hamlet is a unique pleasure to read as well as to see and hear performed. The full text of this extraordinary drama is reprinted here from an authoritative British edition complete with illuminating footnotes.
Romeo and Juliet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin Books

Romeo and Juliet

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For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night'Though not actually a tragedy, the story of the two 'star-crossed lovers' bears witness to Shakespeare's growing skill in shaping tragic drama.As Romeo and Juliet come from opposing families, their love must be concealed until after their marriage. But Romeo has been banished for avenging the death of Mercutio and, despite the well-meaning intervention of Friar Laurence, fate ensures that theirs is a wedding that will never take place.This edition of the text contains notes, a glossary and an introduction.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin Classics

The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama.Though The Merchant of Venice offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Dover Publications

The Merchant of Venice

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Tragicomic drama of love, wealth, and justice revolves around a Venetian moneylender's bargain with a young merchant for "a pound of flesh."
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales - Thryft
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Classic tales of mystery, terror, and suspense, including The Fall of the House of Usher—the inspiration for the Netflix series from Mike Flanagan, the director of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass!This volume gathers together fourteen of Edgar Allan Poe's richest and most influential tales, “The Pit and the Pendulum,” his reimagining of Inquisition tortures; “The Tell-Tale Heart,” an exploration of a murderer’s madness, which Stephen King called “the best tale of inside evil ever written”; “The Fall of the House of Usher,” Poe’s tour de force about a family doomed by a grim bloodline curse; and his pioneering detective stories, “The Purloined Letter” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” featuring a rational investigator with a poetic soul. Also included is Poe’s only full-length novel, Narrative of A. Gordon Pym.With an Introduction by Stephen Marloweand an Afterword by Regina Marler
MERCHANT OF VENICE - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Oxford University Press

MERCHANT OF VENICE

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The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps the reader to understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. Each play in the series contains the complete text with an extensive range of notes, background information on Shakespeare's England, suggestions for further reading,a brief biograohy of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
Macbeth - Thryft
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Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare  | Penguin Books

Macbeth

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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Faust: Pt.1 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Philip Wayne  | Penguin Books

Faust: Pt.1

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A brief analysis of the development, style, and protagonists of Faust is included with Goethe's classic tale about a troubled man who sells his soul to the devil.
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts - Thryft
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"What I fear most, I think, is the death of the imagination.... If I sit still and don't do anything, the world goes on beating like a slack drum, without meaning. We must be moving, working, making dreams to run toward; the poverty of life without dreams is too horrible to imagine."-- Sylvia Plath, from "Notebooks, February 1956"Renowned for her poetry, Sylvia Plath was also a brilliant writer of prose. This collection of short stories, essays, and diary excerpts highlights her fierce concentration on craft, the vitality of her intelligence, and the yearnings of her imaginaton. Featuring an introduction by Plath's husband, the late British poet Ted Hughes, these writings also reflect themes and images she would fully realize in her poetry. "Jonny Panic and the Bible of Dreams" truly showcases the talent and genius of Sylvia Plath.
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Thryft
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Henry David Thoreau | Penguin Uk

Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

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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.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt - Thryft
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Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury  | Walker

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

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We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!
The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun - Thryft
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This book is perfect for Tolkien fans who are interested in Norse mythology and epic poetry. The unique feature of this book is that it offers previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien, which makes it a must-read for those who want to delve deeper into his writing beyond the popular fantasy trilogy. The book also provides insights into the Norse literature and culture, which makes it an enlightening read for history and mythology enthusiasts.
Leaves of Grass (Legend Classics) - Thryft
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Walt Whitman | Legend Press

Leaves of Grass (Legend Classics)

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The poems of Leaves of Grass are loosely connected, with each representing Whitman's celebration of his philosophy of life and humanity. This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral.
THE ODYSSEY BY HOMER IN ENGLISH - Thryft
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Samuel Butler, Homer  | Borders Classics

THE ODYSSEY BY HOMER IN ENGLISH

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"The Odyssey" is a classical epic poem about the events following the fall of Troy and the end of the Trojan War which is generally thought to have been written at the end of the 8th century BC. The story centers on Odysseus and his ten year journey to reach his home of Ithaca, following the Trojan War. Odysseus's death is assumed during this long absence, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of suitors, the Proci, who compete for Penelope's hand in marriage. Generally attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, "The Odyssey" is a sequel to "The Iliad" and is considered one of the most important works of classical antiquity. Presented here in this edition is the prose translation of Samuel Butler.
The Trojan Women and Other Plays - Thryft
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This volume of Euripides' plays offers new translations of the three great war plays Trojan Women, Hecuba , and Andromache , in which the sufferings of Troy's survivors are harrowingly depicted. With unparalleled intensity, Euripides--whom Aristotle called the most tragic of poets--describes the horrific brutality that both women and children undergo during war. Yet, in the war's aftermath, this brutality is challenged and a new battleground is revealed where the women of Troy evince an overwhelming greatness of spirit.We weep for the aged Hecuba in her name play and in Trojan Women , while at the same time we admire her resilience amid unrelieved suffering. Andromache, the slave-concubine of her husband's killer, endures her existence in the victor's country with a stoic nobility. Of their time yet timeless, these plays insist on the victory of the female spirit amid the horrors visited on them by the gods and men during war.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Tamburlaine: Pts.1 & 2 - Thryft
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Christopher Marlowe | A & C Black Publishers Ltd

Tamburlaine: Pts.1 & 2

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Recommended for history lovers, interested in captivating characters.
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats - Thryft
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Author(s): T.S. Eliot ISBN: 9780571268979 Binding: Paperback Published: 2010-11-01 Cats! Some are sane, some are mad and some are good and some are bad. Meet magical Mr Mistoffelees, sleepy Old Deuteronomy and curious Rum Tum Tugger. But you'll be lucky to meet Macavity because Macavity's not there! These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and friends in the thirties. They have delighted generations of children since, and inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's brilliant musical Cats.
Letters on Life : New Prose Translations - Thryft
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Gleaned from Rainer Maria Rilke’s voluminous, never-before-translated correspondence, this volume offers the best writings and personal philosophy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest poets. The result is a profound vision of how the human drive to create and understand can guide us in every facet of life. Arranged by theme–from everyday existence with others to the exhilarations of love and the experience of loss, from dealing with adversity to the nature of inspiration–here are Rilke’s thoughts on how to infuse everyday life with beauty, wonder, and meaning.Intimate, stylistically masterful, brilliantly translated and assembled, and brimming with the passion of Rilke, Letters on Life is a font of wisdom and a perfect book for all occasions.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Thryft
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There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this Classic Board Book edition of the rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years!A told B,and B told C,“I’ll meet you at thetop of the coconut tree”In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault’s rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert’s bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series an enduring classic.
The Merchant of Venice (new edition) - Thryft
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The Merchant of Venice (new edition) (Heinemann Shakespeare) [Hardcover] Seely, John; Seely, Elizabeth and McKeown, Stuart
Faust: Pt. 2 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, David Luke  | Oxford University Press

Faust: Pt. 2

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This is a new translation of Faust, Part Two by David Luke, whose translation of Faust, Part I was the winner of the European Poetry Translation Prize. Here, Luke expertly imitates the varied verse-forms of the original, and provides a highly readable and actable translation which includes anintroduction, full notes, and an index of classical mythology.
The Consolation of Philosophy - Thryft
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Boethius, Peter Walsh  | Oxford University Press

The Consolation of Philosophy

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Boethius composed De Consolation Philosophiae in the sixth century A.D. while awaiting death by torture, condemned on a charge of plotting against Gothic rule, which he protested as manifestly unjust. Though a Christian, Boethius details the true end of life as the soul's knowledge of God, and consoles himself with the tenets of Greek philosophy, not with Christian precepts. Written in a form called Meippean Satire that alternates between prose and verse, Boethius' work often consists of a story told by Ovid or Horace to illustrate the philosophy being expounded. The Consolation of Philosophy dominated the intellectual world of the Middle Ages; it inspired writers as diverse Thomas Aquinas, Jean de Meun, and Dante. In England it was rendered into Old English by Alfred the Great, into Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer, and later Queen Elizabeth I made her own translation. The circumstances of composition, the heroic demeanor of the author, and the Meippean texture of part prose, part verse have been a fascination for students of philosophy, literature, and religion ever since.
Faust: Pt.1 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Penguin

Faust: Pt.1

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The translation of American poet Randall Jarrell of Faust, Part One. The photograph of the cover here is incorrect, as it shows the front of a WW Norton edition.
Archy and Mehitabel - Thryft
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Don Marquis | Anchor

Archy and Mehitabel

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Archy and Mehitabel could be a good read for anyone who enjoys witty and satirical humor. Don Marquis' unique poetry style and the personification of two lowest creatures on the social scale make the book a delight to read. It's a perfect fit for readers who are looking for light, entertaining but thought-provoking prose that doesn't take itself too seriously.
"Macbeth" - Thryft
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Kenneth Muir, William Shakespeare  | Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare

"Macbeth"

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The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of Macbeth provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.
Songs of Innocence and Experience - Thryft
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Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an independent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretension and falsity in others. His "Songs of Innocence" are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, while the "Songs of Experience" resulted from his feelings of indignation and pity for the suffering of mankind.The "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," containing some of Blake's finest and best-loved poems, are present here in the form which satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originally etched and coloured by hand, are faithfully reproduced with the same delicacy and dimensions as the artist created them.
Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King - Thryft
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This volume contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and accuracy, and are equally suitable for reading for pleasure, study, or theatrical performance. The selection of Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Electra not only offers the reader the most influential and famous of Sophocles' works, it also presents in one volume the two plays dominated by a female heroic figure, and the experience of the two great dynasties featured in Greek tragedy--the houses of Oedipus and Agamemnon.
The Complete Plays of Sophocles : A New Translation - Thryft
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Award-winning poet-playwrights Robert Bagg and James Scully presenta gripping new translation of Western literature’s earliest treasures in The Complete Plays of Sophocles. In the tradition of Robert Fagles’ bestselling translations of The Iliad and The Odyssey, and retaining the textual authenticity of Richmond Lattimore’s Aeschylus, Bagg and Scully render Sophocles’ dramas accessible and exciting for the modern reader. Students new to Athenian drama, readers of classical literature, and anyone wishing to kindle anew their passion for Greek tragedy will find no more captivating entrance to these milestones of world literature than in Bagg and Scully’s The Complete Plays of Sophocles.
Cliges - Thryft
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Chrétien de Troyes, Burton Raffel  | Yale University Press

Cliges

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Cliges could be a good read for those interested in medieval literature, romance stories, and character development. Chretien's narrative style provides emotional depth to his characters and the world they live in. Raffel's translation reflects the original work's narrative tone and speed, making it accessible to modern readers. The book is filled with barbs, humor, and bawdiness.

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