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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days ""One of the virtues of good poetry is the fact that it irritates the mediocre."" Theodore Roethke was one of the most famous and outspoken poets and poetry teachers this country has ever known. In this volume of selected prose, Roethke articulates his commitments to imaginative possibilities, offers tender advice to young writers, and zings darts at stuffed shirts, lightweights and fools. ""Art is our defense against hysteria and death."" With the assistance of Roethke's widow, this volume has been edited to include the finest selections from out of print collections of prose and journal entries. Focused on the making and teaching of poetry, "On Poetry and Craft" will be prized in the classroom-and outrageous Roethke quotes will once again pepper our conversations. ""You must believe a poem is a holy thing, a good poem, that is."" Theodore Roethke was of an illustrious generation of poets which included Sexton, Plath, Lowell, Berryman, and like them he received nearly every major award in poetry, including the Pulitzer Prize and twice the National Book Award. In spite of his fame, he remained a legendary teacher, known for the care and attention he gave to his students, poets such as James Wright, Carolyn Kizer, Tess Gallagher, and Richard Hugo. Roethke died on August 1, 1963, while swimming in a friend's pool. ""But before I'm reduced to an absolute pulp by my own ambivalence, I must say goodbye. The old lion perisheth. Nymphs, I wish you the swoops of many fish. May your search for the abiding be forever furious."" On Poetry and Craft I am overwhelmed by the beautiful disorder of poetry, the eternal virginity of words. The poem, even a short time after being written, seems no miracle; unwritten, it seems something beyond the capacity of the gods. We can't escape what we are, and I'm afraid many of my notions about verse (I haven't too many) have been conditioned by the fact that for nearly 25 years I've been trying to teach the young something about the nature of verse by writing it--and that with very little formal knowledge of the subject or previous instruction. So it's going to be lik Features Summary Roethke's prose teems with fierce intelligence and outrageous quoteable quotes. Author Theodore Roethke (Author), Carolyn Kizer (Foreword by) Publisher Copper Canyon Press Release date 20010401 Pages 210 ISBN 1-55659-156-X ISBN 13 978-1-55659-156-3

 OSCAR WILDE Plays Prose and Poems ; annotations by H Montgomery Hyde   ; Hardcover; Published 1989 (Reprint)  by MacDonald & Co -  (Publishers) Ltd. " under the Blackcat imprint ".     (This book First published by Orbis Publishing in 1982 )                            ISBN  0 7481 0259 0 ; No. of Pages; 487 including the Index . Illustrated. List of Contents includes; Introduction; Poems; Poems in Prose; Prose Fiction Plays  (including The Importance of Being Earnest;; Lady Windomere's Fan ; Salome'; The Gribsby Episode ;) Lectures and Essays; and Lettrs.  Very very good condition, no damage very clean, no inscriptions. For postage via SA PO and within SA  please add R70.00 (due to weight (1.9kg)  and size) alternatively via Postnet to Postnet   for a parcel of total weight not exceeding 5kg then please add R105.00. Buyers from outsid e of SA  can contact us for a postal quotation.      

  Author(s): Various, compiled by Margaret Flower  Title:      A Second Book of Modern Prose  ISBN:  304 92758 9  Publisher: Cassell and Company  This Edition: seventh edition, 3rd impression  Year of Publication: 1974  Place Of Publication: Great Britain First Published: 1951  Binding: paperback Number of pages: 290  Weight: 254g  Condition:   An old book, still in fairly good condition, has a lot of pencil notes inside   

  Author(s): Edgar Allan Poe, with line numbers, exploratory essay and bibliographical guide by Richard P. Benton  Title: Eureka: A Prose Poem  ISBN: n/a  Publisher: Transcendental Books  This Edition: New Edition  Year of Publication: 1973  Place Of Publication: Hartford  First Published:  1848  Binding: hardcover  Dustjacket: none  Weight: 832g  Condition: Excellent, like new  Notes:  The book has two parts, the essay and bibliographical guide, followed by a direct reproduction of the copy submitted to the US Library of Congress in 1848, with line numbers inserted by Benton. This edition does not seem like it was intended for general sales, and appears to be more of a limited edition for use within a scholarly context: university study etc.         

Latin prose composition for the middle forms of schools. 1938. Fair condition. Under 1kg.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days "An entertaining history of literary life." (Nicholas Shakespeare, Daily Telegraph). Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and taking in 'star reviewers', sniping critics, caballing editors and megalomaniac professors along the way, the Prose Factory explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences. "An amazing achievement." (David Lodge). "A pleasingly gossipy history of literary life in England since 1918...very enjoyable" (Observer). "Elegantly written, defiantly intelligent, scrupulously researched and richly enjoyable." (Mail on Sunday). Features Summary Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and more... Author D J Taylor Publisher Vintage Release date 20161213 Pages 448 ISBN 0-09-955607-3 ISBN 13 978-0-09-955607-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Forget-Me-Not Memorable recollections in prose, poetry and picture Collated by Angie Cox Including contributions from: Sir Cliff Richard, Michael Eavis, Deborah Meadon, Bel Mooney, Jane Fallon, Alice Temperley and many others. Forget-Me-Not is a charity book and all profits from its sale will be given to Alzheimer's Research UK to help them develop ways of managing or even eradicating Alzheimer's Disease. It is a collection of stories, poems, illustrations and drawings donated by a diverse range of people portraying, in their own way, a significant memory from their life. More famous contributors include: Sir Cliff Richard recalling a memory of his mother when she fails to recognise him dressed as Heathcliff. Michael Eavis CBE, founder of the Glastonbury Festival, who gives a wonderful anecdote about a chance encounter with the local baker that led to the start of this now legendary world-famous event. Deborah Meaden, from Dragon's Den, explains her lifelong love of horses and how it influenced her attitude to business. Bel Mooney, the Daily Mail columnist, tells a traumatic tale from her childhood when her brother tries to give her away to travellers. Jane Fallon, the bestselling author, writes a simple yet poignant tale of spending time with her father. Alice Temperley, the fashion designer, recalls growing up in rural Somerset on her father's cider farm. Real stories from real people that will touch your heart as you are taken through a remarkable collection of anecdotes and visual interpretations, including tales of the 1948 Olympics, the Queen in Bermuda, a 1931 rural wedding and a hilarious story of a single mum looking after two mischievous boys. Visual memories include a picnic scene on the top of Ham Hill in Somerset and a unique view of the Glastonbury Festival. Angie Cox was inspired to create this book by her family's heart-breaking experiences of coming to terms with her mother-in-law Nina slowly being lost to them due to the effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Features Summary With profits from its sale going to Alzheimer's Research UK, Forget-Me-Not is a collection of stories, poems, illustrations and drawings donated by a diverse range of people portraying... Author Angie Cox Publisher Berkshire Academic Press Release date 20120930 Pages 108 ISBN 1-907784-16-0 ISBN 13 978-1-907784-16-3

  Author(s): Gerard Manley Hopkins, selected and edited by W.H. Gardner  Title:      Poems and Prose  ISBN: 0 14 042015 0  Publisher: Penguin  This Edition: first of this selection, 6th reprint of 1985  Place Of Publication: Great Britain First Published: 1953  Binding: paperback Number of pages: 254  Weight: 166g  Condition:   Very good   

Mixed Moments: Photographs - Poems - Prose by Sidney HIRSCHOWITZ, A personalized and unique collection by Sidney Hirschowitz of black and white photography accompanied with verse and comment which provide additional interpretation to the original intent of capturing a particular scene or building or face. Book condition: The book is in very good condition with no noticeable defects except looseness of inner binding. Hard Cover. Binding: Maroon Boards, Gilt, “illuminated” Titles. No dust Jacket gloss paper Book description:  Coffee table size 28cmX32cm Self Published, Johannesburg, RSA, 1996, Unpaginated. ISBN 0-620-20072-3 Packaging and Postage R54 (in S.A.) due to the size POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON MONDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE.  Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R52, and R8 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.   

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  Author(s): H. Victor Loseby  Title:      Advanced Latin Prse  Publisher: George G. Harrap and Co  This Edition:   first  Place Of Publication: Great Britain  First published: 1932  Binding: hardcover  Dustjacket: n/a  Number of pages: 176  Weight: 291g  Condition: Cover has a bit of staining, has some foxing throughout, has been inscribed.  Sturdy copy, binding sound, no loose or missing pages  Notes:  This book is in Latin and English 

Excellent condition, like new. Hard cover with dust jacket. Beautiful artwork.

Authorized Edition published by Garden City, 1937. Hardcover red cloth boards. A hefty 1030 pages. Excellent sound condition. Tracked postage is R60.00.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Puskin's masterpieces in prose, in sparkling new translations by the award-winning Pevear and Volokhonsky. The father of Russian literature, Pushkin is beloved not only for his poetry but also for his brilliant stories, which range from dramatic narratives of love, obsession and betrayal to lively comic tales, and from satirical epistolary tales to imaginative historical fiction. This volume includes all Pushkin's prose in brilliant new translations, including his masterpieces 'The Queen of Spades', 'The Tales of the Late Ivan Petrovich Belkin' and 'The Captain's Daughter'. Features Summary Puskin's masterpieces in prose, in sparkling new translations by the award-winning Pevear and Volokhonsky. The father of Russian literature, Pushkin is beloved not only for his poetry but also for his brilliant stories... Author Alexander Pushkin (Author), Larissa Volokhonsky (Translator), Richard Pevear (Translator) Publisher Penguin Classics Release date 20171207 Pages 512 ISBN 0-241-29037-6 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29037-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A hardcover gift edition of Milk and Honey, the #1 New York Times bestselling poetry and prose collection by Rupi Kaur, which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Milk and Honey is a collection of poetry and prose about survival. About the experience of violence, abuse, love, loss, and femininity. This clothbound edition features deckled edge paper, a woven ribbon marker, and a foreword written by the author. The book is divided into four chapters, and each chapter serves a different purpose. Deals with a different pain. Heals a different heartache. Milk and Honey takes readers through a journey of the most bitter moments in life and finds sweetness in them because there is sweetness everywhere if you are just willing to look. Features Summary A hardcover gift edition of Milk and Honey, the #1 New York Times bestselling poetry and prose collection by Rupi Kaur. Author Rupi Kaur Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing Release date 20180926 Pages 226 ISBN 1-4494-9636-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4494-9636-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Explore the world of Tokyo Ghoul with these prose fiction spin-offs! Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way-except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers. Many conflicts and incidents arise involving the clientele of the cafe Anteiku, where Ghouls gather. Yoshimura, the cafe's owner, is harboring suspicions about a certain someone. What sort of darkness will that person bring between those who hunt and those who are hunted? This book chronicles six all-new stories from the Tokyo Ghoul universe. Features Summary Prose spin-off titles for Tokyo Ghoul manga-one of VIZ's most popular new series. Author Shin Towada (Visual artist), Shin Towada (Author), Sui Ishida (From an idea by) Publisher Viz Media, Subs. Of Shogakukan, Inc Release date 20161029 Pages 225 ISBN 1-4215-9057-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4215-9057-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Letters Of Alchemy is a journey which unveils various cycles of growth from the darkness of fear, grief and heartbreak to the light of love, self-awareness and empowerment - expressed through the art of poetry and prose. This thought-provoking collection of words pulls the reader into new worlds of expanse bringing strong images, memories and feelings to mind resulting in a visceral adventure. For best results, savour each sentence and brace yourself for a heart- and mind-opening experience. Shakeela Kingzley is a South African writer and filmmaker who has profound love for the arts. She received her BA Degree in Motion Picture Medium in 2010 and has since worked in the South African film industry and explored the world whenever adventure called her soul. ¿Writing this piece of art was a beautiful journey in itself. In my mindfulness I discovered that I am a translator - when I receive the visuals I need to translate it into the English language as best I can so that when you read it you see it and feel it.¿ - Shakeela Kingzley Features Summary Letters Of Alchemy is a journey which unveils various cycles of growth from the darkness of fear, grief and heartbreak to the light of love, self-awareness and empowerment - expressed through the art of poetry and prose... Author Shakeela Kingzley Publisher Reach Publishers Pages 273 ISBN 0-620-74856-7 ISBN 13 978-0-620-74856-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's prose has been called "gritty and magical" and "luscious and provocative" (Publishers Weekly). Now she returns to Blackberry Island with the story of three women whose friendship will change their lives forever. After Andi Gordon is jilted at the altar, she makes the most impetuous decision of her life - buying one of the famed Three Sisters Queen Anne houses on Blackberry Island. Now the proud-ish owner of the ugly duckling of the trio, she plans to open her own pediatric office on the first floor, just as soon as her hunky contractor completes the work. Andi's new future may be coming together, but the truth is she's just as badly in need of a major renovation as her house. When Deanna Phillips confronts her husband about a suspected affair, she opens up a Pandora's Box of unhappiness. And he claims that she is the problem. The terrible thing is, he's right. In her quest to be the perfect woman, she's lost herself, and she's in danger of losing her entire family if things don't change. Next door, artist Boston King thought she and her college sweetheart would be married forever. Their passion for one other has always seemed indestructible. But after tragedy tears them apart, she's not so sure. Now it's time for them to move forward, with or without one another. Thrown together by fate and geography, and bound by the strongest of friendships, these three women will discover what they're really made of: laughter, tears, love and all. Features Summary New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's prose has been called "gritty and magical" and "luscious and provocative" (Publishers Weekly). Now she returns to Blackberry Island with the story of three women whose friendship will change their lives forever. Author Susan Mallery Publisher Mira Books Release date 20160113 Pages 352 ISBN 1-84845-460-0 ISBN 13 978-1-84845-460-6