In "London Lyrics," Frederick Locker-Lampson presents a collection of poetry that captures the dynamic essence of London in the Victorian era. The poems blend vivid imagery with an innovative lyrical style that reflects the influence of both Romantic and Victorian literary traditions. Locker-Lampson's work is characterized by its keen observation of urban life, social themes, and a touch of musicality that enhances the reading experience. Each lyric serves as a snapshot of a bustling metro...

In "A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker," the reader is immersed in a richly curated collection of poems and prose that exemplify Locker-Lampson's keen ability to capture the nuances of Victorian sentiment and humor. The literary style oscillates between light-hearted wit and profound introspection, reflecting the duality of human experience. The selection highlights Locker's mastery in various poetic forms, showcasing not only his lyrical prowess but also his innovative approac...

Whether your dilemma is something as simple as a what to have for dinner or you are trying to make a life-changing decision, the Poetry First Aid Kit has the answer. Seek a solution within these stanzas and let the enlightening limericks and illuminating iambic pentameter help you resolve the dilemmas in your life.

It is more than doubtful. whether any work of Maetcrlincks, even in its translated form, requires any Introduction-except it be in the nature of an apology, on the part of the translator, for the inadequacy of his version. But the publishers of this book have been insistent that I should furnish them with some kind of preface and, after all, there is the comforting reflection that very few people will read it. So much has been written about Maetcr- linck these past years It is a feature of...

Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore was born on July 23rd 1823 at Woodford in Essex. Although he is still relatively unknown his stature as a Victorian Poet continues to increase. After some uneven success at writing poetry in 1846 Coventry came to the post of printed book supernumary assistant at the British Museum, a post he occupied for nineteen years, devoting his spare time to poetry. In 1853 he was to republish Tamerton Church Tower, the more successful of his pieces from Poems of 1844,...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

" Early Verse. " Puzzles from Wonderland. " Prologues to Plays. " Rhyme? And Reason? " College Rhymes and Notes by an Oxford Chiel. " Acrostics, Inscriptions and Other Verses. " Three Sunsets and Other Poems.

Famous for the long poem ‘Goblin Market’ and the classic love poem ‘Remember’, Christina Rossetti created a variety of romantic, devotional and children's poems, as well as an accomplished sample of fiction. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical and fictional works of Christina Rossetti, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully...

“What is Poetry?—Poetry! that Proteus-like idea, with as many appellations as the nine-titled Corcyra! Give me, I demanded of a scholar some time ago, give me a definition of poetry? “Tres volontiers,”—and he proceeded to his library, brought me a Dr. Johnson, and overwhelmed me with a definition. Shade of the immortal Shakespeare! I imagined to myself the scowl of your spiritual eye upon the profanity of that scurrilous Ursa Major. Think of poetry, dear B—think of poetry, and then think o...

Aquarians, ever wondered what the Sun-signs tell you about love and life?This unique anthology of poems of love and life relates directly to your Sun-sign, Aquarius. If you were born between the 21st of January and the 18th of February, you will relate to many of the themes identified with your sign’s characteristics and personality traits. The poems in this collection have been chosen because they reflect an Aquarian attitude to life. They appeal to the interests ...

Bilingual edition of Pushkin's Eugene Onegin in both Russian and English languages. Meet Onegin, a dandy from Saint Petersburg, about 26. An arrogant, selfish and world-weary cynic. One day he inherits a landed estate from his uncle where he strikes up a friendship with his neighbour, a starry-eyed young poet named Vladimir Lensky. One day, Lensky takes Onegin to dine with the family of his fiancee, the sociable but rather thoughtless Olga Larina. At this meeting he also catches a glimpse of ...

Emily Brontë (1818-1848), of the well-known Brontë family, is best known for her novel "Wuthering Heights", which has been deemed a classic of English literature. She wrote two complete notebooks of poetry by 1844, which were soon discovered by her sister, Charlotte. At Charlotte's urging, Emily began publishing the poems in collaborative works with her two sisters under the pseudonyms Acton, Ellis and Currer Bell. Emily's poems were praised by critics for their power and intellect, althou...