The poems in this manuscript are persona poems, spoken primarily in the voice of Vincent Van Gogh but a few by others prominent in his life. Italicized passages within the poems are direct quotations from Van Gogh's letters to his brother Theo. In other poems Van Gogh's thoughts and ideas are frequently paraphrased, summarized, or interpreted.

First published in 1987, this is an introductory study of the most widely read Canadian women novelists of the 1970s and 1980s. At its centre lies the question of how the search for a distinctive cultural identity relates to the need for a national cultural identity in the post-colonial era. Coral Ann Howells argues that Canadian women’s fiction throughout the period of study represents how the Canadian cultural identity exceeds its geographical limits, and those traditional structures of ...

This anthology gathers the strong voices of accomplished poets reaching into and beyond nostalgia to remember, to honor, and to document through figurative imagery their experiences of Mexico and the vibrant border areas before the ravages of narco-violence.Locals Listen to the Mariachi Band at El Jardin in San MiguelYou see their silhouettes along the stone wallor arm in arm below the glow of garden lightshuddled like foothills, earth you coul...

A royal ruse…or a royal wedding?A pretend engagement to the future King of Nabhan isn’t part of Lily Marchant’s plan for proving her brother’s innocence, but brooding Crown Prince Khaled is quite insistent. The simmering chemistry they share makes playing his fiancée in public easy—and resisting temptation in private nearly impossible!Impetuous Lily couldn’t be further from appropriate as a desert bride! Even so, she makes Khaled feel more alive than he’s ...

From one night…to a lifetime!Seb had vowed he’d never marry. Not after his unhappy past. Still, he’ll do anything to protect Agnesse and her hard-won reputation. They have faced heartbreak apart…now the love developing between them might help them face their biggest trial together. If they can finally believe that love exists…

The attraction she can’t escape!Surrendering her power to a man is unacceptable to Violetta. Even if that man sets her alight with a single glance! When Leo tracks her down and they are stranded together he’s not the enemy she first thought… Her independence is non-negotiable. But a temporary alliance…? That could be more pleasurable than Violetta ever imagined!

Bound by a storm…of passion!Running from heartbreak and caught in a bitter snowstorm, Lucy’s forced to seek shelter in reclusive Count Stefano’s castle. Soon, she finds herself longing to unravel the truth behind his solitude and the searing heat promised in his bed…A royal ruse…or a royal wedding?A pretend engagement to Crown Prince Khaled wasn’t part of Lily’s plan to prove her brother’s innocence, but the brooding sheikh is quite insistent. Thei...

Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:THE SCANDAL THAT MADE HER HIS QUEEN (A Pregnant Princesses novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin CrewsOne scandalous encounter with Crown Pri...

Red hot romances from Mills & BoonWhat Her Sicilian Husband DesiresCaitlin CrewsA marriage in name-only…until now!Innocent Chloe married magnate Lao for protection after her father’s death. They’ve lived separate lives ever since, so when she’s summoned to his breathtaking Sicilian castello she expects him to demand a divorce. But her husband demands the opposite—an heir!Secretly Pregnant by the Tycoon

A fake engagement to a crown prince leads to very real desires in this passionate romance.A pretend engagement to the future king of Nabhan wasn't part of Lily Marchant's plan for proving her brother's innocence, but brooding Crown Prince Khaled is quite insistent. The simmering chemistry they share makes playing his fiancée in public easy—and resisting temptation in private nearly impossible!Impetuous Lily couldn't be further from appropriate as a...

Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.CINDERELLA’S SECRET BABYby Dani CollinsFour Weddings and a BabyInnocent Amelia’s encounter with Hunter was unforgettable…and had life-changing consequences! After learning Hunter was engaged, she v...

Arranged to wed by their families, a royal couple find their objections overruled by their mutual passion in this forced-proximity romance.Prince Leo's cold upbringing ensured love was out of his reach. He doesn't think twice about agreeing to the political union his family has always coveted. Until Princess Violetta disappears on their wedding day . . .Surrendering her power to a man is unacceptable to Violetta—even if that man sets her alight with a singl...