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Author: William Blake Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 'To see the world in a grain of sand, and to see heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the...

With an introduction that discusses Blake's life and career, his reputation and the major themes of his work, and explores the relationship between the poetry and the illustrations. Writer and...

The complete collection of Blake's symbolic and revolutionary poems, from the deceptive simplicity of Songs of Innocence, to the grandeur of Jerusalem One of the great English Romantic poets, William...

LIVES THAT NEVER GROW OLD Part of a radical new series - edited by Richard Holmes - that recovers the great classical tradition of English biography. Gilchrist's 'The Life of...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tear with damagePages: GoodFew literary figures in the English canon burn with the singular, visionary intensity of William Blake — poet, painter, and prophet —...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThe Angel is a lyric poem by the visionary Romantic poet William Blake, published as part of his celebrated collection Songs of...

46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946 'How can the bird that is born for joy / Sit...

'Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled' William Blake 'Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodFew figures in the history of English literature provoke as much fascination and scholarly debate as William Blake — poet, painter, and visionary mystic...

Condition remarks: Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. William Blake remains one of the most...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. Author: Harris Margaret Format: Hardback...

Condition remarks:Book: PoorJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA blazing, irreverent portrait of the artist as a holy fool, The Horse's Mouth chronicles the misadventures of...

"an absolutely fascinating selection - notable for its women poets, its intriguing thematic categories, and its helpful mini biographies" - Richard Holmes The Romanticism that emerged after the American and...

Walker Illustrated Classics is a new series which brings together some of the best-loved stories ever told, illustrated by some of today's finest artists. These exquisitely designed books, with their...

This collection gathers together the best-loved gems of English-language verse, from the deeply moving to the hilariously silly. The poems span the entire range of verse from high drama to...

A classic anthology for the nursery, which draws upon the rich tradition of nursery rhymes, riddles, songs and lullabies. Poems by William Blake, Christina Rossetti and Robert Louis Stevenson complete...

A beautiful collection of poems and readings to mark any occasion, including christenings, weddings and funerals those special occasions in life all need to be marked with words bigger and...

Author: Nicola Jane Swinney Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 224 Exhibiting grace and poise as they master the intricate movements of dressage; galloping like the wind at more than thirty...

Organized by theme and genre, this collection reveals unexpected connections and shared preoccupations, which should enable the reader to view the Romantics in a fresh light. Thus Blake, Wordsworth and...

A collection of poems exemplifying Romantic aesthetic ideals, whose unique beauty lies in their revolutionary exploration of the 'overflow of powerful emotions recollected in tranquility', Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William...

Condition remarks: Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. Few collections have done more to preserve the poetic heritage...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. Author: Tracy Chevalier Format: Paperback...

Poems to celebrate summer. Pour out a long drink, take a seat under a shady tree, and lose yourself in this sublime collection of nature poems for summer. From William...

Author: Rosemary CrumlinBinding: SoftbackPublished: Macmillan, 2011Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThe Blake Book explores the intersection of art, religion, and spirituality within the context of...

Author: Paul Evans Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 176 Life in the 21st century is throwing up challenges across the globe. From climate emergency to extreme politics, from women's rights...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingAt the crossroads of criticism and celebration, Professing Poetry stands as one of the most candid and illuminating...

For the first time: the full and unforgettable life of John Cheever (1912-1982), written with unprecedented access to essential sources--including Cheever's massive journal, only a fraction of which has ever...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodFew windows into the soul of a great artist are as intimate and illuminating as his private correspondence, and the...

Condition remarks: Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears; price clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. A richly detailed biography, this work chronicles the life of Samuel...

A collection of more than 300 of Paul Kelly's favourite poems. Paul Kelly's songs are steeped in poetry. And now he has gathered from around the world the poems he...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Remainder mark.This collection presents the central writings of William James, one of the most influential philosophers and psychologists of the late...

Poems to celebrate autumn. A companion volume to the successful winter and spring titles, this anthology of poems is as sweet as pumpkin spice and warming as a roaring log...

Bremen's study examines the development of William Carlos Williams's poetics, focusing in particular on Williams's ongoing fascination with the effects of poetry and prose, and his life-long friendship with Kenneth...

This work is a combination of critical essays on understanding romantic poetry, prose and drama, as well as the contemporary historical background, with a complementary A-Z section of detailed entries....

Secondhand Literary Studies & Criticism Bargain Book Box SP2863 A literary critic's dream — a near-complete Pelican Guide to English Literature series alongside outstanding anthologies of English prose and verse...

From Arthurian legend to tales of ancient China, horses have traversed the world alongside humans for centuries, and their heroic adventures are gathered here in this one-of-a-kind little encyclopedia ....

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodAt the heart of the radical Enlightenment stood William Godwin — philosopher, novelist, and anarchist thinker whose audacious ideas electrified late eighteenth-century Britain and whose...

Learn about the story of William Shakespeare, the incredible playwright and poet who shaped the world of literature.This powerful book features captivating illustrations and extra facts at the back, including...

Author: Peter Ackroyd Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 416 The English Soul portrays the spirit and nature of English Christianity as it has developed over the last 1,400 years. As...

The first full biography of America's most accomplished naval commander in the Age of Sail, Johnston Blakeley.

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