The Romantics lived through a turn of the century that, like our own, seemed to mark an end to history as it had long been understood. They faced accelerated change, including unprecedented state power, armies capable of mass destruction, a polyglot imperial system, and a market economy driven by speculation. In Romanticism at the End of History, Jerome Christensen challenges the prevailing belief that the Romantics were reluctant to respond to social...

Lose Weight and Feel Great by Indulging in the World's Healthiest and Most Delicious Diet! Ancient Greeks enjoyed wine and rich ingredients like olive oil and honey, and their bodies were immortalized in sculpture as a standard of beauty and sensuality. Today new studies prove that the Mediterranean diet is the healthiest food plan in the world. Research shows that it is noted for reducing the risk of diabetes, improving heart health, and sharpening...

The Irish Nobel Prize–winning poet meditates on life, age, and reality in this most-famous collection of his work. Originally published in 1928, The Tower is W. B. Yeats's first collection of poetry as a Nobel Laureate. It features some of his most famous work and cemented his reputation as one of the greatest literary minds of the twentieth century. The poems cover themes of life and the physical world, reality and myth, and love. They include...

"À la recherche de soi" est un voyage initiatique reflétant la nature éphémère des choses et la transformation de soi-même. À travers un éventail de sentiments, ce recueil de poésie vous invite à libérer vos émotions et votre esprit pour un nouveau départ. À PROPOS DE L'AUTRICE Dans son parcours littéraire, Elodie Milleret a évolué vers la création de haïkus. En 2021, un événement vient renforcer son engagement dans l'écriture,...

"Un nouvel élan" marque les débuts d'un poète qui se tourne vers le firmament, un virtuose des mots qui scrute intensément l'héritage sacré de ses ancêtres. Empruntant la voie de la poésie engagée, profondément ancrée dans la pensée afro-descendante en pleine ébullition, cette œuvre rayonne d'amour, d'humanisme, d'histoire, de références kamites, et surtout de spiritualité. À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUR  Poète autodidacte, musicien...

The most prolific woman writer of the eighteenth century, Eliza Haywood (1693—1756?) was a key player in the history of the English novel. Along with her contemporary Defoe, she did more than any other writer to create a market for fiction prior to the emergence of Richardson, Fielding, and Smollett. Also, one of Augustan England's most popular authors, Haywood came to fame in 1719 with the publication of her first novel, Love in Excess. In addition...

Step into the enchanting world of the Scottish Born Pesky Poet and immerse yourself in a decade of heartwarming holiday verse. "Have Yourself a Pesky Little Christmas" invites you on a poetic journey through the seasons of Christmas, Advent, and New Year, spanning from 2012 to 2022. Within these pages, you'll discover a treasure trove of poetic gems that capture the essence of the festive season. With each carefully crafted poem, you'll be transported...

A thought-provoking short book of poems, about real life.Poems for dark days, light days, and anything in-between.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Adult themes. Poems about what life throws at us. You are not alone.Not suitable for children.

"Sappho and Phaon" by Mary Robinson is a poignant sonnet sequence that breathes life into the legendary tale of the ancient poetess Sappho's tragic love. Robinson, known as 'the English Sappho,' was a pioneering female author and feminist trailblazer with a dramatic life story. Abandoned by her father at a young age, she turned to teaching and acting, capturing the heart of the Prince of Wales before transforming into a respected writer. In this...

Embark on a profound and captivating journey through The Gift of Time Poetry Collection, a poignant compilation of forty soul-stirring poems that capture the fragility and beauty of life and the different life stages and experiences that define our humanity. Reflect on each word where every moment is a precious gift. Through vivid imagery, from the enchanting rainbows to the serene moonlit skies and the magical cascade of a waterfall, experience...