Anthologies in Poetry & Fiction & Literature eBooks

The Penguin Book of Migration Literature

Departures, Arrivals, Generations, Returns

Edited by Dohra Ahmad ...

**[Ahmad's] "introduction is fiery and charismatic... This book encompasses the diversity of experience, with beautiful variations and stories that bicker back and forth." --Parul Sehgal, The New York TimesThe first global anthology of migration literature featuring works by Mohsin Hamid, Zadie Smith, Marjane Satrapi, Salman Rushdie, and Warsan Shire, with a foreword by Edwidge Danticat, author of ... Read more

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**[Ahmad's] "introduction is fiery and charismatic... This book encompasses the diversity of experience, with beautiful variations and stories that bicker back and forth." --Parul Sehgal, The New York TimesThe first global anthology of migration literature featuring works by Mohsin Hamid, Zadie Smith, Marjane Satrapi, Salman Rushdie, and Warsan Shire, with a foreword by Edwidge Danticat, author of
... Read more
Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Collection

by Edgar Allan Poe ...

This ebook compiles Edgar Allan Poe's complete tales and poems, such as "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Raven" and "The Cask of Amontillado". This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all ... Read more

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This ebook compiles Edgar Allan Poe's complete tales and poems, such as "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Raven" and "The Cask of Amontillado". This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all
... Read more
The Kalevala

Translated by Keith Bosley ...

by Elias lönnrot ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
The Kalevala is the great Finnish epic, which like the Iliad and the Odyssey, grew out of a rich oral tradition with prehistoric roots. During the first millenium of our era, speakers of Uralic languages (those outside the Indo-European group) who had settled in the Baltic region of Karelia, that straddles the border of eastern Finland and north-west Russia, developed an oral poetry that was to ... Read more

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The Kalevala is the great Finnish epic, which like the Iliad and the Odyssey, grew out of a rich oral tradition with prehistoric roots. During the first millenium of our era, speakers of Uralic languages (those outside the Indo-European group) who had settled in the Baltic region of Karelia, that straddles the border of eastern Finland and north-west Russia, developed an oral poetry that was to
... Read more
Welcome to the Neighborhood

An Anthology of American Coexistence

Edited by Sarah Green ...

How to live with difference—not necessarily in peace, but with resilience, engagement, and a lack of vitriol—is a defining worry in America at this moment. The poets, fiction writers, and essayists (plus one graphic novelist) who contributed to Welcome to the Neighborhood don’t necessarily offer roadmaps to harmonious neighboring. Some of their narrators don’t even want to be neighbors. Maybe they ... Read more

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How to live with difference—not necessarily in peace, but with resilience, engagement, and a lack of vitriol—is a defining worry in America at this moment. The poets, fiction writers, and essayists (plus one graphic novelist) who contributed to Welcome to the Neighborhood don’t necessarily offer roadmaps to harmonious neighboring. Some of their narrators don’t even want to be neighbors. Maybe they
... Read more
Poèmes de Renée Vivien

Études et Préludes – Cendres et Poussières - Évocations - Sapho – La Vénus des Aveugles ( Edition intégrale )

by Renée Vivien ...

Series series Oeuvres de Renée Vivien
Etudes et Préludes.....A la Femme aimée.....LORSQUE tu vins, à pas réfléchis, dans la brume,.....Le ciel mêlait aux ors le cristal et l’airain.Ton corps se devinait, ondoiement incertain,Plus souple que la vague et plus frais que l’écume.Le soir d’été semblait un rêve orientalDe rose et de santal.Je tremblais. De longs lys religieux et blêmesSe mouraient dans tes mains, comme des cierges froids ... Read more

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Etudes et Préludes.....A la Femme aimée.....LORSQUE tu vins, à pas réfléchis, dans la brume,.....Le ciel mêlait aux ors le cristal et l’airain.Ton corps se devinait, ondoiement incertain,Plus souple que la vague et plus frais que l’écume.Le soir d’été semblait un rêve orientalDe rose et de santal.Je tremblais. De longs lys religieux et blêmesSe mouraient dans tes mains, comme des cierges froids
... Read more
A Century of Poetry

100 Poems for Searching the Heart

by Rowan Williams ...

‘All serious lovers of poetry will want this book.’ A. N. WilsonAll good poetry has the power to transport and transform us, to inspire and challenge us, to comfort and heal us, and to hold up a mirror to the world around us.In A Century of Poetry, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect with him on 100 poems from the past 100 years – poems with an originality and depth that can impel you to search ... Read more

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‘All serious lovers of poetry will want this book.’ A. N. WilsonAll good poetry has the power to transport and transform us, to inspire and challenge us, to comfort and heal us, and to hold up a mirror to the world around us.In A Century of Poetry, Rowan Williams invites you to reflect with him on 100 poems from the past 100 years – poems with an originality and depth that can impel you to search
... Read more
100 Poets

A Little Anthology

by John Carey ...

A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of PoetryA poem seems a fragile thing. Change a word and it is broken. But poems outlive empires and survive the devastation of conquests. Celebrated author John Carey here presents a uniquely valuable anthology of verse based on a simple principle: select the one-hundred greatest poets from across ... Read more

$27.49 CAD

A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of PoetryA poem seems a fragile thing. Change a word and it is broken. But poems outlive empires and survive the devastation of conquests. Celebrated author John Carey here presents a uniquely valuable anthology of verse based on a simple principle: select the one-hundred greatest poets from across
... Read more
Reading Like a Writer

A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them

by Francine Prose ...

A distinguished novelist and critic inspires readers and writers with this inside look at how the professionals read—and writeLong before there were creative writing workshops and degrees, how did aspiring writers learn to write? By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries, says Francine Prose.As she takes us on a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters—Dostoyevsky, ... Read more

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A distinguished novelist and critic inspires readers and writers with this inside look at how the professionals read—and writeLong before there were creative writing workshops and degrees, how did aspiring writers learn to write? By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries, says Francine Prose.As she takes us on a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters—Dostoyevsky,
... Read more
The Writing Life

by Annie Dillard ...

"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays, ... Read more

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"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays,
... Read more
All We Know of Pleasure

Poetic Erotica by Women

Edited by Enid Shomer ...

Here is the good stuff: poetry written by women that actually excites the thinking reader. This anthology, spanning work of the last 75 years, will broaden its readers’ notions of what defines erotic poetry. For what is more intriguing, more satisfying than strong, self-assured writing? This groundbreaking anthology includes the most popular women writers—among them Sharon Olds, Elizabeth ... Read more

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Here is the good stuff: poetry written by women that actually excites the thinking reader. This anthology, spanning work of the last 75 years, will broaden its readers’ notions of what defines erotic poetry. For what is more intriguing, more satisfying than strong, self-assured writing? This groundbreaking anthology includes the most popular women writers—among them Sharon Olds, Elizabeth
... Read more
Women of the Harlem Renaissance

Poems & Stories

Edited by Marissa Constantinou ...

Series series Macmillan Collector's Library
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that saw an explosion of Black art, music and writing, yet few female creatives are remembered alongside their male counterparts.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Women of ... Read more

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The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that saw an explosion of Black art, music and writing, yet few female creatives are remembered alongside their male counterparts.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Women of
... Read more
The Iliad

A New Translation by Caroline Alexander

by Homer, Caroline Alexander ...

With her virtuoso translation, classicist and bestselling author Caroline Alexander brings to life Homer’s timeless heroic tale of the Trojan War.Composed around 730 B.C., Homer’s Iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted ten-year military war between the invading Achaeans, or Greeks, and the Trojans in their besieged city of Ilion. From the explosive confrontation ... Read more

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With her virtuoso translation, classicist and bestselling author Caroline Alexander brings to life Homer’s timeless heroic tale of the Trojan War.Composed around 730 B.C., Homer’s Iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted ten-year military war between the invading Achaeans, or Greeks, and the Trojans in their besieged city of Ilion. From the explosive confrontation
... Read more
Thomas Hardy: The Complete Works

by Thomas Hardy ...

This ebook contains Thomas Hardy's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the ... Read more

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This ebook contains Thomas Hardy's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the
... Read more
Poetry Rx

How 50 Inspiring Poems Can Heal and Bring Joy To Your Life

by Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D. ...

"I used to believe that poetry did not “speak” to me, but I now see how wrong I was. I lived for 44 years with a husband, a lyricist, whose beautifully crafted, heartfelt lyrics touched my every fiber and continue to uplift and inspire me a decade after his death. The special beauty of Dr. Rosenthal’s book for me is his discussion of what each poem is saying, what the poet was likely feeling and ... Read more

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"I used to believe that poetry did not “speak” to me, but I now see how wrong I was. I lived for 44 years with a husband, a lyricist, whose beautifully crafted, heartfelt lyrics touched my every fiber and continue to uplift and inspire me a decade after his death. The special beauty of Dr. Rosenthal’s book for me is his discussion of what each poem is saying, what the poet was likely feeling and
... Read more
55 Poetic Cues

55 Poems on Life and Metaphysics

by Danny Girard ...

This book of poetry is a collection of poems and quotes on the topic of metaphysics and life. Writer/poet Danny G shares his personal insights and memoirs, while encouraging you to create change in your life and in the world. You will be intrigued as you ponder these teachings about overcoming challenges, seeking inner peace, and creating a brighter humanity. ... Read more

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This book of poetry is a collection of poems and quotes on the topic of metaphysics and life. Writer/poet Danny G shares his personal insights and memoirs, while encouraging you to create change in your life and in the world. You will be intrigued as you ponder these teachings about overcoming challenges, seeking inner peace, and creating a brighter humanity.
... Read more
Love is a Dog From Hell

by Charles Bukowski ...

A classic in the Bukowski poetry canon, Love Is a Dog from Hell is a raw, lyrical, exploration of the exigencies, heartbreaks, and limits of love.A book that captures the Dirty Old Man of American letters at his fiercest and most vulnerable, on a subject that hits home with all of us. Charles Bukowski was a man of intense emotions, someone an editor once called a “passionate madman.” Alternating ... Read more

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A classic in the Bukowski poetry canon, Love Is a Dog from Hell is a raw, lyrical, exploration of the exigencies, heartbreaks, and limits of love.A book that captures the Dirty Old Man of American letters at his fiercest and most vulnerable, on a subject that hits home with all of us. Charles Bukowski was a man of intense emotions, someone an editor once called a “passionate madman.” Alternating
... Read more
How to Read Literature Like a Professor Revised

A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines

by Thomas C. Foster ...

Thoroughly revised and expanded for a new generation of readers, this classic guide to enjoying literature to its fullest—a lively, enlightening, and entertaining introduction to a diverse range of writing and literary devices that enrich these works, including symbols, themes, and contexts—teaches you how to make your everyday reading experience richer and more rewarding.While books can be ... Read more

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Thoroughly revised and expanded for a new generation of readers, this classic guide to enjoying literature to its fullest—a lively, enlightening, and entertaining introduction to a diverse range of writing and literary devices that enrich these works, including symbols, themes, and contexts—teaches you how to make your everyday reading experience richer and more rewarding.While books can be
... Read more
James Joyce: The Complete Collection

by James Joyce ...

This ebook contains James Joyce's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the ... Read more

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This ebook contains James Joyce's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the
... Read more
Best-Loved Poems

by John Boyes ...

... poetry is the blossom and the fragrancy of all human knowledge, human thoughts, human passions, emotions, language.' Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThis glorious celebration of classic poetry features verse from around the English-speaking world. Carefully selected and divided into themed sections, the poems encompass the wealth of human experience - love, death, youth, old age, nature, travel and ... Read more

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... poetry is the blossom and the fragrancy of all human knowledge, human thoughts, human passions, emotions, language.' Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThis glorious celebration of classic poetry features verse from around the English-speaking world. Carefully selected and divided into themed sections, the poems encompass the wealth of human experience - love, death, youth, old age, nature, travel and
... Read more
Wisdom of the Ages

A Modern Master Brings Eternal Truths into Everyday Life

by Wayne W. Dyer ...

National BestsellerThis inspiring book by Wayne Dyer, author of the bestselling classics Your Erroneous Zones and Pulling Your Own Strings, delves into the teachings of intellectuals of our past to mine values and wisdom for the present."What do our ancestral scholars, whom we consider the wisest and most spiritually advanced, have to say to us today?" asks Dyer. The answer lies in this powerful ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

National BestsellerThis inspiring book by Wayne Dyer, author of the bestselling classics Your Erroneous Zones and Pulling Your Own Strings, delves into the teachings of intellectuals of our past to mine values and wisdom for the present."What do our ancestral scholars, whom we consider the wisest and most spiritually advanced, have to say to us today?" asks Dyer. The answer lies in this powerful
... Read more
The Divine Comedy: Inferno; Purgatorio; Paradiso

by Dante Alighieri ...

Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, up the arduous slopes of Purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of Paradise-the sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation. ... Read more

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Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, up the arduous slopes of Purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of Paradise-the sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation.
... Read more
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

Edited by Helen Cooper ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
'The finest translation in and for our time' (Kevin Crossley-Holland) Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, with its intricate plot of enchantment and betrayal is probably the most skilfully told story in the whole of the English Arthurian cycle. Originating from the north-west midlands of England, it is based on two separate and very ancient Celtic motifs of the Beheading and the Exchange of Winnings, ... Read more

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'The finest translation in and for our time' (Kevin Crossley-Holland) Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, with its intricate plot of enchantment and betrayal is probably the most skilfully told story in the whole of the English Arthurian cycle. Originating from the north-west midlands of England, it is based on two separate and very ancient Celtic motifs of the Beheading and the Exchange of Winnings,
... Read more
How a Poem Moves

A Field Guide for Readers of Poetry

by Adam Sol ...

A collection of playfully elucidating essays to help reluctant poetry readers become well-versed in verseDeveloped from Adam Sol’s popular blog, How a Poem Moves is a collection of 35 short essays that walks readers through an array of contemporary poems. Sol is a dynamic teacher, and in these essays, he has captured the humor and engaging intelligence for which he is known in the classroom. With ... Read more

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A collection of playfully elucidating essays to help reluctant poetry readers become well-versed in verseDeveloped from Adam Sol’s popular blog, How a Poem Moves is a collection of 35 short essays that walks readers through an array of contemporary poems. Sol is a dynamic teacher, and in these essays, he has captured the humor and engaging intelligence for which he is known in the classroom. With
... Read more
The Big Book of Christmas: 140+ authors and 400+ novels, novellas, stories, poems & carols

by Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne Brontë, Willa Cather, G. K. Chesterton, F. Marion Crawford, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Arthur Conan Doyle, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, The Brothers Grimm, Thomas Hardy, Nathaniel Hawthorne, O. Henry, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Washington Irving, James Joyce, Rudyard Kipling, H. P. Lovecraft, John Milton, Beatrix Potter, Arthur Quiller-Couch, Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Leo Tolstoy, Anthony Trollope, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Anton Chekhov, L. Frank Baum, William Blake, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Emily Dickinson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Clement C. Moore, William Shakespeare, Andrew Lang ...

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, ... Read more

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If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels,
... Read more

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