Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684868733
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
The nation's most celebrated literary critic introduces children to the exciting world of literature through this collection of great stories by Hans Christian Andersen, William Blake, O. Henry, Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and others. 100,000 first printing.
Stories and Poems for Extremely Intelligent Children of All Ages
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684868733
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
The nation's most celebrated literary critic introduces children to the exciting world of literature through this collection of great stories by Hans Christian Andersen, William Blake, O. Henry, Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and others. 100,000 first printing.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684868733
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
The nation's most celebrated literary critic introduces children to the exciting world of literature through this collection of great stories by Hans Christian Andersen, William Blake, O. Henry, Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and others. 100,000 first printing.
How to Read and Why
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684859076
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Bloom, the best-known literary critic of our time, shares his extensive knowledge of and profound joy in the works of a constellation of major writers, including Shakespeare, Cervantes, Austen, Dickinson, Melville, Wilde, and O'Connor in this eloquent invitation to readers to read and read well.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684859076
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Bloom, the best-known literary critic of our time, shares his extensive knowledge of and profound joy in the works of a constellation of major writers, including Shakespeare, Cervantes, Austen, Dickinson, Melville, Wilde, and O'Connor in this eloquent invitation to readers to read and read well.
Where Shall Wisdom be Found?
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
In this inspiring book, a preeminent literary critic, takes readers from the Bible to 20th-century writing, searching for the ways in which literature can inform our lives.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
In this inspiring book, a preeminent literary critic, takes readers from the Bible to 20th-century writing, searching for the ways in which literature can inform our lives.
A Map of Misreading
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195162218
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The second volume in Bloom's series of works which reveal his theory of revisionism, "A Map of Misreading" demonstrates his theory that patterns of imagery in poems represent both a response to and a defense against the influence of precursor poems.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195162218
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The second volume in Bloom's series of works which reveal his theory of revisionism, "A Map of Misreading" demonstrates his theory that patterns of imagery in poems represent both a response to and a defense against the influence of precursor poems.
The Best Poems of the English Language
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060540427
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
This comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. The book features a large introductory essay by Harold Bloom called "The Art of Reading Poetry," which presents his critical reflections of more than half a century devoted to the reading, teaching, and writing about the literary achievement he loves most. In the case of all major poets in the language, this volume offers either the entire range of what is most valuable in their work, or vital selections that illuminate each figure's contribution. There are also headnotes by Harold Bloom to every poet in the volume as well as to the most important individual poems. Much more than any other anthology ever gathered, this book provides readers who desire the pleasures of a sublime art with very nearly everything they need in a single volume. It also is regarded as his final meditation upon all those who have formed his mind.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060540427
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1012
Book Description
This comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. The book features a large introductory essay by Harold Bloom called "The Art of Reading Poetry," which presents his critical reflections of more than half a century devoted to the reading, teaching, and writing about the literary achievement he loves most. In the case of all major poets in the language, this volume offers either the entire range of what is most valuable in their work, or vital selections that illuminate each figure's contribution. There are also headnotes by Harold Bloom to every poet in the volume as well as to the most important individual poems. Much more than any other anthology ever gathered, this book provides readers who desire the pleasures of a sublime art with very nearly everything they need in a single volume. It also is regarded as his final meditation upon all those who have formed his mind.
Genius
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
ISBN: 9780446527170
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
In a celebration of the greatest creative writers of all time, the literary critic explores the mysteries of genius as expressed in one hundred of the most creative minds in history, including Milton, Dante, and Whitman.
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
ISBN: 9780446527170
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
In a celebration of the greatest creative writers of all time, the literary critic explores the mysteries of genius as expressed in one hundred of the most creative minds in history, including Milton, Dante, and Whitman.
Omens of Millennium
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Riverhead Books
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In an acclaimed work, one of America's foremost literary and cultural critics examines some of society's "New Age" obsessions. "An awesomely learned and, at times, touchingly personal discussion of the ancient origins of such New Age marvels as angels, prophetic dreams and near-death experiences". "Newsday".
Publisher: Riverhead Books
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
In an acclaimed work, one of America's foremost literary and cultural critics examines some of society's "New Age" obsessions. "An awesomely learned and, at times, touchingly personal discussion of the ancient origins of such New Age marvels as angels, prophetic dreams and near-death experiences". "Newsday".
Lightning Lit and Comp
Author: Elizabeth Kamath
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781578962402
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781578962402
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Now We Are Six
Author: A. A. Milne
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665947780
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike! Originally published after the novel Winnie-the-Pooh and the verse collection When We Were Very Young, A. A. Milne wrote this classic book of children’s poems about and for his son Christopher Robin when he turned six. With appearances from the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh throughout, these sweet and funny poems tell of playful adventures, the joys and pains of growing up, memorable animal friends, and more.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665947780
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike! Originally published after the novel Winnie-the-Pooh and the verse collection When We Were Very Young, A. A. Milne wrote this classic book of children’s poems about and for his son Christopher Robin when he turned six. With appearances from the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh throughout, these sweet and funny poems tell of playful adventures, the joys and pains of growing up, memorable animal friends, and more.
Here's A Little Poem
Author:
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0763631418
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one’s library and a gorgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime — these are poems that highlight the moments of a toddler’s world from dawn to dusk. Carefully gathered by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters and delightfully illustrated by Polly Dunbar, Here's a Little Poem offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child’s intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0763631418
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one’s library and a gorgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime — these are poems that highlight the moments of a toddler’s world from dawn to dusk. Carefully gathered by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters and delightfully illustrated by Polly Dunbar, Here's a Little Poem offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child’s intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day.