Author: Russell Edson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 106
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This is the first book in the Pitt Poetry Series by this popular and enigmatic poet, considered the foremost writer of prose poetry in America. In eleven collections over thirty years, Edson has created his own poetic genre, a surreal philosophical fable, easy to enter, but difficult to leave behind. In The Tormented Mirror, Edson continues and refines his form in seventy-three new poems.
Author: Catherine Fisher
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101603135
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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The obsidian mirror. Its power is great and terrible. Men have been lost in it, the dead brought back to life through it, and the future annihilated by it. Or this is what will happen unless the mirror is destroyed. Three people seek the mirror: the first has been sent from the future to shatter its power; the second will protect the mirror at all costs, obsessed with its power; and the third needs the mirror to find a murdered father and save his life. But only one can succeed. The mirror can send you to the past, but it will not bring you back. With superb world-building that includes the real world, the faery world, and a dystopic future, this hauntingly astonishing adventure is the start of a new trilogy from the master of the sci-fi/fantasy genre, Catherine Fisher. Fans of Orson Scott Card, Dr. Who, Shakespeare, and Blade Runner won't be disappointed.
Author: Ilsa J. Bick
Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab ™
ISBN: 1512401773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 580
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Critically acclaimed author of The Ashes Trilogy, Ilsa J. Bick takes her new Dark Passages series to an alternative Victorian London where Emma Lindsay continues to wade through blurred realities now that she has lost everything: her way, her reality, her friends. In this London, Emma will find alternative versions of her friends from the White Space and even Arthur Conan Doyle. Emma Lindsay has nowhere to go. Her friends are dead. Eric and Casey are lost to the Dark Passages. Emma commands the cynosure, a device that allows for safe passage between the Many Worlds, to put her where she might find her friends again. But Emma wakes up in the body of Little Lizzie, all grown up. And in this alternative Victorian London, Elizabeth McDermott is mad. Elizabeth's physician, Dr. Kramer, has drugged her to allow Emma—who's blinked to this London before—to emerge as the dominant personality. Elizabeth is dying, and if Emma can't find a way out, everyone as they exist in this London will die with her.
Author: Hilary Mantel
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
ISBN: 0805096612
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 831
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The brilliant #1 New York Times bestseller Named a best book of 2020 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, The Guardian, and many more With The Mirror & the Light, Hilary Mantel brings to a triumphant close the trilogy she began with her peerless, Booker Prize-winning novels, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. She traces the final years of Thomas Cromwell, the boy from nowhere who climbs to the heights of power, offering a defining portrait of predator and prey, of a ferocious contest between present and past, between royal will and a common man’s vision: of a modern nation making itself through conflict, passion and courage. The story begins in May 1536: Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a heartbeat by a hired French executioner. As her remains are bundled into oblivion, Cromwell breakfasts with the victors. The blacksmith’s son from Putney emerges from the spring’s bloodbath to continue his climb to power and wealth, while his formidable master, Henry VIII, settles to short-lived happiness with his third queen, Jane Seymour. Cromwell, a man with only his wits to rely on, has no great family to back him, no private army. Despite rebellion at home, traitors plotting abroad and the threat of invasion testing Henry’s regime to the breaking point, Cromwell’s robust imagination sees a new country in the mirror of the future. All of England lies at his feet, ripe for innovation and religious reform. But as fortune’s wheel turns, Cromwell’s enemies are gathering in the shadows. The inevitable question remains: how long can anyone survive under Henry’s cruel and capricious gaze? Eagerly awaited and eight years in the making, The Mirror & the Light completes Cromwell’s journey from self-made man to one of the most feared, influential figures of his time. Portrayed by Mantel with pathos and terrific energy, Cromwell is as complex as he is unforgettable: a politician and a fixer, a husband and a father, a man who both defied and defined his age.
Author: Subham Oram
Publisher: OOSYM Publications
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 53
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"In the realm of Indian horror, where ancient legends meet chilling apparitions, a collection of spine-tingling tales awaits. Dive into the depths of the supernatural as you encounter vengeful spirits, cursed entities, and otherworldly creatures that lurk in the shadows. From haunted mansions to enchanted forests, each story unfolds a terrifying journey that will leave you breathless. With echoes of folklore and a touch of the macabre, this collection captures the essence of Indian horror, immersing readers in a realm where fear takes shape and nightmares come alive. Are you ready to confront the darkness that lies within?" About the Book: "This anthology presents a carefully curated selection of Indian horror stories, showcasing the unique blend of culture, mythology, and supernatural elements that define the genre. Drawing inspiration from diverse regions and traditions across India, each story offers a fresh perspective on the chilling and unexplained. From the haunted streets of Kolkata to the mystical forests of Kerala, readers will be transported to atmospheric settings where the line between the real and the supernatural blurs. With tales of curses, witches, restless spirits, and ancient evils, this book invites readers to explore the shadows and confront their deepest fears. Whether you are a fan of classic horror or seeking a taste of the eerie from a new cultural lens, this collection promises to keep you enthralled and sleepless in the dark nights that follow." *Disclaimer: "Please note that the stories contained within this book are works of fiction. While they draw inspiration from Indian folklore and legends, any resemblance to real events or persons is purely coincidental. These stories are intended for entertainment purposes only. Reader discretion is advised." Utmost care has been taken during editing this eBook but still there might besome errors crept into this eBook due to Human behaviour to make errors. The author has used their technical skills, Experience, and knowledge to the best to provide the accurate and latest information. Also, all the contents, Explanations, Demonstrations, and Suggestions are the personal opinion of the Author and so, readers of this book are advised to follow their Path and Guidelines from the elders. This book does not replace the advice of a medical professional. Consult your physician before making any changes to your diet or regular health plan. The information in this book was correct at the time of publication, but the Author does not assume any liability for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. Email :
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Author: Carrie Conners
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1496839498
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 174
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Humor in recent American poetry has been largely dismissed or ignored by scholars, due in part to a staid reverence for the lyric. Laugh Lines: Humor, Genre, and Political Critique in Late Twentieth-Century American Poetry argues that humor is not a superficial feature of a small subset, but instead an integral feature in a great deal of American poetry written since the 1950s. Rather than viewing poetry as a lofty, serious genre, Carrie Conners asks readers to consider poetry alongside another art form that has burgeoned in America since the 1950s: stand-up comedy. Both art forms use wit and laughter to rethink the world and the words used to describe it. Humor’s disruptive nature makes it especially whetted for critique. Many comedians and humorous poets prove to be astute cultural critics. To that end, Laugh Lines focuses on poetry that wields humor to espouse sociopolitical critique. To show the range of recent American poetry that uses humor to articulate sociopolitical critique, Conners highlights the work of poets working in four distinct poetic genres: traditional, received forms, such as the sonnet; the epic; procedural poetry; and prose poetry. Marilyn Hacker, Harryette Mullen, Ed Dorn, and Russell Edson provide the main focus of the chapters, but each chapter compares those poets to others writing humorous political verse in the same genre, including Terrance Hayes and Anne Carson. This comparison highlights the pervasiveness of this trend in recent American poetry and reveals the particular ways the poets use conventions of genre to generate and even amplify their humor. Conners argues that the interplay between humor and genre creates special opportunities for political critique, as poetic forms and styles can invoke the very social constructs that the poets deride.
Author: Russell A. Minar
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1618622714
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Young Charles, a lonely eleven-year-old boy, is taken into another realm of existence. After meeting new friends and experiencing a new land, he must decide whether to escape reality or confront his true nature.
Author: Val McDermid
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 142990707X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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Dr. Tony Hill and Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordan return in the award-winning series that is the basis for the BBC television show. In a small grim room, the body of a woman is discovered, panic and pain etched in her face. The scene matches in every detail a series of murders two years ago-murders that ended when irrefutable forensic evidence secured the conviction of a deeply disturbed young man named Derek Tyler. But there's no way Tyler could have killed the latest victim. He's been locked up in a mental institution since his trial, barely speaking a word. So is there a copycat? All his years of experience tell top criminal psychologist Dr. Tony Hill that there isn't-but that would make the murders literally impossible. While Hill tries to crack Tyler, DCI Carol Jordan and her team must mount a desperate undercover operation to trap the murderer-a decision that will have terrible consequences. In The Torment of Others, Val McDermid keeps the tension mounting, as a mixture of psychological insight and dogged detective work leads inexorably to a terrifying climax where Tony faces one of the most perverse killers he has ever encountered.
Author: Anne Caldwell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000583805
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 251
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Prose Poetry in Theory and Practice vigorously engages with the Why? and the How? of prose poetry, a form that is currently enjoying a surge in popularity. With contributions by both practitioners and academics, this volume seeks to explore how its distinctive properties guide both writer and reader, and to address why this form is so well suited to the early twenty-first century. With discussion of both classic and less well- known writers, the essays both illuminate prose poetry’s distinctive features and explore how this "outsider" form can offer a unique way of viewing and describing the uncertainties and instabilities which shape our identities and our relationships with our surroundings in the early twenty-first century. Combining insights on the theory and practice of prose poetry, Prose Poetry in Theory and Practice offers a timely and valuable contribution to the development of the form, and its appreciation amongst practitioners and scholars alike. Largely approached from a practitioner perspective, this collection provides vivid snapshots of contemporary debates within the prose poetry field while actively contributing to the poetics and craft of the form.
Author: Vincent L. Perri
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595004318
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
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"Torment" is the only way to describe the horrors that Dr. Germane Sheffield must endure. As a child watching his stepfather kill his little brother, Sheffie is thrown into a psychological drama that you won't soon forget.
