THE FAIRY STORIES AND NURSERY RHYMES YOU WERE NOT TOLD AS A CHILD. More than 30 years after the publication of the original book, this book is a homage, albeit more basic, to Roald Dahl and his "Revolting Rhymes." Read the true stories behind the myths, but take heed of the title of this book and the warning in the Prologue, "Alas, because of verity, As you, dear reader, will soon see, These stories can be somewhat crude And some might think they're slightly rude." + "And if you've little ones about Don't read aloud and do not shout. But if you must, then guard their fears By using cheese to...
THE FAIRY STORIES AND NURSERY RHYMES YOU WERE NOT TOLD AS A CHILD. More than 30 years after the publication of the original book, this book is a homag...
A comprehensive selection of work by 110 important American poets including Kim Addonizio, Jimmy Santiago Baca, George Bilgere, Chana Bloch, Lucille Clifton, Billy Collins, Toi Derricotte, Stephen Dobyns, Rita Dove, Denise Duhamel, Stephen Dunn, Terrance Hayes, Bob Hicok, Jane Hirshfield, Tony Hoagland, Marie Howe, Joy Katz, Jane Kenyon, Li-Young Lee, Philip Levine, Larry Levis, William Matthews, Jeffery McDaniel, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ed Ochester, Linda Pastan, and Natasha Tretheway.
A comprehensive selection of work by 110 important American poets including Kim Addonizio, Jimmy Santiago Baca, George Bilgere, Chana Bloch, Lucille C...
