Probably the greatest prose work of the English Romantic movement De Quincy shows the extreme pains and exquisite pleasures of opium and being addicted to it.
Probably the greatest prose work of the English Romantic movement De Quincy shows the extreme pains and exquisite pleasures of opium and being addict...
This anthology is likely to appeal to all lovers of poetry, but will be of particular interest for students of AQA A Level English Literature A, containing as it does a wealth of wider reading and all the pre-1900 poets set for study and many others. Perfect for immersing yourself in pre-1900 love poetry.
This anthology is likely to appeal to all lovers of poetry, but will be of particular interest for students of AQA A Level English Literature A, conta...
'Birds, Beasts and Flowers' (1923) was the volume that Lawrence himself described as his best collection of poetry. Composed in various locations during his exile - in Italy, France, Germany and the United States-this long collection occupies a crucial place in the development of his poetry and is that most unusual of creations: a masterpiece of modernist nature writing and a masterful exploration of the possibilities of free verse.
'Birds, Beasts and Flowers' (1923) was the volume that Lawrence himself described as his best collection of poetry. Composed in various locations duri...
The semi-autobiographical 'Martin Eden' is the most vital and original character Jack London ever created. Set in San Francisco, this is the story of Martin Eden, an impoverished seaman who pursues, obsessively and aggressively, dreams of education and literary fame. London, dissatisfied with the rewards of his own success, intended 'Martin Eden' as an attack on individualism and a criticism of ambition; however, much of its status as a classic has been conferred by admirers of its ambitious protagonist.
The semi-autobiographical 'Martin Eden' is the most vital and original character Jack London ever created. Set in San Francisco, this is the story of ...