William Wordsworth

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Illinois

Selected Poems

The selections in this volume cover all of Wordsworth's career, but focus on the poems written between 1797 and 1807, the years considered to be the peak of his creative life.

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William Blake

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Gramercy

This book is a collection of poems by William Blake, an accomplished painter and engraver who conceived and executed most of his major works as illustrated books.

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Walt. Whitman

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Virginia

A Bantam Classic

One of the great innovative figures in American letters, Walt Whitman created a daringly new kind of poetry that became a major force in world literature. Leaves Of Grass is his one book.nbsp;nbsp;First published in 1855 with only twelve poems, it was greeted by Ralph Waldo Emerson as "the wonderful gift . . . the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed."nbsp;nbsp;Over the course of Whitman's life, the book reappeared in many versions, expanded and transformed as the author's experiences and the nation's history changed and grew.nbsp;nbsp;Whitman's ambition was to creates something uniquely American.nbsp;nbsp;In that he succeeded.nbsp;nbsp;His poems have been woven into the very fabric of the American character.nbsp;nbsp;From his solemn masterpieces "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" and "Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking" to the joyous freedom of "Song of Myself," "I Sing the Body Electric," and "Song of the Open Road," Whitman's work lives on, an inspiration to the poets of later generations.

Leaves of Grass

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California

Life Studies from the Dismal Trade

A National Book Award Finalist

"One of the most life-affirming books I have read in a long time...brims with humanity, irreverence, and invigorating candor." --Tom Vanderbilt


"Every year I bury a couple hundred of my townspeople." So opens this singular and wise testimony. Like all poets, inspired by death, Thomas Lynch is, unlike others, also hired to bury the dead or to cremate them and to tend to their families in a small Michigan town where he serves as the funeral director.

In the conduct of these duties he has kept his eyes open, his ear tuned to the indispensable vernaculars of love and grief. In these twelve pieces his is the voice of both witness and functionary. Here, Lynch, poet to the dying, names the hurts and whispers the condolences and shapes the questions posed by this familiar mystery. So here is homage to parents who have died and to children who shouldn't have. Here are golfers tripping over grave markers, gourmands and hypochondriacs, lovers and suicides. These are the lessons for life our mortality teaches us.

The Undertaking

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A definitive biography of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. The jacket shows some wear. The inside cover has library stamps and a pocket. The hardcover, binding, and pages are in excellent shape. Bound photo plate section at center. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A Round, Unvarnished Account

Robert Burns: The Man and the Poet

Robert Frost

The Collected Poems, Complete and Unabridged

This definitive, paperback edition brings together more than three hundred fifty of Frost's poems, each one with annotations providing complete bibliographic information and noting any textual changes

The Poetry of Robert Frost

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Maya Angelou

Some slight discoloration, otherwise, it is good condition

Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this bestselling spiritual classic.

This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to be treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman, about living well, about the power of the word, and about the power of spirituality to move and shape your life. Passionate, lively, and lyrical, Maya Angelou's latest unforgettable work offers a gem of truth on every page.

Maya Angelou speaks out . . .  

On Faith: "I'm taken aback when people walk up to me and tell me they are Christians. My first response is the question 'Already?' It seems to me a lifelong endeavor to try to live the life of a Christian. It is in the search itself that one finds ecstasy."

On Racism: "It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color."

On Taking Time for Ourselves: "Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. A day away acts as a spring tonic. It can dispel rancor, transform indecision, and renew the spirit."

On Death and Grieving: "When I sense myself filling with rage at the absence of a beloved, I try as soon as possible to remember that my concerns should be focused on what I can learn from my departed love. What legacy was left which can help me in the art of living a good life?"

On Style: "Style is as unique and nontransferable and perfectly personal as a fingerprint. It is wise to take the time to develop one's own way of being, increasing those things one does well and eliminating the elements in one's character which can hinder and diminish the good personality."

Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

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Araki Yasusada

Smoke free home, pet free home. There are no writings markings or highlights in this book. The pages are yellowing. There are some pages with crease marks. And there is creasing on the outer edges of the cover and spine. Please see photos.

Massachusetts

From the Notebooks of Araki Yasusada

The materials of the Japanese poet Araki Yasusada (1907-1972) were published in Grand Street, CONJUNCTIONS, Abiko Quarterly, FIRST INTENSITY, Stand and The American Poetry Review. Gradually, the rumor began circulating that Araki Yasusada did not exist and that the poems were a hoax perpetrated by the Japanese-American author Tosa Motokiyu or by his literary executor, the American poet Kent Johnson. "The 'scandal' of these poems lies not in the problematics of authorship, identity, persona, race or history. Rather, these are wonderful works of writing that also invoke all of these other issues, never relying on them to prop up a text. This book makes the argument for anti-essentialism."(Ron Silliman). "This is essentially a criminal act"--Arthur Vogelsang. Poetry. Literary Criticism. Asian American Studies.

Doubled Flowering

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Sydney Eddison

Excellent condition! Read only a couple times. Pencil writing on front flap. Signed copy.

Poems of Gratitude for Everyday Miracles

Fragments of Time

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Sarah Stern

Signed copy! Excellent condition, only some pencil writing on inside front cover (see photos)

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

We Have Been Lucky in the Midst of Misfortune

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New York

A Verse Portrait of Sylvia Plath

The author interprets the people, events, influences and art that made up the brief life of Sylvia Plath.

Your Own, Sylvia

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Fanny J. Crosby

Learn about the life of Fanny J. Crosby, a blind poet who thrived into her 80s. Book contains some photos, illustrations, and of course, plenty of poetry. 270 pages. 

An Autobiography

Reflections of 19th century American hymn writer on her 86 years of life. Memories include her work as a hymn writer as well as thoughts about missions, politics, the church and its leadership.

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R. H. Sin

New Jersey

From the beloved author of Whiskey, Words, and a Shovel comes the first volume in an all new series. r.h. Sin returns with a force in Planting Gardens in Graves: a powerful collection of poetry that hones in on the themes dearest to his readers. This original volume celebrates connection, mourns heartbreak, and above all, empowers its readers to seek the love they deserve.

Planting Gardens in Graves

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A. R. Ammons

(American Poets Project #20)

A. R. Ammons: Selected Poems

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Lisbeth Kaiser

HC no dust jacket. Light rubbing to corners. Tight binding. Pages in very good condition.

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist.



Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Maya Angelou's life.



Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.



This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.



Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Maya Angelou (Little People, Big Dreams)

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Langston Hughes

Texas

A Classic Collection of Poems by a Master of American Verse

A collection of the author's favorite poetry from published books, private publications, and unpublished manuscripts

Selected Poems of Langston Hughes

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Mark W. Edwards

Light wear on the jacket. Subtle. Pages have a few sections of highlights and underlinings. Does not obscure writing. No dog ears or scribbles. Please see photos for reference.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Ohio

Poet of the Iliad

Homer

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The Rubaiyat

Robert M. Drake

•new, just sat on my shelf
•poetry, perfect for reading in small bits and to double as coffee table decor!
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Minnesota

There's a harshness in the air; the season is changing its colors. The rain is chilled, icy to the touch, and the sky, filled with melancholy. Your search for warmth has brought you here; you starve for something profound. You require something that will resonate with your soul. Despite how cold, you're determined to grow. And with these words, you bloom, a winter rose.

Winter Roses after Fall

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Tennessee

A Beautiful Composition of Broken is inspired by some of the events expressed artistically by Samantha King in the bestseller Born to Love, Cursed to Feel. It serves as a poetic documentary of the lives of people who have been mistreated, misunderstood, and wrongfully labeled in a way that limits them in this world. The author's most personal volume yet, A Beautiful Composition of Broken builds a conceptual bridge between r.h. Sin's earliest work and his forthcoming series, Planting Gardens in Graves.

A Beautiful Composition of Broken

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Safiya Sinclair

A Memoir

National Book Critics Circle Award Winner A New York Times Notable Book Best Book of the Year for The Washington Post* The New Yorker * Time * The Atlantic * Los Angeles Times * NPR * Harper’s Bazaar * Vulture * Town & Country * San Francisco Chronicle * Christian Science Monitor * Mother Jones * Barack Obama A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick “Impossible to put down...Each lyrical line sings and soars, freeing the reader as it did the writer.” —People With echoes of Educated and The Glass Castle, How to Say Babylon is a “lushly observed and keenly reflective chronicle” (The Washington Post), brilliantly recounting the author’s struggle to break free of her rigid religious upbringing and navigate the world on her own terms. Throughout her childhood, Safiya Sinclair’s father, a volatile reggae musician and a militant adherent to a strict sect of Rastafari, was obsessed with the ever-present threat of the corrupting evils of the Western world outside their home, and worried that womanhood would make Safiya and her sisters morally weak and impure. For him, a woman’s highest virtue was her obedience. Safiya’s extraordinary mother, though loyal to her father, gave her the one gift she knew would take Safiya beyond the stretch of beach and mountains in Jamaica their family called home: a world of books, knowledge, and education she conjured almost out of thin air. When she introduced Safiya to poetry, Safiya’s voice awakened. As she watched her mother struggle voicelessly for years under relentless domesticity, Safiya’s rebellion against her father’s rules set her on an inevitable collision course with him. Her education became the sharp tool to hone her own poetic voice and carve her path to liberation. Rich in emotion and page-turning drama, How to Say Babylon is “a melodious wave of memories” of a woman finding her own power (NPR).

How to Say Babylon

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Nevada

W. Yeats

Washington

A revised and expanded edition of the classic volume of Yeats' work, including the play The Death of Cuchulain.

Selected Poems and Three Plays of William Butler Yeats

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Philip Nel

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Philip Nel takes a fascinating look into the key aspects of Seuss's career - his poetry, politics, art, marketing, and place in the popular imagination." "Nel argues convincingly that Dr. Seuss is one of the most influential poets in America. His nonsense verse, like that of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear, has changed language itself, giving us new words like "nerd." And Seuss's famously loopy artistic style - what Nel terms an "energetic cartoon surrealism" - has been equally important, inspiring artists like filmmaker Tim Burton and illustrator Lane Smith. --from back cover

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