31 results for "Literature"

A Survey of Modernist Poetry

Laura Riding,Robert Graves
"A survey of modernist poetry" by renowned authors Robert Graves and Laura Riding stands as a seminal work in literary criticism, offering an indispensable examination of 20th-century poetic innovation. This landmark text provides a comprehensive and critical look at the rise of modernism in literature, delving into the foundational principles and varied expressions that shaped the movement. Graves and Riding meticulously analyze the historical trajectory of modernist poetry, tracing its evolution, identifying key figures, and exploring the profound shifts in form and content. This authoritative survey is essential for anyone interested in the history of poetry, the development of free verse, and the broader impact of modernism. It dissects the stylistic shifts and theoretical underpinnings that defined one of the most transformative periods in literary history, offering deep insights into the craft and intellectual currents of the era. "A survey of modernist poetry" remains a vital resource, offering profound understanding of the complex landscape of 20th-century poetry and the enduring legacy of modernism. As a carefully prepared print republication, it continues to serve as a cornerstone for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking clarity on a pivotal era of literary change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2025-12-12 218 pages

The country you have never seen: essays and reviews

Russ, Joanna
In 1959, at the age of 22, Joanna Russ published her first science fiction story, “Nor Custom Stale,” in The Magazine of Science Fiction and Fantasy. In the forty-five years since, Russ has continued to write some of the most popular, creative, and important novels and stories in science fiction. She was a central figure, along with contemporaries Ursula K. Le Guin and James Tiptree, in revolutionizing science fiction in the 1960s and 1970s, and her 1970 novel The Female Man is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential depictions of a feminist utopia in the entire genre. The Country You Have Never Seen gathers Joanna Russ’s most important essays and reviews, revealing the vital part she played over the years in the never-ending conversation among writers and fans about the roles, boundaries, and potential of science fiction. Spanning her entire career, the collection shines a light on Russ’s role in the development of new wave science fiction and feminist science fiction, while at the same time providing fascinating insight into her own development as a writer.
Liverpool University Press 2007-07-01 305 pages

Joyzelle

Maurice Maeterlinck,Alexander Teixeira De Mattos
Joyzelle is a play in four acts written by Maurice Maeterlinck. This edition is translated into English by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos and Alfred Sutro. The play is a tragic fairy tale about Joyzelle, a fairy queen, who leaves her realm and falls in love with a mortal. Her actions set off a series of events that lead to her own destruction and the downfall of her realm. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2023-07-18 142 pages

Erinnerungen An Richard Wagner (1907)

Angelo Neumann
""Erinnerungen an Richard Wagner"" ist ein Buch aus dem Jahr 1907 von Angelo Neumann. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung von Erinnerungen und Eindr�����cken des Autors �����ber den ber�����hmten deutschen Komponisten Richard Wagner, mit dem er eng befreundet war. Neumann beschreibt Wagners Pers������nlichkeit, seine Arbeitsweise und seine Musik, sowie seine Beziehungen zu anderen K�����nstlern und Pers������nlichkeiten seiner Zeit. Das Buch bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in das Leben und Werk von Richard Wagner und ist ein wertvolles Dokument der Musikgeschichte.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-03 360 pages

Poems By Robert Loveman

Loveman, Robert
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing, LLC 2010-05-22 106 pages

Poems By Robert Loveman

Loveman, Robert
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing, LLC 2007-09-12 104 pages

Songs And Sonnets

Blind, Mathilde
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing, LLC 2010-09-10 68 pages

Writing in Coffee Shops

Ryan Craig
In this new guide to writing, renowned playwright and script-writer Ryan Craig explores the theory and practice of what it means to be a writer. Drawing on his own experiences in the industry as well as the writing course he taught at the National Theatre Studio, Craig gently guides the reader through the processes and challenges encountered by a playwright. Filled with personal anecdotes, practical advice and writing exercises, Writing in Coffee Shops exemplifies a much-needed, fresh and modern approach to the writing guide.
Oberon Books, Limited 2020-08 200 pages

Poems By Samuel Loveman (1911)

Loveman, Samuel
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing, LLC 2007-10-02 28 pages

Anton Rubinstein's Gedankenkorb (1897)

Anton Rubinstein
Anton Rubinstein's Gedankenkorb (1897) ist eine Sammlung von Essays und Vortr�����gen des ber�����hmten russischen Pianisten und Komponisten Anton Rubinstein. Das Buch enth�����lt eine Vielzahl von Themen, darunter Musik, Kunst, Literatur, Geschichte und Philosophie. Rubinstein diskutiert die Bedeutung von Musik in der Gesellschaft und ihre Auswirkungen auf das menschliche Leben. Er analysiert auch die Werke einiger der ber�����hmtesten Komponisten der Welt, darunter Beethoven, Mozart und Chopin. Rubinstein teilt auch seine eigenen Erfahrungen als Musiker und Komponist und gibt Einblicke in seine kreative Prozesse. Das Buch bietet einen faszinierenden Einblick in das Denken eines der gr�����������ten Musiker des 19. Jahrhunderts und ist ein unverzichtbares Werk f�����r alle, die sich f�����r Musik und Kunst interessieren.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-06 158 pages