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Eleanor Farjeon first met Edward Thomas in the late autumn of 1912, when her brother invited him to tea. It was the beginning of a deep friendship ... More

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"Stephen Dunn's essays are grounded and funny and accessible without ceding intelligence or audacity." --amazon.com

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A few years ago poet Stephen Dunn discovered an inclination to be an essayist, "a person who believes there's value in being overheard clarifying ... More

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This volume collects Rich's essays from the last decade of the 20th century, including four earlier essays. They trace a distinguished writer's ... More

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"Stern reflects with wit, pathos, rage, and tenderness on eighty-five years of life, much of it spent engaged with literature and learning--as a ... More

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In this official companion to the acclaimed cable television series, Bradbury examines the lives and works of ten writers commonly recognized as the ... More

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The life and work of a major American poet described in his own words. "There is something about the very form and occasion of a letter--the ... More

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CzesBaw MiBosz (1911-2004) felt that part of his role as a poet and critic was to bear witness to bloodshed and terror as well as to beauty. He ... More

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Literary Nonfiction. Literary Criticism. Women's Studies. "Poet, memoirist, fiction writer, and critic Cherry has assembled a lissome and winning ... More

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In an age of memoir, the distinction between fiction and nonfiction has become increasingly blurred, sparking controversy among writers and readers ... More

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After the great success of "Darkness Visible," his memoir of depression and recovery, Styron wrote more frequently in an introspective, ... More

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Winner of the 2006 Truman Capote Prize for Literary Achievement Geoffrey Hartman's interests range over almost the entire field of contemporary ... More

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Spotlighting 21 works of prose from an esteemed poet, translator, and visual artist, this innovative collection reflects an ability to make the ... More

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This volume combines Tomlinsons's "Some Americans", a critical reading of American poets, with essays on other writers. Tomlinson's knowledge of ... More

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Reviews, essays, and interviews by American poets affected by Larry Levis, as well as essays by Levis.

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From his sheltered childhood in Orkney to the turmoil of industrial Glasgow, Edwin Muir was witness to some of the most traumatic years and events of ... More

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A collection of bold, insightful, and controversial essays by a poetry critic of the very first order (New York Times).

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This compelling volume features full-length essays on the poetry of John Robert Colombo, Michael Ondaatje, David McFadden, Frank Davey, George ... More

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