This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Sidney's poetry and prose - all the major writing, complemented by letters and elegies - to give the essence of his work and thinking. Born in 1554, Sir Philip Sidney ...
Written at the estate of the Countess of Pembroke, this work has been called "the most original work of English prose fiction produced before the 18th century" (William Ringler). "Arcadia" presents country life according to the Greek ideal, a world of shepherds and nymphs and an idyllic landscape. A melodrama about mistaken identity and love ...
'The annotation is consistently thoughtful and well judged, giving plenty of precise help with lexical and syntactical problems, and offering valuable verbal and cultural analogues from contemporary literature'No edition of these difficult and controversial poems will command agreement at all points, but this must now be the edition of first ...
Free-standing screens can be stylish and fun and will enhance any room in the house. From delicate wood frames with paper panels to luminescent room dividers made from recycled windows, this book is full of designs for sophisticated and stylish screens. They can be constructed from salvaged materials such as rustic twigs and branches, corrugated ...
In 1593 Shakespeare awoke and found himself famous. Lines from his comic, erotic, tragic poem Venus and Adonis were on everyone's lips.The appearance in 1594 of the darkly reflective and richly descriptive Rape of Lucrece confirmed his fame as 'Sweet Master Shakespeare', Elizabethan England's most brilliant non-dramatic poet. Shorter poems in this ...
An overview of current trends in the field [with] profiles of prominent fiber artists, with generous samples of their work. A good choice.--Library Journal Lavishly photographed...I defy any devotee of great textiles and powerful design not to find something in these pages they'd be thrilled to wear.--Threads They're fine art and fashion ...
These elegant cards - conceived by the biggest names in crafting, such as Lynn Whipple, Claudine Hellmuth, Terry Taylor and Akiko Sugiyama - use many of today's popular "altered book" techniques and the results are exquisite. In the same amount of time as it would take you to scan the racks for something mass-produced and impersonal, you can ...
Sir Philip Sidney, whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 31, is now regarded as one of the most important poets of the Elizabethan era. A contemporary of Shakespeare, he was an influential figure at court, and was regarded by some as almost a crown Prince. This short selection represents the full range of Sidney's remarkable poetic ...
Hand painted glass is everywhere - in the windows and on the shelves of everything from chic boutiques to B & Q. But why buy, when making your own masterpieces is so much more fun and so much more personal? Glass painting is simple as well, with paints that air dry or set in a conventional oven, delightfully original techniques, templates, and 40 ...
The 50 simple projects in this volume all utilize contemporary felts that are inexpensive and widely available. Some projects call for simple machine stitching or hand stitching, but more that half require only fabric glue and iron-on adhesives. Projects include felt cards, felt notepad covers, marine flags wall banner, felt art, felt belt, multi ...
Decorate and illuminate your home with these inspirational beaded creations. Beads always look great as jewellery, but here you can also use them as accessories for an incredible range of items: - drawer pulls - tassels - fringed tablecloths - wind chimes - candlesticks - - curtain tiebacks - valances - frames - pillows - cushions - pot pourri - - ...
This book presents avant garde fine art fashion clothing that you would proudly wear anywhere! Here, from the cutting-edge magazine in textile arts, comes a book as dazzling and elegant as the clothes themselves, featuring one-of-a-kind designs from 40 leading artists in the field. Some weave and sew every piece themselves; others collaborate with ...
A how-to guide to every step of the process of painting pottery, what questions to ask at the ceramic studio, how to use all the different tools, how to plan a design and understanding colour and pattern. The book contains 75 projects from a simple stencilled vase to a plate with a paisley motif.
Life is filled with thrills--and sometimes a mass-produced, commercially available scrapbook just isn't exciting or unique enough for the events it's celebrating. What's a scrapbooker to do? Create something original! These 25 inventive projects offer expressive ways to preserve, showcase, and share the good times. Craft a book from recipe cards ...
This students' edition is based on Ringler's critical edition. The poems have been chosen to show Sidney's technical virtuosity and range of tone and subject-matter. Spelling and punctuation are modernized, and there are explanatory notes.
Bicones, buttons, drops, rhinestones. Glittering and colorful, these and other multi-faceted glass crystal beads have become the jewelry maker's material of choice. They're the star of the show in this sparkling entry in the "Beading with" series, which features a fabulous combination of both simple and more complex projects. Crafters start their ...
Special memories deserve an equally special showcase and sometimes commercially available blank books won't do. That's why they'll turn to these 25 inventive projects for new and expressive ways to preserve treasured moments and mementoes. Create a quirky album from bound-together record covers decorated with personal photos; slip precious ...
This authoritative edition was originally published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Sidney's poetry and prose - all the major writing, complemented by letters and elegies - to give the essence of his work and thinking. Born in 1554, Sir Philip Sidney ...
Some crafters think there's a stone wall between craft (what they do) and art (what beatniks do). In fact, lots of art techniques are invaluable to crafters and are no more demanding than knitting a sweater or playing around with polymer clay. This is an upbeat, non-technical introduction to artistic design and composition for crafters and ...
See how many fantastic ways you can improve everything from home decorations to items of clothing with stamping techniques. If you want to create your own stamps, the book explains how to carve them, convert everyday objects into stamps, and use natural materials such as leaves to produce sophisticated designs. Or use ready-made, shop-bought ...
From a reconstructed vintage necklace that incorporates family heirlooms to a locket collar with trinkets and ribbon, these projects are literally charm-filled. This latest entry in the popular "Beading with" series goes way beyond the familiar charm bracelet; it features unique pieces that are fresh, fashionable, fabulous, and fun. And you'll be ...
This is a reassessment of the life and work of Philip Sidney, Elizabethan poet and an archetypal Renaissance man. Putting aside the idealized posthumous image of Sidney as polished courtier, romantic lover and Protestant soldier, the author has used original documents to construct the more individual but sometimes less pleasant image of a hot ...
See how many fantastic ways you can improve everything from home decorations to items of clothing with stamping techniques. If you want to create your own stamps, the book explains how to carve them, convert everyday objects into stamps, and use natural materials such as leaves to produce sophisticated designs. Or use ready-made, shop-bought ...
Decorate and illuminate your home with these inspirational beaded creations. Beads always look great as jewellery, but here you can also use them as accessories for an incredible range of items: drawer pulls; tassels; fringed tablecloths; wind chimes; candlesticks; curtain tiebacks; valances; frames; pillows; cushions; pot pourri; lampshades; ...
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