Download or read book Drinking the Tin Cup Dry written by William Kloefkorn and published by White Pine Press (NY). This book was released on 1989 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Swallowing the Soap written by William Kloefkorn and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, the first to span the forty-year career of Nebraska state poet William Kloefkorn, brings together the best-known and most beloved poems by one of the most important Midwestern poets of the last half century. Collecting work from limited editions and hard-to-find books, along with Kloefkorn's most anthologized poems, Swallowing the Soap is an indispensable one-volume compendium of the work of a major American poet.
Download or read book Rooted written by David R. Pichaske and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Pichaske has been writing and teaching about midwestern literature for three decades. In Rooted, by paying close attention to text, landscape, and biography, he examines the relationship between place and art. His focus is on seven midwestern authors who came of age toward the close of the twentieth century, their lives and their work grounded in distinct places: Dave Etter in small-town upstate Illinois; Norbert Blei in Door County, Wisconsin; William Kloefkorn in southern Kansas and Nebraska; Bill Holm in Minneota, Minnesota; Linda Hasselstrom in Hermosa, South Dakota; Jim Heynen in Sioux County, Iowa; and Jim Harrison in upper Michigan. The writers' intimate knowledge of place is reflected in their use of details of geography, language, environment, and behavior. Yet each writer reaches toward other geographies and into other dimensions of art or thought: jazz music and formalism in the case of Etter; gender issues in the case of Hasselstrom; time past and present in the case of Kloefkorn; ethnicity and the role of the artist in the case of Blei; magical realism in the case of Heynen; the landscape of literature in the case of Holm; and the curious worlds of academia, best-selling novels, and Hollywood films in the case of Harrison. The result, Pichaske notes, is the growing away from roots, the explorations and alter egos of these writers of place, and the tension between the “here” and “there” that gives each writer's art the complexity it needs to transcend provincial boundaries. Quoting generously from the writers, Pichaske employs a practical, jargon-free literary analysis fixed in the text, making Rooted interesting, readable, and especially useful in treating the literary categories of memoir and literary essay that have become important in recent decades.
Download or read book The Old Formalism written by Jonathan Holden and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our appreciation of American poetry is as influenced by the personas presented in the poems as by public perception of the poets themselves. Emily Dickinson peeking from behind a doorway with large dark eyes is an indelible image superimposed over her spare, enigmatic poems. The grand gestures of Walt Whitman's voice have much to do with our reading of "Song of Myself." And we cannot hear "Mending Wall" or "Mowing" without thinking of the image of the rustic, sly farmer-poet that Robert Frost so carefully cultivated. The moral authority of the poet reveals itself through the poems as well, and it is crucial to the meaning of the poem, Holden argues, if art is to elevate life. Part 1 of The Old Formalism,"The Practice," is a close study of some of the conventions and developments in contemporary American poetry, with such topics as "sex and poetry" "rhetoricity," and "sensibility." Holden shows lucidly how character--or lack of it--is revealed in poetry. In "Personae," the second part, he gives a studied reading of a group of several admired poets, such as Richard Hugo, Mary Kinzie, Ted Kooser, and William Stafford. Holden uses biographical references and personal contacts with the poets to strengthen the notion of character revealed in poetry. This book takes a decided stand in the ongoing debate of the past two decades about the relationship of American poetry to American culture. In an age when image dominates word, and the business of poetry is nearly as celebrity-laden as Hollywood, Holden takes us past the media glitz, backstage where the poems are waiting to be read. Quite simply, in a clear, incisive manner, he teaches us how to read well again.
Download or read book The Four Questions of Melancholy written by Tomaž Šalamun and published by White Pine Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A large and important collection by one of Eastern Europe's major contemporary poets.
Download or read book Bodily Course written by Deborah Gorlin and published by White Pine Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the second annual White Pine Press poetry competition, selected by Mckeel McBride
Download or read book The Sword of Antietam written by Joseph A. Altsheler and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Sword of Antietam by Joseph A. Altsheler
Download or read book The Way Back written by Wyn Cooper and published by White Pine Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new collection by this Grammy-winning poet.
Download or read book The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America written by Andrew Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 2556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home cooks and gourmets, chefs and restaurateurs, epicures, and simple food lovers of all stripes will delight in this smorgasbord of the history and culture of food and drink. Professor of Culinary History Andrew Smith and nearly 200 authors bring together in 770 entries the scholarship on wide-ranging topics from airline and funeral food to fad diets and fast food; drinks like lemonade, Kool-Aid, and Tang; foodstuffs like Jell-O, Twinkies, and Spam; and Dagwood, hoagie, and Sloppy Joe sandwiches.
Download or read book The Long Lost Journal of Confederate General James Johnston Pettigrew written by Dan Bauer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the first to answer the South's call to arms was James Johnston Pettigrew. He served in the Southern army from the opening guns at Fort Sumter until his tragic death during the Confederate retreat from Gettysburg. Using newspapers, letters, diaries, and other accounts of the time, Dan Bauer tells General Pettigrew's remarkable story in journal form. Pettigrew's fictionalized journal offers a first-hand, day-by-day account of the Civil War. Here are the experiences of planters, common soldiers, slaves, women and officers of the Confederate South. What kind of men did it take to lead Southern troops into the bloody battles of the Civil War? Were they daredevils risking all for glory, or patriots striving to build a new nation? The story is contained within these pages...
Download or read book Today s Embrace written by Linda Lee Chaikin and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2005-02-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She gambled with her husband’s trust. At stake is–everything. Evy Varley's marriage to Rogan Chantry is all she had hoped it would be–until she finds out that she is pregnant with a honeymoon baby. Fearing that Rogan won’t allow her to travel while she is expecting, Evy plots to keep her pregnancy secret in order to accompany him to South Africa. Her thoughts are not only for her husband, but Evy is determined to travel to Bulawayo, the new mission station of Dr. Jakob van Buren–the one man who can help Evy to finally clear her mother’s name. After she and Rogan set out to sea, however, Evy discovers that she has gone too far in her deceit, and the damage to her marriage may be irreversible. Matters only worsen in Africa, where malaria, murder, and an African uprising all take their toll–and where Rogan and Evy must fight not only for their love, but also for their very lives.
Download or read book Industrial Management written by John Robertson Dunlap and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book LIGHT UPON THE SAND written by Jean C. Fletcher and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-11-24 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Jean’s early years brings us to the core of her life. Mountains of loneliness engulf young Jean as her mother passes. Deeply saddened, she embraces life and the simplistic ways of her dad, who teaches by example the meaning of giving all. God’s guidance is evident in everyday living, as well as in the exciting lost at sea rescue. This book begins to chronicle Jean’s remarkable life and her progression into the depths of God. For one who hungers and thirsts to know God in His fullness, these writings will be a beneficial spiritual aid.
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Download or read book The Desert of Wheat written by Zane Grey and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-09-13 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the rugged and vivid landscape of Zane Grey’s The Desert of Wheat, a gripping novel that captures the harsh realities and enduring spirit of life in the American West. This compelling story explores themes of perseverance, romance, and the struggle for survival in a challenging environment. As Grey’s narrative unfolds, you’ll follow the journey of characters battling against the unforgiving elements of the desert, their personal conflicts, and their quest for a better life. The novel offers a powerful portrayal of the resilience required to overcome adversity and the relationships that sustain us through the toughest times.But here’s a question to consider: How do the harsh conditions of the desert shape the lives and destinies of those who call it home? Can love and determination thrive amidst such relentless challenges? Explore the evocative and dramatic world of The Desert of Wheat, where each chapter brings to life the struggles and triumphs of characters in a desolate yet beautiful landscape. This is more than just a tale of survival; it’s a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit. Are you ready to experience the trials and triumphs of The Desert of Wheat? Discover the resilience and passion of characters who forge their destinies in the heart of the desert.Don’t miss the chance to delve into this powerful novel. Purchase The Desert of Wheat today and journey into the challenging and inspiring world of the American West. ```
Download or read book A Gathering of Mother Tongues written by Jacqueline Johnson and published by White Pine Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Third winner of the annual White Pine Press Poetry Prize. Selected by renowned Native American poet Maurice Kenny.
Download or read book Cassie and Jasper written by Bryn Fleming and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassie’s family's ranch is struggling financially and the ranch will go under if the cows and calves aren’t brought down safely from high summer pastures before the weather turns cold. The stakes are high: if the cattle are lost, so is the ranch and their way of life. Cassie and Jasper head for the mountains to bring the cattle home. Trail riding, camping, and herding cows is nothing new for the seasoned ranch kids, but an early snowstorm, rustlers, and other dangers turn the weekend into a fight for survival for kids and cattle alike. It will take all of their courage, cowboy skills, and some horse-shoe-charm good luck to get them and the cattle home.
