Download or read book Writings Of James Stephens written by Patricia McFate and published by Springer. This book was released on 1979-02-08 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Collected Poems of James Stephens written by James Stephens and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Uncollected Prose Of James Stephens Vol 2 1916 48 written by Patricia McFate and published by Springer. This book was released on 1983-05-26 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Uncollected Prose Of James Stephens Volume 1 1907 15 written by Patricia McFate and published by Springer. This book was released on 1983-05-26 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Crock of Gold written by James Stephens and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the enchanting world of Irish mythology with "The Crock of Gold" by James Stephens. This whimsical tale invites readers on a magical journey filled with mischief, philosophy, and the pursuit of happiness, as the lines between reality and the fantastical blur. As you dive into this delightful narrative, you might wonder: What if the true treasure in life lies not in gold, but in the connections we forge and the wisdom we gain? But here’s a thought-provoking twist: Could the chaos and humor of the characters reveal deeper truths about the human condition? Experience the rich tapestry of life in this beautifully crafted story, where leprechauns and philosophers collide in a search for the legendary pot of gold. Stephens' lyrical prose brings to life the vibrant spirit of Ireland, making this work a captivating read for anyone who loves a good story. Are you ready to embrace the magic and mystery of this timeless tale? Engage with short, impactful paragraphs that transport you to a world where whimsy reigns supreme. This book is not just a story; it’s an exploration of what it means to truly live. This is your chance to uncover the treasures hidden within "The Crock of Gold." Will you allow this enchanting narrative to inspire your own journey? Don’t miss the opportunity to own this literary gem. Purchase "The Crock of Gold" now and embark on a whimsical adventure through the heart of Irish folklore!

Download or read book The Uncollected Prose of James Stephens 1916 48 written by James Stephens and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Uncollected Prose of James Stephens 1916 48 written by James Stephens and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Insurrection in Dublin written by James Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Poems of James Stephens written by James Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains more than 320 poems by James Stephens, a biographical and critical introduction by A Norman Jeffares, as well as notes, indexes to titles and first lines, and an Appendix listing those poems that appeared in the 1954 Collected Poems.

Download or read book The Charwoman s Daughter written by James Stephens and published by Envins Press. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MARY MAKEBELIEVE lived with her mother in a small room at the very top of a big, dingy house in a Dublin back street. As long as she could remember she had lived in that top back room. She knew every crack in the ceiling, and they were numerous and of of mildew on strange shapes. Every spot the ancient wall-paper was familiar. She had, indeed, watched the growth of most from a greyish shade to a dark stain, from a spot to a great blob, and the holes in the skirting of the walls, out of which at night time the cockroaches came rattling, she knew also. There was but one window in the room, and when she wished to look out of it she had to push the window up, because the grime of many years had so encrusted the glass that it was of no more than the demi-semi-transparency of thin horn. When she did look there was nothing to see but a bulky array of chimney-pots crowning a next-door house, and these continually hurled jays of soot against her window therefore, she did not care to look out often, for each time that she did so she was forced to wash herself, and as water had to be carried from the very bottom of the five -story house up hundreds and hundreds of stairs to her room, she disliked having to use too much water. Her mother seldom washed at all. She held that washing was very unhealthy and took the natural gloss off the face, and that, moreover, soap either tightened the skin or made it wrinkle. Her own face was very tight in some places and very loose in others, and Mary Makebelieve often thought that the tight places were spots which her mother used to wash when she was young, and the loose parts were those which had never been washed at all. She thought that she would prefer to be either loose all over her face or tight all over it, and, therefore, when she washed she did it thoroughly, and when she abstained she allowed of no compromise. Her mothers face was the colour of old, old ivory. Her nose was like a great strong beak, and on it the skin was stretched very tightly, so that her nose shone dully when the candle was lit. Her eyes were big and as black as pools of ink and as bright as the eyes of a bird. Her hair also was black, it was as smooth as the finest silk, and when unloosened it hung straightly down, shining about her ivory face. Her lips were thin and scarcely coloured at all, and her hands were sharp, quick hands, all seeming knuckle when she closed them and all fingers when they were opened again. Mary Makebelieve loved her mother very dearly, and her mother returned her affection with an overwhelming passion that sometimes surged into physically painful caresses. When her mother hugged her for any length of time she soon wept, rocking herself and her daughter to and fro, and her clutch became then so frantic that poor Mary Makebelieve found it difficult to draw her breath but she would not for the world have disturbed the career of her mothers love. Indeed, she found some pleasure in the fierceness of those caresses, and welcomed the pain far more than she reprobated it. Her mother went out early every morning to work, and seldom returned home until late at night. She was a charwoman, and her work was to scrub out rooms and wash down staircases. She also did cooking when she was asked, and needlework when she got any to do...

Download or read book Quite Early One Morning written by Dylan Thomas and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 1954 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling collection of prose from one of the greatest poets and storytellers of the twentieth century.

Download or read book Almost Complete Poems written by Stanley Moss and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moss is oceanic: his poems rise, crest, crash, and rise again like waves. His voice echoes the boom of the Old Testament, the fluty trill of Greek mythology, and the gongs of Chinese rituals as he writes about love, nature, war, oppression, and the miracle of language. He addresses the God of the Jews, of the Christians, and of the Muslims with awe and familiarity, and chants to lesser gods of his own invention. In every surprising poem, every song to life, beautiful life, Moss, by turns giddy and sorrowful, expresses a sacred sensuality and an earthy holiness. Or putting it another way: here is a mind operating in open air, unimpeded by fashion or forced thematic focus, profoundly catholic in perspective, at once accessible and erudite, inevitably compelling. All of which is to recommend Moss's ability to participate in and control thoroughly these poems while resisting the impulse to center himself in them. This differentiates his beautiful work from much contemporary breast-beating. Moss is an artist who embraces the possibilities of exultation, appreciation, reconciliation, of extreme tenderness. As such he lays down a commitment to a common, worldly morality toward which all beings gravitate.

Download or read book Selected Poems and Prose written by Matthew Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book This American Autopsy written by José Antonio Rodríguez and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this powerful collection of free-verse poetry, immigrant, poet, and memoirist José Antonio Rodríguez encapsulates the experiences of an artist and citizen caught between two worlds. At once deeply personal and thematically expansive, these works offer a bracing look at the darker impulses of contemporary America. Saturated with allusions to family, immigration, sexuality, and violence, This American Autopsy is also an unsettling meditation on life and death. With its provocative title, the collection calls to mind an image of our nation as a body awaiting examination to determine the cause of death. In this scenario the poet vacillates between various roles: coroner, pathologist, and the body itself. Some of the poems in this collection look to the past: events such as the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion or the author’s first trip to an American grocery store. Others muse on more recent tragedies, including the racial violence in Ferguson, Missouri, and the illicit drug trade. A few of the poems are written in Spanish, and the volume concludes with two English translations of these poems, which the author originally wrote in his native language. Even as he paints a vivid picture of American diversity, Rodriguez exposes the deterioration of our nation—broken promises, failed prosperity, the shattering of dreams. Intimate and urgent, these timely dispatches from the Texas-Mexico border reveal the tensions and contradictions of today’s America.

Download or read book Poetry of Our Times written by Sharon Osborne Brown and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Charwoman s Daughter written by James Stephens and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Stephens (1882-1950) was an Irish novelist and poet. Stephens wrote many retellings of Irish fairy tales. "The Charwoman's Daughter" originally appeared in 1912.

Download or read book I Love a Broad Margin to My Life written by Maxine Hong Kingston and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her singular voice—both humble and brave, touching and humorous—Maxine Hong Kingston gives us a poignant and beautiful memoir-in-verse that captures the wisdom that comes with age. As she reflects on her sixty-five years, she circles from present to past and back, from lunch with a writer friend to the funeral of a Vietnam veteran, from her long marriage to her arrest at a peace march in Washington. On her journeys as writer, peace activist, teacher, and mother, she revisits her most beloved characters—Wittman Ah-Sing, the Tripmaster Monkey, and Fa Mook Lan, the Woman Warrior—and presents us with a beautiful meditation on China then and now. The result is a marvelous account of an American life of great purpose and joy, and the tonic wisdom of a writer we have come to cherish.