Download or read book Shadrach and Other Poems written by Oka Obono and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of how the poems in this collection survived an inferno at the University of Ibadan will have to be told someday in a full-bodied narrative. Mostly written by 1995, the poems constitute an emotional biography, or a loose personal chronicle of events and contemplations occurring in a particularly fiery period in the author's life. Often the products of extreme inner excoriations, they remain germane to a reading of his subsequent philosophical transitions and current commitments. The reader of Shadrach and Other Poems will readily detect, and enjoy, the springs from which the themes of the verses flow from candid intimate reflections that underscore their authenticity to specifically public and numinous encounters that suggest the boundlessness of their source. The Shadrach idea - a telling image of trial - is the poet's choice of a redeeming metaphor that indicates the triumph of the human spirit over temporal setbacks and its indictment of forces falsely proclaiming their permanence. In this way, Oka Obono reminds us that humour, gravity and imagination are indispensable to us as we make peace with chance and providence in an uncertain world. He throws open the experience of a convoluted journey, and invites us to recollect our own histories within its subterranean passages. This is the charm of these poems. The material will resonate with readers who have been in varying kinds of 'ontological crucibles'. They will endorse the redemption waiting at the end of every tunnel - even if that came through the 'labyrinth of a promised furnace'.
Download or read book The Conflict Between Truth and Error and Other Poems Together Forming a Commentary on the Bible written by Mathias P. Greensword and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.
Download or read book Lenting and Other Poems written by Andrew Mangravite and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following on The Book of Cinquains, Lenting and Other Poems contains more recent cinquains written on religious and secular themes. Additionally, the volume contains all poetry other than cinquains that the author wishes to preserve.
Download or read book Hesperus and Other Poems and Lyrics written by Charles Sangster (Poet.) and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lyrical Ballads and other Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth Also contains Their Thoughts On Poetry Principles and Secrets written by William Wordsworth and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-07 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyrical Ballads and other Poems', by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth, stands as a monumental anthology in the annals of English literature, marking the dawn of the Romantic era. The collection is revered for its exploration of the rustic life and the profundity of ordinary experiences, conveyed through a rich tapestry of lyrical styles and emotional depth. This anthology is significant not only for its aesthetic achievements but also for the included prose discussing the poets' revolutionary principles on poetry, offering invaluable insights into their creative ethos. The contributing poets, Wordsworth and Coleridge, are titans of English literature whose backgrounds reflect a deep engagement with the natural world, human emotion, and philosophical inquiry. Their collective efforts in this anthology embody the essence of Romanticism, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and the sublime beauty of the natural world. The fusion of their unique perspectives creates a multifaceted exploration of the human condition, expanding the horizons of poetic expression and thought in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This anthology is a must-read for enthusiasts of English literature, providing a unique opportunity to immerse in the revolutionary visions of Coleridge and Wordsworth. Readers are invited to explore the depths of Romantic poetry, its underpinning philosophies, and its enduring impact on the landscape of literary history. Engaging with this collection promises not just educational value, but a profound personal journey through the heart of human experience as seen through the eyes of two of literatures greatest poets.
Download or read book Shadrach written by Meindert De Jong and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a young boy's delight in his pet black rabbit, Shadrach.
Download or read book Ego Tripping and Other Poems for Young People written by Nikki Giovanni and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 1993-11-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insightful and fun, this collection of poetry captures the essence of the African American experience for young people.
Download or read book COLERIDGE AND WORDSWORTH Lyrical Ballads Other Poems Including their Thoughts on the Principles of Poetry written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyrical Ballads, two collections of poems by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge are generally considered to have marked the beginning of the English Romantic movement in literature. The immediate effect on critics was modest, but they became and remain a landmark, changing the course of English literature and poetry. Most of the poems in the 1798 edition were written by Wordsworth, with Coleridge contributing only five poems to the collection, including one of his most famous works, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". A second edition was published in 1800, in which Wordsworth included additional poems and a preface detailing the pair's avowed poetical principles. Contents: Anima Poetae (By Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Essays, Letters, and Notes about the Principles of Poetry (By William Wordsworth) LYRICAL BALLADS, WITH A FEW OTHER POEMS (1798) LYRICAL BALLADS, WITH OTHER POEMS (1800) Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 – 1834) was an English poet, literary critic and philosopher who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets. He wrote the poems The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, as well as the major prose work Biographia Literaria. William Wordsworth (1770 –1850) was a major English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798).
Download or read book Wordsworth Coleridge Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems written by William Wordsworth and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wordsworth & Coleridge: Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems represents a seminal watershed in English literature, marking the dawn of Romanticism with its fervent embrace of nature, emotion, and the individual's interior world. This collection masterfully demonstrates a wide array of literary styles, from the simplicity and directness of the rural ballad to complex meditations on human and natural worlds. It pulses with the radical energy of its time, challenging Enlightenment rationalism and foreshadowing a century deeply concerned with personal and social liberation. The standout pieces defy traditional poetic norms of the era, making the anthology a historic pivot towards modern poetic sensibility. The diverse backgrounds of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, though both pivotal figures of the Romantic movement, bring a rich interplay of themes and stylistic approaches to the anthology. Their joint effort not only signifies a close intellectual and artistic collaboration but also reflects the broader historical, cultural, and literary currents of late 18th and early 19th centuries. The melding of Wordsworth's profound connection with nature and Coleridge's innovative symbolic imagination creates a multidimensional exploration of the human condition and our relationship with the natural world. This anthology is an indispensable treasure for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the genesis of Romanticism. It offers a unique lens through which to explore pivotal literary innovations and themes of the era. As such, it beckons not only students and scholars of English literature but anyone intrigued by the transformative power of poetry and its ability to wrestle with timeless questions through the beauty of language. The collection stands as a testament to the enduring relevance and dynamism of Wordsworth and Coleridge's visionary work.
Download or read book Poetry from the Soul written by Eldred M. Farrar and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Poetry of the Soul" speaks of aging and death, love and sorrow. While some of the poems are very personal that tells about the fi nite truth in life, most are about God and heaven, the author being aware that he needed God’s guidance and presence every day. Throughout the poems, there are instructions for living a life pleasing to God.
Download or read book The Lonely Hearth The Songs of Israel Harp of Zion and Other Poems written by William KNOX (Verse Writer.) and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The lonely hearth the Songs of Israel Harp of Zion and other poems written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Lonely Hearth the Songs of Israel Harp of Zion and Other Poems written by William Knox (Poet.) and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wisdom Poetry and Literature of the Ancient Hebrews Extracted from the Old Testament written by and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poetry and Prophecy written by and published by Standard Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for lay Bible teachers, small group leaders, or any student of the Bible, this reference library provides a thorough look at Bible passages and events while applying a practical message for today's believers.
Download or read book Shadrach Minkins written by Gary Collison and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1998-10-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of how an illiterate black man from Virginia found himself to be the catalyst of a dramatic episode of rebellion and legal wrangling before the Civil War.
