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Lord Hogge's Grand Ball
by Frances BeresfordIn this marvellous, wondrous rhyming tale You’ll meet characters, see them succeed and fail; Like Little Miss Piggy on her trip to town, Who tripped on a bump in the road, and fell down; Or Lord Hogge, throwing a grand country ball To the awe and amazement and pleasure of all; Then there’s Septimus Scroat, among other folk, A poet who wants to write works of note; Or Ruby Ramsbottom, who knows how to bake But finds that life can’t rely just on cake; And on the list goes, so come and meet them all, And enjoy the stories in Lord Hogge’s Grand Ball.
Lord Rochester
by Paddy LyonsThe archetypal Restoration rake, Rochester wrote poems of love, debauchery, erotic obsession and impotence full of honesty and raw power.
Lord Rochester in the Restoration World
by Steven N. Zwicker Augustine, Matthew C. and Zwicker, Steven N. Matthew C. AugustineJohn Wilmot, second Earl of Rochester (1647–1680), the notorious and brilliant libertine poet of King Charles II's court, has long been considered an embodiment of the Restoration era. This interdisciplinary collection of essays by leading scholars focuses new attention on, and brings fresh perspectives to, the writings of Lord Rochester. Particular consideration is given to the political force and social identity of Rochester's work, to the worlds - courtly and theatrical, urban and suburban - from which Rochester's poetry emerged and which it discloses, and not least to the unsettling aesthetic power of Rochester's writing. The singularity of Rochester's voice - his 'matchless wit' - has been widely recognised; this book encourages the continued appreciation of all the ways in which Rochester reveals the layered and promiscuous character of literary projects throughout the whole of a brilliant, abrasive, and miscellaneous age.
Lord Rochester: Everyman's Poetry
by Paddy LyonsThe archetypal Restoration rake, Rochester wrote poems of love, debauchery, erotic obsession and impotence full of honesty and raw power.
Lord of the Butterflies
by Andrea GibsonAndrea Gibson’s latest collection is a masterful showcase from the poet whose writing and performances have captured the hearts of millions. With artful and nuanced looks at gender, romance, loss, and family, Lord of the Butterflies is a new peak in Gibson’s career. Each emotion here is deft and delicate, resting inside of imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings to soar.
Lorine Niedecker: Collected Works
by Lorine Niedecker Jenny Penberthy"The Brontës had their moors, I have my marshes," Lorine Niedecker wrote of flood-prone Black Hawk Island in Wisconsin, where she lived most of her life. Her life by water, as she called it, could not have been further removed from the avant-garde poetry scene where she also made a home. Niedecker is one of the most important poets of her generation and an essential member of the Objectivist circle. Her work attracted high praise from her peers--Marianne Moore, William Carlos Williams, Louis Zukofsky, Cid Corman, Clayton Eshleman--with whom she exchanged life-sustaining letters. Niedecker was also a major woman poet who interrogated issues of gender, domesticity, work, marriage, and sexual politics long before the modern feminist movement. Her marginal status, both geographically and as a woman, translates into a major poetry. Niedecker's lyric voice is one of the most subtle and sensuous of the twentieth century. Her ear is constantly alive to sounds of nature, oddities of vernacular speech, textures of vowels and consonants. Often compared to Emily Dickinson, Niedecker writes a poetry of wit and emotion, cosmopolitan experimentation and down-home American speech. This much-anticipated volume presents all of Niedecker's surviving poetry, plays, and creative prose in the sequence of their composition. It includes many poems previously unpublished in book form plus all of Niedecker's surviving 1930s surrealist work and her 1936-46 folk poetry, bringing to light the formative experimental phases of her early career. With an introduction that offers an account of the poet's life and notes that provide detailed textual information, this book will be the definitive reader's and scholar's edition of Niedecker's work.
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
by Marisa MontesFollow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party. Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet! This lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their ojos to the chilling delights of the season.<P><P> Winner of the Pura Belpre Medal
Los Heliotropos
by Sandra AzofeifaEste libro está dedicado a todas las personas con enfermedades mentales, objetos de la discriminación y el ostracismo de la sociedad. <P><P>Un libro que recoge muchos de los problemas sociales que nos acosan en la actualidad: nos sumerge en la problemática de la discriminación, del racismo, de la violencia en sus diferentes manifestaciones, con sus diferentes formas. <P><P>Trata dichos temas mediante versos, poemas, reflexiones e historias cortas que alcanzarán, por su profundidad, las entrañas del lector.
Los Sneetches y otros cuentos (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. Seuss¡Celebra la diversidad con Dr. Seuss y los Sneetches en esta edición, en español y rimada, una de sus muchas historias acerca de la inclusión y de la tolerancia! La historia de los Sneetches Panza-Estrella y de sus amigos los Panza-Lisa es el faro que sirve de guía a los niños que viven en este mundo multicultural de hoy. Este clásico incluye otras entretenidas historias sobre el arte de saber negociar y ceder; sobre el hecho de que a veces es mejor mantener la individualidad que tratar de ser iguales, y cómo la empatía puede transformar a un extraño en un amigo. En estas cuatro poderosas historias, Dr. Seuss desafía la idea de que tenemos que ser iguales o seguir una norma para encontrar puntos en común. Fiel a su rúbrica de rima y divertido humor, esta colección de historias es esencial para cualquier lector, joven o adulto.Las ediciones rimadas y en español de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss publicadas por Random House brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!), y Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Ideal tanto para leer en casa como en la escuela, estos libros han sido meticulosamente traducidos, respetando la rima, por autores y traductores latinoamericanos, y supervisados por Teresa Mlawer, reconocida y galardonada traductora durante más de cincuenta años.Embrace diversity with Dr. Seuss and the Sneetches in this rhymed Spanish edition of his classic collection of stories about acceptance! The story of the Star-bellied Sneetches and their star-less friends is a perfect guide for kids growing up in today's multicultural world. This classic is joined by three equally entertaining tales about the art of compromise; why standing out is better than blending in; and how empathy can transform a stranger into a friend. In these energetic stories, Dr. Seuss challenges the idea that we have to look the same or be the same to find common ground. Full of Dr. Seuss's signature rhymes and lively humor, this story collection is a must-have for any reader, young or old.Random House's rhymed Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy over 30 different classic Dr. Seuss titles including The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez dos peces pez rojo pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); and Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Perfect for home and classroom use, they are meticulously translated in rhyme by native Latin American Spanish-speakers overseen by award-winning translator Teresa Mlawer.
Los alaridos de mi alma
by Ana María MestresAquí empiezan mis alaridos del alma. Poemas de una soñadora. Sueños de una poeta. Alaridos de una vida rompiendo normas.
Los amores sucios
by Juan José TéllezEl poeta y periodista Juan José Téllez nos cuenta en su nuevo poemario el tiempo muerto del amor, lo emocionante y también lo difícil de la tan difamada rutina de la pasión. Los amores sucios es una colección de fotogramas desordenados que, superpuestos, dan lugar a una imagen de imágenes que cuenta la historia de cómo nos enteramos, poco a poco y a golpe de experiencia, de que el amor es menos noches de boda y besos desarmados y más labios urgentes y días después. Y de cómo pasa el tiempo y uno concluye que, aunque de segunda mano, ese amor sigue valiendo la pena. «A menudo, nosotros hablamos por los ojos. Tú me dices: 'Pupila'. Yo respondo: 'Pestaña'. Veo lo que viste cuando no te conocía y tú miras mis recuerdos como un paisaje futuro».
Los años 50
by Antonio CaralpsDel amor y de la nostalgia de aquella Barcelona. A Barcelona. Los versos de Los años 50 nacen del amor y de la nostalgia de aquella Barcelona.
Los cajones de mi alma
by Roxana RamosUna reflexión poética sobre la vida y a lo que debemos aspirar en el futuro para encontrar el balance perdido. En Los cajones del alma, Roxana explora las diferentes emociones por las que todos hemos pasado durante estos difíciles tiempos, enmarcadas por una metáfora de una cajonera en la que en el primer cajón está nuestro pasado lejano; en el segundo, el pasado cercano y el presente; y, en el último, el futuro y los sueños. Con su característico estilo de poético, Roxana nos lleva de la mano por el hilo de emociones y pensamientos en el que encontraremos consuelo y, más aún, comprensión e identificación. Con fotografías originales de la autora.
Los poemas me eligen
by Cinthia Ferreira Vallejos Kristy RulebreakerEn el año 2014 varios poemas me eligieron para que los escriba y estos son 100 de ellos. Felices, enojados, tristes o graciosos, abarcan muchos temas, desde el amor hasta la injusticia social. Esta colección es la primera que publico y espero que no sea la última :)
Los reyes
by Julio CortázarUna variante del mito del minotauro en forma de poema dramático. «¡Cede lugar a mi secretor amor! ¡Ven, hermano, ven, amante al fin! ¡Surge de la profundidad que nunca osé salvar, asoma desde la hondura que mi amor ha derribado! ¡Brota asido al hilo que te lleva el insensato!» Los reyes (1949) -primer libro publicado por Cortázar con su nombre verdadero- es un poema dramático que propone una curiosa variante del mito del Minotauro: Ariadna no está enamorada de Teseo sino del monstruo que habita en el centro del laberinto. Gran conocedor de la estructura cerrada y fatal de los mitos griegos, Cortázar se las ingenia para que la historia tenga, de todas formas, el desenlace conocido: a pesar de las intenciones de su amada, el monstruo elige morir a manos de Teseo. Esta obra de estilo clásico y rara belleza, que ocupa un lugar de excepción dentro de la riquísima obra literaria de Cortázar, tiene el mérito enorme de respetar y, al mismo tiempo, transgredir la tradición.
Losers Dream On (Phoenix Poets)
by Mark HallidayWe are all losing all the time. Four titanic forces—time, mortality, forgetting, and confusion—win victories over us each day. We all “know” this yet we keep dreaming of beautiful fulfillments, shapely culminations, devotions nobly sustained—in family life, in romance, in work, in citizenship. What obsesses Halliday in Losers Dream On is how to recognize reality without relinquishing the pleasure and creativity and courage of our dreaming. Halliday’s poetry exploits the vast array of dictions, idioms, rhetorical maneuvers, and tones available to real-life speakers (including speakers talking to themselves). Often Halliday gives a poem to a speaker who is distressed, angry, confused, defensive, self-excusing, or driven by yearning, so that the poem may dramatize the speaker’s state of mind while also implying the poet’s ironic perspective on the speaker. Meanwhile, a few other poems (for instance “A Gender Theory” and “Thin White Shirts” and “First Wife” and “You Lament”) try to push beyond irony into earnestness and wholehearted declaration. The tension between irony and belief is the engine of Halliday’s poetry.
Losing the Ring in the River (Mary Burritt Christiansen Poetry Series)
by Marge SaiserSpare and incisive, the poems in Losing the Ring in the River deal with three strong women—Clara, Emma, and Liz, women who are tough, often sassy, and have dreams that aren&’t quelled by the realities they face. Saiser deftly explores the undercurrents connecting three generations and is at her most powerful when she explores how lives are restricted and sometimes painfully damaged by what people cannot or will not share with one another. Saiser&’s poetry is as harsh as it is beautiful; she avoids resolutions and easy endings, focusing instead on the small, hard-won victories that each woman experiences in her life and in her love of those around her.
Lossless
by Matthew TierneyTech-inspired sonnets and prose poems that decode a life through the experience of loss Tierney’s new collection takes its title from lossless data compression algorithms. It positions the sonnet as lines of code that transmit through time and space those ‘stabs of self,’ the awareness of being that intensifies with loss of relationships, of faith, of childhood, of people. The qualities of light, colour, and movement in the sonnets conjure a sense of arrested time, of dust motes in the air. Playing against this intimacy are loopy chapters of Borgesian prose poems – with appearances from Duns Scotus and Simone Weil, Wittgenstein, Niels Bohr and others – that extract knowledge from information to reconstruct the source experience into a subjectivity, a personality, and a life."Tierney tracks and backtracks in the realm of dispossession like a cross between a physicist and a magician from a future era. These poems are new forms for human heart and quiddity.” – Anne-Marie Turza, author of Fugue with Bedbug"In this wise, wonky, poignant avowal of error and losslessness, Matthew Tierney geotags his 'freefall of associative memory,' where the past flickers presently and futures bend toward the start. Invoking the dogmas of digital media, quantum mechanics and philosophy, Lossless is the devlog of a child becoming father of the man. A 'greybeard & tweener' at once, Tierney conjures his Gen Xer youth—neighborhood bullies, the first kiss, jogging with a Walkman on—to tweak his hi-fi output as a husband and fumbling dad. Given a spacetime continuum offering 'viaducts of alternate choices,' in which everyone, at the molecular level, is 'swappable soma' at best, Tierney parses 'compossible paths' from 'incompatibilism,' trying to track the quirks and quarks of multidimensional life. In troubleshot sonnets and corrupted prose, this book is an ode to the lost art of losing gracefully." – Andrew Zawacki, author of Unsun
Lost Alphabet
by Lisa Olstein"This poet brings a sparkling consciousness to the page and an exciting new voice to American poetry."--Library Journal"Most appealing is Olstein's sensitive, quietly pained and earnest tone, w hich, more than the unusual subject, is the real star of this book."--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn Lisa Olstein's daring new book, an unnamed lepidopterist--living in a hut on the edge of an unnamed village--is drawn ever deeper into the engrossing world of moths, light, and seeing. Structured as a naturalist's notebook, the four-part sequence of prose poems create a layered pilgrimage into the consequences of intensive study, the trials of being an outsider, and the process of metamorphosis. In an interview, Olstein once said, "I don't want poetry to limit itself to reflecting or recapitulating experience; I want it to be an experience."I have learned to peer at specimens through a small crack at the center of my fist. It's a habit herders use for distance: vision is concentrated, the crude tunnel brings into focus whatever small expanse lies on the other side, something in the narrowing magnifies what remains. At the table, my hand tires of clenching, my left eye of closing, my right of its squint, but the effect: a blurred carpet of wing becomes a careful weave of eyelashes colored, curved, exquisitely laid . . .Lisa Olstein is the author of the Hayden Carruth Award-winning volume Radio Crackling, Radio Gone. She earned her MFA from the University of Massachusetts and directs the Juniper Initiative for Literary Arts and Action in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Lost Cosmonauts, The
by Ken HuntFraught with fatal mishaps and disastrous near misses, the missions of the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States defined an era and exemplified the global socio-political conflict of the Cold War. The Lost Cosmonauts by Ken Hunt is an elegy to humanity's fledgling efforts to explore outer space, and to those who lost their lives in pursuit of this goal.This wide-ranging collection of poems looks deep into the largely unexplored cosmos for experiences of the sublime, not only in celestial bodies and mythical figures among the stars, but also in those astronauts and cosmonauts who dared to explore them.
Lost Gospels
by Lorri Neilsen GlennGlenn's new collection confronts the deaths of dear friends and family members, returns to her prairie childhood and youth, and engages hard, hard questions of mortality, and of existence in a world fraught with suffering and violence (both global and domestic). Central is the poetic sequence “A Song for Simone”—a conversation between the poet and French mystical philosopher Simone Weil. Here is poetry reaching out to embrace a manner of being in the world that at once moves beyond the world and engages it fully. Lost Gospels confirms Neilsen Glenn as a poet of maturity, depth and power.
Lost Luggage
by Salvatore AlaJourneys and interrupted journeys are a well established theme in literature. Gustave Von Aschenback's fateful journey back to Venice and his death began with lost luggage. So also with Salvatore Ala's new collection of poems -- his third. Lost luggage and the efforts to find the things of this world retrieved and redeemed are central to Ala's poems.
Lost Originals
by David GoldsteinTranslation is the extrovert, metaphor the introvert. Without translation, there is no communication. Without metaphor, there is no art.Lost Originals, the latest collection of poetry from writer and scholar David Goldstein, explores the potential of metaphoric translation to contribute to a conversation about originality, the power of objects, and the boundaries of poetry and language.Taking as his foundation the notion that every act of speaking is a translation from one sort of experience to another, Goldstein's innovative poetic 'experiment' represent an elegy for a series of "lost originals" a group of objects and experiences that can only be accessed through language. In this way, Goldstein's encounters with a menagerie of objects and sources—from porcelain figurines and maps, to computer-generated email spam and journalism about sharks—yield a myriad of voices, giving metaphorical speech to the unspeaking or unspoken, and at the same time, uncovering a surprising beauty in language normally viewed as impenetrable or utilitarian.
Louella Mae, She's Run Away!
by Karen Beaumont Alarcon"Louella Mae, she runs away! Look in the cornfields! Look in the hay!" Can you guess where Louella Mae might be? This playful interactive text invites the reader to participate in the search that takes place on a large family farm.
Louis Zukofsky and the Transformation of a Modern American Poetics
by Sandra Kumamoto StanleyViewing Louis Zukofsky as a reader, writer, and innovator of twentieth-century poetry, Sandra Stanley argues that his works serve as a crucial link between American modernism and post- modernism.Like Ezra Pound, Zukofsky saw himself as a participant in the transformation of a modern American poetics; but unlike Pound, Zukofsky, the ghetto-born son of an immigrant Russian Jew, was keenly aware of his marginal position in society. Championing the importance of the little words, such as a and the, Zukofsky effected his own proletarian "revolution of the word."Stanley explains how Zukofsky emphasized the materiality of language, refusing to reduce it to a commodity controlled by an "authorial/authoritarian" self. She also describes his legacy to contemporary poets, particularly such Language poets as Ron Silliman and Charles Bernstein.