Norma Jeane Baker of Troy (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

Norma Jeane Baker of Troy (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

Norma Jeane Baker of Troy is a meditation on the destabilizing and destructive power of beauty, drawing together Helen of Troy and Marilyn Monroe, twin avatars of female fascination separated by millennia but united in mythopoeic force. Norma Jeane Baker was staged in the spring of 2019 at The

Antigonick (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

Anne Carson has published translations of the ancient Greek poets Sappho, Simonides, Aiskhylos, Sophokles and Euripides. Antigonick is her seminal work. Sophokles' luminous and disturbing tragedy is here given an entirely fresh language and presentation. This paperback edition includes a new

Autobiography Of Red (Carson Anne)(Paperback / softback)

In this extraordinary epic poem, Anne Carson bridges the gap between classicism and the modern, poetry and prose, with a volcanic journey into the soul of a winged red monster named

Red Doc> (Carson Anne)(Paperback / softback)

In a stunningly original mix of poetry, drama, and narrative, Anne Carson brings the red-winged Geryon from Autobiography of Red, now called 'G', into manhood, and through the complex labyrinths of the modern

Josephine Baker: The Hungry Heart (Baker Jean-Claude)(Paperback)

Based on twenty years of research and thousands of interviews, this authoritative biography of performer Josephine Baker (1906-1975) provides a candid look at her tempestuous life. Born into poverty in St. Louis, the uninhibited chorus girl became the sensation of Europe and the last century's

Economy of the Unlost: (reading Simonides of Keos with Paul Celan) (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

Nox (Carson Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Nox is an epitaph in the form of a book, a facsimile of a handmade book Anne Carson wrote and created after the death of her brother. The poem describes coming to terms with his loss through the lens of her translation of Poem 101 by Catullus 'for his brother who died in the Troad.' Nox is a work

Decreation (Carson Anne)(Paperback / softback)

In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson contemplates 'decreation' - an activity described by Simone Weil as 'undoing the creature in us' - an undoing of self. Where else can we start?Anne Carson's Decreation starts with form - the undoing of

Glass, Irony and God (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

Known as a remarkable classicist, Anne Carson weaves contemporary and ancient poetic strands with stunning style in Glass, Irony and God. This collection includes: 'The Glass Essay,' a powerful poem about the end of a love affair, told in the context of Carson's reading of the Bronte sisters; 'Book

Glass And God (Carson Anne)(Paperback / softback)

Anne Carson' s first full-length publication in Britain, Glass and God introduces an assured and challenging new voice: vivid, laconic, precise. Blending the modern and the classical, Anne Carson writes with an intensity and an integrity that is

Linguistics (Baker Anne E.)(Paperback)

Linguistics is a comprehensive crosslinguistic introduction to the study of language, and is ideal for students with no background in linguistics. A comprehensive introduction to the study of language, set apart by its inclusion of cross-linguistic data from over 80 different spoken and signed

Plainwater: Essays and Poetry (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

The poetry and prose collected in Plainwater are a testament to the extraordinary imagination of Anne Carson, a writer described by Michael Ondaatje as 'the most exciting poet writing in English today.' Succinct and astonishingly beautiful, these pieces stretch the boundaries of language and

Red Doc> (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

**New York Magazine's Top 10 Books of 2013****GoodReads Reader's Choice Award Winner** Some years ago I wrote a book about a boy named Geryon who was red and had wings and fell in love with Herakles. Recently I began to wonder what happened to them in later life. Red Doc> continues their adventures

Tomorrow's Bread (Mayhew Anna Jean)(Paperback)

From the author of the acclaimed The Dry Grass of August comes a richly researched yet lyrical Southern-set novel that explores the conflicts of gentrification--a moving story of loss, love, and resilience. In 1961 Charlotte, North Carolina, the predominantly black neighborhood of Brooklyn is a

A Prince of Troy (the Troy Quartet, Book 1) (Clarke Lindsay)(Paperback)

PART ONE OF THE TROY QUARTETBringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, Lindsay Clarke vividly retells the story of Troy and of the heroes who fought there.When the mortal Paris settles a contest between the gods, he is promised the love of Helen, the most beautiful woman in

A Lucky Sixpence (Baker Anne)(Paperback)

A poignant and dramatic saga set in Liverpool, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Annie Groves and Lyn Andrews. Praise for Anne Baker's Merseyside sagas: 'A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition' Liverpool Echo It's 1937 and for sisters Lizzie and Milly Travis there's nothing

Tales of a Rock Star's Daughter (Baker Nettie)(Paperback)

The sharp, funny recollections of Nettie Baker, eldest daughter of legendary drummer Ginger Baker. From poverty to riches and back, featuring a colourful cast of characters. Famous faces of the music world and aristocracy are scattered throughout the text alongside those from the `normal-land' in

Tree or Three?: An Elementary Pronunciation Course (Baker Ann)(Paperback)

Enjoyable pronunciation practice of English sounds, word stress and intonation for beginner-level students. Now in full colour and with updated artwork, this revised edition of Tree or Three? retains its simplicity and straightforward syllabus. The maintained emphasis on minimal pairs, which made

Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse (Carson Anne)(Paperback)

The award-winning poet reinvents a genre in a stunning work that is both a novel and a poem, both an unconventional re-creation of an ancient Greek myth and a wholly original coming-of-age story set in the present. Geryon, a young boy who is also a winged red monster, reveals the volcanic terrain

Liverpool Lullaby - A moving saga of love, freedom and family secrets (Baker Anne)(Paperback / softback)

A LIVERPOOL LULLABY reached number 5 in the Sunday Times bestseller

Member of the Wedding (McCullers Carson)(Paperback / softback)

Ballad of the Sad Cafe (McCullers Carson)(Paperback / softback)

A collection of Carson McCullers' stories, including her novella 'The Ballad of the Sad Cafe' and

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (Carson Ben)(Paperback)

Gifted Hands reveals the remarkable journey of Dr. Ben Carson from an angry, struggling young boy with everything stacked against him to the director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.As a boy, he did poorly in school and struggled with anger. If it were not for the

The Haunted World of Mario Bava (Howarth Troy)(Paperback)