The myth of E.E. Cummings stressed isolation, the difficulty of love, and the realities of death. This volume includes extracts from critical essays that examine important themes in Cummings' poetry. Studied works include "All in green went my love riding," "Memorabilia," "i sing of Olaf glad and big," "somewhere i have never traveled, gladly beyond," and "my father moved through dooms of love."
Dante: Comprehensive Research and Study Guide (Bloom's Major Poets)
Considered one of the world's greatest writers, Dante was also a great political and philosophical thinker. Examined here are Vita Nuova, Rime Petrose, Inferno, Purgatoria, and Paradiso.
This title also features a comprehensive biography of Dante, a user's guide, detailed plot summaries of each novel, extracts from important critical essays, a complete bibliography of Dante's works, an index of themes and ideas, and editor's notes and introduction by Harold Bloom.
Allen Tate: Blooms Major Poets: Comprehensive Research And Study Guide (Bloom's Major Poets)
Allen Tate, along with John Crowe Ransom and Robert Penn Warren, was a strong defender of formalism in poetry. Some of his most recognized poems are covered here including "Ode to the Confederate Dead," and "The Mediterranean."
Though Housman has received little critical acclaim, he is seen by some as an undervalued ironist. Examine his work through some of his most renowned critics. His work is examined from various angles, including Housman's divided persona, figurations of time, the poetic tradition, and more.
The most beautiful photo book on Marilyn ever published! All iconic images from Avedon to Weegee. Marilyn Monroe posed for nearly every major photographer of her day. This pictorial chronicle features pictures by Richard Avendon, Cecil Beaton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Elliott Erwitt, Philippe Halsman, Weegee, and thirty other artists: her early days as a model for ads and pinup calendars, film stills that follow her career from a minor actress to a major star, famous master portraits and shots by paparazzi who trailed her every move.
