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Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Phillis Wheatley, the colonial slave who became one of America's first black poets. ... Read more

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The focus of this study is upon a progressive woman whose broad erudition allowed her to write on a great variety of subjects. Her own life as a revolutionist and writer, and her writings about women should interest those in women's studies. As an Irish nationalist in a movement that had considerable influence on subsequent nationalist leaders like Arthur Griffin, her views in her revolutionary poems and articles are still pertinent. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Follows the life of one of America's first black poets from her sale as a child slave on the Boston auction block to her death as an impoverished freedwoman in 1784. ... Read more

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Fabulous author!I am looking forward to her book on Stanton
This is a wonderful book on such an important woman in history. I recommend this book for the classroom, libraries, and to have at home. She is a wonderful author who makes you feel connected to these historical icons. I am going to buy her other books as soon as I finish this review. ... Read more

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1919. The object of this book is to give English readers the material necessary for a full understanding of one of the greatest and most interesting Italian mystical poets: Jacopone da Todi, the typical singer of the Franciscan movement, the first writer of philosophic religious poetry, and perhaps the most picturesque figure in the history of early Italian literature. ... Read more

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This text seeks to contribute to women's studies by means of its focus on the compelling poetry of a woman who was little known outside her natal territory and wrote in a now-threatened minority language. An introductory section traces the poet's life and her place in Brittany's history and poetic tradition. The poems themselves are presented in their original language and in translation, with appropriate annotations. ... Read more

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In this innovative book, Irma Jaffe presents twelve extraordinary women who lived passionately and recorded in poetry their lives during the Italian High Renaissance.

In twelve chapters—one for each woman—Jaffe explores their art and their lives. This copiously illustrated volume offers an unusual insight into how it felt to be a woman in the sixteenth century With 239 poems, both in Italian and in translation, the book also provide a rich critical and historical context. A CD-ROM, included with the book, presents 68 poems recorded in Italian by distinguished. ... Read more

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I loved every single poem I read!
I'm not just the webmaster of Irma Jaffe (visit at www.irmajaffe.com) but I'm also an admirer of her talent and knowledge of italian poetry and history.I'm very proud of working with you Prof Jaffe!!

A dozen great female poets of Italy's history
Written by Italian literature experts Irma B. Jaffe and Gernando Colombardo, Shining Eyes, Cruel Fortune: The Lives And Loves Of Italian Renaissance Women Poets is an impressive compendium chronicling the lives and times of well over a dozen great female poets of Italy's history. The stories and life events hidden behind their most enduring poems are related, and many of the poems are presented in their original Italian as well as English translation. An audio CD with selected poetry readings enhances this remarkable, unique, and very highly recommended addition to Italian poetry and Women's Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists. ... Read more

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Edgar Allan Poe - Poet of the Macabre is the biography of Edgar Allan Poe, an American poet, short-story writer, editor, and literary critic, and was part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and invented the detective-fiction genre. Poe is also credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. Poe's publishing career began humbly, with an anonymous collection of poems, Tamerlane and Other Poems (1827), credited only to "a Bostonian". In January 1845, Poe published his poem "The Raven" to instant success. His works have profoundly influenced literature in the United States and around the world and appear throughout popular culture in literature, music, films, and television. Edgar Allan Poe - Poet of the Macabre is highly recommended for those interested in learning more about this creative writer. ... Read more

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A conscientious objector during World War 1, Basil Bunting worked for British Intelligence during World War 2 but his real forte was writing poetry. In 1994 Oxford University Press published his Collected Poems and more will follow.' ... Read more