415 results for 'Eliot, T.S.'

Selected Prose A collection of prose works by T.S. Eliot, published in 1975 by Faber & Faber Ltd.This paperback edition features 323 pages and is presented in good condition, with light wear to the...

A comprehensive anthology of 20th-century poetry, featuring works from major writers such as T.S. Eliot and Sylvia Plath. This collection brings together some of the greatest poems of the past...

Notes Towards a Definition of Culture This collection of essays by T.S. Eliot explores the concept of culture and its relationship to society, identity, and human experience.First published in 1972,...

The Cocktail Party by T.S. Eliot is a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional dramatic forms. Written as a practical demonstration of his theory, this play uses the familiar setting of a...

The Cult of WeWork and the Great Start-Up Delusion by Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell In the world of Silicon Valley, a charismatic entrepreneur rose to fame with a vision for a new generation of...

The story of Bellingcat, a collective of self-taught internet sleuths, is one of modern-day investigative journalism. Founded by Eliot Higgins, a high-school dropout with a kitchen laptop, the group...

T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" is a powerful exploration of disillusionment with modern civilization. First published in 1922, this poem remains a thought-provoking work that captures the essence of...

T.S. Eliot's groundbreaking poems have left an indelible mark on modern literature. This Vintage Classics edition brings together his first four published collections, including the iconic "The Waste...

T.S. Eliot's On Poetry and Poets is a collection of essays that explore the nature of poetry and its various forms. In this work, Eliot examines the relationship between poetry and drama, as well as...

Prufrock and Other ObservationsA collection of poems by T.S. Eliot, selected and introduced by a contemporary poet who has admired his work.This series offers insight into the poet's own work and...

T.S. Eliot's modern reimagining of a masterpiece of English literature. In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote The Waste Land, a poem that reflects his fragile emotional state and growing dissatisfaction with...

Life Without AirA dreamlike collection that explores states of airlessness, from suffocating relationships and institutions to toxic environments and ecstatic asphyxiations. This innovative poetry...

The Government of the Tongue: 1986 T.S. Eliot Memorial Lectures and Other Critical WritingsSeamus Heaney's critical essays offer insightful analysis of poetry by masterful poets, demonstrating his...

Winter Pollen Occasional Prose is a collection of prose pieces by Ted Hughes, exploring literary matters and writers such as Emily Dickinson, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Walter de la Mare, T.S. Eliot,...

Exploring T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets has long been a subject of literary analysis, with many critics focusing on its poetic structure and themes. However, this collection of poems is also deeply...

Old Toffer's Book of Consequential Dogs is a companion volume to T.S. Eliot's popular collection of cat poems. Originally conceived by Eliot himself, this book brings together a unique and humorous...

Selected Essays A comprehensive collection of literary essays and reviews by T.S. Eliot, first published in 1932. This volume brings together some of his most important criticism, including parts of...

Jules Laforgue's poetry and prose offer a unique blend of symbolism and free verse, influencing modernist poets such as T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound. This bilingual edition, fully capturing Laforgue's...

This reader provides a solid theoretical base for understanding the concept of authorship. It presents key readings from influential thinkers, including Plato, Descartes, Shelley, Freud, T.S. Eliot,...

Downhill All the Way: An Autobiography of the Years 1919 to 1939This memoir offers a unique insight into Leonard Woolf's life, including his experiences with Virginia Woolf and the growth of the...

T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land is a landmark poem that revolutionized poetry and poetic thought in the 20th century. Its innovative style and themes paved the way for modernism, a literary and artistic...

Faber & Faber: The Untold Story is a fascinating account of one of the world's greatest publishing houses. Founded in 1929, the company has played host to some of the most iconic literary talents of...

Hardcover: 168 pages Anthony Domestico explores the intersection of poetry and theology in modernist literature. He argues that poets such as T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, and David Jones engaged with the...

Dante in English explores the poet's influence on later writers. This collection includes extracts from works inspired by Dante, such as Spenser's Faerie Queen and Milton's Paradise Lost. The...

William Empson's poetry is renowned for its dazzling intelligence and emotional passion. This collection showcases his diverse range of themes, from metaphysics to melancholy, social climbing to...

This 1968 edition of Shakespeare's Hamlet features a selection of early criticism and informative essays from prominent critics of the last twenty years. Notable contributors include Ernest Jones,...

Meet Cat Morgan, a swashbuckling pirate who's traded in his life at sea for a quieter existence. Now, he spends his days lounging in Bloomsbury Square, enjoying the finer things in life.This charming...

The Conservative Mind From Burke to Santayana by Russell Kirk explores the spirit of conservatism through its intellectual roots. Kirk examines three key areas: political philosophy, religious...

Four Quartets is T.S. Eliot's culmination of his poetic career, featuring four interconnected parts that explore spiritual, philosophical, and personal themes.Written during a time of war and doubt,...

Criticism and Ideology: A Study in Marxist Literary Theory by Terry Eagleton is a seminal work that explores the relationship between Marxism and literary criticism. In this new edition, Eagleton...

Under the light of the Jellicle Moon, a magical gathering takes place. The Jellicle Cats come together for their annual ball, and you're invited to join them. In this enchanting picture-book pairing,...

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is an account of Gertrude Stein's life written in her lover's voice.Stein and her partner, Alice B. Toklas, were central figures in the Paris art scene,...

Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer are infamous feline thieves. As skilled acrobats and performers, they use their talents to steal food from the oven and valuables from drawers. When a dining room is...

The Thing in the Gap-Stone Stile is Alice Oswald's first collection of poems. Shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize, this book introduces readers to her meditative and intensely musical style.With its...

Anglo-American modernism is represented in this comprehensive anthology, featuring works by key figures such as James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Wallace Stevens,...

This anthology brings together over five centuries of poetry from around the world, with a focus on works that retain their power and timelessness. From Sappho to Denise Riley, poets such as Thomas...

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats A collection of whimsical poems about feline characters, first published in 1925. These poems were written by T.S. Eliot under the pseudonym "Old Possum" and...

Love Minus Love by Wayne Holloway-Smith is a deeply personal and emotionally intense poetry collection. Fragmented and reassembled with uncanny logic, it explores the blurred boundaries of...

The Archivist A Novel by Martha Cooley is a powerful and emotionally charged novel that explores themes of marriage, madness, faith, and desire. At its heart lies a young woman's passionate pursuit...

Malcolm Guite explores the poetic imagination as a way of knowing and seeing reality more clearly. This collection presents critical appreciations of English poetry from Anglo-Saxon times to the...

The Paris Review Interviews by Philip Gourevitch A treasure trove of literary insight, this collection brings together twenty essential interviews with some of the greatest writers of our age. From...

Quentin Bell's biography of Virginia Woolf is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of her life and work.Originally published in two volumes, this acclaimed biography delves into Virginia...

Diwali is a special festival of lights celebrated around the world. This board book introduces readers to the traditions and meaning behind this autumnal occasion.Learn about the five days of Diwali,...

The Eagles: A Story of Sound and Shadow The Eagles' music was a game-changer, fusing country and folk with the seductive sounds of Detroit-style roots rock. But behind the scenes, a different story...

Wendy Cope's Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis is a witty and humorous poetry collection that playfully parodies some of the most famous poets in history. With clever sonnets, haiku, and love poems,...

American Poetry: A Very Short Introduction by David Caplan explores what makes this vast and diverse genre distinctive. At its core, American poetry is driven by two competing characteristics: a...

Woods Etc by Alice Oswald is a collection of poems that distill her unique voice into a diverse sequence of lyrics exploring natural order and individual life. Building on the success of her previous...

Eleanor Among the Saints is a thought-provoking poetry collection that explores the intersection of trans identity, faith, and the limits of myth and language. Rachel Mann's work delves into the...

The Cambridge Companion to Ezra Pound offers a comprehensive exploration of the poet's work and its significance in modern literature. Fifteen leading scholars contribute to this volume, providing...

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats brings together a unique collection of poems that celebrate the mystique and charm of cats. Written by T.S. Eliot, this iconic poetry collection presents a...

Art and Faith: A Theology of Making by Makoto Fujimura In this profound exploration, Makoto Fujimura reveals the intricate connection between creativity, spirituality, and the human experience...

Ben Hutchinson's On Purpose offers ten essays on how reading and engaging with literature can help us live more purposefully. By exploring the works of writers such as T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf,...

Exploring the literary and artistic movements that defined modernity, from 1910 to 1945, this book delves into the key figures and ideas that shaped the era.Jane Goldman examines the evolution of...

1922 was a year marked by significant upheaval and transformation. Empires began to crumble, new nations emerged, and old certainties were challenged.The events of 1922 had far-reaching consequences...

Incubation: A Space for Monsters by Bhanu Kapil is a formally innovative and hybrid-genre book that incorporates poetry and prose. Set in a shifting narrative environment, it journeys through the...

Set against the backdrop of the 1832 Reform Bill, Middlemarch is a rich and complex novel that explores the intricacies of provincial life in 19th-century England.With its broad canvas and large cast...

Jane Clarke's third collection is a powerful exploration of how people, landscape and culture shape us. In luminous language, her poems reveal the voices of the past and present, speaking with...

Vernon Watkins was a poet whose life remains shrouded in mystery. Despite being praised by notable figures such as T.S. Eliot and Dylan Thomas, he remained largely unknown until now. This biography...

David Jones' In Parenthesis was first published in London in 1937. This powerful work is a deeply personal account of one soldier's experience during World War I, yet it also explores broader themes...

Ramadan is a time to reflect on ourselves, to be thankful, and to help others. This lovely board book explores the traditions of this special month, when the first crescent moon rises in the sky.With...

Pure Pleasure: A Guide to the 20th Century's Most Enjoyable Books by John CareyThis collection brings together fifty books that John Carey believes are among the most enjoyable of the twentieth...

A comprehensive collection of essays that capture America's tumultuous modern age. This anthology brings together works by prominent critics, commentators, activists, and artists, offering a personal...

Dylan Thomas's letters offer a unique and intimate perspective on the poet's life. Spanning from his schooldays to the years leading up to his death, these letters reveal a complex and often...

Basil Bunting's letters offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the major modernist poets of the twentieth century. This long-awaited first selected edition brings together around 200...

A picaresque tale of adventure and self-discovery, Mark Twain's novel follows a young boy's journey down the Mississippi River. With its vivid portrayal of American life in the 19th century, this...

William Butler Yeats's Poetry, Drama, and Prose is a comprehensive collection of his major writings. It includes 145 poems from various periods, as well as plays, prose fiction, folklore, and...

A Treasury of Classic Devotional Poems by Leland Ryken is a collection of over 90 poems that explore the spiritual and literary beauty of devotional poetry. Literary expert Leland Ryken provides...

Silas Marner is a poignant tale of sin and redemption, set in a rural English community. The story follows the life of Silas Marner, a handloom linen weaver who is unjustly exiled from his home...

On Purpose: Ten Lessons on the Meaning of LifeThis thought-provoking collection of essays explores how reading and engaging with literature can help us live more purposefully, mindfully, and fully...

G.K. Chesterton's essays are a treasure trove of universal truths that continue to resonate today. Spanning diverse topics from gargoyles to rain, and including studies of the Bible, Shakespeare,...

Terry Eagleton explores the lives and work of five influential critics who shaped modern literary theory. Their innovative approach to criticism emerged in response to the commercialisation of...

No Man's Land: The Place of the Woman Writer in the Twentieth Century by Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar explores the connections between femininity and modernity through the works of writers such...

Jutland is a powerful and poignant collection of poetry by Selima Hill, shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. The book brings together two contrasting poem sequences, Advice on Wearing Animal Prints...

Chesterton and Tolkien as Theologians explores the theological project behind Chesterton's 'natural theology' through fairytales. Alison Milbank argues that Tolkien's fiction reflects his Catholic...

This groundbreaking guide to creativity reveals the patterns that drive the creative process through the lives of seven extraordinary individuals. Howard Gardner's work challenges traditional notions...

The Collected Poems of Delmore Schwartz brings together the complete poetry of a major American poet, long overdue for rediscovery. First published in the 1930s, Schwartz's innovative style was...

Modernism was a literary and cultural revolution that transformed the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century literary establishment. This fully updated, expanded, and revised third edition...

Eric Griffiths' If Not Critical brings together ten lectures that showcase his original and thought-provoking contributions to literary criticism and literary history. Delivered over several decades,...

Poetry, Modernism, and an Imperfect World by Sean Pryor explores how modernist poets understood their place in a world marked by unhappiness and injustice. This book offers two main arguments: one...

Charles Williams: A Complex and Influential Life. This biography offers the first full account of Charles Williams' life, a complex figure who was both a central member of the Inklings and a pioneer...

Bhanu Kapil's extraordinary poetry collection How to Wash a Heart is a powerful exploration of the complex relations between an immigrant guest and a citizen host. Drawing from a first performance at...

Tennyson's Poetry: A Comprehensive Collection This authoritative text brings together selections from Tennyson's major volumes, including songs from The Princess and In Memoriam, as well as complete...

Anthony Powell's Memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of England's most celebrated writers. This abridged and revised edition, first published in the US, provides a...

Notes on the Death of Culture is a provocative essay collection that explores the decline of intellectual life in modern society. Mario Vargas Llosa examines how culture has become a mechanism for...

The remarkable life of P.L. Travers, creator of the beloved Mary Poppins, is revealed in this captivating biography. Valerie Lawson sheds light on the life of Pamela Lyndon Travers, an Australian...

The New Oxford Book of Christian Verse by Donald Davie offers a diverse collection of poems that explore Christianity. This anthology features over 250 poems from around the world, including works by...

The Work of Revision by Hannah Sullivan explores how writers approach revision and its impact on literary style. By examining changes made in manuscripts, typescripts, and proofs by notable authors...

This tender biography tells the story of Mitz, a sickly marmoset adopted by Leonard Woolf in 1934. After nursing her back to health, she became a fixture of Bloomsbury society, moving with the Woolfs...

Discover the literary heritage of Sussex, a county that has long been a haven for writers. From Lord Tennyson to Lee Child, and Kate Mosse to Maureen Duffy, many famous authors have found inspiration...

Seventeenth-century British Poetry offers a comprehensive collection of authoritative texts and criticism from this pivotal period in English literary history. Spanning the reigns of James I and the...

Ezra Pound was due to stand trial for treason in 1945, but instead he was declared insane and sent to St Elizabeths Hospital. This extraordinary story is told through the eyes of his visitors, who...

Nicholas Hawksmoor's architecture has long been shrouded in mystery. Once considered a second-rate talent, his work was largely overlooked until recent years. This book brings to life the dramatic...

J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-earth A new introduction by the author sheds light on the enduring impact of Peter Jackson's film adaptation, but the underlying meaning of...

Helio-tropo 37 is a sumptuous survey of Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide's most iconic works, presented alongside previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned color images...

The Nostalgic Imagination: A Reappraisal of Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism Stefan Collini explores the historical assumptions underlying literary criticism in twentieth-century England,...

Elizabeth Stone has found a new lease on life after being diagnosed with cancer. Now in remission, she returns to the city where she studied years ago to investigate some little-known papers by T.S...

Spinoza's Ethics is an authoritative translation by George Eliot, first published in 2020. This edition provides insight into Eliot's intellectual formation and her engagement with Spinoza's...

Ezra Pound: A Life of Genius and Controversy This biography offers a nuanced exploration of Ezra Pound's life, revealing the complex factors that contributed to his rise as one of the most...

Lamda Verse and Prose Anthology: Volume 20 is a comprehensive collection of 155 pieces, including celebrated poems and prose extracts from classic and contemporary novels. This anthology is designed...

Lady Ottoline Morrell was a woman of remarkable wit and courage, whose life was marked by a series of unlikely friendships and enduring relationships. This biography presents a fresh perspective on a...