Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Title | Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night PDF eBook |
Author | Dylan Thomas |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2024-01-21 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781804470916 |
The poetry of Dylan Thomas has long been heralded as amongst the greatest of the Modern period, and along with his play, Under Milk Wood, his books are amongst the best-loved works in the literary canon. This new selection of his poetry contains all of his best-loved verse - including 'I See the Boys of Summer', 'And Death Shall Have No Dominion', 'The Hand that Signed the Paper' and, of course, 'Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night' - as well as some of his lesser-known lyrical pieces, and aims to show the great poet in a new light. '[Then] the greatest living poet in the English language.' (Observer) 'He is unique, for he distils an exquisite mysterious moving quality which defies analysis.' (Sunday Times)
The Poems of Dylan Thomas
Title | The Poems of Dylan Thomas PDF eBook |
Author | Dylan Thomas |
Publisher | New Directions Publishing |
Pages | 543 |
Release | 2017-10-31 |
Genre | Poetry |
ISBN | 0811227952 |
The most complete and current edition of Dylan Thomas' collected poetry in a beautiful gift edition celebrating the centenary of his birth The reputation of Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) as one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century has not waned in the fifty years since his death. A Welshman with a passion for the English language, Thomas’s singular poetic voice has been admired and imitated, but never matched. This exciting, newly edited annotated edition offers a more complete and representative collection of Dylan Thomas’s poetic works than any previous edition. Edited by leading Dylan Thomas scholar John Goodby from the University of Swansea, The Poems of Dylan Thomas contains all the poems that appeared in Collected Poems 1934-1952, edited by Dylan Thomas himself, as well as poems from the 1930-1934 notebooks and poems from letters, amatory verses, occasional poems, the verse film script for “Our Country,” and poems that appear in his “radio play for voices,” Under Milk Wood. Showing the broad range of Dylan Thomas’s oeuvre as never before, this new edition places Thomas in the twenty-first century, with an up-to-date introduction by Goodby whose notes and annotations take a pluralistic approach.
Good Night, Mr. Night
Title | Good Night, Mr. Night PDF eBook |
Author | Dan Yaccarino |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780152053512 |
Mr. Night puts the world to bed and helps children fall asleep.
Kiss, Kiss Good Night
Title | Kiss, Kiss Good Night PDF eBook |
Author | Kenn Nesbitt |
Publisher | Cartwheel Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | JUVENILE FICTION |
ISBN | 9780545479578 |
Read this poem about animal babies falling asleep.
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
Title | Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site PDF eBook |
Author | Sherri Duskey Rinker |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2013-11-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1452136599 |
The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book "A standout picture book, especially for those who like wheels with their dreams." —Booklist, starred review As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! • Author Sherri Duskey Rinker's sweet rhyming text soothes little ones into a peaceful rest • Full of irresistible artwork by illustrator Tom Lichtenheld • Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site is the perfect read-aloud This popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere! • Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old • Great for young construction fans • This adorable hardcover bedtime book is a go-to gift for any occasion
Thanatopsis
Title | Thanatopsis PDF eBook |
Author | William Cullen bryant |
Publisher | BoD - Books on Demand |
Pages | 46 |
Release | 2024-02-29 |
Genre | Poetry |
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"Thanatopsis" is a renowned poem written by William Cullen Bryant, an American poet and editor of the 19th century. First published in 1817 when Bryant was just 17 years old, the poem is considered one of the early masterpieces of American literature. In "Thanatopsis," Bryant explores themes related to death and nature, contemplating the idea of mortality and the interconnectedness of life and death. The title, derived from the Greek words "thanatos" (death) and "opsis" (view), suggests a meditation on the contemplation of death. The poem begins with an invocation to nature, portraying it as a grand and eternal force. Bryant expresses the idea that death is a natural part of the cycle of life, and all living things ultimately return to the earth. He emphasizes the consoling and unifying aspects of death, encouraging readers to view it as a peaceful and harmonious process. "Thanatopsis" reflects the Romantic literary movement's appreciation for nature and its role in shaping human perspectives. Bryant's eloquent language and profound reflections on mortality contribute to the enduring appeal of the poem.
Goodnight Bob
Title | Goodnight Bob PDF eBook |
Author | Ann Hassett |
Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
Pages | 35 |
Release | 2016-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0807530042 |
2017 Maine Literary Award, Children's Finalist It's bedtime for Bob. But, oh no, he sees a pair of eyes in the dark! Who is it? With a flashlight, Bob discovers it's a friendly creature wishing him goodnight. Goodnight, Bob! Then more eyes appear. Who is it now?