Stanza the dog and his two rotten brothers terrorize the streets by day, but at night Stanza secretly writes poetry.

First published in 1978, this work bridges the gap between the study of poetic form, which tends to isolate form from meaning and structural poetics, which tends to focus on meaning without considering the stanza’s impact. Beginning with an examination of the various definitions of the stanza, the book goes on to describe the many forms of the stanza and the different strategies by which poets achieve stanzaic units of meaning. It then evaluates the logical relationships between stanzas, and, finally, assesses their place and function as parts within the poetic whole. This work will be of interest to those studying poetry and literature.

In the 1950s, Yale University Press published a number of Gertrude Stein's posthumous works, among them her incomparable Stanzas in Meditation. Since that time, scholars have discovered that Stein's poem exists in several versions: a manuscript that Stein wrote and two typescripts that her partner Alice B. Toklas prepared. Toklas's work on the second typescript changed the poem when, enraged upon detecting in it references to a former lover, she not only adjusted the typescript but insisted that Stein make revisions in the original manuscript. This edition of Stanzas in Meditation is the first to confront the complicated story of its composition and revision. Through meticulous archival work, the editors present a reliable reading text of Stein's original manuscript, as well as an appendix with the textual variants among the poem's several versions. This record of Stein's multi-layered revisions enables readers to engage more fully with the author's radically experimental poem and also to detect the literary impact of Stein's relationship with Toklas. The editors' preface and poet Joan Retallack's introduction offer insight into the complexities of reading Stein's poetry and the innovative modes of reading that her works require and generate. Students and admirers of Stein will welcome this illuminating new contribution to Stein's oeuvre.

This volume presents a facsimile of the original draft manuscripts in the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center of the University of Texas at Austin.

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Lord Byron's 'LORD BYRON Ultimate Collection: 300+ Poems, Verses, Dramas & Tales' is a comprehensive compilation of the renowned poet's works, showcasing his distinctive literary style that combines romanticism with wit and darkness. Byron's poems often delve into themes of love, loss, and the human experience, capturing the essence of the Romantic era with his emotive and passionate language. This collection includes a diverse range of works, from epic poems like 'Don Juan' to haunting verses like 'She Walks in Beauty,' showcasing Byron's versatility as a writer. Readers will be captivated by the lyrical beauty and melodious rhythm of Byron's verses, making this collection a must-read for lovers of poetry and literature alike. Lord Byron's tumultuous personal life and rebellious nature greatly influenced his writings, as he sought to challenge societal norms and explore the complexities of human emotions. His experiences as an exile and his travels across Europe provided him with a unique perspective that is reflected in his works, adding depth and richness to his poetic voice. This comprehensive collection serves as a testament to Byron's enduring legacy as one of the greatest poets of the Romantic period, showcasing the depth of his literary genius and the timeless relevance of his works. I highly recommend 'LORD BYRON Ultimate Collection' to anyone interested in exploring the depths of human emotion and the beauty of poetic language. Byron's masterful storytelling and evocative imagery will enchant readers and transport them to a world of passion and lyricism, making this collection a true literary treasure.

In his Doctrine of Vibration, the author presents a synthesis of Kashmir Shaivism--an overview with Spanda as the central theme. Spanda is the vibratory dynamism of the absolute consciousness. In this book the author focuses on the school of Kashmir Shaivism that presents this doctrine as its cardinal principle and whose literature consists essentially of the works translated here. In his Introduction and in his exposition of the four commentaries, the author shows both how the Spanda tradition contributes to the other schools of Kashmir Shaivism and how it is different from them. He presents for the first time a detailed treatment of this tradition and an analysis of its development. The aim is to offer a method that affords access by the general reader to the wonderful world of the Spanda Yogi through which she travels to the liberating realization of her authentic identity vibrant with the vitality of the universal pulse of Shiva.