On The Shoulder Of Marti – Don Burness

Anna Howcroft — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:30:46 +0000

Fiction and poetry dealing with the painful years in Africa by the “Volunteer” forces sent over by Castro to help defeat the “reactionary” regimen in Angola-laced together by Burness’ narrative of past and present wars and rebellion. One must understand the particular qualities of Cuban and Angolan landscapes to appreciate the literary harvest that has been produced.

Don Burness teaches English at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire

Best Poems of the English Language – Harold Bloom

Anna Howcroft — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:15:22 +0000

This comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. The book features a large introductory essay by Harold Bloom called ‘The Art of Reading Poetry,’ which presents his critical reflections of more than half a century devoted to the reading, teaching, and writing about the literary achievement he loves most. In the case of all major poets in the language, this volume offers either the entire range of what is most valuable in their work, or vital selections that illuminate each figure’s contribution. There are also headnotes by Harold Bloom to every poet in the volume as well as to the most important individual poems. Much more than any other anthology ever gathered, this book provides readers who desire the pleasures of a sublime art with very nearly everything they need in a single volume. It also is regarded as his final meditation upon all those who have formed his mind

Poetry and Drama – Hellobooks.co.za

On The Shoulder Of Marti – Don Burness

Best Poems of the English Language – Harold Bloom