Rootabaga Stories
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Rootabaga Stories
DescriptionThis anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library
Collection of American Poetry: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emily Dickinson, T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau & more (Mobi Collected Works)
DescriptionTable of ContentsWilliam Cullen Bryant 1794-1878 Stephen Crane 1871-1900 Emily Dickinson 1830-1886 T. S. Eliot 1888-1965 Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803-1882 Robert Frost 1874-1963 Oliver Wendell Holmes 1809-1894 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1807-1882 Sidney Lanier 1842-1881 James Russell Lowell 1819-1891 Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849 Ezra Pound 1885-1972 Edwin Arlington Robinson 1869-1935 Carl Sandburg 1878-1967 Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862 Walt Whitman 1819-1892 Appendix: Authors' Biographies Table of Contents William Cullen Bryant 1794-1878 Stephen Crane 1871-1900 Emily Dickinson 1830-1886 T. S. Eliot 1888-1965 Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803-1882 Robert Frost 1874-1963 Oliver Wendell Holmes 1809-1894 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1807-1882 Sidney Lanier 1842-1881 James Russell Lowell 1819-1891 Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849 Ezra Pound 1885-1972 Edwin Arlington Robinson 1869-1935 Carl Sandburg 1878-1967 Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862 Walt Whitman 1819-1892 Appendix: Authors' Biographies
Poetry for Young People: Carl Sandburg
DescriptionTravel around the country with Carl Sandburg, a twentieth-century poet who has been called the voice of America. Hop aboard his poetry train on which each amazing poem leads to a different destination - some quiet and serene, others alive with zest and humour. More than 30 of his wonderful poems are presented here, along with specially commissioned illustrations that capture the spirit of his poetry.
Chicago Poems
DescriptionThis is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Henry Holt and Company in 1916 in 208 pages; Subjects: American poetry; Chicago (Ill.); History / United States / State & Local / Midwest; Literary Criticism / Poetry; Poetry / General; Poetry / American / General; Poetry / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Travel / United States / Midwest / East North Central;
Abe Lincoln Grows Up
DescriptionA beautifully told story of young Abraham Lincoln’s coming-of-age
Drawn from the early chapters of Carl Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years, this is the story of Abraham Lincoln’s childhood. Growing up poor on the family farm, Abe did chores, helped his father cut down trees, and expertly skinned animals and cured hides. As a young man, he became an avid reader. When he witnessed a slave auction while on a flatboat trip down the Mississippi, he was forever changedand so was the future of America. This is the remarkable story of Lincoln’s youth, early America, and the pioneer life that shaped one of our country’s greatest presidents.
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years & the War Years (Library of the Presidents)
DescriptionCivil War and history buffs--as well as all lovers of fine writing--will delight in the detail and accuracy of Carl Sandburg's definitive, best-known biography of "Honest Abe". Representing a lifetime of study by the great American poet, Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and The War Years distills Sandburg's monumental six volume set into a single one-book edition. By gleaning every possible reference from history, literature, and popular lore, Sandburg successfully captures not only the legendary president, but also Lincoln the man. He reveals exactly who Lincoln was, and what forces in his life shaped his personality. More than 100 black-and-white historical photographs and linecuts show Lincoln himself, the places he went, and the people who knew him.
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