Collected Poems: Hope Mirrlees
- 143pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
This book brings a brilliant modernist back into the poetic limelight.
Hope Mirrlees Libri
Hope Mirrlees fu una traduttrice, poetessa e romanziera britannica la cui opera spaziava dal realismo alla fantascienza immaginativa. La sua poesia, acclamata come "il capolavoro perduto del modernismo", approfondisce intricate emozioni umane e paesaggi poetici. Nella sua prosa, esplorò spesso le complessità dell'amore e gli intrecci intellettuali, impiegando uno stile noto per la sua sottigliezza e intuizione. Mirrlees lasciò un segno distintivo nella letteratura attraverso la sua versatile padronanza dei generi e la sua prospettiva unica.
Paris
- 72pagine
- 3 ore di lettura
Centenary edition of 'modernism's lost masterpiece'.
Lud-in-the-mist
- 288pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
The town of Lud is a prosperous, bustling little country port, situated at the confluence of two rivers: the Dawl and the Dapple. The latter, which has its source in the land of Faerie beyond the Elfin Marches and the Debatable Hills, is a source of great trial to Lud, which had long rejected such fanciful nonsense as fairies, elves and the like. Then a perfect plague of faerie influences hits the town, penetrating even to Miss Primrose Crabapple's Establishment for Young Ladies, and it becomes apparent to even the stuffiest burgher that Steps Would Have To Be Taken. Fortunately for everyone, Master Nathaniel Chanticleer, Mayor of Lud, is a man with his head firmly in the clouds ...
The Counterplot
- 234pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
The book is recognized for its significant impact on human history, prompting efforts for its preservation and modern republishing. This initiative aims to ensure that its valuable insights and contributions remain accessible to both current and future generations, highlighting its enduring relevance.
The book is a modern reformatting of an important historical work, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It has been carefully retyped and designed, offering clear and readable text rather than relying on scanned copies of the original. This effort highlights the significance of the material and its relevance throughout history.