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Monstrous: physically, mentally, morally. Castrated men are often, portrayed this way in fiction. What's the "evil eunuch" stereotype, and why do novelists reproduce it?
In Painting Dragons: What Storytellers Need to Know About Writing Eunuch Villains, Tucker Lieberman explores the stereotypes that fashion these cruel, warped characters. He encourages fiction writers to change the game.
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Edward Estlin Cummings (1894–1962), a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a Harvard University graduate, is best known for his rejection of traditional poetic forms. As e. e. cummings, he conducted radical experiments with spelling, syntax, and punctuation that inspired a revolution in twentieth-century literary expression and excited the admiration and affection of poetry lovers of all ages. With his 1923 debut, Tulips & Chimneys, the 25-year-old...
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The prizewinning author of The Innocents examines the relationships among fact, fiction, fictionalization, and appropriation in this thought-provoking work.
"In all creative writing, the question of what is true and what is real are two very different considerations. Figuring out how to dance between them is a murky business."
In Most of What Follows Is True, Michael Crummey examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction, between the...
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Embark on an enchanting journey into the heart of fantasy world building with "Magic Made Easy." This beginner's guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of creating captivating and unique magical and mythical worlds. In this comprehensive guide, you'll explore the art of crafting a fantasy universe, from the foundational principles of originality to the intricate details of magic and mythology. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned writers,...
5) Love Circles
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Poetry Poetry Poetry where in the world would we be if we didn't have poetry
Poems have been around forever, the most beautiful poems are meant for just one special person, a way to say I LOVE YOU and to put exactly what you want to say, so the person knows it just for them, there are all kinds of poems from Poetry Authors to express one's self, to tell it how it is or why it is, all kinds of situations and places to write about in poetry, it becomes...
6) & (And)
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Conventional grammar and syntax are ignored in this avant-garde poetry collection by the masterfully lyrical writer e.e. cummings, featuring 25 originally unpublished pieces from his first volume of poetry.
Exploring traditional ideas of love, nature, and death, alongside examinations of sexuality, e.e. cummings' third poetry collection highlights his talent for reviving classic and cliché poetic themes with a modern voice.
Only 86 of the 152 poems...
7) XLI Poems
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Controversial and passionate, XLI Poems is e.e. cummings' second masterful poetry collection, complete with 41 poems that were originally disregarded by publishers.
Of the 152 poems included in e. e. cummings' original manuscript for his first poetry collection, Tulips and Chimneys (1923), only 86 were published. 41 of the omitted pieces were published two years later in XLI Poems. Although written at the same time as his previous collection, the...
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A master of modernist experimentation, e.e. cummings was one of the finest American poets of the Jazz Age. This collection features many of his greatest works including the long-form poem 'Puella Mea'.
Over 300 poems are featured in this volume of e.e. cummings' collected poetry. The avant-garde writer is known for his experimentation with form, grammar, and typography. His work explores many themes that were considered taboo at the time, including...
9) Is 5
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e.e. cummings' fourth poetry collection demonstrates his skilled modernist voice and unmatched ability to test the limitations of the English language.
First published in 1926, is 5 contains 88 poems in cummings' distinctively complex style. Featuring satirical work, many experimental pieces, and several anti-war poems, this volume is a collection of modernist poetry that explores classic poetic themes.
This volume's title is the first hint of e....
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Uplifting word play and positive poetry. Major emphasis on the beauty of nature, seasons and the pursuit of happiness. First book from author William A Coggins. The book includes 50 years of poetry that accumulated in the bottom drawer of William's desk. Some poetry made into song, but this collection made it into William's first book of poetry with plans for more books to follow.
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The Art of Writing Christian Poetry
This book is a "how-to" introduction to the art of writing Christian poetry. It is for new poets that seek guidance and experienced poets that are confused or caught in writer's block.
The author will discuss the Christian Poetic Expression, its origin and value in modern society. He will also distinguish between secular and Christian poetry; anointing opposed to inspiration and elements of a good poem. Categories...
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What is it to be a cat? What drives a cat to behave a certain way? Dr. Nhien Nguyen, a board-certified psychiatrist of 38 years, examines the peculiarities of feline behavior through personal observations of his family's indoor and outdoor cats.
Having rekindled his passion to write poetry in 2012, Dr. Nguyen has written many hundreds of poems on a wide range of subjects. Cat Paradise is the culmination of over six years of writing on his and...
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"Poetic Portraits of Men" Step into a world where verse paints vibrant portraits of men, capturing the essence of their strength, grace, and character. "Poetic Portraits of Men" is a captivating collection of poetry that pays homage to the myriad facets of masculinity. These verses delve deep into the heart of man, exploring the silent strength, the unyielding courage, and the enduring tenderness that define the male spirit. Through the artistry of...
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FROM HUGH ALLAN, THE BESTSELLING AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR OF THE NOVEL HIGH LATITUDE FOR DYING AND HIS SECOND COLLECTION OF STORIES, EXPECTATIONS.
This collection of Australian verse includes poems about people, nature, pioneers and landscapes, which will inspire, sadden, entertain and amuse all lovers of great prose. The book of verse contains award winning poetry and beautiful images that complement the tapestry of words as they are delivered by the talented...
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Child in the Road is a mother's response to the sudden death of her young daughter, a rendering of the wide range of emotions experienced afterwards--not description, but an expression of grief from its center. The poems pull vivid imagery from the deepest layers of the unconscious, postcards from a sleepwalker unable to find rest, waking again and again in the wrong story. Who is alive and who is dead? What does it mean to go on living, "eyes searching...
16) Ghost Stories
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“Ghost Stories” is a poignant and concise coming-of-age poetry collection that navigates the labyrinth of youth, touching upon themes of trauma, familial intricacies, queerness, closure, and the echoes of early childhood. Within the confines of this book, the specters of past traumas are exorcised through eloquent words, allowing readers to glimpse the resilience that blooms in the face of adversity. Family ties, both binding and complex, are...
18) Absence of Light
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A collection of poems illustrating the darkness that lurks within our hearts caused by the world colluding against us. The light bulb, depicted on the cover, symbolizes the light at the end of a dark tunnel. Only time will tell if you can make it out unscathed or if therapy for loved ones is needed after your wake.
19) This Ecstasy
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This Ecstasy by John Squadra is a profound exploration of the human spirit, a journey through love, passion, and self-discovery. It delves into the depths of human emotion and the essence of our existence.
Squadra's words celebrate life, love, and the natural world, inviting readers to explore their own hearts and minds. The book explores the power of love and the transformative potential of self-awareness. takes us from the mundane to the extraordinary,...
20) As you like it
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"Readers and audiences have long greeted As You Like It with delight. Its characters are brilliant conversationalists, including the princesses Rosalind and Celia and their Fool, Touchstone. Soon after Rosalind and Orlando meet and fall in love, the princesses and Touchstone go into exile in the Forest of Arden, where they find new conversational partners. Duke Frederick, younger brother to Duke Senior, has overthrown his brother and forced him to...
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