Rome (Bloom's Literary Places)

Rome, the eternal city, boasts a long and rich literary history with strong connections to the English Romantic poets Keats and Shelley, as well as Stendhal, Goether and Henry James.

Rome

Marcovitz, Hal

Foster, Brett

Bloom. Harold

Children's Books

Chelsea House Pub

An essential reference to Rome and its place in literary history. Few cities can rival the historical importance of Rome, and its literary past is no less inspiring. Rome is often associated with the writers that have visited and been inspired by the Eternal City. Literary travelers to Rome will be sure to visit the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, the Protestant Cemetery, and many other treasures. Bloom's Literary Guide to Rome provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include:
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<li>An introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold Bloom</li>
<li>A detailed literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from its founding by Romulus and Remus to its function as a setting in many of today's international mystery novels</li>
<li>Color illustrations of literary landmarks, historic and contemporary </li>
<li>A color map providing a general overview of the city </li>
<li>A "Places of Interest" section that lists the city's major literary sightsincluding museums, bookstores, theaters, and morealong with their locations and hours of operation</li>
<li>A list of books to read and Web sites to consult before the trip.</li>
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Coverage includes:<ul>
<li>Cicero and Ancient Rome</li>
<li>Influences on William Shakespeare</li>
<li>Dante Alighieri and The Divine Comedy
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<li>The Italian Renaissance</li>
<li>Englanders and The Grand Tour</li>
<li>The Romantic poets</li>
<li>Luigi Pirandello</li>
<li>and much more.</li>
</ul>

Bloom's Literary Guide To Rome

Literature & Fiction

History & Criticism

Checkmark Books

The “Garbage Eater” of the title poem in Brett Foster’s provocative collection is a member of a religious sect (some would say cult) in the Bay Area who lives an ascetic life eating scraps from dumpsters. Just as this simple way of life exists within the most technologically advanced region in the world, Foster’s poems are likewise animated by the constant tension between material reality and an unabashed yearning for transcendence. The titles of Foster’s poems—“Like as a ship, that through the Ocean wyde,” “Meditation in an Olive Garden,” “Little Flowers of Dan Quisenberry” —nod to the poems of the classical, medieval, and Renaissance masters he studies as a scholar. In Foster’s vivid imagination, however, they point to the surprises hidden in the quotidian: a trip to the DMV, a visit to a chain restaurant, and the saintly reflections of the Kansas City Royals’ best closer. A lesser, more faddish writer would then tend toward ironic distance, but Foster fearlessly raises such unfashionable subjects as joy, doubt, gratitude, and grief without losing a sly sense of humor, even (as the sample poem shows) about poetry itself. Given its ambition, The Garbage Eater hardly seems a debut work. Foster’s universal subject matter and approachable style will win fans among both the most experienced poetry readers and those easily intimidated by contemporary verse.

The Garbage Eater: Poems

Poetry

TriQuarterly

How far from our imperfect human selves have we traveled? How shall we recover what is left, live within our man-made technologies built to be more powerful than us, and still keep a sense of humor? In the depths of an illness that would ultimately claim his life, the beloved poet and professor Brett Foster offered a parting gift, Extravagant Rescues, a sublime collection of poetry that lays bare the human and poetic brilliance of a man immersed in capturing human beings’ mortal splendor and frailty within their own technology and flaws. The poems ask questions with hymn-like couplets, in a language of the gospel of empathy. We are allowed to rethink our choices, question and be wary of our machinery, and, in the end, with metaphors that channel feelings of loss, humor, and compassion, we are reminded “to come, and dream, with eyes wide open / and set within the vessels of our waking selves, / of ever more intricate schemes, extravagant rescues.”

Extravagant Rescues: Poems

Providing important context for his greatest works, Shakespeare's Life presents a thorough biography of the Bard, featuring the latest findings from scholars about his life and his works. Included is coverage of his upbringing in Stratford, his marriage and family life, the process of writing his greatest works, and his life after the theater. Coverage includes: -His early years in Stratford, including his marriage to Anne Hathaway -His rise to stardom within the London theater scene -The death of his nine-year-old son, Hamnet -The writing of his greatest works, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and others -His retirement from the theater and move back to Stratford -And much more.

Shakespeare's Life (Backgrounds to Shakespeare)

Teen & Young Adult

Biographies

In The Garden Of My Delights is a compilation of Christine Lister's much-loved bushland in suburban Melbourne, Australia. Beautifully photographed by Brett Foster, the book is a journey through the changing cycle of the seasons, accompanied by beautifully matched inspirational quotes and an introduction to each season. Christine and Brett's shared passion for nature and gardens shines through in this book. Together they capture and celebrate the unique beauty and spirituality of the garden in a way that delights and inspires. In The Garden Of My Delights is a beautiful book, a gift of words and images, a book that will reach out and touch the heart and soul of all gardeners and nature lovers.

In the Garden of My Delights: Inspiration and Quotes from the Heart and Soul

Arts & Photography

Lister, Christine

Photography & Video

Brolga Pub.

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