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Serbian epic poetry - Songs of Serbian epic poetry rarely, if ever, rhyme, but they are easy to remember as each line has exactly ten syllables and caesura after fourth syllable. An older form, called Bugarshtica, exists, which has fifteen to sixteen syllables.
Indian epic poetry - Indian epic poetry is the epic poetry written on the Indian sub-continent. Written in Sanskrit, Tamil and Hindi, it includes some of the oldest epic poetry ever created and some works form the basis of Hindu scripture.
Epic poetry - The epic is a broadly defined genre of poetry, and one of the major forms of narrative literature. It retells in a continuous narrative the life and works of a heroic or mythological person or group of persons.
Hebrew and Jewish epic poetry - Though an abundance of historical reminiscence and legend lay in the storehouse of Jewish literature, none of it was built into epic poems until relatively recently. Religious and secular poets, it is true, often treated of such subjects as Abraham and Isaac and the near sacrifice of Isaac on Mount Moriah, Jacob and Joseph and the story of their lives, Moses and Aaron and ...
Love Poetry Teenage - Love Poetry Teenage On Relationships: A Book for Teenagers by Kimberly Kirberger, Combines personal advice with poetry and stories about teenage love and relationships John ... by Nature and Tony! Toni! Tone! and the poetry of Maya Angelou, "Poetic Justice" is every ...
The Art of Reading Poetry : A paperback original, Bloom's stand-alone introduction to "The Best Poems of the English Language." A notable feature of Harold Bloom's poetry anthology "The Best Poems English Language" is his lengthy introductory essay, here reprinted as a separate book. For the first time Bloom gives his readers an elegant guide to reading poetry--a master critic's distillation of a lifetime of teaching and criticism. He tackles such subjects as poetic voice, the nature of metaphor and allusion, and the nature of poetic value itself. Bloom writes "the work of great poetry is to aid us to become free artists of ourselves." This essay is an invaluable guide to poetry. This edition will also include a recommended reading list of poems.
The Complete Poems and Selected Letters of John Keats by John Keats, ISBN 0375756698 : 'I think I shall be among the English Poets after my death, ' John Keats soberly prophesied in 1818 as he started writing the blankverse epic "Hyperion. Today he endures as the archetypal Romantic genius who explored the limits of the imagination and celebrated the pleasures of the senses but suffered a tragic early death. Edmund Wilson counted him as 'one of the half dozen greatest English writers, ' and T. S. Eliot has paid tribute to the Shakespearean quality of Keats's greatness. Indeed, his work has survived better than that of any of his contemporaries the devaluation of Romantic poetry that began early in this century. This Modern Library edition contains all of Keats's magnificent verse: 'Lamia, ' 'Isabella, ' and 'The Eve of St. Agnes'; his sonnets and odes; the allegorical romance "Endymion; and the five-act poetic tragedy "Otho the Great. Presented as well are the famous posthumous and fugitive poems, including the fragmentary 'The Eve of Saint Mark' and the great 'La Belle Dame sans Merci, 'perhaps the most distinguished literary ballad in the language. 'No one else in English po...
The Everyman Anthology of Poetry for Children by Gillian Avery, ISBN 0679436340 : The Everyman Anthology of Poetry for Children is a treasury of great poems chosen for the sheer pleasure they offer to readers of all ages. Compiler Gillian Avery's aim was to avoid condescending to children and "to assemble a collection of poems that the owner will not outgrow." With that in mind, she has included very few works that were written solely for a young audience. The more than 250 pieces gathered here range from ballads to epics, from inspired nonsense to memorable reflections on love and death. A wide variety of poets grace these pages, from Mother Goose to Shakespeare, from Emily Dickinson to Noel Coward, from Robert Frost to Ogden Nash. Coleridge's "Kubla Khan" and Rosetti's "Goblin Market" will enchant young readers as much as T. S. Eliot's "The Naming of Cats" and Lewis Carroll's "The Mock-Turtle's Song" will entertain them. Adorned with engravings by the eighteenth-century artist Thomas Bewick, this collection belongs in every family's library.
The Aeneid : From the award-winning translator of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" comes a brilliant new translation of Virgilas great epic With his translations of Homeras classic poems, Robert Fagles gave new life to seminal works of the Western canon and became one of the preeminent translators of our time. His latest achievement completes the magnificent triptych of Western epics. A sweeping story of arms and heroism, "The Aeneid" follows the adventures of Aeneas, who flees the ashes of Troy to embark upon a tortuous course that brings him to Italy and fulfills his destiny as founder of the Roman people. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, this powerful blend of poetry and myth remains as relevant today as when it was first written.
Ten Commandments: 50th Anniversary Collection, The : With its cast of thousands and imaginative use of early special effects, director Cecil B. DeMille's original silent 1923 version of "The Ten Commandments" is truly one of the greatest epics to come out of 1920s Hollywood. Its unique storyline moves back and forth in time to show the relevance of its Old Testament morality to contemporary (circa 1923) immorality. Complementing DeMille's powerful screen drama is Gaylord Carter's digitally recorded score, performed on a magnificent Wurlitzer organ. Over 30 years later, DeMille - now at the pinnacle of his profession via such hits as "Samson And Delilah" (1949) and "The Greatest Show On Earth" (1952) - toped the pageantry and excitement of his original silent film with his sweeping 1956 retelling of "The Ten Commandments." Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai, and featuring one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this star-studded Technicolor extravaganza tells the story of the life of Moses (Charlton Heston), who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom. This classic screen epic was nominated for seven...
The Caedmon Poetry Collection: A Century of Poets Reading Their Work by Caedmon's Audio, ISBN 0694522783 : A rare and thrilling listening experience. A choice gathering of some of the twentieth century's greatest poetry... read by the century's greatest poets - here available on CD A reawakened love for the sound of poetry has made modern poems subtly different from the poems of the eighteenth and nineteenth centures. We have only to listen to these poets reading their own works to know how important their interpretations are to a full comprehension of their poems. The ministerial intonations of Eliot, the passionate orchestrations of Thomas, the very very precise formulations of Cummings, the easy conversational inflection of Frost are integral, lending subtle clarifications which go beyond the printed page. The fact that this recording includes the voice of Yeats is something of a miracle. In the early 1930's, when the thought of recording poets occurred to few, Yeats himself made several recordings for radio broadcast. By sheer luck, an unmutilated copy was preserved; and now the rich and melodious voice can be heard by a new generation. The Caedmon Poetry Collection eliminates the struggle fo...
Gears of War 2 - Limited Edition (Xbox 360) - Pre-Owned : Get your hands on the most complete Gears of War 2 experience available! The Gears of War 2: Limited Edition includes the following bonus materials: "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book including character profiles, exclusive concept art, and foreword by Design Director Cliff Bleszinski Bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, design galleries with audio commentary by Epic Games, and promotional videos including the E3 2008 trailer, "Rendezvous" Dominic and Maria Keepsake Photo SteelBook" DVD case Exclusive Xbox LIVE code to unlock a gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle for online play Gears of War 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game that became one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. This time, Marcus Fexis and Delta Squad are poised to deliver a bigger and more intense experience than ever before. Features Include: Epic saga: Gears of War 2 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad, locked in an increasingly desperate battle against t...
Dynasty Warriors Gundam (PS3) - Pre-Owned : Powered by Omega Force, the legendary creators of Dynasty Warriors, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM brings the fast-paced action-filled excitement and epic, cinematic gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe. Players can assume the roles of the legendary heroes and villains of their choice and get in the cockpits of their favorite Mobile Suits, the ultimate weapons of war, to fight across a host of battlefields of the future?both terrestrial and stellar?at a lightning fast speed! Put your ever-strengthening will and skill to the test to turn the tides of battles as you lead your army of Mobile Suits against impossible odds! Features Include: From the legendary creators of the "Dynasty Warriors" series, a new generation of Gundam legend is born: Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM brings the fast-paced excitement and epic, cinematic action of the Dynasty Warriors franchise to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe on the next generation platforms. Exciting, fast-paced, epic, futuristic action!: Get in the cockpits of your favorite Mobil...
Slam Nation (Special Edition) : Before Russell Simmons' Highly acclaimed HBO series "Def Poetry Jam", "Slamnation" captured the cutthroat world of spoken-word poetry with an "energy that pulses, snaps and crackles" (Chicago Tribune). Following slam champion Saul Williams and three other top poets-Beau Sia, muMs Da Schemer, and Jessica Care Moore-as they journey to the National Poetry Slam, "Slamnation" explores "the Super Bowl" of spoken-word poetry. Tensions run high as they join dozens of other artists from across the nation to compete for the championship-and the cash prize. The drama intensifies as rivalries and controversies arise, underscoring larger questions of art versus ego and self-expression versus self-advancement. Original "Slammin'" TV spin-off; "Special Play" Mode with complete, uncut versions of all poems; Uncensored Bonus Poems; Resources.Alternate Ending, Biographies, Deleted Scenes, Director Commentary, Original Theatrical Trailer.
Dynasty Warriors Gundam (Xbox 360) - Pre-Owned : Powered by Omega Force, the legendary creators of Dynasty Warriors, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM brings the fast-paced action-filled excitement and epic, cinematic gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe. Players can assume the roles of the legendary heroes and villains of their choice and get in the cockpits of their favorite Mobile Suits, the ultimate weapons of war, to fight across a host of battlefields of the future?both terrestrial and stellar?at a lightning fast speed! Put your ever-strengthening will and skill to the test to turn the tides of battles as you lead your army of Mobile Suits against impossible odds! Features Include: From the legendary creators of the "Dynasty Warriors" series, a new generation of Gundam legend is born: Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM brings the fast-paced excitement and epic, cinematic action of the Dynasty Warriors franchise to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe on the next generation platforms. Exciting, fast-paced, epic, futuristic action!: Get in the cockpits of your favorite Mobil...
Word of Mouth: Poems Featured on NPR's All Things Considered by Catherine Bowman, ISBN 0375713158 : Starting in 1995, NPR's "All Things Considered began presenting poets reading their own works. Introduced by "poetry DJ" Catherine Bowman, these popular short segments allowed listeners to experience poetry as a kind of verbal music, recalling its roots as a spoken art form. Word of Mouth, edited by Bowman, brings together the poems that have been featured on NPR, providing a window onto the dynamic contemporary poetry scene. A child playing with flashes of sunlight in the aisle of an airplane; a woman describing tropical fruit to someone in a faraway country; a man building a deck with his dead father's hammer; the musings of a Barbie doll participating in a 12-step program: these poems powerfully and lyrically transform the stuff of every day life. A celebration of the poetic voice that includes 33 acclaimed writers, this vibrant anthology proves beyond any doubt that poetry is far more than just words on paper. Quincy Troupe - Czeslaw Milosz - Campbell McGrath - C.D.
Epic Legends Collection: Braveheart / Gladiator, The (Widescreen) : The Epic Legends Collection" includes: "Braveheart" - Mel Gibson stars on both sides of the camera, playing the lead role plus directing and producing this brawling, richly detailed saga of fierce combat, tender love and the will to risk all that's precious for something more precious: freedom. In an emotionally charged performance, Gibson is William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who used the steel of his blade and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen to liberation. Filled with sword-clanging spectacle, "Braveheart" is a tumultuous tapestry of history come alive, "the most sumptuous and involving historical epic since 'Lawrence Of Arabia'" (Rod Lurie, Los Angeles Magazine). "Gladiator" - Discover the unparalleled power and glory of "Gladiator," a dazzling combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling that critics called a "stunning, explosive, breathtaking epic!" (Bill Diehl, ABC Radio Network) Masterfully directed by Ridley Scott ("Alien," "Blade Runner"), "Gladiator" features a riveting performance from Academy Award-nominated star Russell Crowe, hailed by Newsweek as...
Dynasty Warriors Gundam (Xbox 360) : Powered by Omega Force, the legendary creators of Dynasty Warriors, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM brings the fast-paced action-filled excitement and epic, cinematic gameplay experience of Dynasty Warriors to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe. Players can assume the roles of the legendary heroes and villains of their choice and get in the cockpits of their favorite Mobile Suits, the ultimate weapons of war, to fight across a host of battlefields of the future?both terrestrial and stellar?at a lightning fast speed! Put your ever-strengthening will and skill to the test to turn the tides of battles as you lead your army of Mobile Suits against impossible odds! Features Include: From the legendary creators of the "Dynasty Warriors" series, a new generation of Gundam legend is born: Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM brings the fast-paced excitement and epic, cinematic action of the Dynasty Warriors franchise to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich Gundam universe on the next generation platforms. Exciting, fast-paced, epic, futuristic action!: Get in the cockpits of your favorite Mobil...
Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Season 3 (Full Frame) : Experience the passion and fire of tomorrow's hottest poets on HBO today! From the makers of Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, HBO presents Season Three of the acclaimed late-night series that showcases practitioners of one of the country's fastest-rising performing-art forms def poetry in an intimate, uncensored format. Once again taped before a live audience at The Supper Club in New York, each installment of "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry" is hosted by popular rap artist/actor Mos Def, and spotlights original material performed by contemporary urban poets and well-known music/comedy artists.
North & South: The Complete Collection (Collector's Edition) : This Emmy Award-winning powerful adaptation of John Jakes' best-seller tells the story of the turbulent events and emotions that ignited the Civil War. In the tradition of "Gone With The Wind," this glorious epic focuses on the lives of two families who are geographically and ideologically placed on opposite sides of the war - The North and The South. The saga follows the families through their changing fortunes at home and the harsh realities of the battlefields until the South surrenders and the families are reunited in friendship. In the final installment, the story of the two families continues through Post-Civil War Reconstruction into pioneer Indian territories. Focusing on: An Epic Story: John Jakes and David Wolper discuss the story and mini-series; The Hazards: James Read and Kirstie Alley talk about their roles and the Hazard family; The Orry's:, Patrick Swayze talks about his role.; A Time and Place:, look at the period and the south; An Epic Production: Civil War recreations and the scope of production; Memories: final thoughts from cast and crew.
Keeper: The Legend Of Omar Khayyam, The (Widescreen, Special Edition) : Kamran is a 12 year old boy who is consumed by the responsibility of keeping the story of his heritage alive for future generations. His travels from the U.S. take him to England and Iran as he pursues the life story of his ancestor, the 11th Century Mathematician, Astronomer, poet of Persia, Omar Khayyam. The film takes us from the modern day to the epic past where the relationship between Omar Khayyam, Hassan Sabbah (the original creator of the sect of Assassins) and their mutual love for a beautiful woman separate them from their eternal bond of friendship. Filmed almost entirely on location in Samarkand and Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Persian And Spanish Subtitles; Director Kayvan Mashayekh's Audio Commentary; Interview with Dr. Mehdi Aminrazavi, author of "Wine Of Wisdom: The Life, Poetry And Philosophy Of Omar Khayyam"; "In Search Of Omar" - The Making Of 'The Keeper'; "Beyond The Silk Road" - with Production Designer Michelle Milosh; "From Here To Beyond" Music Video by Shani, Director Commentary, Featurette, Interviews, Music Videos, Original Theatrical Trailer.
Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series (Full Frame) : In the deepest reaches of space, the fight to save all human life from extinction has begun in this science fiction adventure that launched the "Battlestar Galactica" phenomenon! Hopeful for lasting peace following centuries of intense warfare, the Twelve Colonies gather to sign a treaty with their dreaded enemies, The Cylons. But after an act of treachery on the eve of the ceremony, the Cylons launch a devastating surprise attack, destroying the Colonies' home planets and most of their military strength. A lone flagship battlestar, the Galactica, remains to aid the surviving colonists on their epic journey for a new home to a far-off legendary planet -Earth. They must survive the pursuing Cylons in a series of epic battles that will determine the fate of the human race in this non-stop action-packed classic filled with cutting-edge special effects by John Dykstra ("Star Wars," "Spider-Man"). Includes Six-Disc Set. Glen A. Larson on the Creation of "Battlestar Galactica," Stu Phillips: Composing the Score, Inside Battlestar Galactica, Remembering "Battlestar Galactica", Audio Commentar...
The Odyssey by Stanley P. Baldwin, ISBN 0764585991 : Set out on the grand adventure of Homer with CliffsNotes on "The Odyssey. This epic poem unfurls the story of Odysseus' triumph over Troy and arduous journey home to reclaim his kingdom. At 2,500 years old, it is one of the finest books ever written; as poetry, it sets the standard for comparison; and it serves as one of the foundations of the Western world's cultural heritage. Keep track of all of the fantastic characters and daring encounters in "The Odyssey with character maps, commentary, and plot synopses from CliffsNotes.
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