This comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. The book features a large introductory essay by Harold Bloom called The Art of Reading Poetry, which presents his critical reflections of more than half a century devoted to the reading, teaching, and writing about the literary achievement he loves most....

The great poems, plays, novels, stories teach us how to go on living. . . . Your own mistakes, accidents, failures at otherness beat you down. Rise up at dawn and read something that matters as soon as you can. So Harold Bloom, the most famous literary critic of his generation, exhorts readers of his last book: one that praises...

Our most revered critic returns to his signature theme "Literary criticism, as I attempt to practise it," writes Harold Bloom in The Anatomy of Influence, "is in the first place literary, that is to say, personal and passionate." For more than half a century, Bloom has shared his profound knowledge of the written word with students and readers. In this,...

The literary critic defends the importance of Western literature from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Kafka and Beckett in this acclaimed national bestseller. “An impressive work...deeply, rightly passionate about the great books of the past.”—Michael Dirda, The Washington Post Book World Harold Bloom's The Western Canon is more than a required reading list—it is a “heroically brave, formidably learned” defense of...

A selection of the lively letters between one of the world’s greatest literary critics and the poets, novelists, and scholars he most admired Bringing together a collection of Harold Bloom’s letters to and from eight of his favourite contemporary writers, Heather Cass White provides an intimate view of one of the most famous literary critics of the last century. In...

Twelve years after they were exposed and discredited in the book Dirty Politics, some of the most cynical people in New Zealand politics are back. The epitome is Jordan Williams, with his abysmal attitudes to women, morality-free fundraising as a lobbyist for the tobacco industry and – worst and most destructive in New Zealand’s recent history – him and his...

Bring Christmas closer one day at a time with this show-stopping Wasgij Advent Calendar - Christmas TV Special! There are 24 doors to open, each with its own 54-piece puzzle inside. It’s the busiest time of the year for Santa, not only because of all the presents he needs to deliver, but also because of the countless movies and TV...

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A BOLD AND BITING SATIRE. WILL HAVE YOU GASPING TO THE FINAL PAGE — Nita Prose WICKEDLY FUNNY, BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE — Abigail Dean INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE — Ashley Audrain SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR AND LACED WITH DARKNESS — Clare Mackintosh The Stepford Wives meets The Handmaid's Tale — Hannah Deitch My name was Natalie Heller...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON'For anything to be truly good, there must be love in it. Nothing is what it's supposed to be if love is not at the core.' One morning, a stranger arrives in the town of Golden. No one knows who he is or where he came from…His name is Theo and he's arrived there by chance –...

Window Designer - Bring amazing spiral Spirograph designs to your windows and mirrors! New Window Designer Tool - Press and hold the Window Designer tool firmly against a surface, and the Cyclex wheel makes it simple to draw intricate spiral designs! Can be compatible with other wet-erase markers. Fun for Kids - This Spirograph set is perfect for kids ages...

Honour his legacy with the greatest gift of all—his story. The Official Hear Your Story Collection Your dad's story is more than just memories—it's a journey filled with wisdom, experiences, and defining moments that shaped his life. Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story is a guided journal that gives him the chance to share those stories in his own...

For real life - Bluey and her family have landed! This Bluey Tonie Set includes Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin, each packed with their very best adventures. From Grannies and Duck Cake disasters to Bin Night, Takeaway trouble, and full-on Muffin mayhem, there’s something for every kind of little listener. Expect big laughs, big feelings, and a few “trifficult” moments along...