poetry

A verse translation of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," in which Odysseus struggles to make his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War; includes an extensive introduction, three maps, a selected bibliography, and a pronouncing glossary.

Using a selection of seven sport poems, discusses how to understand the meaning of poems and the writing techniques use by poets.

A collection of over twenty classic horror stories and poems by a variety of authors including Edgar Allan Poe, Edith Wharton, Charles Dickens, Ambrose Bierce, and others.

Colorfully illustrated poem in which a young boy imagines being part of a fantastic tiny world where clover-tops are trees and rain-pools are the seas.

An illustrated version of the poem in which a child describes his relationship with his shadow.

"A collection of short poems for beginning readers on play-time topics such as pets, friends, family and fantasy"--Provided by publisher.

Presents Homer's epic in which Greek hero Odysseus makes his long and treacherous journey home from the Trojan War while his wife and son are forced to scheme to protect his throne; and includes an introduction, time line, outline of key themes, explanatory notes, critical analyses, and discussion questions.

Presents a translation of Renaissance poet Dante Alighieri's story of a man making his way through the torment of Hell in search of Paradise; and includes chronology of the author's life and works, historical context, explanatory notes, critical excerpts, discussion questions, and a list resources.

Presents the classic story "Beowulf" along with chronology, a timeline of significant events, explanatory and textual notes, critical analysis, and outline of key themes and plots.

Mr. Magnolia, an accomplished trumpet player and friend to people and animals alike, is thrilled to receive the one thing missing in his life.