The Heart of England

The Heart of England
Author: Edward Thomas
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2019-12-09
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

The Heart of England is a collection of essays by Edward Thomas. An enthusiastic exploration of the English Countryside written partly in a colorful prose.

The Heart of England

The Heart of England
Author: Edward Thomas
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2018-08-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Heart of England: A collection of essays that portray the essence of the England that author, Thomas, knew. by Edward Thomas: In this evocative collection of essays, Edward Thomas offers a lyrical and introspective portrayal of the English countryside and rural life. "The Heart of England" captures the beauty and charm of the landscapes that inspired Thomas' poetic sensibilities. Key Aspects of the Book "The Heart of England: A collection of essays that portray the essence of the England that author, Thomas, knew.": English Countryside: Thomas' essays provide vivid descriptions and contemplations on the natural beauty of the English countryside. Connection to Nature: The book reflects on the author's deep connection to nature and the inspiration he derived from the landscapes around him. Literary Reflections: "The Heart of England" offers glimpses into the mind of a poet as he contemplates the significance of the places he explores. Edward Thomas was a British poet and essayist born in 1878. He is celebrated for his nature poetry and his intimate connection to the English countryside. Thomas' writings have left a lasting impact on English literature and continue to be cherished by readers who admire his keen observations of nature and the human experience.

Housman Country

Housman Country
Author: Peter Parker
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0374709351

A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice and Nominated for the 2017 PEN/Bograd Weld Prize for Biography A captivating exploration of A. E. Housman and the influence of his particular brand of Englishness A. E. Housman’s A Shropshire Lad made little impression when it was first published in 1896 but has since become one of the best-loved volumes of poetry in the English language. Its evocation of the English coun - tryside, thwarted love, and a yearning for things lost is as potent today as it was more than a century ago, and the book has never been out of print. In Housman Country, Peter Parker explores the lives of A. E. Housman and his most famous book, and in doing so shows how A Shropshire Lad has permeated English life and culture since its publication. The poems were taken to war by soldiers who wanted to carry England in their pockets, were adapted by composers trying to create a new kind of English music, and have influ - enced poetry, fiction, music, and drama right up to the present day. Everyone has a personal “land of lost content” with “blue remembered hills,” and Housman has been a tangible and far-reaching presence in a startling range of work, from the war poets and Ralph Vaughan Williams to Inspector Morse and Morrissey. Housman Country is a vivid exploration of England and Englishness, in which Parker maps out terrain that is as historical and emotional as it is topographical.

Rick Steves Italy

Rick Steves Italy
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
Total Pages: 1271
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1641712813

From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, experience Italy with the most up-to-date 2021 guide from Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelato How to connect with local culture: Walk in Caesar's footsteps through the ruins of the Forum, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque Terre, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match (calcio, to locals) Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far niente Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, historical overview, and recommended reading Updated to reflect changes that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic up to the date of publication Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of Venice, Padua, the Dolomites, Lake Country, Milan, the Italian Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Hill Towns of Central Italy, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Italy. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Italy.

The Heart of England

The Heart of England
Author: Edward Thomas
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2015-05-06
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1473395887

This early work by Edward Thomas was originally published in 1909 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Heart of England' is one of Thomas's works on the subject of nature. Philip Edward Thomas was born in Lambeth, London, England in 1878. His parents were Welsh migrants, and Thomas attended several schools, before ending up at St. Pauls. Thomas led a reclusive early life, and began writing as a teenager. He published his first book, The Woodland Life (1897), at the age of just nineteen. A year later, he won a history scholarship to Lincoln College, Oxford. Despite being less well-known than other World War I poets, Thomas is regarded by many critics as one of the finest.

Think of England

Think of England
Author: Alice Elliott Dark
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2003-05-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743234979

N rural eastern Pennsylvania, nine-year-old Jane MacLeod is writing a book about the happy family she desperately wishes she had. Her mother, Via, is dissatisfied and petulant, always resentful of the time Jane's father, Emlin, a heart surgeon, must spend with his patients at the hospital. One night in 1964, the family (including Jane's two younger brothers and sister and Via's homosexual brother, Uncle Francis) gathers to watch the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. All goes well until Emlin discovers that someone has taken the phone off the hook, so that he can't receive emergency calls. Angrily, he accuses Via (who accuses Jane) and rushes off to the hospital. He is killed in an automobile accident. Fifteen years later, Jane has moved to London, where she's become friends with bohemians Nigel and Colette. A political bombing and an affair with aloof (and married) American writer Clay West lead Jane to confront her long-buried guilt over her parents' unhappiness and father's death.

I Served the King of England

I Served the King of England
Author: Bohumil Hrabal
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780811216876

Chronicles the experiences of Ditie, who rises from busboy to hotel owner in World War II Prague, and whose life is shaped by the fate of his country before, during, and after the conflict.