Modern American verse was born in an explosion of creative energy, breaking from traditional poetic forms to create fascinating and wholly original work. The launching pad for legends such as E.E. Cummings, Carl Sandburg and Wallace Stevens, the free verse scene fostered the talents of dozens of writers who are largely forgotten by the general reading public. The New Pagans aims to right history's wrongs by collecting the best work from these neglected heroes of modernist poetry in a bold anthology, spotlighting the efforts of writers whose voices were as brave as they were unique. Featuring poetry by Amy Lowell, Babette Deutsch, Malcolm Cowley, Yvor Winters, Glenway Wescott and many others.
Brittany Murphy (1977-2009) was an American film, television, and stage actress, singer, voice artist, and film producer. Beginning her career, 1995's Clueless proved to be her breakthrough film; notable roles followed in Girl, Interrupted (1999), Don't Say a Word (2001), 8 Mile (2002), and Just Married (2003). Despite the lead in Uptown Girls (2003), the production of The Ramen Girl (2008), and a long-running voice role on the animated television series King of the Hill (1997-2010), subsequent leading roles were less successful. Her later acting years were plagued by scandal and bad press, and the once critically acclaimed actress died of pneumonia at the young age of 32, shrouded by mystery. The first to span her life and career, this biography surveys Murphy's films, television appearances, stage shows, music videos, and public appearances in the order in which they were made. Critical reactions to and awards earned for her works are featured as is a selection of portraits, film stills and posters.
Encountering Terra Australis traces the parallel lives and voyages of the explorers Flinders and Baudin, as they travelled to Australia and explored the coastline of mainland Australia and Tasmania. Unusually, the book takes its lead from the voyages of Baudin, rather than Flinders. Furthermore the authors have sourced original accounts including material which has never before been available in English. Extensively illustrated in colour and black and white.
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