Delphi Collected Poetical Works Of John Gower Illustrated

The contemporary and personal friend of Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet John Gower produced works in the tradition of courtly love and moral allegory. ‘Confessio Amantis’, Gower’s greatest English poem, is a collection of exemplary tales of love, whereby Venus’ priest, Genius, instructs the poet, Amans, in the art of both courtly and Christian love. The stories derive from classical and medieval sources and are told with a tender, restrained narrative style. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Gower’s complete English works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Gower's life and works * Concise introduction to Gower’s life and poetry * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the poems * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes G. C. Macaulay’s 1901 text of ‘Confessio Amantis’, with line numbers * Macaulay’s seminal biography - discover Gower's medieval world Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titles CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of John Gower Brief Introduction: John Gower by Sidney Lee Confessio Amantis To King Henry IV: In Praise of Piece The Biography Life of Gower by G. C. Macaulay Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set

Regarded as the first author of the Symbolist tradition, the French poet Charles Baudelaire almost singlehandedly shifted the literary world from the Romanticism of statement and emotion to the modern poetry of symbol and suggestion. His strikingly original works are noted for their psychological and moral complexity, powerfully representing the thinking of modern man. Baudelaire’s most famous work, ‘Les Fleurs du mal’ (The Flowers of Evil) was published in 1857, when it caused a literary sensation. For many, it is considered the most influential poetry collection of the nineteenth century. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of the world’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Baudelaire’s collected poetical works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Baudelaire’s life and works * Concise introduction to Baudelaire’s poetry by Henry James * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Features the original French text of ‘Les Fleurs du mal’ (Édition de 1868) * Excellent formatting of the poems * Includes a range of translations of Baudelaire’s famous poems * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Features two biographies, including Théophile Gautier’s seminal study of his friend — discover Baudelaire’s incredible lifePlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titlesCONTENTS:The Poetry of Charles Baudelaire Brief Introduction: Charles Baudelaire by Henry James Les Fleurs du Mal (Original French Text) Selected Poems of Charles Baudelaire Done into English Verse (1915) (Guy Thorne translation) The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire (1919) (James Huneker translation) Baudelaire: His Prose and Poetry (1919) (Arthur Symons, F. P. Sturm, W. J. Robertson and Richard Herne Shepherd translations)The Biographies Charles Baudelaire, His Life (1915) by Théophile Gautier (Guy Thorne translation) Charles Baudelaire (1911 Encyclopædia Britannica)Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set

The English actress, poet and society beauty of the late eighteenth century, Mary Robinson was known as “the English Sappho” and earned her nickname “Perdita” for her celebrated role as the heroine of Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’. Robinson’s work has in more recent times received critical attention, recognising her importance in the development of Romanticism. In her day, she was acknowledged as a leading poet and her verses demonstrate wit, charm, theatricality and emotional resonance. A poet of sensibility, as well as of popular culture, Robinson wrote poems that chronicle the major events of her time, employing aesthetic innovations. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Robinson’s collected poetical works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Robinson’s life and works * Concise introduction to Robinson’s life and poetry * Many rare poems appearing in digital print for the first time, including ‘Captivity’, the poem Robinson wrote after her experiences in a debtors’ prison * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Robinson’s protofeminist essay ‘A Letter to the Women of England’ * Features the poet’s memoir - discover Robinson’s intriguing life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titles CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of Mary Robinson Brief Introduction: Mary Robinson by John Joseph Knight Poems, 1775 Captivity: A Poem; and, Celadon and Lydia: A Tale Poems, 1791 Sight, the Cavern of Woe, and Solitude Monody to the Memory of the Late Queen of France Sappho and Phaon Lyrical Tales The Wild Wreath The Poems List of Poems in Chronological Order List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Non-Fiction A Letter to the Women of England, on the Injustice of Mental Subordination The Memoir Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set

Explore Adam Mickiewicz, Poland’s National Poet, who was a leading figure of Romanticism, often likened to Byron and Goethe. Born in the Russian-partitioned territories of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Mickiewicz was active in the struggle to win independence for his homeland. His epic poem ‘Pan Tadeusz’ is celebrated as a masterpiece of European literature. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Mickiewicz’ collected poetical works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Mickiewicz’ life and works * Concise introduction to Mickiewicz’ life and poetry * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes a modern-day verse translation of Mickiewicz’ great epic ‘Pan Tadeusz’ by Leonard Kress – available in no other collection * Features a bonus biography - discover Mickiewicz’ intriguing life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titles CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of Adam Mickiewicz BRIEF INTRODUCTION: ADAM MICKIEWICZ ODE TO YOUTH THE CRIMEAN SONNETS (Translated by Edna Worthley Underwood) KONRAD WALLENROD (Translated by M. A. Biggs) PAN TADEUSZ The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Prose MY FIRST BATTLE The Biography ADAM MICKIEWICZ: A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH by Edna Worthley Underwood Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set

An eleventh century Persian mathematician and astronomer, Omar Khayyam is renowned in his own country for his scientific achievements, though he is chiefly known to English-speaking readers through Edward FitzGerald’s 1859 translation of ‘The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám’. A form of verse complete in four lines, employing a rhyme scheme, the ‘quatrain’ is close in style and spirit to the epigram. Each quatrain forms a complete poem in itself, as part of a continuous elegy with intellectual unity and consistency. Although they are extremely free translations, FitzGerald’s ingenious work exerts a compelling verve and succinctness. Having flourished a thousand years ago, Omar Khayyam can be seen as a kindred spirit to other poets that explore existential themes, while celebrating the beauty of the world. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Khayyam’s collected poetical works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Khayyam’s life * Concise introduction to Khayyam’s life and poetry * Excellent formatting of the poems * Easily locate the quatrains you want to read * Multiple translations of the quatrains by four different poets * Includes FitzGerald’s 1st and 5th edition texts * The original Persian 1342 text, edited by Sadegh Hedayat * A special dual Persian-by-English text of the first 50 quatrains * Features a bonus biography — discover Khayyam’s medieval world * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of Omar Khayyam Brief Introduction: Omar Khayyam Edward FitzGerald Translation, 1st Edition Text (1859) Edward FitzGerald Translation, 5th Edition Text (1889) E. H. Whinfield Translation (1883) Gelett Burgess Translation (1904) Norton F. W. Hazeldine Translation (1908) The Original Text Contents of the Persian Text The Dual Text Dual Persian and English Text (Quatrains 1-50) The Biography Introduction: Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer-Poet of Persia (1859) by Edward FitzGerald

Hungary’s national bard, Sándor Petőfi was a pioneering revolutionary, who symbolised his homeland’s desire for freedom. He played a leading role in the literary life of the period preceding the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Imbued with unique vigour, Petőfi’s verse is characterised by realism, humour and descriptive power. He introduced a direct, unpretentious style and a clear, unornamented construction adapted from local folk songs. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Petőfi’s collected poetical works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Petőfi’s life and works * Concise introduction to Sándor Petőfi * Translations by William N. Loew, 1912 * All the major poems, including ‘The Apostle’ * Excellent formatting of the poetry * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Petofi’s complete poetry in the original Hungarian (Athenaeum text) * Features two biographies — including Loew’s important memoir CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of Sándor Petőfi Brief Introduction: Sándor Petőfi by William N. Loew Collected Works of Sándor Petőfi The Poems List of Poems in Chronological Order List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Original Hungarian Texts The Complete Poems of Sándor Petőfi The Biographies Alexander Petőfi (1899) by William Noah Loew Brief Biography of Alexander Petŏfi (1911) by Robert Nisbet Bain

The most important woman writer of Elizabethan England, Mary Sidney produced innovative poems, with complex metres, while promoting the legacy of her brother Sir Philip Sidney. The Sidneys were influenced by Continental writers, seeking to bring new forms, techniques and themes to England. Her most celebrated work is a metric translation of the ‘Book of Psalms’, completing a project her brother had started. Winning the admiration of Jonson, Donne and Milton, Mary Sidney’s poetry employs numerous verse forms, significant for metrical variety, as well as graceful content. Recent scholarship has re-evaluated her literary achievements, revealing how influential she was for future women writers. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Mary Sidney’s complete works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Mary Sidney’s life and works * Concise introduction to her life and poetry * Includes Mary Sidney’s complete works — first time in digital publishing * Excellent formatting of the poems * Rare poems digitised here for the first time, including ‘Our Saviour’s Passion’ * Easily locate the poems you want to read * The complete ‘Book of Psalms’, including Sir Philip Sidney’s ‘Psalms’ * Mary Sidney’s two major translations * Features a bonus biography — discover the poet’s incredible life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of Mary Sidney Brief Introduction: Mary Sidney A Dialogue between Two Shepherds, Thenot and Piers (1595) The Dolefull Lay of Clorinda (1595) Even Now That Care (1599) To the Angel Spirit of the Most Excellent Sir Philip Sidney (1599) To the Angel Spirit of the Most Excellent Sir Philip Sidney — Variant Text (1599) Book of Psalms (1599) Triumph of Death (1600) by Petrarch Our Saviour’s Passion (1865) The Letter Countess of Pembroke’s Letter to Queen Elizabeth (1601) The Translations A Discourse of Life and Death (1592) by Philippe de Mornay Antonius (1592) by Robert Garnier The Biography Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (1900) by Sidney Lee

The first of the Cavalier song writers, Thomas Carew became a server at table for King Charles I and was renowned as a “pleasant and facetious wit” among a brilliant circle of friends that included the playwright Ben Jonson. His poems, circulated in manuscript, were amatory lyrics or occasional poems addressed to members of the court, notable for their fluent language and skillful control of mood and imagery. A meticulous workman, his lyrics are among the most complex and thoughtful of any produced by the Cavalier poets. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Thomas Carew’s complete works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Carew’s life and works * Concise introduction to Carew’s life and poetry * Excellent formatting of the poems * The Complete Poems, with rare verses discovered many years after Carew’s death * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Carew’s rare masque — digitised here for the first time * Features Ebsworth’s seminal memoir — discover Carew’s intriguing life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of Thomas Carew Brief Introduction: Thomas Carew The Complete Poetry of Thomas Carew The Poems List of Poems in Chronological Order List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Masque Coelum Britannicum (1633) The Biography Memoir of Carew (1893) by Joseph Woodfall Ebsworth