Poetry And Personality

This is a history of the hermeneutics of China's earliest classic, the Book of Odes, which was probably compiled about the 6th century BC. Neither a reading of the Odes as such, nor yet a history of their interpretation, this study attempts rather to trace the principles that guided the interpretation of the Odes over some two thousand years of Chinese history. The book begins by tracing the rise and development in China of the disposition to treat certain 'classical' texts as the ultimate repositories of the culture's values and norms, a disposition that was to shape the political, social, and cultural institutions of traditional China. A notable example was the examination system, which tested candidates for state office on their knowledge of the canon, in the process making questions concerning the interpretation of the canon prominent in public as well as in private life. The author then describes the emergence of the distinctive and influential hermeneutic associated with the Odes.

With our world so rapidly changing and expanding in technology, we need to renew our adherence to the lofty human principles which are our birthright, and which would allow us to live in happiness and prosperity with all other human beings in a just and peaceful world. This collection of poetry is the author’s contribution to such a revival, and will supplement other worthy efforts towards this objective. It is presented to parents, educators and students of Psychological Development, with the belief that poetry has the advantage over the normal prose essays of inspiring as well as edifying. It was originally designed as a gift to his relatives and close friends with the title: Move Closer to Heaven in 2011, indicating that the poems come straight from the heart, and should affect readers likewise.

This book is full of poetry relating to the mental illness Borderline personality disorder (BPD). Such education and awareness is still needed. It is such a rollercoaster and difficult to understand. My hope is this connects to those with the same disorder, and touches the ones that do not, that they may feel or understand BPD a little more.

Find out for yourself why THE WISDOM OF WALL has been called 'a must-buy for lovers of lyrical poetry and conquistadors of the truth.' In The Wisdom of Wall, the Toronto-born writer storms out of the gate with his first published work of poetry. Wall engages a wide range of topics in his work: Human existence, social and political unrest, love, romance, spirituality, religion and much more. He explores the world and the human condition with a sharp wit, an acute sense of irony and a mysterious sixth sense. In The Wisdom of Wall, we find a complex mind in search for identity, lost memories, purpose and transcendence amid a dizzying gust of existential curiosity. Lyrical masterpieces like, Big Break, On the Edge of Here, The Good Guys, One Holy Mess, An Inconvenient Truth, The Way You Deserve and A Better Road invite the reader deep into the psyche of a soul searching poet, as he rides the fine edge of utter despair and eternal hope. Wall's raw, confessional style, gloomy depictions, emotional immediacy and understated profundity, make him one of Canada's most compelling lyrical poets. Dubbed "the young sage" by various publishers he has worked for, Wall writes with a maturity well beyond his years. In Part 2 of the book, referred to as Pearls, Wall graciously hands the reader the keys to his life-long diary of wisdom. This section is packed with indispensable nuggets of truth, carefully distilled through the author's inimitable breadth. In this section of the book, the reader is sure to find profound insight into life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Quotes from Media Reviews: "The Wisdom of Wall bespeaks the honest and wise heart of brilliant Canadian poet." --Professor Alex S. Kipplin, University of Toronto "A literary treasure for truth-seekers and lovers of charming and poignant lyrics " --CBC Journalist, Ralph Benmergui "Wall does something that few poets have been able to do in Canada. He writes with the bite of an ironic comedian and the grace of a master lyricist." --Entertainment Media Critic, Mark Breslin

Excerpt from Poems of Personality Homer The mighty morning wakes! Earth, heaven and ocean Leap to the touch of sweet, swift-footed light Adown yon orient atmosphere dawn-dancing, Quick-shafted from the Asian mountain-ridge Distant upon the lordly continent! And this green isle with cliffs surf-circled standeth, A gem amid the many-murmuring waters, White-ring'd with the wine-wonder of the sea. And ever 'twixt mine isle and that far shore The shimmering wind-rows of the wave advancing Come gleaming onward at a wide approach, Feeding the eye of the mind with impulse urgent (Out of the new-born day and fountain'd Ida, Out of the swift-oncoming air and ocean Or hither-streaming, sweet, quick-footed light) To sing to-day once more, as many a day I sang; as none before mine hour have sung-it In palace or in herdsman's hut, in ship On ocean beaten or the rocky place Of some high altar mountainward; to sing The strife of men and gods (sith gods impel About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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