The collection showcases the mastery of form and language in poetry, earning accolades from notable figures like Donald Hall and William Carlos Williams. With its vibrant and dynamic expression, the poems convey a sense of renewal and depth, marking the author as a significant voice in contemporary poetry. The work is celebrated for its craftsmanship and the ability to evoke a fresh perspective through its vivid imagery and emotional resonance.
Tomlinson's poems concern the English countryside, travel, foreign cities, walks and conversations with fellow writers and friends. This selection of poems, compiled by the author from his fourteen books written since 1955, also includes two new poems written in this, his seventieth year.
A collection of poems that gathers the poet's lifetime's work, from the 1950s to 2006.
Opening with Professor Tomlinson's superbly clear and helpful introduction this selection reflects the most up-to-date Williams scholarship. In addition to including many more pieces, Tomlinson has organized the whole in chronological order.It isn't what he [the poet] says that counts as a work of art," Williams maintained, "it's what he makes, with such intensity of purpose that it lives with an intrinsic movement of its own to verify its authenticity.
Our vast and often neglected literature of poetic translation is represented in this anthology by some 600 poems or extracts. The choice encompasses many languages, including the Hebrew of the Bible, the Greek of Homer, the Latin of Virgil and Ovid, Persian, French, German, Russian, Italian, Anglo-Saxon, Icelandic, Irish, and the American Indian, all rendered into English.
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From the deserts of Africa to the mountains of Asia, lightning strikes are a powerful and awe-inspiring force of nature. In The Thunder-Storm, Charles Tomlinson provides a detailed analysis of the nature, properties, dangers, and uses of lightning around the world. Drawing on his extensive research and firsthand experience, Tomlinson examines the various factors that can contribute to lightning strikes, from humidity and temperature to electrical conductivity and atmospheric pressure. With its vivid descriptions and compelling insights, this book is an essential resource for anyone fascinated by the power of nature.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of pneumatics, the study of the behavior of gases under pressure. Charles Tomlinson covers the basic principles of the subject, including the physics of gases and the properties of compressed air. The book also provides practical advice on the design and maintenance of pneumatic machinery. With its clear explanations and useful illustrations, this book is ideal for students and professionals alike.
This book offers a comprehensive literary history of Dante's Divine Comedy. It examines the poem's sources, influences, and reception, from the medieval period to the present day. It also analyzes the poem itself, exploring its themes, structure, and style.