Bishop Blougram's Apology


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"Bishop Blougram's Apology" is a long poem by the English poet Robert Browning. It takes the form of a sermon spoken by Bishop Blougram to his son, Gerald, on the importance of religion in their daily lives. It also powerfully illustrates a sense of duty and morality that is seen as being more valuable than reason.







Pippa Passes


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Browning and the Dramatic Monologue


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In 'Browning and the Dramatic Monologue', S. S. Curry provides a thoughtful analysis of Robert Browning's use of the dramatic monologue in his poetry, exploring how Browning uses this form to develop characters and plot. Curry points out that each monologue is delivered to a specific listener, who shapes and guides the protagonist's narrative. In the first part of the book, Curry delves into the history and elements of the dramatic monologue, while in the second part, he examines how to effectively render the monologue through oral performance. With insightful commentary and examples from Browning's works, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and lovers of poetry alike.




Men and Women


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Bartlett's Familiar Quotations


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More than 150 years after its original publication, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations has been completely revised and updated for its eighteenth edition. Bartlett's showcases a sweeping survey of world history, from the times of ancient Egyptians to present day. New authors include Warren Buffett, the Dalai Lama, Bill Gates, David Foster Wallace, Emily Post, Steve Jobs, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Krugman, Hunter S. Thompson, Jon Stewart, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Barack Obama, Che Guevara, Randy Pausch, Desmond Tutu, Julia Child, Fran Leibowitz, Harper Lee, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Patti Smith, William F. Buckley, and Robert F. Kennedy. In the classic Bartlett's tradition, the book offers readers and scholars alike a vast, stunning representation of those words that have influenced and molded our language and culture.




Journal of Education


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The Encarta Book of Quotations


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Here are 25,000 quotations drawn from the history, politics, literature, religions, science, and popular culture of the world--ranging from the earliest Chinese sages through Shakespeare to the present day.







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