The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, From 1826 to 1844


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Excerpt from The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, From 1826 to 1844: Edited, With a Memoir 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.







Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Alice Meynell (Illustrated)


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The English poet and essayist Alice Meynell was twice considered for the Poet Laureate, upon the deaths of both Tennyson and Alfred Austin. She was one of the early founders of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society, in support of peaceful means for the achievement of equal suffrage rights for women. Meynell’s poetry is marked by its simple vocabulary and religious sincerity, communicating a gentle mournfulness and a sense of the passing of time. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Meynell’s complete poetical works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Meynell’s life and works * Concise introduction to Meynell’s life and poetry * Rare posthumous poems available in no other collection * 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 Meynell’s essays — spend hours exploring the poet’s prose * 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 Alice Meynell Brief Introduction: Alice Meynell by Katherine Brégy Complete Poetical Works of Alice Meynell List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Prose The Poor Sisters of Nazareth (1889) The Rhythm of Life and Other Essays (1893) The Colour of Life and Other Essays on Things Seen or Heard (1896) The Children (1897) The Spirit of Place and Other Essays (1899) London Impressions (1898) Ceres’ Runaway and Other Essays (1909) Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1911) Essays (1914) Hearts of Controversy (1917) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set




Practical Cataloguing


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This essential new textbook provides cataloguers with the skills needed for transition to Resource Description and Access (RDA). The book builds on John Bowman's highly regarded Essential Cataloguing and gives an introduction to Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), which provides the conceptual basis for RDA; discusses the differences between AACR2 and RDA; and shows the current state of play in MARC 21. Key topics are: introduction to catalogues and cataloguing standards the FRBRization of the catalogue bibliographic elements access points and headings RDA: the new standard, its development, structure and features AACR and RDA: the similarities and differences between the two standards the MARC21 record bringing it all together the birth of RDA and the death of MARC. The final chapter includes ten records displayed in AACR2 level 1, AACR2 level 2, RDA and MARC 21, making it easy to see the differences at a glance. There is also a fully explained worked example based on RDA Appendix M. Readership: Written at a time of transition in international cataloguing, this book provides cataloguers and students with a background in general cataloguing principles, the current code (AACR2) and format (MARC 21) and the new standard (RDA). The contextual chapters provide library managers with an up-to-date overview of the development of RDA in order to equip them to make the transition. The book will be essential reading for students of library and information studies and practising library and information professionals in all sectors. It will also be of great interest to the archives sector.




The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning -


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Elizabeth Barrett Browning (6 March 1806 - 29 June 1861) was an English poet and one of the most prominent poets of her time. During her lifetime her poetry gained great applaud both in England and in the United States. She suffered from ill health all her life and was amazed that Robert Browning fell in love with her and wished to marry her. She was eight years his senior and an invalid. The marriage resulted in her being disinherited by her father and the Brownings lived in Italy for most of their married life. After she died, Robert Browning published her later poems. This Volume contains the following poems, including "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" POEMS A CHILD'S GRAVE AT FLORENCE. CATARINA TO CAMOENS LIFE AND LOVE. A DENIAL. PROOF AND DISPROOF. QUESTION AND ANSWER. INCLUSIONS. INSUFFICIENCY. SONNETS FROM THE PORTUGUESE CASA GUIDI WINDOWS. POEMS BEFORE CONGRESS NAPOLEON III. IN ITALY. THE DANCE. A TALE OF VILLAFRANCA. TOLD IN TUSCANY. A COURT LADY. AN AUGUST VOICE. CHRISTMAS GIFTS. ITALY AND THE WORLD. A CURSE FOR A NATION. PROLOGUE. THE CURSE. LAST POEMS LITTLE MATTIE. A FALSE STEP. VOID IN LAW. LORD WALTER'S WIFE. BIANCA AMONG THE NIGHTINGALES. MY KATE. A SONG FOR THE RAGGED SCHOOL OF LONDON. WRITTEN IN ROME. MAY'S LOVE. AMY'S CRUELTY. MY HEART AND I. THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD. WHERE'S AGNES?