Kennedy, Richard

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e.e. rules!!!
EEEEEEEEECAPITALEEEEEEEEEE
It's e.e. cummings for heaven sakes
"life is more true than reason will deceive"
Four stars, and a twinkling asterisk

Selected Poems
E. E. Cummings
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"No one else has ever made avant-garde, experimental poems so attractive to both the general and the special reader."—Randall Jarrell The one hundred and fifty-six poems here, arranged in twelve sections and introduced by E. E. Cummings's biographer, include his most popular poems, spanning his earliest creations, his vivacious linguistic acrobatics, up to his last valedictory sonnets. Also featured are thirteen drawings, oils, and watercolors by Cummings, most of them never before published. The selection includes most of the favorites plus many fresh and surprising examples of Cummings's several poetic styles. The corrected texts established by George J. Firmage have been used throughout.

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e.e. rules!!!.......2003-09-08

One of the great poets of the 20th century gets a nice treatment here. A few of my favorites were not included (disappointed!!), but all in all this is a solid, representative anthology.

EEEEEEEEECAPITALEEEEEEEEEE.......2003-04-08

This is not a review. It is a complaint about the review I just read critisizing the editors of this fine collection. E.E. Cummings HATED that his publishers put his name in all lower case. He was not emphatic about it. He thought it was gimicky and exploitive of his publishes.
Whoa, when'd this horse get so high. ooop
S.

It's e.e. cummings for heaven sakes.......2002-12-05

It really is a great collection of e.e. cummings - certainly everything I wanted.

But what's to review - it's e.e. cummings, it's great

Now I must get back to my toboganning into know

Enjoy.

P.S. e.e. cummings was emphatic about his name being in lower case, so I do have to criticize the Editors of this book for putting his name in caps

"life is more true than reason will deceive".......2002-04-06

This review is from a strictly prose guy, as poetry usually goes right over my head. In my efforts to understand poetry, I have discovered that the work of e.e. cummings breaks through the stylistic barriers that make many people shy away from poetry altogether. cummings' use of bizarre spacing, punctuation, and phrasings keeps the reader away from the "sing-song" routine that tends to damage the credibility of many a poem, and cummings uses the art of style to say many things and make many points in just a few words. The most fascinating aspect of cummings' work is letting the small number of words in a poem really sink in until you gain many insights. This book usefully arranges cummings' most noteworthy poems into categories so you can more easily dwell on his major areas of subject matter. cummings did not live the hard life of many noteworthy poets, so a good number of his poems are musings on abstract concepts like life, love, mythology, and mortality. However, his much sharper observations on war, prostitution, politics, and the dark side of urban life can be truly shocking once you delve into their deeper meanings. Contemplating the title of this review, which is also the first line of the poem on page 181 of this book, will help any poetry-fearing reader to dive into cummings' world.

Four stars, and a twinkling asterisk.......2001-04-08

About this selection: yes! We find much to praise in it. But we also complain of omissions. Where is the splendid ballad "darling! because my blood can sing" with its refrain "but if a look should april me"? Where is the exquisite poem "except in your/honour", written in 6-line stanzas of alternating four- and two-syllabics? Where is "my love/ thy hair is one kingdom," a splendour modelled on the Song of Songs? Where is the sonnet beginning "when the proficient poison of sure sleep/ bereaves us of our slow tranquillities"? And why did the editor include the "Ballad of an Intellectual," a sour jingle about sour communards?

We praise this selection for its topical arrangements, for the artwork by Cummings (especially the sketch based on a Daumier painting, and the cover illustration "Street Canyon"); we praise the editor for his apt, brief, informative introductions to each section; we praise the editor, especially, for his invaluable biography of Cummings entitled! DREAMS IN THE MIRROR, a book without which any reader's understanding of Estlin Cummings and his poetry, is bound to be imperfect and deficient.

We notice that 47 of the 156 poems in this admirable selection are sonnets. Have other reviewers noticed? We notice, further, that at least fifty more poems are written in a formal mode, enlivened by EEC's delicate flair with antithesis. Cummings is not an aleatoric writer; his apparent anarchy is skillfully calculated, and precious little is left to chance. Some of Estlin Cummings' experiments have allowed readers to forget that he was a poet of sophistication, of skill, of learning and (yes) of ineluctably exquisite beauty.

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Shackled by his Past
Beric must begin his life as an outcast...
Good attempt to look at the harsher side of Rome
Roman British History
Rosemary Sutcliff has done it again!

Outcast
Rosemary Sutcliff
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When a Roman ship is wrecked off the coast of Britain, an infant, Beric, is the only survivor. He is rescued by a British tribe who raise him as their own until they can no longer ignore his Roman ancestry.

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Shackled by his Past.......2003-02-05

Culture clash in Roman Britain is presented in an unbiased manner for both Celts (or Picts, judging from the facial tattoes) and Romans in this interesting YA novel. Sutcliff's predilection for ancient times and primitive civilizations results in a gripping plot of teenage identity crisis, while
presenting precise historical detail about Roman culture
superimposed upon the Celts in a way that does not impede enjoyment. Instruction and Enlightenment the easy way.

An infant boy miraculously survives a shipwreck off the coast of prehistoric Britain, providing filial replacement for a cherished infant who recently perished. Raised as one of the tribe until the age of 9 Beric, suddenly realizes that he is not universally or automatically accepted, despite his loyalty to his foster tribe. There is a long and bitter history of hatred for the Red Crests, who prove to be his Roman progenitors.

For the next 6 years the boy must constantly prove his right to remain in the village, struggling aginst both his peers, superstition and even an adult nemesis. He also battles his own internal doubts as to his identity--in which world does he truly belong? Can he wander through life belonging to neither or both? A sincere youth caught in the remorseless web of Nature vs Nurture, Beric faces difficult choices in a harsh adult world, where men abuse and torture him without compassion. Will Beric ever be freed of the shackles of hate and humiliation re his mixed heritage which bind his soul, even more surely than the chains on his body? Many teenagers--searching for their personal Belonging Place--can recognize his anguish. An excellent introduction to the Roman world; for readers of all ages.

Beric must begin his life as an outcast..........2002-06-07

"Outcast" is an excellent literary composition that tells the tale of Beric, who is branded as cursed by a druid since he was in a frightful shipwreck whilst he was only a newborn child, and was the solitary survivior.
So the tribe that have taken in Beric are insistant that the holy beings in which they place their faith are unhappy with them for this, because Beric is a red-crest.
I found parts of the book deeply disturbing and so would reccomend any easily - unsettled reader of my age to be prepared before you read it.
Nevertheless Rosemary Sutcliff vividly describes every needed detail without overbalancing action with description.

Good attempt to look at the harsher side of Rome.......2002-02-21

This is a great book for pre-teens, teens, and even adults who like fiction set in the ancient world. Here we see the harsh social realities faced by foundlings in the life of Beric, Roman child adopted from the sea by Britons during the Roman Empire -- when exactly isn't given. While I'm glad the attempt was made to show the harshness of life both in the north and then among the Romans there was still a bit of sugar-coating that is perhaps the result of wanting to respect our own morals or the result of a lack of knowledge. Thus the sexual terror and abuse of slavery is not mentioned and there is the idea that slaves have special clothes or jewelery to mark their status which is not the case unless one had been a runaway or a master really wanted to use a collar or brand or tattoo. The ending was also a bit too positive but then again most people don't want to read a sad tale even if it is more realistic.

Roman British History.......2001-04-26

I really enjoyed this book. I have always been interested in this period of British history. This book is too scary for young children: I would not recommend it for a child less than 10 years of age. The Outcast is a Roman boy, found nearly dead on a beach after a shipwreck, fostered by a Celtic family. He is thrown out of his tribe when a series of misfortunes convinces some in the village that they have offended their gods by harboring a Roman. Going to the Roman village, he is captured by slavers, and a truly horrible four years as a slave begins. The book reveals the Horror That Was Rome, when we have too often heard only of the Glory.

Rosemary Sutcliff has done it again!.......2000-03-29

Once again, Rosemary Sutcliff has written an outstanding work of fiction! Enticing, suspensful, and all-around wonderful, Outcast is the best book I have read in a long time. Outcast is the story of a young boy named Beric, who is raised in the village of a celtic tribe living in Britain at the time of the Roman Conquest. However, Beric is actually a Roman child, whose parents died in a shipwreck and who was rescued by a kind-hearted Celt and then adopted. But when the village has a series of bad turns, the local druid manages to convince the chief that Beric is the cause of all the trouble. Exiled from the only life he has known, Beric must learn to survive in the harsh Roman world that is so different from his own. And things take a turn for the worse when Beric falls into the hands of a slave trader! Outcast is a refreshing historical novel that gives startling insight into the ancient cultures of Britain. This one is definately a keeper!

Choosing the Right Camp:: 1995-96 Edition (Choosing the Right Camp)

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Choosing the Right Camp:: 1995-96 Edition (Choosing the Right Camp)
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PricewaterhouseCooper's Guide to Charitable Giving

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Guide to Effective Giving
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP , Michael B. Kennedy , Evelyn M. Capassakis , and Richard S. Wagman
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Get the Most Out of Giving with PricewaterhouseCoopers' Guide to Charitable Giving

Private philanthropy is the cornerstone of charitable organizations in the United States. This support provides numerous benefits to society as well as a tax-efficient means for you, the donor, to transfer wealth. Understanding the tax implications of your donations can be confusing as well as financially detrimental if you do not have the proper guidance.

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Guide to Charitable Giving addresses the many tax aspects of charitable giving by walking you through the rules of charitable giving and their relationship to your taxes. This indispensable guide explores different charitable giving alternatives, focusing on current gifts, deferred or planned gifts, gifts of income, annuities, and charitable bequests. It also covers the advantages and disadvantages of each type of gift, as well as funding alternatives and assets that may be utilized. The charitable giving strategies discussed are supplemented with essential forms, their instructions, and relevant IRS publications.

The charitable advice and strategies offered by PricewaterhouseCoopers professionals outline some of the best ways to give in a timely and tax-efficient manner. Take this opportunity to understand the tax implications of your charitable donations and learn how to get the most out of giving.

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Guide to Effective Giving.......2006-01-07

This isn't a rah-rah, feel good book about giving to charity. It deals strictly with the guidelines for different types of giving. If you have money to bestow, you want to know how to do it properly.
From this book, you'll learn about tax deductible and non-tax deductible donations, charitable gift annuities, deferred or planned gifts, etc. It also covers the advantages and disadvantages of each type of gift.
There are ways to give that I'd never thought of, so it's wise to consult this before making a major gift of money or possessions.

Necessary reading at tax time.......2002-11-02

An infinite help for individual contributors to charities. In a completely up-to-date (includes information on September 11 charities) and easy to understand format, the book teaches the reader how to be socially responsible in their donations and also to save tax money during a trying economy. The charts, examples, and lists of deductible and non-deductible items were the most useful.

The Book of Chivalry of Geoffroi De Charny: Text, Context, and Translation (Middle Ages Series)

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Knighthood explained, if you're Middle Age French...

The Book of Chivalry of Geoffroi De Charny: Text, Context, and Translation (Middle Ages Series)
Richard W. Kaeuper , Elspeth Kennedy , and Geoffroi De Carny
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A great book.......2003-07-26

This is a great book, even if you're into escapist roleplaying, and pretending you're a knight, this will teach you what real chivalry was.
Bigger and more concise than the hagakure, it should be required reading for anyone who aspires to be a good person.

Guidlines of being a better man.......2001-04-05

Those who are members of mideval Recreation will find this book great insight to how the Knights of the day thought, felt, and acted about thier role and the betterment of thier Order. This book gives the reader a chance to view the concepts of chivalry through the eyes of one of the greatest Knights of France.

Listen to a medieval knight reflect on knighthood.......2000-10-21

The original author, Geffroi de Charny, probably did not write this book -- like many busy leaders, he probably dictated it. Kennedy's translation lets you hear him speak. If you think you'd like to hear what a serious, practical, yet idealistic knight thought about chivalry, this is the book for you.

Knighthood explained, if you're Middle Age French..........2000-06-10

A very good dual-text copy of the writings of Geoffroi De Charny (the Knight that kept the oriflamme, a symbol of France, and the first famous possessor of the Shroud of Turin) into what Chivalry is, and what Knighthood should be, and the differences between that and what it really seemed to be.

The prose is well done, giving good insight into the mind of the Knight of that era. Examples of the problems of lust versus courtly love, the appropriateness of staying just a little hungry, and a comparison of the Orders of Grace (priesthood) with the Orders of Knighthood all work together to give the reader a sense of the noble and knightly duties in the pre Republic days of Europe. This is a good starting point (along with Ramon Lull's _The Book of the Order of Chivalry_) for the novice to learn how social Chivalry developed from the military form to the current socio-political. The parallels in current day knighthood can easily be seen once an understanding is gained of the past, and this book brings the past into focus in an amazing way.

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A Complete Biography.......2005-10-26

This book outlines every facet of the facinating life of E.E. Cummings. A must read for anyone researching or interested in his life.

Reason Without Rhyme.......2004-06-20

'Dreams in the Mirror: A Biography of E.E. Cummings' is a precise account of a unique, creative poet. Richard S. Kennedy has made sense of the seemingly incoherent mind that made the literary world spin in a profoundly deconstructed orbit during the period following Cummings' graduation from the Harvard School of Arts and Sciences in 1916. Perhaps the most significant element of Kennedy's book is the previously unpublished Cummings' poem discovered in the dusty closet of a Tunisian Bed&Beakfast he'd occupied in 1931. Titled 'Insanity is Just a Mind of State', it is one of Cummings' most autobiographical works, revealing the poet's life-long regret that he'd never wrestled an alligator. The lament, on page 79, reads:

'i'm mad; say they
but Almonds aren't NUTS!
(is) thE river SEINE in pariS;?'

The human mind is a beautiful thing.

Dreams In The Mirror.......2002-05-08

a wonderful book ... especially the love story and photos of cummings and marion moorehouse

"Dreams" a thought provoking bio.......1999-01-03

Recently having completed DREAMS IN THE MIRROR, I can say that I haven't read a better biography in a long time. If you are a true E.E. Cummings fan (or e.e. cummings as he spelled it), the insights that Kennedy has into the man's life, as well as the interpretations of his poems, seems to make sense. I own a copy of his "Complete Poems 1904-1962", and having read many of them, I thought that the logical next step was to see how someone else thought of them. Kennedy's biography of Cummings is the only one that I know of in existance. Adding to that is Nancy Andrews, Cummings' daughter, who gave a lot of insight into her father, as well as previously unpublished poems and even drawings(!!). The book doesn't read like a novel, so don't expect to pace though it quickly. It is a well-written account of Cummings' life, so remember to pay attention. Being it as it may, and considering that information, I say go on and read it. It's worth the time.

A Knight's Own Book Of Chivalry (Middle Ages)

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Geoffroi De Charny , Richard W. Kaeuper , and Geoffroi De Charny
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Not Your Average Children's Story
Don't break your child's heart.
Beautiful Classic
More Than A Pirate Adventure
Enchanting!

Amy's Eyes
Richard Kennedy
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Not Your Average Children's Story.......2006-12-09

I love this book. My mother first read it to me when I was about ten, and I enjoyed it so much that I made little clay figures of all the characters, then took pictures of them and sent them to the author. He wrote me back a lovely letter (including a drawing he did of Davy Duck) which is still nestled between the pages of my battered paperback edition.

Over 15 years later, I've picked it up for the second time, and I am every bit as charmed by the story as I ever was, but reading as an adult, I am seeing the story differently. I rather wish that, as a child, someone would have pointed out to me that all the trouble in this book happens because the characters don't communicate important information to one another.

The characters all have distinctive personalities, and are in no way cliche. Can you name any other children's book which contains a character made out of long underwear who is obsessed with numerology? I didn't think so. This book still has the ability to make me laugh out loud, and can just as easily bring a tear to my eye.

If you ever believed your toys could become real with enough love, if you ever wanted to go on a pirate adventure for gold treasure, if you love nursery rhymes and boats and the sea, find yourself a copy of this book!

Don't break your child's heart........2006-08-15

I just finished reading this book. It broke my heart. I won't spoil anything, don't worry. I just don't think this is a good book for young children. It's all fun and adventure till someone gets hurt. That's all I'll tell about the plot. It broke my heart and i don't recomend it for children. I just don't think they're ready for such things unless they have a tendancy to be overly optimistic. If they can find the light in anything then they'll find the light in this book.

Beautiful Classic.......2006-02-03

This book is one of the most beautifully imaginative stories ever written. I read it over 20 years ago and still remember it with great fondness. It's a wonderful book for girls and boys alike, best for ages 8+.

More Than A Pirate Adventure.......2005-04-05

My 4 year old son is big into ships, particularly pirate ships. This book captivated him (and his 2 year old brother) every night for over a month. Many of the Mother Goose references were familiar to him and he enjoyed hearing the poems over and over. Pirates became the biggest intrigue and the action had to be edited toward the end. Still, it will be a book I am sure we will read again and again. The song "Greensleeves" has taken on a new meaning in our home and the boys are learning the lyrics, it is now the most requested night lullabye.

Enchanting!.......2005-03-11

On a whim, I googled this book today to see if I could buy a copy online somewhere. I LOVED this book as a child and feel a strong desire to reread it. Call it 'comfort food'. I was so enamered with the story, the writing, Amy and the Capt, that I was upset when I turned the last page of this book. It is an amazing fantasy- Kennedy pulls your imagination out alongside his. Highly recommened for any age, this story will inspire your child (or yourself) to become an avid reader of fantasy, such as "A Wrinkle in Time", the Narnia Chronicles, etc. Can't wait to get my new copy.

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