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The apostate is about a boy named Johnny who has been working since he was 7 earning money for his family. It explains how he had been the provider for the household for then and how his childhood was almost nonexistent. The story starts with him being 12 at that time having already lost his innocent and had the irritability of an old man. In all of his job he was terribly efficient being described as a machine many times. Even when one of his siblings became old enough to work his mother made sure he stayed in school laying all the responsibility to Johnny. As this continued one day when he was 16 he had to stay home sick for a couple days after which he decided he was done moving and just wanted to do nothing for the rest of his life after which he boarded a train and left his family.

The condemned man stands on a bridge, his hands bound behind his back. A noose is tied around his neck. In a moment he will meet his fate: DEATH BY HANGING. There is no escape. Or is there? Find out in . . . An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.

A woman moves in with a mysterious "Milord", after her father loses her to him in a game of cards. He is eventually revealed to be a tiger. But in the end, transformations reinforce identities...

Laura Sheridan finds her perspective of life altered when, following her family’s garden party, she visits the Sheridan’s neighbors to give her condolences on the passing of Mr. Scott. Katherine Mansfield’s “The Garden Party” captures the fleeting nature of youth and the unforeseen turns that life can take.

To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell.

Blake's visionary poem, "The Tyger," receives a beautiful and powerful rendition in a series of vibrant images, each showing only a portion of the entire animal, which is fully revealed in a final four-page gatefold illustration.

Selected poems by William Wordsworth, an important in the Romantic Movement.

The world's best-loved nonsense poem inspires a fresh, enchantingly surreal treatment in this beautiful edition from a renowned illustrator. Graeme Base, author/illustrator of Abrams best-selling Animalia, The Eleventh Hour, and The Sign of the Seahorse, here interprets Lewis Carroll's famed "Jabberwocky", from Through the Looking Glass. These marvelously imaginative pictures are the fulfillment of Base's long-cherished ambition to illustrate this highly evocative poem, and his undeniably successful results will add a new dimension to a beloved favorite. The entire poem is included in the 32 colorful pages of this book, bringing new life to Carroll's treasured verses "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" Graeme Base's Jabberwocky is here! 32 pages of illustrations in full color Edition ISBN: 0-8109-1150-7

All the richness of the wild is seen through the poet's eye. Here are poems from Hawk in the Rain, Wodwo, Wolfwatching, Lupercal and River as well as from Adam and the Sacred Nine, their juxtaposition highlighting the variety of the natural world and of Hughes' poetry about it.

In this inspiring poem, Maya Angelou celebrates the courage of the human spirit over the harshest of obstacles. An ode to the power that resides in us all to overcome the most difficult circumstances, this poem is truly an inspiration and affirmation of the faith that restores and nourishes the soul. Entwined with the vivid paintings of Diego Rivera, the renowned Mexican artist, Angelou's words paint a portrait of the amazing human spirit, its quiet dignity, and pools of strength and courage. An ideal gift for a friend, lover, or family member, this special edition will be treasured by all who receive it.