Bob Blaisdell is professor of English at the City University of New York’s Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn. He is author of Creating Anna Karenina: Tolstoy and the Birth of Literature”s Most Enigmatic Heroine; Chekhov Becomes Chekhov: The Emergence of a Literary Genius; and Well, Mr. Mudrick Said . . . A Memoir. In addition, he is editor of more than three dozen literary anthologies.
65 E-böcker av Bob Blaisdell
Bob Blaisdell: Favorite Greek Myths
The Greek myths have intrigued countless generations of readers with their exciting tales of adventure, calamity, and conquest. This entertaining collection — excellently retold for young audie …
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Abraham Lincoln: The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln seemed to have a comment—sagacious or humorous—on just about anything that mattered. This concise compendium offers his astute observations on a vari …
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Bob Blaisdell: Robin Hood
Generations of young readers have thrilled to the legend of the noble outlaw of Sherwood Forest. Now Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Men come to life again in this imaginative new retelling of the a …
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Bob Blaisdell: Great Speeches by Native Americans
Remarkable for their eloquence, depth of feeling, and oratorical mastery, these 82 compelling speeches encompass five centuries of Indian encounters with nonindigenous people. Beginning with a 1540 r …
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Bob Blaisdell: Irish Verse: An Anthology
Celebrated for their unique poetic sensibility and wondrous way with words, the Irish have produced a rich heritage of great poetry. This volume attests to the Irish love of language, spanning fourte …
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Bob Blaisdell: Poems of Faith
The best-known works of more than 60 British and American poets, written over a period of nearly 400 years, comprise this superb collection of verse. Focusing on poems of faith — inspiring, com …
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Bob Blaisdell: Great English Essays
This collection, spanning four centuries of English wit, wisdom, and common sense, contains the thoughts of a number of renowned masters of the essay. From Francis Bacon–the English author who reput …
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Alexander Hamilton & John Jay: Selected Federalist Papers
To persuade undecided New York state voters to ratify the new Constitution of the United States, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote 85 compelling essays, under the title The Federa …
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Bob Blaisdell: Infamous Speeches
This anthology comprises some of history’s most hateful public addresses, consisting of speeches invoking racism, genocide, anti-Semitism, terrorism, and other extreme views. Selections range from an …
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Bob Blaisdell: Elizabethan Poetry
The relative peace and prosperity of the Elizabethan age (1558–1603) fostered the growth of one of the most fruitful eras in literary history. Lyric poetry, prose, and drama flourished in sixte …
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Marcus Garvey: Selected Writings and Speeches of Marcus Garvey
One of the most important and controversial figures in the history of race relations in America and the world at large, Marcus Garvey was the first great black orator of the twentieth century. The Ja …
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Bob Blaisdell: The Communist Manifesto and Other Revolutionary Writings
This concise anthology presents a broad selection of writings by the world’s leading revolutionary figures. Spanning three centuries, the works include such milestone documents as the Declaration of …
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Bob Blaisdell: United States Constitution
The basis of our nation’s law and government, the Constitution is America’s most important political and social document. This convenient and inexpensive reference contains not only the Constitution’ …
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Bob Blaisdell: Famous Civil War Documents and Speeches
’We must have peace, not only in Atlanta, but in all America, ’ declared General Sherman to the civic leaders who protested against the evacuation and burning of their city. ’We don’t want your Negro …
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Bob Blaisdell: Abraham Lincoln Tribute
From a humble backwoods cabin to the highest office in the land, this graphic art biography chronicles Abraham Lincoln’s path from obscurity to immortality. Its thirty-six striking woodcuts, each acc …
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Walt Whitman: Memoranda During the War
These reflections by one of America’s greatest poets on the nation’s most momentous struggle began when Walt Whitman discovered his brother’s name in a newspaper list of Union Army casualties. The po …
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Stephen A. Douglas & Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Complete texts for all 7 debates between the incumbent Democratic senator from Illinois and the 1858 nominee of the infant Republican party. Paving the way for modern debates between political candid …
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Bob Blaisdell: Story of Hercules
Young readers will be spellbound by the story of Hercules, the legendary hero of heroes whose name is synonymous with strength and adventure. The immortal strongman narrates a gripping tale that begi …
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Bob Blaisdell: Civil War
"The time for compromise has now passed. The South is determined to maintain her position, and make all who oppose her smell Southern power and feel Southern steel." — Jefferson Davis …
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Giovanni Boccaccio: Decameron
While the Black Death rages through 14th-century Florence, a group of young people retreat to the healthful air of the countryside and amuse themselves by telling tales of romance and adventure. This …
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James Branch Cabell: Jurgen
A middle-aged pawnbroker-poet is allowed to regain his youth for a year of amorous adventures in this compelling fantasy. Filled with strange beasts, alien gods, fabulous lands, beautiful ladies, and …
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Bob Blaisdell: Imagist Poetry: An Anthology
Many of the 20th century’s most important and influential poets rallied under the banner of Imagism, a radical poetic movement that extended the frontiers of English literature. By following a strict …
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Henry David Thoreau: Thoreau’s Book of Quotations
To Emerson and other New England transcendentalists who knew him best, Thoreau often seemed prickly and antisocial. But in his writings he was (and is) a man anyone would treasure as a friend, soundi …
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Wallace Stevens: Emperor of Ice-Cream and Other Poems
An insurance company executive with a law degree, Wallace Stevens (1879–1951) lived an outwardly conventional life but composed highly original and exotic works of verse. One of America’s most …
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Oscar Wilde: Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde
"I have put my genius into my life, " declared Oscar Wilde, adding, "I have put only my talent into my works." This gift edition of the renowned poet and playwright’s aphorisms dr …
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Bob Blaisdell: Civil War Short Stories and Poems
This anthology commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with reflections from both sides of the conflict. Compiled by an expert in the literature of the era, the poems and short s …
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Bob Blaisdell: Great Speeches of the 20th Century
A great speech can stir the soul — and move a nation. This compact and affordable anthology gathers complete speeches and selected excerpts from some of the twentieth century’s most memorable a …
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Abraham Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln’s Wit and Wisdom
"My politics are short and sweet, like the old woman’s dance." The most eloquent of American presidents, Lincoln had a sagacious or humorous comment on everything that mattered. This attrac …
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Bob Blaisdell: Great Short Stories by Contemporary Native American Writers
"First time I’ve read a collection from Native American Writers. Won’t be my last. Important collection that examines the contrast and sometimes conflict between Whites and Native Americans and …
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Bob Blaisdell: Humorous American Short Stories
Includes James Thurber’s "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, " a 2013 motion picture! Spanning nearly 300 years of American humor, this anthology of entertaining tales ranges from the inventi …
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Carter G. Woodson: Mind of the Negro As Reflected in Letters During the Crisis 1800-1860
This nuanced portrait of abolitionist politics in the decades leading up to the Civil War contains hundreds of historically valuable letters. This treasury recaptures the voices of prominent politica …
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Bob Blaisdell: New York
"A jaunty sampler of aphorisms." — Sam Roberts, The New York Times"A fun book and a good buy and much easier to slip in a pocket than an i Pad." — Brooklyn Eagle Daily …
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Benjamin Franklin: Poor Richard’s Almanack and Other Writings
A fascinating compilation of weather forecasts, recipes, jokes, and aphorisms, Poor Richard’s Almanack debuted in 1732. This new edition presents hundreds of Franklin’s maxims, along with selections …
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Gerard Manley Hopkins: Selected Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889) was a Jesuit priest whose poetry combined an awareness of material sensuousness with the asceticism of religious devotion. His collected poems, published posth …
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Bob Blaisdell: There’s a Saying for That
Forbidden fruit is the sweetest, and he who wants to beat a dog is sure to find a stick! This compilation of the best proverbs from around the world — ancient and modern — offers concise, …
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Bob Blaisdell: Greek and Roman Oratory
The citizens of ancient Greece and Roman raised public speaking to an art form, and their addresses continue to rank among the world’s most illustrious examples of oratory. From Demosthenes’ First Ph …
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W.E.B. Du Bois: W. E. B. Du Bois: Selections from His Writings
A towering figure in African-American history, W. E. B. Du Bois (1868–1963) created a substantial literary legacy beyond such seminal works as The Souls of Black Folk. This volume highlights hi …
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Bob Blaisdell: Great Short Poems from Around the World
This keepsake gift volume ranges from the twelfth century B.C. to modern times to present an international sampling of the world’s best short poems. The works of ancient Greek, Latin, Hebrew, and Per …
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Bob Blaisdell: Essays on Immigration
"In America, everything was possible, " recalls Louis Adamic of Slovenia. "There even the common people were ’citizens, ’ not ’subjects’ . . . a citizen, or even a non-citizen foreigne …
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Bob Blaisdell: Essays on Teaching
Rich in insights and inspiration, this anthology surveys the challenges and rewards of teaching. Contributions range from essays by renowned educators such as Pestalozzi, Froebel, Montessori, and Nei …
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Bob Blaisdell: The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
The great American humorist first came to national attention with the 1865 publication of this short story. Mark Twain relates the tall tale of a gambler and his high-jumping frog, Dan’l Webster. Thi …
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Bob Blaisdell & Christine Rudisel: Slave Narratives of the Underground Railroad
"Loved this and I’m not a big history buff. This was an eye-opener. This will make you have an even deeper respect for those who went through slavery and all they endured." — Pollard …
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Bob Blaisdell: Dover Anthology of American Literature, Volume II
"Absolutely wonderful; a marvelous journey which meanders through some of the most formative literature, non-fiction, and poetry to come out of the United States." — The Literary Sist …
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Bob Blaisdell: Dover Anthology of American Literature, Volume I
"This is a fantastic compilation of some really important pieces of American Literature. If you are a college student or even a motivated high school student, you will definitely want this on yo …
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Bob Blaisdell: G. K. Chesterton Quotes
"There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person, " declared the philosopher and wit G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936). …
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Bob Blaisdell: Essential Documents of American History, Volume I
This compact volume offers a broad selection of the most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation as well as presi …
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Bob Blaisdell: Essential Documents of American History, Volume II
This compact volume offers a broad selection of the most important documents in American history: the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which ratified women’s right to vote; the Supreme Court …
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Bob Blaisdell: Essays on Civil Disobedience
Inexpensive but substantial, this anthology ranges from Henry David Thoreau’s great nineteenth-century polemics "Civil Disobedience" and "Slavery in Massachusetts" to more recent …
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Bob Blaisdell: Great Love Stories
This wide-ranging collection of romantic tales features an international array of authors, including Sherwood Anderson, Alexander Pushkin, Anthony Trollope, and Giovanni Verga. In addition to new tra …
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Bob Blaisdell: Civil War: Great Speeches and Documents
Memorable speeches, moving letters, and key reports are among the vital documents in this collection of historic records from the American Civil War. Even the most dedicated history buffs may find so …
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D.H. Lawrence: Snake and Other Poems
Best known as the author of Lady Chatterley’s Lover and Women In Love, D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) also wrote some of the twentieth century’s finest poetry. Lawrence is noted for his use of word …
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Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln: A Book of Quotations
"All I have learned, I learned from books, " declared Abraham Lincoln — and this book offers ample learning from the sixteenth president’s wise and often witty remarks. Drawn from spe …
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Bob Blaisdell: New York Stories
F. Scott Fitzgerald characterized the sight of the New York City skyline as offering the "wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world." This compilation of classic and conte …
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Bob Blaisdell: Civil War Letters
This fascinating anthology commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with heartfelt letters by Union and Confederate sympathizers and soldiers of all ranks. Authentic illustrations accompan …
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Mark Twain: Great Speeches by Mark Twain
American novelist and humorist Mark Twain was a captivating public speaker, and this affordable volume brings together a generous selection of his best speeches. Contents include his famous 70th birt …
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Bob Blaisdell: Creating Anna Karenina
The story behind the origins of Anna Karenina and the turbulent life and times of Leo Tolstoy.Anna Karenina is one of the most nuanced characters in world literature and we return to her, and the nov …
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Anton Chekhov: Lady with the Dog and Other Love Stories
A master playwright and short story writer, Anton Chekhov is revered for his ability to examine the social forces in his characters' lives. His virtuosity with the written word is on full di …
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Bob Blaisdell: Female Abolitionists
A Dover Original, this collection of essays, letters, poems, and speeches by the bold women who joined the abolitionist movement of the nineteenth century will educate and inspire all who are interes …
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Bob Blaisdell: Chekhov Becomes Chekhov
A revelatory portrait of Chekhov during the most extraordinary artistic surge of his life.In 1886, a twenty-six-year-old Anton Chekhov was publishing short stories, humor pieces, and articles at an a …
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Bob Blaisdell: Conversations with Karl Ove Knausgaard
Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard (b. 1968) made a literary mark on his home country in 1998, when his debut novel won the prestigious Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature. His fame continued to …
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Bob Blaisdell: Dreams: A Literary Anthology
The mysterious power of dreams has always fascinated humanity. Theories of interpretation, meaning, and symbolism have varied, yet their intrigue remains eternal. This captivating anthology of dreams …
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Bob Blaisdell: Conversations with Karl Ove Knausgaard
Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard (b. 1968) made a literary mark on his home country in 1998, when his debut novel won the prestigious Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature. His fame continued to …
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Leo Tolstoy: Tolstoy in Search of Truth and Meaning
This collection of inspirational thoughts represents Tolstoy’s lifelong quest to find meaning and understand life’s purpose. Chronicled as a biographical arrangement of his philosophical views, featu …
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€14.99
Leo Tolstoy: God Sees the Truth but Waits and Other Moral Tales
After writing such popular novels as War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy experienced a religious crisis. By the late 1870s, Tolstoy had left the Russian Orthodox …
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