Matthew maguire (224 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Literary giants Yeats and Heaney are surrounded by a host of other poets - Patrick Kavanagh, Louis MacNeice, Derek Mahon, Eilean Ni Chuilleanain, Eavan Boland, Ciaran Carson and Paul Muldoon, to name but a few - in this anthology of the best of Irish poetryWith its roots in the devotional verse of the early Christian church and the long lyric poems of the Irish bards, Irish poetry has a rich and robust tradition both of engagement and self-reflection. It has grappled long with politics and has provided the most eloquent response to Ireland's turbulent history, mediating and mitigating histories of loyalty and loss; it has soaked itself in the Irish landscape and Celtic myth; it has encompassed religion, so much a part of Ireland's cultural heritage. At the same time Irish poets have given their own original slant to everyday experience and affairs of the heart.Thematically organized and spanning many centuries, this selection also features a section of Gaelic poetry in translation, notably excerpts from the 18th-century epic masterpiece, Brian Merriman's The Midnight Court. With its roots in the devotional verse of the early Christian church and the long lyric poems of the Irish bards, Irish poetry has a rich and robust tradition both of engagement and self-reflection. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

hardcover. Condizione: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. What do Boris Johnson, Marmite and snakes have in common? They are all first mentions that have wacky and wonderful second mentions. See if you can match them up! 'The beloved yeasty spread' 'The hissing reptiles' 'The clown prince of politics' From @SecondMentions, christened 'the best thing on social media' by The Times, comes a colourful collection of creative linguistic curiosities. To avoid repetition, journalists often try to be inventive when referencing something for the second time in an article - for example, Santa Claus might appear as 'the bearded present-bearer', while Jack Grealish might be dubbed 'the fop-haired footie pin-up'. Once you see one, you start seeing them everywhere - and it becomes addictive. For more than ten years, Juliet and Matthew Maguire have been collecting their favourites on social media. @SecondMentions has become a hub for journalists, linguaphiles and anyone looking for some light-hearted relief while wading through the news. Bringing together the best and brightest second mentions for animals, actors, food, sports and more, The Little Book of Second Mentions is the perfect read for anyone with a passion for the power of the English language. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Whatdo Boris Johnson, Marmite and snakes have in common? They are all firstmentions that have wacky and wonderful second mentions. See if you can matchthem up! 'The beloved yeasty spread''The hissing reptiles''The clown prince of politics'From@SecondMentions, christened 'the best thing on social media' by The Times,comes a colourful collection of creative linguistic curiosities. Toavoid repetition, journalists often try to be inventive when referencing somethingfor the second time in an article - for example, Santa Claus might appear as'the bearded present-bearer', while Jack Grealish might be dubbed 'thefop-haired footie pin-up'. Once you see one, you start seeing them everywhere -and it becomes addictive.Formore than ten years, Juliet and Matthew Maguire have been collecting theirfavourites on social media. @SecondMentions has become a hub for journalists,linguaphiles and anyone looking for some light-hearted relief while wadingthrough the news.Bringingtogether the best and brightest second mentions for animals, actors, food,sports and more, The Little Book of Second Mentions is the perfect readfor anyone with a passion for the power of the English language.…

paperback. Condizione: VeryGood. A copy that may have been read, very minimal wear and tear. May have a remainder mark.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Condizione: New.

paperback. Condizione: LikeNew. Used Like New, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Like New. 1st Edition. 77 pp. Clean, fresh copy with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. Drenttel Doyle Partners, New York (Cover and Design) (illustratore).

Soft Cover. Condizione: Like New. 1st Edition. 77 pp. Clean, fresh copy with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. Drenttel Doyle Partners, New York (Cover and Design) (illustratore).

Soft Cover. Condizione: Like New. 1st Edition. 77 pp. Stated first printing of the first edition! An excellent, spotlessly clean copy! Clean, fresh, sharp, tight, essentially and virtually flawless copy with crisp pages, clean text, and very light shelf wear. Drenttel Doyle Partners, New York (Cover & Design) (illustratore).…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Like New. 1st Edition. 77 pp. Clean, fresh copy with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. Drenttel Doyle Partners, New York (Cover and Design) (illustratore).

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Condizione: New.

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Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Like New. 1st Edition. 77 pp. Clean, fresh copy with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. Drenttel Doyle Partners, New York (Cover and Design) (illustratore).

Soft Cover. Condizione: Like New. 1st Edition. 77 pp. Clean, fresh copy with very light shelf wear, crisp pages and clean text. Drenttel Doyle Partners, New York (Cover and Design) (illustratore).