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Twenty-one SonicMovies - stirring AuralPerformances enhanced with sound effects and musical scores - interwoven in a collaboration centuries in the making between some of the world's greatest musicians, poets, and entertainers featuring John Quincy Adams, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Mathilde Blind, Ada Cambridge, Emily Dickinson, Frances E. W. Harper, Felicia Dorothea Hemans, William Earnest Henley, Lucy Larcom, James E. McGirt, Alice Christiana Meynell, Lydia Jane Peirson, and more.

Inspiring curiosity in young minds is invaluable, and Eyes and No Eyes does just that in a captivating manner. The story unfolds so naturally that children become fully immersed, leaving a lasting impression on their hearts and minds. Instead of merely instructing them to observe the world around them, the narrative shows the stark contrast between William and Roberts experiences during their walk. As readers witness the marvelous discoveries that await those who are attentive, they too are encouraged to explore the ordinary with fresh eyes. William and Robert come to life as relatable ...

A foundational essay on the psychology of horror in literature, featuring eleven period illustrations. In 1773, siblings John Aikin and Anna Laetitia Barbauld wanted to know why we take such pleasure in being terrified. We joyfully consume tales of ghosts, murders, earthquakes, and shipwrecks...but it's difficult to tell why tragedy attracts onlookers even though people think of themselves as decent humans who would never enjoy the terror and suffering of others. Why do we love spooky? Listen and learn.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the East Midlands who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.