Pat Rogers Books

Traces the history of English literature from Anglo-Saxon poetry to the present day.

Tris Carter Horne's life takes a dark turn when his lifelong dreams of a beautiful girl transform into terrifying nightmares. These nightmares culminate in a fierce battle with a savage creature, leading him to a mysterious realm after a harrowing fall. Awakening in this strange land, Tris grapples with fear and uncertainty about his safety and the potential return of the monstrous beings. The story delves into themes of courage, the unknown, and the struggle between dreams and reality as Tris navigates this perilous new world.

This revised and updated volume explores the richness, diversity, and continuity of Britains literary heritage. Under the general editorship of Pat Rogers, some of Britain's foremost literary scholars trace the history of English literature from its first stirrings in Anglo-Saxon poetry tothe present day.An Outline of English Literature, Second Edition , offers detailed treatments of major writers such as Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Donne, Wordsworth, Dickens, Eliot, and Auden, and up-to-date discussions of living authors such as Muriel Spark, Seamus Heaney, and Martin Amis. More than a merechronology, this versatile work provides a basic core of information and invaluable supplementary material, including updated suggestions for further reading, maps, a chronological table of dates, and a detailed index with birth and death dates of individuals listed. It also moves beyond thesefacts and events to characterize the broad sweep of ideas and the main concerns of British writers over the past thirteen centuries. An Outline of English Literature, Second Edition weaves together the complex strands of English literature into a highly readable narrative.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'I cannot but conclude the bulk of your natives to be the most pernicious race of little odious vermin that nature ever suffered to crawl upon the surface of the earth.' Shipwrecked on the high seas, Lemuel Gulliver finds himself washed up on the strange island of Lilliput, a land inhabited by quarrelsome miniature people. On his travels he continues to meet others who force him to reflect on human behaviour - the giants of Brobdingnag, the Houyhnhnms and the Yahoos. In this scathing satire on the politics and morals of the 18th Century, Swift's condemnation of society and its institutions still resonates today.

Focusing on the spectacle of Augustan Society, this work explores the intricacies of English culture during a pivotal era in English Literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the societal dynamics and cultural developments that characterized the period, offering readers a deeper understanding of its significance. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the influences and themes that shaped the literature of the time.

At eighty-one, Pat Rogers shares a lifelong passion for literature through her third published work, filled with vibrant characters and engaging activities. Despite not knowing how to write music, she channels melodies that inspire her writing, resulting in a collection of her handwritten creations. Readers are invited to connect with her through her website, reflecting her desire for interaction and feedback. This book showcases her unique perspective and dedication to storytelling.