Bøker av Christopher Laverty

Fashion designers have been involved in movies since the early days of cinema. This book celebrates the contributions of fashion designers to cinema, exploring key garments, what they mean in context of the narrative, and why they are so memorable. It is illustrated with film stills, fashion images and working sketches.

A wandering knight finds fortune in misfortune. The newly appointed chatelaine of a castle must confront its dark past. Alexis visits the tomb of Cloris and attempts to use his elixir on her, while scheming gnomes watch on.This book features three captivating stories: The Misfortune of Reynold the KnightThe Chatelaine of Castle WilliamCloris and The Potion of LifeIt is a unique collection of tales that will keep readers engaged and entertained. The stories offer a blend of adventure, mystery, and fantasy. The writing style is compelling and immersive, making it a perfect read for fans of the genre. With its intriguing plotlines and well-developed characters, Three Tales is a must-read for book enthusiasts.

This captivating volume, first published in 2020, is a treasure trove of emotions and vivid imagery. Through the mesmerizing verses of this carefully curated collection, you'll embark on a journey that evokes a sense of wonder, tranquility, and reflection. Each poem is beautifully written, capturing the essence of sleep, dreams, and the gentle act of brushing away the sleep to welcome a new day. Allow yourself to be whisked away by the poetic musings that explore the depths of your subconscious mind and awaken your imagination. Experience the power of poetry to transport and transform, and enter a world where words dance and dreams come alive.

This book examines the influence of American poetry on Seamus Heaney's achievement by close attention to the themes, style, and resonances of his poetry at different stages of his career, including his appointments in Berkeley and Harvard. Beginning with an examination of Heaney's education at Queen's University, this study presents comparative close readings which explore the influence of five American poets he read during this period: Robert Frost, John Crowe Ransom, Theodore Roethke, Robert Lowell, and Elizabeth Bishop. Laverty demonstrates how Heaney returned to several of these poets in response to difficulty and to consolidate later aesthetic developments. Heaney's ambivalent critical treatment of Sylvia Plath is investigated, as is his partial misreading of Bishop, who is understood today more sensitively than in her lifetime. This study also probes the reasons for his elision of other prominent American writers, making this the first comprehensive assessment of American influence on Heaney's poetry.