Bøker av Robert Blair

A collection of poems by the Scottish poet Robert Blair, known for his meditations on death and mortality. Includes a biography of Blair and a series of engravings illustrating select works.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

For months, a sinister phenomenon has been unfolding beyond the borders of the United States, a looming terror whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. The global contagion, an enigmatic virus, has cast its relentless shadow over the entire world, yet Americans had, for a time, embraced a false sense of security under the reassurance of their government. Little did they know that this illusion would be shattered, as the virus breached their homeland, sweeping rapidly from the Eastern seaboard to the Western horizon.Caught in the throes of this cataclysmic upheaval are Aiden and Skylar, two hapless college students thrust together by the cruel hand of fate. Bound by circumstance, they face a harrowing choice: can two individuals, hitherto strangers, truly place their trust in one another amid the chaos that engulfs them? Will their nascent alliance withstand the relentless onslaught of this unforgiving scourge, or will they, too, succumb to the relentless ravages of an unrelenting nightmare? In this gripping tale of survival, the bonds of trust and the resilience of the human spirit are put to the ultimate test as Aiden and Skylar navigate the treacherous terrain of a world on the brink of collapse.

Step into New York City's disturbing core in The Survivor Chronicles, where Braden, our gay protagonist, and his diverse classmates confront a nightmarish world. Amidst infected assailants and desperate locals, they forge an unusual alliance to find their way home.Braden channels his father's survival wisdom, unveiling hidden skills to face the new reality. Navigating darkness within and around him, he grasps that humanity's sinister traits aren't exclusive to the infected.Discover The Survivor Chronicles, an unyielding journey through the initial 30 days of the Zombie Apocalypse. Witness the lethal virus's emergence to society's collapse while exploring resilience and survival with a diverse, vividly rendered cast.

Experience a world turned upside down in the blink of an eye with "The Infected". Bella's ordinary life as an emergency room nurse is shattered when she witnesses a horrifying attack at a gas station-the chilling sight of a man feasting on another's flesh.But this isn't your run-of-the-mill zombie outbreak. No, these aren't the walking dead. The majority of the population has fallen prey to an unknown airborne virus that transforms them into ravenous, mindless creatures. Foaming at the mouth, bleeding from the eyes-they hunger for human flesh.Bella's own world collapses when her beloved family succumbs to the infection. As one of the rare immune survivors, she finds herself whisked away to a secure military base, joining others who have miraculously evaded the virus's clutches. Among them is a stern soldier with whom Bella constantly clashes, yet finds herself strangely drawn to his captivating eyes.United by their immunity, the Immune must forge an alliance to navigate the treacherous path of survival. Can they uncover a cure amidst the chaos that threatens their very existence? What sacrifices will they make to ensure their safety in this merciless new reality? With tensions mounting, will they tear each other apart before the infected can claim them all?Prepare for a heart-pounding tale of resilience, suspense, and the unbreakable spirit of humanity. "The Infected" will leave you questioning how far you would go to survive and who you can trust when the world teeters on the edge of darkness.

The poetry of the Graveyard School - gloomy meditations on mortality, often composed in churchyards - was immensely popular in 18th-century England and was an important forerunner of the Romantic period and a major influence on the development of the Gothic novel. Yet, despite the unquestioned significance of the Graveyard Poets, critical attention has been scant, and until now there has been no critical anthology of their works.The Graveyard School: An Anthology features works by thirty-three authors and provides a broad and comprehensive examination of the phenomenon of Graveyard poetry. Included are seminal works, such as Robert Blair's "The Grave", Thomas Parnell's "A Night Piece on Death", and excerpts from Edward Young's Night Thoughts, as well as once-popular but now little-remembered poems by authors like Mark Akenside, James Beattie, and James Hervey. Of particular interest in this collection is its inclusion and discussion of authors not normally associated with the Graveyard School, such as Alexander Pope and Washington Irving, as well as a number of female poets, among them Susanna Blamire and Charlotte Smith.Edited by Prof. Jack G. Voller, who provides an introduction and extensive annotations throughout, this volume of melancholy and macabre verse is certain to be welcomed by scholars and students of 18th-century and Gothic literature, as well as those readers interested in the darker side of literature.

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