Brought to you by Penguin. How else do we return to ourselves but to fold The page so it points to the good part In this deeply intimate second poetry collection, Ocean Vuong searches for life among the aftershocks of his mother's death, embodying the paradox of sitting within grief while being determined to survive beyond it. Shifting through memory, and in concert with the themes of his novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, Vuong contends with personal loss, the meaning of family, and the cost of being the product of an American war in America. At once vivid, brave, and propulsive, Vuong's poems circle fragmented lives to find both restoration as well as the epicentre of the break. The author of the critically acclaimed poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds, winner of the 2016 Whiting Award, the 2017 T.S. Eliot Prize, and a 2019 MacArthur fellow, Vuong writes directly to our humanity without losing sight of the current moment. These poems represent a more innovative and daring experimentation with language and form, illuminating how the themes we perennially live in and question are truly inexhaustible. Bold and prescient, and a testament to tenderness in the face of violence, Time Is a Mother is a return and a forging-forth all at once. © Ocean Vuong 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Time is a Mother

A Map of Absence presents the finest poetry and prose by Palestinian writers over the last seventy years. Featuring writers in the diaspora and those living under occupation, these striking entries pay testament to one of the most pivotal events in modern history - the 1948 Nakba. This unique, landmark anthology includes translated excerpts of works by major authors such as Mahmoud Darwish, Ghassan Kanafani and Fadwa Tuqan alongside those of emerging writers, published here in English for the first time. Depicting the varied aspects of Palestinian life both before and after 1948, their writings highlight the ongoing resonances of the Nakba. An intimate companion for all lovers of world literature, A Map of Absence reveals the depth and breadth of Palestinian writing.

A Map of Absence

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, the battlefield, and the Victorian era, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Themes of war, love, nature, sexuality, and much more are played out in these timeless readings of poetry from the 19th and 20th century. Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Richard Burton; William Squire; Richard Marquand; Peggy Ashcroft; Margaretta Scott; Tony Church; Derek Godfrey; Patrick Garland; Gary Watson; Margaretta Scott; and Janette Richer; Gwen Watford; and David King. This collection includes poems from: • William Wordsworth • Samuel Taylor Coleridge • William Blake • Thomas Hardy • WB Yeats • Robert Browning • Lord Alfred Tennyson • Christina Rossetti • Lord Byron • Wilfred Owen • Siegfried Sassoon • Percy Bysshe Shelley • John Keats • Gerard Manley Hopkins • Dante Gabriel Rossetti • Ted Hughes

Argo Classics

The Ultimate Poetry Collection

A NEW MYSTICAL AND METAPHYSICAL POETRY BETWEEN ÉRŌS, ÁGAPĒ AND THÁNATOS On the poetry of Italian author Francesco Sartori. 1. Mystical Language and the Ineffable 2. The mutation of érōs into thánatos 3. Historical nihilism as a denial of human destiny 4. The Dimensions of Agápico Love 5. Thánatos and némesis. 6. The Realism of the Mystic 7. Poetic Language and Self-Referentiality 8. The Via Lucis (The Way of Light) 9. Love betrayed and rediscovered: Hesychasm and contemplative silence. 10. The Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) 11. The Via Pulchritudinis (The Way of Beauty) and Hesychasm. LITERARY BIOGRAPHY OF AUTHOR FRANCESCO SARTORI

Ali di Luce

The Silence and the Word

The poems in One Little Room enter and explore confined spaces in history and personal memory. The spaces prove not to be as small as they seem from the outside: they expand and interconnect to produce new and dazzling perspectives out of the limits of concentrated meditation and formal shape alike. Poems inhabit the surroundings of a Belfast childhood, pushing these into dimensions where time and space play tricks on memory and circumstance. Boxes, lost travelling trunks, and small volumes enclosed in the dark are transformed into bright gateways to freshly imagined realities. Public and private histories undergo radical reconstruction in the sequence 'Centenary', where a hundred years of Northern Ireland and the century since the birth of the poet's father coincide to produce a different kind of history; a series of discursive poems addressed to different women mark, like standing stones, the book's developing engagements with past, present and future. From Harry Houdini in a milk-churn to the French poet St.-John Perse in the same room with Hitler; from Emerson in New England to Yeats at Rosses Point and Omaha Beach; and from the work on free paraphrases of the Psalms to the work done in a carpet-fitter's cutting room in the 1970s, poems here repeatedly turn confinement inside-out. In this, his eighth collection, Peter McDonald effects transformations of memory and history, loss and love.

One Little Room

The Flowers of Evil (Les Fleurs du Mal) is a collection of poems by Charles Baudelaire influential on several levels.  Fellow artists were impressed and unsettled when it was published in 1857; one described the effect as “immense, prodigious, unexpected, mingled with admiration and some indefinable anxious fear”.  Admirers included Victor Hugo and Gustave Flaubert, who wrote “you are as unyielding as marble and as penetrating as English mist”.  The general public, however, was scandalized by the themes of sex and death and frank treatment of subjects such as lesbianism, which led to a prosecution of Baudelaire, his publisher and printer for offenses against publish morals.   The conviction resulted in a fine and the removal of six poems. A second edition was released in 1861 that deleted the offending poems and added 35 poems, including a new section, Parisian Scenes, which described the effects of modernization symbolized by the identical streets and buildings taking shape during the renovation of Paris and a resulting alienation and estrangement as well as a sense of loss. On a stylistic level, the collection introduced a kind of highly ordered prose poetry and the use of a cynical and ironic voice that broke with Romantic traditions by acknowledging moral complexity, urban corruption, loss of innocence, and indulging in sensual and aesthetic pleasures.  The work captures the fleeting sense of life and beauty in the emerging urban industrial world for which Baudelaire coined the term modernity and has had a lasting influence that continues to be an inspiration to this day.

Flowers of Evil

Love, as certain as death, profoundly shapes our lives with its complex feelings. In "Handful of Poems," Massiel Alfonso shares her intimate journey through the joys and sorrows of love, exploring vulnerability and the resilience born from heartache. Her poems explore themes of healing and self-discovery, inspiring listeners to find strength in vulnerability and embrace life's emotional challenges with courage. "Handful of Poems" isn't just poetry; it's a journey of reflection. Each poem resonates deeply, touching your heart and revealing the beauty in personal growth and embracing one's true self. Whether you're experiencing the highs of love or the lows of heartbreak, "Handful of Poems" offers comfort, insight, and a connection to life's shared experiences. This audiobook is a must for anyone who wants to explore love and personal growth through the beauty of poetry.

Handful of Poems

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was an American poet who wrote an incredible amount of poems. Having lived mostly as a recluse, it was only after her death that Dickinson gained popularity as one of America's greatest poets. This version of Dickinson's Complete Poems includes a table of contents.

The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson (ReadOn Classics)

John Keats's 'Hyperion' is a poetic masterpiece that takes the reader on a journey through the world of Greek mythology. Written in Keats's signature lyrical style, the book delves into the themes of power, beauty, and the struggle for autonomy. Keats's use of vivid imagery and intricate language creates a rich and immersive reading experience, drawing the reader into a world of gods and mortals. Set against the backdrop of the Titanomachy, 'Hyperion' explores the complexities of divinity and the human experience through the eyes of the Titans and their struggle for supremacy. Keats's exploration of these themes makes 'Hyperion' a timeless classic in the realm of Romantic poetry. John Keats, known for his deep love of literature and classical mythology, was inspired to write 'Hyperion' as a response to the fall of Napoleon and the changing political landscape of his time. Drawing on his own experiences and emotions, Keats crafted a work that reflects his reverence for the classics and his commitment to poetic innovation. His dedication to the craft of poetry shines through in 'Hyperion', making it a must-read for lovers of Romantic literature and Greek mythology enthusiasts. For readers seeking a profound and evocative exploration of power, beauty, and the divine, John Keats's 'Hyperion' is a must-read masterpiece that will captivate and inspire. Keats's poetic brilliance and deep understanding of the human condition illuminate every page, making 'Hyperion' a classic work that continues to resonate with readers today.

Hyperion

Christina Rossetti was born in 1830, the youngest child in an extraordinarily gifted family including the Italian poet and political exile, Gabriele Rossetti. Christina Rossetti's poetry has never disappeared from view. Critical interest in her poetry swelled in the final decades of the twentieth century, a resurgence largely impelled by the emergence of feminist criticism; much of this commentary focuses on gender issues in her poetry and on Rossetti as a woman poet. Collected here are 16 of her most beautiful, haunting, and renowned poems. Goblin MarketDremlandA BirthdayRememberEchoWinter: My SecretFata MorganaShut OutSongA Bruised Reed Shall He Not BreakTwiceEveA Daughter of EveA Christmas CarolGood FridayFluttered WingsThis audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each poem will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.

Christina Rossetti: Selected Poems

The Roman poet Juvenal was the greatest satirist of Imperial Rome. His 16 satires encompass attacks on the immorality, abuses and hypocrisy of the Romans of his day. The last of the great Roman poets, he wrote between CE 110 and 130, his approach to satire coming close to modern expectations of the genre. Today, Juvenal is best known for the Latin quotations panem et circenses (‘bread and races’ – he stated that this was all the Roman populace desired) and mens sana in corpore sano (‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’). This audiobook, deftly delivered by David Timson, uses Niall Rudd’s translation, which preserves the style and metrical effect of Juvenal’s hexameters.

The Satires

A Guardian Top 5 Best Translated Fiction Book of the YearFinalist for the National Book Award for Translated Literature The award-winning, deeply moving novel-in-verse about the struggle and persistence of two Indigenous Sámi families over a century As borders are imposed in northernmost Scandinavia, a reindeer-herding family is ripped apart. A century later, a young Sámi woman leads a bold call for reparations. This majestic verse novel chronicles the fates of two Indigenous families over a hundred years, rescuing from oblivion their stories of loss and resistance. As one generation succeeds another, their voices interweave and form a spellbinding hymn to lands and traditions lost and reclaimed. Written in sparse, glittering verse that flows like a current, Ædnan is a profound and moving epic of Sámi life. ______________________ Winner of the August Prize for Fiction 'Full of sonorous power yet shot through with an undeniable intimacy... Extraordinary' Washington Post'Lyrical and ambitious' Guardian'Crystalline... The music of this book is old, and it is new, and it is old' Tommy Orange

Aednan

A Season in Hell is an extended poem written and published by French writer Arthur Rimbaud. The book had a considerable influence on later artists and poets, for example the Surrealists.  Henry Miller was important in introducing Rimbaud to America in the sixties. He once attempted an English translation of the book and wrote an extended essay on Rimbaud and A Season in Hell titled The Time of the Assassins. The poem is loosely divided into nine parts, some of which are much shorter than others. They differ markedly in tone and narrative comprehensibility, with some, such as "Bad Blood," 'being much more obviously influenced by Rimbaud's drug use than others, some argue. Academic critics have arrived at many varied and often entirely incompatible conclusions as to what meaning and philosophy may or may not be contained in the text, and will continue to do so.

A Season in Hell

Here are 60 of the greatest poems of all time : the art of three major French authors, Baudelaire, Victor Hugo, Paul Verlaine, translated into English with perfect accuracy and elegance, and carefully selected excerpts of Japanese poetry, for a world-encompassing literary culture and delight.

60 Greatest Poems

The 100 greatest poems of three major French authors, Baudelaire, Victor Hugo, Paul Verlaine, translated into English with perfect accuracy and elegance, narrated by Katie Haigh and Paul Edwards. Excerpts from Hugo's Contemplations and Autumn Leaves, Baudelaire's Flowers of Evil, which started as a banned book in France because of its indecency, and Verlaine's Poèmes Saturniens: here is enough to delight in the greatest poetry lines ever written and to nourish one's literary culture.

100 Greatest Poems

Purgatorio is the second part of The Divine Comedy, Dante's epic poem describing man's progress from hell to paradise. Having escaped the Inferno, Dante and his guide, the classical Roman poet Virgil, ascend out of the underworld to the Mountain of Purgatory on an island on the far side of the world. The mountain has nine terraces, seven of which correspond to the seven deadly sins, and two of which constitute an Ante-Purgatory with the Garden of Eden at the summit. Dante writes about sin based on motives in Purgatory, rather than actions as in The Inferno, giving the book a more psychological aspect. Arriving on Easter Sunday, Purgatorio represents the time of human life on earth.

Divine Comedy

Purgatorio

Coffee with Milk is a collection of thoughts and poems that deal with the subject of suffering and healing. The title coffee with milk is an allusion to a bitter life, to which you can add milk or sugar to make it better.

Coffee with Milk

The poetry book with a difference her unsettled heart this journey is divided into two chapters: broken to heal and romancing to love a journey with nothing to compare. What does it means to have a heart that is very much unsettled? That's when your heart is bobbing between love and hate gaining and failing losing and winning. In life on normal conditions you'll have good days and so as the bad days, where some days you'll be up and some days you'll be feeling down. But what if she's living a life where everyday it is the same heartaches and pain because of people she'd given her all to just for the sake of love but it had her broken down every minute, tears falling down her face and pain sticking her heart, well this is not healthy. What author Penric gamhra has done here is highlighting the darkest points to take her on the healing adventurous journey to prove to her that she is not alone and she will never be. She must smile and show herself that the power is still inside of her; the strength she thought she'd lost. Your heart is unsettled but read and get your heart settled with love now.

her unsettled heart

This extensive and wide-ranging selection is taken from three collections of the poetry of one of France's most exciting writers of the twentieth century, the surrealist Robert Desnos. Hailed as the 'prophet' of the Surrealist movement by André Breton, Desnos was a hugely influential figure across all art forms at the time, and yet today his work is completely underrepresented in the English language. The present volume of nearly 300 poems seeks to redress the balance. Although he died in 1945 in the death-camp of Terezin, Robert Desnos - witty, scabrous, tender, truculent, mysterious, patriotic, childishly playful - survives as the poet par excellence of his age.

Surrealist, Lover, Resistant: Collected Poems - Arc Classic Translations

In 1855, Walt Whitman published, at his own expense, the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a uniquely American form of mysticism known as Transcendentalism, the writing is distinguished by an explosively innovative free-verse style and previously unmentionable subject matter. Exalting nature, celebrating the human body, and praising the senses and sexual love, this monumental work, now a classic of American poetry, was condemned as immoral upon publication. Included in this edition are some of the greatest poems of modern times, works that continue to upset conventional notions of beauty and originality even today.

Leaves of Grass

'A joyful rendition of an iconic text' - Arundhathi Subramaniam Saundarya Lahari is a popular Sanskrit hymn celebrating the power and beauty of Sakti, the primordial goddess. In one hundred verses, it underlines the centrality of the feminine principle in Indian thought. Attributed to Adi Sankaracarya, Saundarya Lahari is a valuable source for understanding tantric ideas. Every verse is associated with yantras and encoded mantras for tantric rituals, and specific verses in the hymn are considered potent for acquiring good health, lovers, and even poetic skills. This special audiobook edition of Saundarya Lahari, featuring the complete verses translated and narrated in English by Mani Rao and sung in Sanskrit by Karuna Sivasailaim, is an inspired, lyrical performance that renders the esoteric immediate and the distant near.

Saundarya Lahari

The most famous, beautiful and spiritually moving poems of the twentieth-century, read by the most famous poet. Historic recordings of the cream of Eliot’s poetry. It is always something of a revelation to listen to a poet reading his own words, and these recordings are no exception. Eliot clearly and evenly characterises and reveals the voices of some of his most important works in this excellent reading. The Waste Land caught the imagination of the age with its powerful emotional impact. Eliot felt that the modern Western city had become a sterile desert waste land, and in it life had become a sham pretence, with no content but stale conventionality. The Four Quartets express the poet’s whole-hearted acceptance of the Christian faith. Each poem describes a meditation which leads to a reconciliation with the burden of the past.

T. S. Eliot Reads The Waste Land, Four Quartets and Other Poems

The Odyssey is an epic poem, written by the ancient Greek Philosopher Homer, and is considered to be the second oldest piece of western literature still in existence. Scholars believe it was written at the end of the 8th century BC. Still heavily used in schools because of its unique literary makeup and historical value, the poems follow Greek hero Odysseus, as he journeys home after the ten year long Trojan War. His journey home takes another ten years, and Odysseus encounters many obstacles including adverse weather, mythical beasts, and angry gods. Many Scholars believe the Odyssey was originally composed in an oral tradition, intended to be heard, not read, making this epic classic a must have for audiobook listeners!

The Odyssey

This unique collection of poems from the Poet Laureate, filled with her characteristic wit, is a feminist classic and a modern take on age-old mythology. Who? Him. The Husband. Hero. Hunk. The Boy Next Door. The Paramour. The Je t'adore. Behind every famous man is a great woman – and from the quick-tongued Mrs Darwin to the lascivious Frau Freud, from the adoring Queen Kong to the long-suffering wife of the Devil himself, each one steps from her counterpart's shadow to tell her side of the story in this irresistible collection. Original, subversive, full of imagination and quicksilver wit, The World's Wife is Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy at her beguiling best.

Picador Collection

The World's Wife

The Poetic Edda is the most important collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, covering the creation of the world and the coming of Ragnarok, The Doom of the Gods. The mythological poems are an exploration of the wisdom of gods and giants, and tell of the adventures of the god Thor, against hostile giants, and rivalries amongst the gods. In the heroic poems we hear of the exploits of Helgi and his Valkyrie bride, the tragic tale of Sigurd and Byrnhild’s doomed love, and the terrible drama of Gudrun and her children. Many of the poems pre-date the conversion of Scandinavia to Christianity and give us a glimpse of the pagan beliefs of the North. This recording is of Carolyne Larrington’s revised translation (OUP) and is read by the accomplished actor Gunnar Cauthery (himself of Icelandic heritage).

The Poetic Edda

Delve into the rich tapestry of Norse mythology and medieval Icelandic literature with 'The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda'. This collection transcends the boundaries of time, weaving together an array of ancient myths, heroic lays, and Skaldic verses that reverberate with the power and complexity of these lost worlds. Offerings range from apocalyptic visions of Ragnarök to intricate tales of gods and monsters. While the works are traditionally situated within a Scandinavian context, their universal themes of fate, valor, and the human condition ensure a resonance far beyond their original setting. The dual inclusion of both the poetic and prose traditions illuminates the breadth of stylistic variance inherent in Norse storytelling, enriching our appreciation for these seminal works. Helmed by the masterful historian and bard Snorri Sturluson and the legendary cleric Saemund Sigfusson, this anthology brings together narratives that have deeply influenced Western literature and culture. Snorri's comprehensive narratives offer insight into the oral traditions from which they originated, providing an invaluable bridge to the past. This anthology benefits from their expertise, offering layers of cultural, historical, and literary insights that underscore the significance of these texts in preserving Norse heritage, while simultaneously demonstrating the intricate art of storytelling that defined this era. Readers are invited into a world where ancient wisdom and narrative artistry converge, offering a unique opportunity to explore the multiplicity of perspectives inherent within Norse mythology. 'The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda' is more than just a collection; it is an invitation to witness the dynamic interplay of myth and history. Whether for academic pursuit or personal enrichment, this anthology stands as an indispensable resource, ensuring enduring dialogue between the ancient voices of Nordic lore and the modern reader.

The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda

Featuring all new tales of dark fantasy, cosmic horror, supernatural revenge, and the sorcery of terror from masters of the craft, this issue includes the following stories and poems: “Her Happy Place” by Alma Katsu “The Thing in Jesse’s House” by Heather Graham “The Dreams in the Cipher House” by Maurice Broaddus “Shadow Plane” by Fran Wilde “Tales from Alexandria” by Priya Sharma “The Secret Priest” by Anne Walsh (poetry) “Apocalypse Nights” by Yvonne Navarro “Devoured by the Soiled and Peeling Wallpaper” by Jake Bible “The Beast of Bray Road” by Gabrielle Faust “A Beautiful Darkness” by Christina Sng (poetry)

Weird Tales

Weird Tales, Issue 365

A dazzling full-length collection of verse from one of the leading poets of our time. Over the past two decades, jessica Care moore has become a cultural force as a poet, performer, publisher, activist, and critic. Reflecting her transcendent electric voice, this searing poetry collection is filled with moving, original stanzas that speak to both Black women’s creative and intellectual power, and express the pain, sadness, and anger of those who suffer constant scrutiny because of their gender and race. Fierce and passionate, Jessica Care moore argues that Black women spend their lives building a physical and emotional shelter to protect themselves from misogyny, criminalization, hatred, stereotypes, sexual assault, objectification, patriarchy, and death threats. We Want Our Bodies Back is an exploration—and defiant stance against—these many attacks.

We Want Our Bodies Back

Rupi Kaur performs the first-ever recording of home body, her third #1 New York Times bestselling collection of poetry and prose. This production was performed and recorded in 2021 along with the brand-new audio edition of milk and honey and the first audio recording of her second collection, the sun and her flowers. Kaur constantly embraces growth, and in home body, she walks listeners through a reflective and intimate journey visiting the past, the present, and the potential of the self. home body is a collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself - reminding listeners to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Themes of nature and nurture, light and dark, rest here. i dive into the well of my body and end up in another world everything i need already exists in me there’s no need to look anywhere else - home

Home Body

A Financial Times Best Poetry Books of 2021 Louise Glück's thirteenth book of poems is among her most haunting. Here as in The Wild Iris there is a chorus, but the speakers are entirely human, simultaneously spectral and ancient. Winter Recipes from the Collective is chamber music, an invitation into that privileged realm small enough for the individual instrument to make itself heard, dolente, its line sustained, carried, and then taken up by the next instrument, spirited, animoso, while at the same time being large enough to contain a whole lifetime, the inconceivable gifts and losses of old age, the little princesses rattling in the back of a car, an abandoned passport, the ingredients of an invigorating winter sandwich, a sister's death, the joyful presence of the sun, its brightness measured by the darkness it casts. "Some of you will know what I mean," the poet says, by which she means, some of you will follow me. Hers is the sustaining presence, the voice containing all our lifetimes, "all the worlds, each more beautiful than the last." This magnificent book couldn't have been written by anyone else, nor could it have been written by the poet at any other time in her life.

Winter Recipes from the Collective

A collection of haunting, mystical poems of the night by the great Rainer Maria Rilke, appearing together for the first time in English In 1916, Rainer Maria Rilke presented his friend Rudolf Kassner with a notebook, containing twenty-two poems meticulously inscribed in his own hand and bearing the title Poems to Night. This evocative sequence of poems, which echoes some of the great themes of German romanticism, is now thought to represent one of the key stages in the creative breakthrough and spiritual evolution of the pre-eminent European poet of the twentieth century. This collection brings all the poems together in English for the first time and is enhanced by a rich selection of further poems Rilke dedicated to night at various stages of his life. The Poems to Night and the background to them are illuminated by the translator's insightful introduction.

Pushkin Collection

Poems to Night

🔥 A visionary journey through the afterlife that shaped Western thought. The Divine Comedy is Dante Alighieri's timeless literary epic—an allegorical voyage that begins in the darkness of Inferno, ascends through Purgatorio, and culminates in the radiance of Paradiso 🔥🌫️🌟. Written in exquisite verse, this masterpiece explores justice, redemption, love, and divine order through unforgettable imagery and profound philosophical reflection. Whether you're a first-time reader or revisiting its pages, Dante's celestial vision remains one of the most profound literary achievements in human history. Why readers across centuries revere this epic: ✔ "A cornerstone of Western literature, as relevant today as ever." ✔ "Striking imagery, unforgettable metaphors, and profound moral insight." ✔ Perfect for students, scholars, spiritual seekers, and lovers of poetic masterpieces 📚🧠💬 This edition includes: 🖼️ Classical illustrations for every canticle 📜 Commentary on Dante's life, vision, and cultural context 📱 Optimized for Kindle with intuitive navigation 📥 Download The Divine Comedy now and embark on the most profound journey ever written—through the depths of sin, the trials of purgation, and the beauty of paradise.

The Divine Comedy

Read by the author. These are prayers for your moments of gratitude and celebration. For your seasons of loss and waiting. For your days when prayers come, not in words but in groans. When We Talk to God, from poet-theologian Sharifa Stevens, captures the arc and the ache of our lives. A beautiful interweaving of prayers and poems for Black women, this unique book encourages you to lift up your whole heart and loudest voice to God. And to tell Him about everything; nothing is off-limits. Sharifa's honest and powerful words express prayer and longing through personal experiences and biblical examples. When We Talk to God offers: An invitation to journey through honest lamentation and heartfelt joy to find greater peace in a turbulent worldPoems and prayers exploring topics from job interviews to grief, from braiding hair to feeling invisible, from parenting to dancingValidation and inspiration for Black women of faith, by a Black woman speaking from her life to yoursA relatable and authentic voice that frees you to present your own prayers and praises to the God who hears you, sees you, and loves youA beautiful gift idea for Mother's Day, Grandparents' Day, International Women's Day, spiritual anniversaries, and birthdays Ideal for Black women of any age and background, When We Talk to God is a balm to your spirit and soul as it urges you to go to God with all of who you are and with everything you can or cannot say.

When We Talk to God

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE 2022** A teacher asked me a question, and I opened my mouth as a sort of formality but closed it softly, knowing with perfect certainty that nothing would ever come out again. Ruby gives up talking at a young age. Her mother isn’t always there to notice; she comes and goes and goes and comes, until, one day, she doesn’t. Silence becomes Ruby’s refuge, sheltering her from the weather of her mother’s mental illness and a pressurized suburban atmosphere. Plangent, deft, and sparkling with wry humor, 'Somebody Loves You' is a moving exploration of how we choose or refuse to tell the stories that shape us. Perfect for fans of Avni Doshi, Ocean Vuong and Abi Daré. ‘A sharply drawn world of wonder in elegant and lean prose. A fresh, innovative novel that is an ode to families, coming of age and sisterhood.’ Roger Robinson ‘A truly enriching read, Somebody Loves You is a glorious debut novel. I took this book with me everywhere and kept returning to it. I loved every perfect choice of word and turn of phrase in this vivid and tender, poetic and beautiful book.’ Salena Godden ‘Each sentence has the cadence of poetry, each phrase perfectly chosen, each word correctly weighed. This is a novel which reminds us memory and narrative are often not complete but rather are crystallised glimpses, which turn like a kaleidoscope through our mind.’ Andrew McMillan "Poet and former human rights lawyer Arshi (Dear Big Gods) makes her fiction debut with a delicate and enveloping portrayal of a British Indian family coping with a mother’s depression. "Everything worth saying can be written on your fingernail," believes Ruby, the narrator, who, at 11, rarely speaks. Her older sister, Rania, is a talker, a rebel, and an artist. Their father is unassuming and kind, and their mother, who feels most alive while gardening, sleeps her way through Britain’s winters. Ruby and Rania, while starkly contrasting, provide each other the support their mother cannot, especially when she’s recovering at a psychiatric hospital. Adults project their own beliefs onto the silent Ruby—some distrust her, while others, such as a teacher, seek to convert her to Christianity. However, as Ruby moves from primary to secondary school, her devilish tenacity takes root. The chapters, like Ruby, are concise, never rambling, but they contain startling depth. With piercing lines such as, "The day my sister tried to drag the baby fox into our house was the same day my mother had her first mental breakdown," Arshi opens the door into Ruby’s dysfunctional but authentic family. Each scene is packed with emotion and memory, and it’s all carried by the diction and imagery of a poem. It adds up to a beautiful whole." - Publishers Weekly Mona Arshi was born in West London, where she still lives. She worked as a human-rights lawyer with the NGO Liberty for a decade before receiving a Master’s in creative writing from the University of East Anglia. Her debut poetry collection Small Hands was published in 2015, winning the Forward Prize for Best First Collection. Mona Arshi regularly appears on BBC Radio 4. Her poems have been published in The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Times of India and most recently the London Underground.

Somebody Loves You

*100 Selected Poems* by Emily Dickinson offers readers a carefully curated glimpse into the profound and enigmatic world of one of America’s most celebrated poets. This collection brings together poems that explore themes central to Dickinson’s life and work, such as nature, solitude, love, death, and immortality. Her writing style—marked by unique punctuation, innovative rhythms, and striking imagery—invites readers into her introspective observations and keen philosophical insights. Each poem captures Dickinson’s ability to express deep emotions with brevity, revealing layers of meaning in just a few lines. *100 Selected Poems* is an ideal introduction for those new to Dickinson’s work and a beloved resource for longtime admirers, showcasing the quiet yet powerful voice of a poet whose reflections on life continue to resonate.

100 Selected Poems: Emily Dickinson

'I want to live, not merely survive' This collection of words from Havva Ramadan will resonate with her rapidly growing online community. With a million followers, Havva's words have struck a chord with people all around the world, including celebrities such as Annie Lennox, Khloe Kardashian and Alison Hammond. Now, in her first book, A Voice: Turning Pain into Power, those words take a different form, collected to give us a very personal journey that we can all relate to, reflecting the pain of grief, the struggle of mental health and the journey we need to take to help us collect our pieces and find a way to rebuild ourselves once again. A Voice is a beautiful new collection of Havva's work. With a mix of material that her audience knows and loves plus additional unpublished work, Havva also now shares secrets she has never posted online, revealing her troubled early life and heart and soul through her work in the hope that she can help others through life after loss, as she has had to do herself, and learn to live again by turning our pain into power.

A Voice

Carol Ann Duffy is the most humane and accessible poet of our time, and Rapture is essential reading for the broken-hearted of all ages' - Rose Tremain The effortless virtuosity, directness, drama and humanity of Carol Ann Duffy's verse have made her our most admired and best-loved contemporary poet. Rapture, her seventh collection, is a book-length love-poem, and a moving act of personal testimony; but what sets these poems apart from other treatments of the subject is that Duffy refuses to simplify the contradictions of love, and read its transformations - infatuation, longing, passion, commitment, rancour, separation and grief - as simply redemptive or destructive. Rapture is a map of real love, in all its churning complexity. Yet in showing us that a song can be made of even the most painful episodes in our lives, Duffy has accessed a new level of directness that sacrifices nothing in the way of subtlety of expression. These are poems that will find deep rhymes in the experience of most readers, and nowhere has Duffy more eloquently articulated her belief that poetry should speak for us all.

Rapture

'Atmospheric and intoxicating' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS 'A joyous, lyrical read' YOMI ADEGOKE 'Hypnotic and freewheeling' GUARDIAN A Guardian Book of the Year Caleb Femi returns with a landmark, life-affirming new poetry collection, The Wickedest. This is a minute-by-minute depiction of a typical night at a legendary monthly house party known as 'The Wickedest'. Here, we meet a vivid cast of characters, young and old, all surfing a revelry steeped in camaraderie, community, desire and a spirit of jubilant defiance. A modern epic, The Wickedest explores the institution of shoobs or house parties and their vital role within working-class communities. The poems range from classical English sonnets to experimental forms and are immersively interwoven with photographs, text messages and ephemera. The collection playfully dissembles parties – in space, sound, law and bureaucracy – to document the precarious existence of our nightlife venues. In Caleb Femi's inimitable, cinematic style the book builds to a crescendo that is at once euphoric and grief-soaked. The Wickedest calls us to cast our minds to the moments we stood surrounded by our loved ones on a dancefloor, arms outstretched, and freed ourselves from the weight of reality to float. ‘One of London’s most renowned poets’ SALMA EL-WARDANY, BBC Radio London ‘I love the collection so much’ NICK GRIMSHAW, BBC Radio 6 'A near-holy experience' JONATHAN ESCOFFERY 'This is poetry that moves and is felt in the body' ANDREW MCMILLAN Caleb Femi's collection, Poor, won the Forward Prize's Felix Dennis Prize for Best First Collection in 2021

The Wickedest

'Lyrical, imagistic, plaintive, haunting, always passionate and elegant – and never anything less than free.'--Naomi Shihab Nye Mahmoud Darwish was often cited as the poetic voice of the Palestinian people. In the summer of 2006, as Israel attacked Gaza and Lebanon, Darwish recorded his observations and feelings in poems, meditations, fragments and journal entries. The result is this remarkable collection, his last to come out in Arabic. At once lyrical and philosophical, questioning and wise, full of irony, resistance and play, Darwish's musings on unrest and loss dwell on love and humanity. In these pages, myth and dream are inseparable from truth.

A River Dies of Thirst

Robert Frost’s 1923 collection of poetry “New Hampshire” earned him the first of four Pulitzer prizes in his lifetime. Written at a time when he was writing, teaching and lecturing from his home base in Franconia, New Hampshire, this collection contains some of his most famous and beloved poems, including “Fire and Ice”, “Nothing Gold Can Stay”, and “Stopping By a Woods on a Snowy Evening.”

New Hampshire

Gitanjali meaning song offerings in Bengali, is a collection of poems by the renowned Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore. It was first published in 1910 and won Tagore the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making him the first non-European to win the prestigious award. The poems are written in lyrical prose, expressing themes of love, devotion, longing, and the quest for spiritual enlightenment. The collection is deeply rooted in Tagore's own spiritual journey and reflects his belief in the unity of all religions and the universal essence of humanity. Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a multifaceted genius and one of the most prominent figures in Indian literature, art, and culture. He was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, into a prominent Bengali family known for its contributions to literature, music, and social reform.

Gitanjali

In this book, a collection of poems William Blake, (November 28, 1757 - August 12, 1827) - English poet and artist.William Blake was a 19th century writer and artist who is regarded as a seminal figure of the Romantic Age. His writings have influenced countless writers and artists through the ages, and he has been deemed both a major poet and an original thinker.

Poems of William Blake

This collection arguably contains some of the most charming lyrics ever written in English. The childlike simplicity and trust of these artless verses are unique. Blake’s poems can be enjoyed, not only for their historical importance in an age which was fiercely proud of its genius and its traditions, but also for their simple and beautiful expression of “two contrary states of the human soul.” Songs of Innocence was originally a complete collection of twenty-three poems, first printed in 1789. In 1794, a composite collection entitled Songs of Innocence and of Experience, containing forty-seven poems, was published.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience

"And holding wave and wind in boy’s despite Peered from his dripping seat across the wet and stormy night." Charmides is a beautiful and epic poem rooted in Greek mythology. Whether prose or poetry, drama or tragedy, Oscar Wilde’s writing never fails to fascinate and capture one’s attention. Displaying a different side to the famous Irish writer, this book of poems is no exception. A short but great read for any Wilde fan. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet, famous for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to name a couple. He died in Paris at the age of 46. 'The Importance of Being Earnest' is Oscar Wilde’s most popular and enduring play. Poking fun at the ridiculousness of human nature, especially that of the Victorian elite, it is both incredibly clever and undeniably silly. It has been performed and made into films and for television many times, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon and Judi Dench.

World Classics

Charmides and Other Poems

The Letters of Emily Dickinson offers an intimate portrait of one of America's most enigmatic poets through the perspective of her niece, Martha Dickinson Bianchi. Blending biographical insights with personal correspondence, the work reveals Dickinson's intellectual depth, emotional intensity, and reclusive yet profoundly engaged existence. It explores her relationships, artistic philosophy, and the influences that shaped her poetry, providing a nuanced depiction of a literary figure often shrouded in mystery. Since its publication, The Letters of Emily Dickinson has been recognized for its valuable contribution to Dickinson scholarship, offering firsthand accounts that illuminate her creative process and personal struggles. By presenting a carefully curated selection of letters alongside biographical commentary, Bianchi crafts a narrative that deepens our understanding of Dickinson's poetic genius and the challenges she faced within the constraints of 19th-century society. The book's enduring significance lies in its ability to humanize Dickinson, bridging the gap between her secluded life and the universal themes of her work. By capturing her voice through her own words and those of her correspondents, The Letters of Emily Dickinson invites readers to reconsider the poet's legacy—not just as an isolated genius but as a keen observer of life, love, and the complexities of human existence.

Women Writers of the World

The Letters of Emily Dickinson

“What Breaks Us” by Megan Davis is a cathartic collection of poetry that channels pain and angst into strength for healing and self-discovery. This poetry collection is a candid reflection on heartache, loss, and the difficult work of self-examination to uncover unhealed wounds. With topics ranging from love to spirituality, grief to psychology, Davis’s poetry is an outpouring of emotion that balances the deeply personal with the universality of the human experience. Davis initially began writing poetry in lieu of journaling, using creative writing as a way to process tumultuous feelings of attraction, loneliness, struggles with mental health, her relationship with spirituality, and the suffering faced by people around the world. She wrote the poems without intending to share them with an audience, and the palpable honesty in each piece of work reflects that intimacy, as well as the author’s approach to poetry as personal catharsis. As the sections of the collection progress, readers move through phases of the author’s life alongside her, from heartbreak and anger to battles with addiction, through to growing self-acceptance, connection with others, and ultimately, a sense of empowerment built on perseverance and a willingness to engage with pain as a source of strength. Beautifully written and poignantly capturing the internal battles faced by many, Davis’s poems are a touching portrait of the things that hurt us – and the ways these damaging experiences can be alchemized into sources of hope and growth.

What Breaks Us

Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definitions and analyses of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts. In our age, when the natural and social sciences have dominated the quest for truth, it is helpful to consider why Aristotle claimed poetry is more philosophical and more significant than history. Like so many other works by Aristotle, the Poetics has dominated the way we have thought about all forms of dramatic performance in Europe and America ever since. The essence of poetry lies in its ability to transcend the particulars of everyday experience and articulate universals, not merely what has happened but what might happen and what ought to happen. © Agora Publications

Aristotle's Poetics

Marriage is more than just a legal or social contract; it is a union of two hearts, minds, and souls. A successful marriage can transform lives, bringing joy, fulfillment, and emotional nourishment to the individuals involved. Personal growth, self-discovery, and emotional stability thrive within a healthy and loving marriage. At an individual level, a successful marriage creates a haven where partners can share their dreams, fears, and vulnerabilities. It provides a nurturing environment where individuals can find support, encouragement, and companionship, fostering a deep sense of belonging and emotional security. A harmonious marriage can boost self-esteem, enhance well-being, and improve life satisfaction. It is a source of resilience during challenging times and a catalyst for personal growth and self-improvement. Beyond the personal realm, the impact of a successful marriage extends to the family unit. Strong marriages serve as the bedrock for healthy and thriving families. They provide stability, structure, and love that shape children's lives and impact their emotional development. Children raised within the embrace of a successful marriage often exhibit better academic performance, higher self-confidence, and healthier relationship patterns as they grow into adulthood. Moreover, the impact of successful marriages reverberates through society, contributing to its overall well-being. Stable marriages create a ripple effect, strengthening communities and creating a healthier social fabric. They act as beacons of hope and inspiration, reminding others of the potential for lasting love and connection. By fostering healthy relationships, successful marriages contribute to lower divorce rates, reduced instances of domestic violence, and improved mental and emotional health outcomes within society. Recognizing the importance of successful marriages, it becomes clear that investing in their longevity and strength is crucial. By understanding the keys to a successful marriage and implementing them in our relationships, we can positively impact our lives and those around us. "Everlasting Love" aims to guide readers towards building and nurturing enduring marriages, empowering them to create a legacy of love, happiness, and fulfillment for themselves, their families, and society.

Everlasting Love

Fragmented into sixteen excerpts, stories or scenes, this brief work by León focuses on the breakup or a couple of unnamed lovers without explicit gender, swept away by the gale of passion and desire, with the moon as their sole spectator and accomplice, and the presence of a cat that serves as witness to the impulses of a love that is hopelessly undone in the misunderstanding of bodies scorched by the fire of the sexes, The work is a heartbroken cry of a lonely, proud individual, overpowered by his own ego in the face of the loss and abandonment of the one who filled his days. And in the other end, silence, and emptiness as the only response. The whole book is imbued with a deeply moving sentimental tone that strikers with the force of a desperate ritornello.

Rhapsody of Strings under the Moonlight: Bedtime Poems & Stories

The Soul´s Journey Home is a collection of poems borne out of a spiritual journey brought about due to the pandemic a few years ago. The resulting awakening provided me with the answers to many questions I was unsure about with regards to faith and spirituality and the discovery can have widespread benefits within every aspect of a persons life. The purpose of my poetry is to encourage curiosity within the reader and convey how our answers are well within our reach and closer than we might have imagined.

The Soul´s Journey Home

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