English Poetry

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.

In God Speaks Through Wombs, Drew Jackson explores the first eight chapters of Luke's Gospel in a new poetic register. These are declarative poems, faithfully proclaiming the gospel story in all its liberative power.

Get ready to set sail with "Salty Limericks," a hilarious and irreverent collection of poems that will leave you laughing out loud. Whether you're a sailor, a pirate, or simply a lover of the sea, these carefully crafted limericks are sure to entertain and delight. With clever wordplay and a dash of rudeness, each poem delivers a tasty punchline that will have you chortling with glee. Written by a skilled poet, these limericks are a true feast of fun, casting a net to drag a catch of wriggling, rib-tickling words to shore. And the best part? You can share them with your friends and family, ...

"21 Reasons I Love You Mom" is a heartfelt tribute to the most important woman in our lives - our mothers. Through this book, readers will discover 21 unique and heartwarming reasons why the bond between a mother and child is unbreakable. From how she always puts her children first to her unwavering support and endless love, this book captures what makes a mother's love so special. Each chapter focuses on a different reason why we love our moms, ranging from the simple gestures that make us smile to the deep connections only a mother can provide. This book celebrates mothers and reminds us ...

From the author of the wildly successful 2am Thoughts and Nineteen comes Rooms of the Mind - a journey into the parts of our psyche that can either hide and protect us or expose us to all that exists. Here, you'll find an exploration of pain, heartbreak, and wonder at what the world might bring us next.

From rain and puddles to flowers and bugs, the wonders of spring are all around us!

Whale Day brings together more than fifty poems and showcases the deft mixing of the playful and the serious that has made Billy Collins one of our country’s most celebrated and widely read poets. Here are poems that leap with whimsy and imagination, yet stay grounded in the familiar, common things of everyday experience. Collins takes us for a walk with an impossibly ancient dog, discovers the original way to eat a banana, meets an Irish spider, and even invites us to his own funeral.

The Iliad. Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and his ideology was disseminated through dozens of published essays and more than 1,500 public lectures. Emerson gradually moved away from the religious and social beliefs of his contemporaries, formulating and expressing the philosophy of transcendentalism in his 1836 essay Nature.

My Sweet Darkness is a unique poetry collection that explores themes of trauma, heartbreak, loss, love, healing, self-love, personal transformation, and self-esteem. Sometimes transgressive, sometimes playful, and at times philosophical, these deeply personal poems offer companionship to those going through dark phases of their lives. With its lyrical style, "My Sweet Darkness" invites readers to embrace the shadows within, offering solace in the beauty of the night and the depth of the human soul. With a voice that echoes in the corridors of the heart, these poems guide you through the ...

Li Po's poems have been spread out thru the ages; even today they are highly praiseworthy. But only some know about his style of fencing called Li Po's Drunken Sword. In terms of his famous works, the reader will discover how the poet's swordplay and wine drinking under the moon affected his poetic legacy. These collected poems has been inspired by the works that the Tang-period poet Li Po (701-762 CE) left after him as a great cultural heritage, and of whom I will have more to say on the pages below. It was with him that this book began; without him, none of what follows after the short ...

Corridors At Dusk is collection of melancholy and gothic poems that weave themselves in between the darkness and the light. In this passageway of words, we will all see ourselves in that dimply lit gallery of life as the specter of change looms over the horizon. This volume is both a companion for those on the journey of transformation and a reminder to us all that nothing in life ever stays the same! Sooner or later, we will all find ourselves wondering the corridors at dusk; but what lies beyond their murky hallways depends upon our own strength and determination. * 60 Poems .. Also ...

"150 Most Famous Poems: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman and Many More" is a timeless anthology that brings together some of the most celebrated and influential poems in the English language.

In poyums, Len Pennie has created a collection that is as approachable as it is affecting; whether she's writing letters to her younger self, advocating for women's rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship, Len's voice is bold, unashamedly frank and unmistakeably hers. She consciously fuses Scots into her poetry, cleverly ensuring that it is accessible to speakers of both languages.

This book was originally a novella entitled Poet of Pemberley and the main characters were Darcy and Elizabeth of Pride and Prejudice fame—but the author, tired of hanging onto Jane Austen's bonnet strings, decided to rewrite it to stand on its own merits (or lack thereof!). The new title is still somewhat Jane Austen-ish, but she has no doubt that Darcy wasn't the only proud young man in the Regency period. Her proud young man is called Lacy, and Lilian Helliwell replaces Elizabeth Bennet. Lacy and Lilian's relationship is nothing like the perfect relationship portrayed in Pride and ...

A short, but delightful Halloween poem book. All ages will surely enjoy these scary atmospheric poems and the spooky artwork throughout. From a haunting encounter with a ghostly visage in 'Old Woman' to enchanting childhood recollections in 'Autumn Memories', this charming and eerie collection of poems that celebrates the Halloween season will become a perennial favorite for this other festive time of year. From The Introduction: The fall season has always been a special time of year for me. I carry wonderful memories of Halloween from my childhood in Ohio and of my mother relating the most...

These beautiful poetic expressions represent some of Mr. Villegas' youngest thoughts while he lived and traveled to many locations around the world. They range from the romantic to the enlightened.

Lauded poet Sarah Kay brings us her long-awaited second full-length collection, a decade after her acclaimed debut No Matter the Wreckage. In A Little Daylight Left, Kay explores life’s most vulnerable moments of transition with courage, curiosity, joy & humor. Each poem invites listeners to consider what it might look like to boldly face the hard things we so often run from—a heartbreak, an ailing loved one, the fear that comes with new beginnings & uncertain futures—& to celebrate what we hold dear.

The following recordings include "The Ballad Of The Harp-Weaver," "Childhood Is The Kingdom Where Nobody Dies," "Recuerdo," "This Beast That Rends Me," "Not In A Silver Casket Cool With Pearls," "Love Is Not All (Sonnet XXX)," "Sorrowful Dreams," "Oh, Sleep Forever In The Latmian Cave," "I Shall Forget You Presently, My Dear (Sonnet IV)," and "Renascence."

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