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Hundreds of people submitted recordings of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Roger McGough in an attempt to win a prize: Participation in the recording of this new poetry collection by Christina Hardyment, historian and audiobook reviewer for The Times. This collection covers a wide range of classics by Shakespeare, Keats, Clare, Blake, and others, as well as modern poems by Roger McGough, among others. They are read mainly by the male and female first-prize winners, but also by the runners-up.

Developed from Adam Sol’s popular blog, How a Poem Moves is a collection of 35 short essays that walks listeners through an array of contemporary poems. Sol is a dynamic teacher, and in these essays, he has captured the humor and engaging intelligence for which he is known in the classroom. With a breezy style, Sol delivers essays that are perfect for a quick listen or to be grouped together as a curriculum.

Falstaff is both a comic and tragic central protagonist in Shakespeare's three Henry plays. He is companion to Prince Hal (the future Henry V), who loves him, goads him, teases him, indulges his vast appetites, and commits all sorts of mischief with him. Award-winning author and esteemed professor Harold Bloom examines Falstaff with the deepest compassion and sympathy and also with unerring wisdom. He uses the relationship between Falstaff and Hal to explore the devastation of severed bonds and the heartbreak of betrayal.

Dive into a profound collection that intertwines evocative poetry and reflective passages. This book captures the essence of the human experience, offering poignant reflections that resonate deeply with themes of love, loss, resilience, and spiritual healing. "The Soul Spill" is more than a book — it's a sanctuary for the soul, inviting listeners into a space of solace and profound understanding.

The classical poetry of Japan focuses on direct experience of fleeting moments, in total contrast with its Occidental counterpart. These seminal poems were passed down orally, before great collections assembled works of art spanning several centuries in written form as early as the 8th century, from the Kojiki to the Kokinshu.

In this heartfelt poetry collection, I weave together the beauty of love and life through tender, soul-stirring verses. Each poem, written with deep emotion and care, reflects the essence of love-filled poetry, capturing moments of joy, connection, and introspection. These poems, close to my heart, speak of the universal experiences of love, loss, and healing, inviting you to find solace and connection in their shared themes.

Poesie Crepuscolari: Onirico Notturno è una raccolta di poesie che esplora le profondità dell'animo umano, oscillando tra sogno e realtà. L'autore ci guida attraverso un viaggio emotivo fatto di introspezione, malinconia e speranza. Le poesie raccontano storie di creature mitiche, come l'Elfo Oscuro, che vive tra solitudine e brevi momenti di amore, e l'angelo che illumina il buio esistenziale. Versi dedicati alla luna evocano il fascino della notte e le sue promesse di sogni e misteri.

As James Crews writes in the introduction: "Wonder opens our senses and helps us stay in touch with a humbling sense of our own human smallness in the face of unexpected beauty and the delicious mysteries of life on this planet." The anthology features a foreword by Nikita Gill and a carefully curated selection of poems from a diverse range of authors, including Native American poets Joy Harjo, Linda Hogan, Kimberly Blaeser, and Joseph Bruchac, and BIPOC writers Ross Gay, Julia Alvarez, and Toi Derricotte.

Allie Esiri’s anthology, A Poet for Every Day of the Year, is the perfect introduction to 366 of the world’s greatest ever verse writers. Perfect for listening and sharing with all the family, it is bursting at the seams with familiar favourites and exciting new discoveries. Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Christina Rossetti and Emily Bronte sit alongside Roger McGough, Wendy Cope, Imtiaz Dharker, Leonard Cohen, Sylvia Plath and Ocean Vuong.

Deine innere Schönheit bleibt mir nicht verborgen. Ich spüre Dich auf in Deinen Träumen und schenke Dir ein Meer aus Küssen, damit Liebe unsere Welt regiert. Mit dem salzigen Duft in der Nase entführe ich Euch in ein Meer voller Gefühl , wo die Wellen von Liebe singen und die Sehnsucht Euren Namen ruft!

El armario de acero es una oportunidad única para descubrir a un extraordinario grupo de escritores rusos, la mayor parte inéditos en español, que utilizan su libertad creativa para reivindicar las distintas maneras de amar y sentir.

Al incluir estas palabras en las páginas de los diccionarios, los lexicógrafos nos han hecho creer que las onomatopeyas son palabras corrientes. Quien las oye atentamente descubre al instante la verdad: las onomatobellas son poemas. La autora, con su emocionante manejo del lenguaje y su torrente de imaginación, nos invita a descubrir la poesía que hay en el corazón de las onomatopeyas. En el viaje la acompañan las explosivas ilustraciones de Roger Ycaza.

Mascha Kaléko ist eine leuchtende Ausnahmeerscheinung in der deutschen Literatur. Niemand verkörpert das Berlin der Weimarer Republik zwischen Schreibmaschinengrau, hellen Kinoreklamen und nicht enden wollenden Nächten im Romanischen Café so sehr wie die melancholische Großstadtdichterin mit ihrem sprühenden Witz. Auch nach ihrer Flucht vor den Nationalsozialisten 1938 besang sie diese verlorene Heimat in Versen vom Emigrantenleben in New York, Jerusalem und anderswo.

Every Day Is a Fresh Beginning: Meaningful Poems for Life is a stunning collection of poetry chosen by Aoibhín Garrihy to uplift and inspire, delight and comfort. These powerful verses will guide you through the stresses of modern life, touching on themes such as friendship, love, home, parenting and grief. With lines of classic and contemporary wisdom taken from a wide range of poets including Emily Bronte, W. B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney, Anne Casey and Jan Brierton, this anthology will bring joy to every listener.

The horror of the male experience during World War One was well documented in poetry, memoir, and fiction throughout the 20th century. Women's voices of despair, endurance and anger, however, have often been forgotten. These poems of political fury, widowed brides, industry undertaken, and sons and friends loved and lost, give a heartbreaking insight into the experience of women throughout World War One.

Wix Solis is an emerging author on a journey of discovery through expression. A Heart’s Horizon is a small but relatable and deeply impactful collection of 27 poems across five thematic settings: Sunny Sands, Peaked Mountains, Stormy Skies, Quiet Forests, and Open Fields.

Embark on a poetic journey through ten unique places in this captivating anthology. Delve into the depths of each location as seen through the eyes of an explorer, unraveling the rich tapestry of ideas and concepts woven into the essence of these landscapes. Discover hidden truths and unearth new perspectives on familiar surroundings, perhaps even inspiring you to think about the places that have shaped your own experiences.

Трудно назвать поэта, который бы не писал о природе. Вдохновлённые красотой природы тонко чувствующие стихотворцы создали произведения, которые уже много лет изу-чают ученики школ, студенты университетов и которые читают просто для удовольствия. В сборник Стихи о природе вошли стихотворения известных русских поэтов XIX–XX веков: А. С. Пушкина, С. А. Есенина, М. Ю. Лермонтова, А. А. Блока, Ф. И. Тютчева, А. А. Фета и других. Многие произведения включены в школьную программу, в книге они даны целиком или отрывками. Для среднего школьного возраста.

In recent years, our poetic landscape has evolved in profound and exciting ways. So has our planet. Edited and introduced by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limon, this book challenges what we think we know about "nature poetry," illuminating the myriad ways our landscapes—both literal and literary—are changing. You Are Here features fifty previously unpublished poems from some of the nation's most accomplished poets, including Joy Harjo, Diane Seuss, Rigoberto González, Jericho Brown, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Paul Tran, and more.

Me tienes en tus manos es una antología pensada para acercar a los jóvenes lectores a la obra de Jaime Sabines; es una breve selección de los poemas más amados por el público y de los preferidos del poeta. En su interior se encuentran textos que siguen siendo tan vigentes como en la época en la que fueron escritos, porque fueron inspirados por la vida misma. Al iniciar la escucha, se creará un lazo de complicidad con el autor y se harán propios los versos y los poemas completos de un escritor imprescindible en la literatura mexicana.