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Lays of Ancient RomeNow in the public domain, the "Lays of Ancient Rome" by Thomas Babington Macaulay were originally published in 1842. Immensely popular in England during Victorian times, these ballads are still a popular subject for recitation. As a student, Winston Churchill memorized them to prove...
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Memories and Musings: A Collection of Poems Inspired by My Heavenly HusbandMy husband Jeff Loftus was just born good. Understood? Understood.Exactly one week before my daughter's wedding, my beloved husband died unexpectedly. He was doing something he loved - mountain biking. He had just turned 60. Heartbroken and filled with grief, we resolutely knew what...
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The Broken WingsFirst published in 1912, "The Broken Wings" is a poetic novel written by Khalil Gibran. Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 - 1931) was a Lebanese-American poet, writer, and artist best known as the author of "The Prophet" (1923)-one of the best-selling books of all time....
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The Rubaiyat of Omar KhayyamFirst published in English by Edward Fitzgerald in 1859 from its original Farsi, "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" is a collection of quatrains attributed to Omar Khayyam, a Persian astronomer and mathematician born in the later part of the 11th century. Omar Khayyam's poetry,...
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Jabberwocky and Other PoemsLewis Carroll's inventive style of poetry is brought to life in this collection of his verse "Jabberwocky and Other Poems." As most famously illustrated in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", Carroll used his mastery of gibberish to form inventive rhymes and lexicons. Many critics have...
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The Poems of Sappho and OthersThe nine lyric poets were a canon of ancient Greek composers esteemed by the scholars of Hellenistic Alexandria as worthy of critical study. The most famous of which is probably Sappho, who was born sometime between 630 and 612 BC on the Greek island...
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The Collected Poetry of William Butler YeatsBorn and educated in Dublin, Ireland, William Butler Yeats discovered early in his literary career a fascination with Irish folklore and the occult. Later awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923, Yeats produced a vast collection of stories, songs, and poetry of Ireland's...
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Poetry as Spiritual Practice: Reading, Writing, and Using Poetry in Your Daily Rituals, Aspirations, and Intentions[When we read and write poetry, ] it is as if a long-settled cloud in our mind suddenly dissipates, and we are divine once again. -- from the Introduction Poetry is the language of devotion in prayer, chant, and song. Reading and writing poetry...
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Songs of a Sourdough (Dodo Press)Robert William Service (1874-1958) was a poet and writer. He is mostly well known for his writings on the Canadian North, including the poems The Shooting of Dan McGrew and The Cremation of Sam McGee. Inspired by the vast beauty of the Yukon wilderness,...
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The Poems of William BlakeLarge format for easy reading. Includes two collection of poems entitled 'Songs of Experience and Innocence' and 'The Book of Thel' from the famous poet and artist.Author: William BlakePublisher: Dodo PressPublished: 11/16/2005Pages: 52Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12dISBN: 9781406502206This title is...
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Indian Love PoemsAccording to the Kama Sutra, the erotic handbook written two thousand years ago, when the wheel of ecstasy is in motion "there is no textbook at all, and no order." Indian Love Poems is a unique gathering of poems from across more than two...
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Music for GhostsChristopher Locke's new collection of poetry Music for Ghosts is a visceral testament to youth and hubris, erasure and forgiveness. The heart of these poems straddle the space between the personal and the universally lived, where the past can shatter our best intentions at...
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Mind Lit in NeonBat City Review co-founder and former Michener Poetry Fellow R.J. Lambert's much-anticipated debut poetry collection brings together pop music and fine art, celebrities and philosophers, and nature and neon with a candid and curious sensibility. Featuring the winner of the Patricia Cleary Miller Award,...
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Made to Serve, Made to Last: Poems and Thoughts of an EngineerMade to Serve, Made to Last: Poems and Thoughts of an Engineer. From the Challenger shuttle disaster to the utility and durability of antique tractors, these poems capture the joys and sorrows of an engineer's life. Steven W. Trimble, PhD, is a Professor of...
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À la lisière du rêve"L'encre exubérante d'une sensibilité désinvolte, un esprit vif de panache", selon Donel Saint-Juste; "Une poétique de la simplicité et du non-dit, incarnation de la complexité et de la profondeur même de la Beauté", pour Pierre-Stanley Pérono. Max Renaud Lubin entend que la pensée puisse...
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And the words you put down will be magicThe poems reveal very delicate perceptions. After reading these poems, the striking phrases reverberate within us. The style of the poems is simple, but is not monotonous. BIOFrom the small town of Hampden, Massachusetts, to his camp in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Charlie...
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Who Do You Think You Are?I wanted to offer you a glimpse into my mind, my wit, and humour, while I process the events of my life. I wanted you to realize that everyone you meet has a story and a coping strategy that is unique. So what's my...
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Product Of SocietyI have written this book to share my story and help others see thatthey are not alone in their struggles. I want to offer hope that changeis possible, and to help others find the strength to face their ownstruggles. Everyone has a story, and...
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Book of TruthsBook of Truths is the first volume of poetry by vocalist, radio personality, mentor, and spoken word artist Brandon Amayzn Nelson. This collection of poems is an introspective exploration of love, manhood, and spirituality. These works experiment with form, rhythm, and sonic to present...
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Radical Love: From Separation to Connection with the Earth, Each Other, and OurselvesTo see peace in our lifetimes, we have to practice love. This is the radical message of this inspirational book of pithy advice from environmental activist Satish Kumar, which helps us find ways to love ourselves, others, and all beings on planet Earth--even those...
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