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A lush tapestry of poetry and prose, Here to Stay is an invitation to engage with a new field of contemporary American poetry. “I cannot separate my work from my undocumented identity.” —Aline Mello From the indomitable writers and activists Janine Joseph, Esther Lin, and Marcelo Hernandez...

This delightful anthology is a timeless collection of poems chosen by Classic FM listeners. With humorous limericks, romantic sonnets, traditional and modern classics, this book is a true refelction of the greatest and best-loved verse. Discover poems for special occasions, as well as poems to...

'A soothing collection to comfort and inspire in those quieter moments of reflection and searching' Cecelia Ahern 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...

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.

Alcipe é o pseudônimo de Leonor de Almeida Portugal, a Marquesa de Alorna, das mais célebres poetas portuguesas dos séculos XVIII e XIX. Aqui estão reunidos alguns de seus mais célebres poemas: "Ao despotismo", "Escutai-me altos muros pavorosos", "Abre um som, terna flauta", "De Safo", "Às águas" e "Ciúmes".

In this volume the English language reveals itself in a scale and depth that few others can compare with. It seems to be an advantage to be able to choose from over a million words and yet, it is not the words but the way in which they are used that resonate with us all. Is there some bond between the English and writing poetry? Maybe, maybe not, but let us celebrate these poems down the ages, not as one nation’s hoard but humanity’s gift.

From the editor of the bestselling poetry anthologies How to Love the World and The Path to Kindness, a collection of accessible, uplifting poetry celebrating the small wonders and peaceful moments of everyday life. As James Crews writes in the introduction: "Wonder opens our senses and helps us...

There is a day in March when people of Irish descent, in whole or part, and those who just wish to partake of the Shamrock Isle’s legendary hospitality, come together the world over to celebrate the world’s most popular national festival: St Patrick’s day. That day is March 17th, the traditional anniversary of his death in 561. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and is acknowledged as the one who brought Christianity to its shores and drove out the snakes.

Some of the greatest poets and lovers in the English language speak of their love in this seductive and romantic collection. Here are the voices of Romeo, Robert Burns, Lord Byron and many others.

This wondrous collection contains 100 of Alfred de Musset’s most celebrated quotes, including ´How glorious it is – and also how painful – to be an exception.´ and ´Romanticism is the abuse of adjectives´. This collection is guaranteed to educate, amuse and surprise, and it is perfect for those who need an extra bit of motivation throughout their day.

A pioneer of the French Romantic movement, beloved poet and statesman Alphonse de Lamartine, rose to prominence with masterpieces such as "Les Méditations Poétiques" and "Histoire des Girondins". This collection, which features 100 of Alphonse de Lamartine’s most famous quotes, celebrates his legacy as a political idealist and passionate author.

Our quoted authority is not the people in white coats but those with a quill, a heart and a soul that can take these feelings of love and loss and with the ink of words put to verse feelings and emotions that can be re-lived and shared by all. As they venture through depression, war, slavery to heartache and the loss of loved ones our eyes may mist and tears gently fall at what collectively we have done, have experienced, have witnessed and lost.

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyam, in the famous translation by Edward Fitzgerald, remains one of the most popular poems. Here, it forms the main work on the first half of this program, along with other shorter poems by other leading Persian and Indian figures, including Rumi, Sa'di, and Rabindranath Tagore.

BBC Radio 4's Poetry Please is the longest-running broadcast of verse anywhere in the world. First aired in 1979, the programme, a request show which broadcasts to two million listeners a week, has become a unique record of the country's best-loved poems over the decades since its inception. The BBC has looked back through its rich archive of recordings to produce a poll of the most asked-for and most broadcast pieces ever: 50 of those poems are read here by Adjoa Andoh and Anton Lesser.

With its intricate structure and imagery, Four Quartets is the culminating achievement of T. S. Eliot's career. Its greatness is done full justice in this rendition by the late Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Containing some of the most melodic passages in modern poetry, Four Quartets blends the religious, the philosophical and the personal themes that preoccupied T. S. Eliot.

'If you feel as though your life is lacking a bit of poetry, this is an excellent place to start' – The Times Allie Esiri’s audio 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 to together as...

John Keats' letters paint an unforgettably vivid and moving picture of the richly productive but also tragic final years of the poet's life. As he ponders on the nature of the writer's craft, he must first confront his brother's death from tuberculosis and then the imminent prospect of his own, tormented by the fear that he will not live to consummate his relationship with Fanny Brawne.

Wild Seas, Wilder Cities is a ‘wild-seeded’ collection of short stories, poems, memoirs and environmental articles from 49 unique contributors, all concerned with showing the positive side of our relationship with the earth. Thanks to funding from Portsmouth Creates, this audiobook features...

My Father's Eyes, My Mother's Rage is the raw and emotionally charged debut poetry collection by Rose Brik. Through her words, she fearlessly navigates themes of the mother and father wound, childhood trauma, domestic violence, grief, mental health, love, motherhood and ultimately, the process of healing. Her words possess the power to unearth buried emotions and memories, evoking a deep sense of empathy and reflection in her listeners.

KIRKUS EARPHONES AWARD WINNER Read by Ellen Burstyn The legendary Academy Award–winning actress reflects on her love affair with poetry and makes us believers. We all want inspiration. We want to feel connected to something universal. And we want to be able to share that wonder with friends...