World Poetry

How did the greatest poets in history make the world anew? And what can we learn from the magic, wisdom and humour of their poetry? From the genius of the Ancient Greeks through to the love poetry and metaphysics of the Renaissance, through to the New York poets of the 20th century, this is the ultimate guide to the greatest writers of the human age.

>"The Raven" is an appropriate supernatural poem for the Halloween period. First published in 1845, it has long been a favourite of Edgar Allan Poe enthusiasts. Expertly voiced by Phillip J. Mather, this performance brings a musicality to the language of the poem, luring the listener into the desolate scene and keeping him spellbound as the tale unfolds.

1879, Mississippi. Young dreamer Lettie may have her head in the stars, but her body is on a covered wagon heading westward. Her father, Thomas, promises that Nebraska will be everything the family needs: an opportunity to claim the independence they’ve strived for over generations on their very own plot of land.

Volume five in this series of timeless poetry for moments of reflection and contemplation. The masters of literature brought together on this unique album. Read by Claire Bloom, Max Adrian, Anthony Quayle & Michael MacLiammoir.

Volume six in this series of timeless poetry for moments of reflection and contemplation. The masters of literature brought together on this unique album.

This book seeks to explore the intricacies that make up human relationships. From love to friendship, from power and greed to poverty, the poems aim to open our hearts and minds to the tender mercies and thoughts within each of us that can lead to rich and rewarding connections, if only we can find the courage and take the time to reflect on ourselves and our societies at large.

Dive into a collection where each poem serves as a contemplative journey across the profound currents of existence. These lyrical explorations delve into the essence of life, the inevitability of death, and the deep-seated emotions of love, encapsulating the poetic journey in the resonant line: "One reverent rowing wonder the river."

In his first collection of poetry, Quinn Bailey has crafted a work that is meant to be carried with you as companion, field guide, and friend as you traverse the rich wilderness of life.

With Muse of Fire, Michael Korda, the bestselling author of Alone and Hero, takes a novel approach to World War I by telling its history through the lives of the soldier-poets whose verses memorialize the war's unimaginable horrors. He begins with Rupert Brooke and the halcyon days before violence engulfed his generation—destroying the self-contented world of Edwardian England—and ends with the tragic death of Wilfred Owen, killed only days before the armistice brought an end to a war that took over 25,000,000 lives.

A work that has inspired generations, this new edition of Letters to a Young Poet features a fresh translation of Rilke's 10 classic letters, along with the missing letters from the young poet himself.

Volume four in this series of timeless poetry for moments of reflection and contemplation. The masters of literature brought together on this unique album.

Volume three in this series of timeless poetry for moments of reflection and contemplation. The masters of literature brought together on this unique album.

The Only Worlds We Know is a nuanced and tactile look at both sobriety and what comes after. Patient meditations on loss and the land where the people we love live and are also buried.

The Poetry Quote Book by VentureNest Books offers listeners a collection of inspiring poetry quotes and reflections from the world’s greatest poets. It serves as a bridge for those seeking peace, creativity, and deeper insights through literature, appealing to both novices and seasoned poetry lovers.

UNA EXTRAORDINARIA SELECCIÓN DE OBRAS ESENCIALES, EN SU MAYORÍA INÉDITAS, QUE CELEBRAN LA FUERZA, EL TALENTO Y LA DIVERSIDAD DE LAS MUJERES LATINAS, Y TIENDEN PUENTES QUE NOS CONECTAN LAS UNAS CON LAS OTRAS.

Desde la prosa implacable de sor Juana Inés de la Cruz hasta los poderosos cantos de la chamana María Sabina; desde las luchas revolucionarias de Audre Lorde, Lolita Lebrón y Berta Cáceres hasta el activismo de Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; desde los versos pioneros de Cecilia Vicuña, Maryse Condé, Nancy Morejón y Conceição Evaristo hasta la poesía transgresora de Elizabeth Acevedo.

This is the second book in this Evil World series. It is a conglomeration of miscellaneous poems written for friends and dealing with poem suggestions from those friends. They are also dealing with the crazy situations occurring in our lives in this time of turmoil. Many people believe that this time we are in is mirroring the events of the Bible book of Revelation. The poems concerning those event topics may be a bit biting to those that are not "Red-Pilled." Truth will be the qualifier. A new world is in our near future, and the truth is coming to the surface.

This is the third book in this Evil World series. It is a conglomeration of miscellaneous poems written for friends and dealing with poem suggestions from those friends. They are also dealing with the crazy situations occurring in our lives in this time of turmoil. Many people believe that this time we are in is mirroring the events of the Bible book of Revelation. The poems concerning those event topics may be a bit biting to those that are not "Red-Pilled." Truth will be the qualifier. A new world is in our near future, and the truth is coming to the surface.

In Forester's latest book of prose, he explores the multi-faceted tapestry of life in Maine, a state where nature's grandeur and human resilience interweave to create a landscape as complex as it is captivating. From the salty embrace of its jagged coastline to the earthy soul of its inland farms, Maine offers a sanctuary for those who find poetry in the everyday, the extraordinary, and everything in-between.

101 Famous Poems, compiled by Roy J. Cook and first published in 1916, is a collection of one familiar poem each by the best-known poets in the English language, including Alfred Tennyson, William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Milton, Elizabeth Barret Browning, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Louis Stevenson, Walt Whitman, Lord Byron, Emily Dickinson and William Wordsworth. The anthology is indexed by title, author and first line.

Бичом Божьим прозвали когда-то обезумевшие от ужаса римляне великого завоевателя — царя гуннов Аттилу, буквально швырнувшего Европу под копыта коней своих бесчисленных степных орд. Детству и юности этого незаурядного военачальника посвящена одноименная повесть Замятина, написанная колоритно, увлекательно, ярко и образно. Помимо "Бича Божьего", в сборник входят также рассказы, написанные Замятиным в мрачную эпоху революции и первых постреволюционных лет, – рассказы, демонстрирующие самые разные грани его выдающегося таланта прозаика, – от дикой сатиры до поэтичного лиризма, от жесткого реализма до философской притчи.