World Poetry

Inspired by the world-changing events of 2020, Michael H. Hanson delivers a moving collection of poetry and verse, driven by his own experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A poem about why everybody loves L.A. Sun, beach, loud colors, beautiful people, and sundresses. Cool cars, the Sunset Strip and sunshine against a crystal blue sky!

Una delle storie d'amore più struggenti di sempre raccontata in rima. Orfeo, il mitico cantore che incantava qualsiasi cosa o creatura con la potenza della sua musica, sfiderà con essa il regno dei morti "infettandolo di vita". Tutto ciò per riportare alla luce la sua amata Euridice, morta per il morso di un serpente. Un viaggio dunque nell'ignoto che sfocerà nelle proprie emozioni e nelle proprie paure. Non si sarebbe dovuto voltare durante la risalita alla vita, non avrebbe dovuto guardare Euridice in volto se non dopo esser giunti in superficie.

Aus dem Briefwechsel zwischen Heinrich Heine und seinem Verleger Julius Campe.

Als der junge Verleger Julius Campe 1826 dem damals noch recht unbekannten Dichter Heine die Veröffentlichung der "Harzreise" anbietet, ist das der Beginn einer lebenslangen "Literarischen Ehe", die von inniger Zuneigung, aber ebenso von heftigen Kämpfen um Honorare, Manuskriptlieferungszeiten und die Zensurfrage geprägt war.

From Juana Briones and Juan Ponce de León to 18th-century slaves and modern-day sixth graders, the many and varied people depicted here speak to the experiences and contributions of Latinos throughout the history of the United States, from the earliest known stories up to the present day. A portrait of a great, enormously varied, and enduring heritage, this is a compelling treatment of an important topic. Some voices are composite characters, not historical figures.

An English poet and soldier, Owen depicted more graphically and effectively than any poet before him the horrors and realities of fighting in the trenches. His poignant verse has made him one of the greatest voices to emerge from World War I.

Dive into the ethereal landscapes of the human spirit with William Gomes's transformative collection, "Melodies of the Mind: Poetic Explorations of Inner Worlds." Within the boundless realms of thought and emotion, this anthology of poetry invites listeners on a profound journey through the innermost corridors of the self. Here, amidst the flourishing gardens of insight and the tumultuous seas of sentiment, the essence of the human experience is echoed in the reverberating symphony of the soul.

“There are wonder and wisdom in these pages.”—Joanna Gaines Where do we find true fulfillment? How did we get lost along the way? These lushly written, emotionally resonant stories light candles along the path as we each search for purpose. They will tell you that a better version of...

Ana Rosa is a blossoming young writer growing up in a poor seaside village in the Dominican Republic. At the young age of 12, she finds herself faced with turning points that will make up who she is, watching her brother's search for a future, learning to dance and to love, and finding out what it means to be a part of a community.

We're Worlds Apart: If Only You Knew details the affections of a young male that yearns for the company of his distant lover.

This award-winning anthology of poetry and prose takes a new look at being a woman - particularly an aging woman - in a society that prizes and glorifies youth. The works are by both younger writers looking forward in time and writers who have experienced the joys and challenges of growing older. This international best seller was put together by editor Sandra Martz who selected the collection's pieces from thousands of submitted manuscripts.

It’s a dark and stormy night, and “The Raven”, read by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, transports us to a lonely chamber illuminated by firelight. The inhabitant who becomes the narrator hears a gentle tapping at the chamber door. The tapping is a raven who speaks one word, “Nevermore."

FINALIST FOR THE 2021 PULITZER PRIZE FOR POETRY “An undisputed literary event.” —NPR “History—with its construction and its destruction—is at the heart of In the Lateness of the World. . . . In [it] one feels the poet cresting a wave—a new wave that will crash onto new lands and...

Sarah de Nordwall is a poet and storyteller who calls herself a bard with a bard school. In 1993 she was inspired by an account of the ancient bards of Ireland who were called to 'speak truth to the king without fear' and to 'entertain all from the peasant to the king'. This she determined to do and also to set out to found a bard school like the ones of old that trained one for such a mission.

Nancy's mother is having a baby and it is making her ill; Nancy's father is angry with her mother because they can't afford the baby; Nancy is angry with everyone. Then she starts to see things... things that should only happen in fairytales. Is Buk a sign she is going mad or is he there to save her?

Raise a glass, and sample what's been cooked up in this A Crock of Sundries, Volume One. A pinch of family traditions. A dash of the teenage years. Toss in a few alcohol-infused musings. Top it off with a bit of cheeky satire, and some pensive prose and poetry for a fun literary romp through genres. This single-author, multi-genre anthology by Timothy R. Baldwin is sure to have a bit of something for everyone. So kick back in your favorite reading spot, pour yourself a drink, and settle in for an evening of diverse entertainment.

Everyday, the World Would End is a modern poetry collection that examines the darker parts of depression, the everyday struggles that come with anxiety, and how it really feels to deal with self-hatred on a regular basis. This collection is deeply personal to the author, but she hopes that by revealing her worst moments, someone else will find a way through theirs, that someone else will know that they are not alone in their darkest emotions, and that someone will realize life happens wherever you are, and there is always a way to survive it.

In diesem Band findet der geneigte Hörer 36 didaktische Verse (Lehr-Gedichte), welche unter anderem philosophische Betrachtungen über Sinn und Zweck des Lebens als solches anstellen.

Das Dasein ästhetisch rechtfertigen – und sich dabei zuschauen. Oder sich eingestehen, dass man eigentlich gar nicht versteht, was in der Welt geschieht. Oder das Ganze herumdrehen: Nicht-Verstehen als ethische Grundlage eines Lebens betrachten. Wie wäre es mit einer Poesie der Gleichgültigkeit? Einer Haltung, die dennoch nichts unberührt lässt – wäre dies ein erster Schritt? Und wohin? Willi van Hengel hat einen Reigen seiner bisher erschienenen Texte komponiert.

Кавказский пленник - первая из цикла южных байронических поэм А. С. Пушкина (1799–1837). В основу сюжета положен романтический топос страстной любви разочарованного, мятежного героя (пленного русского офицера) к детям природы, не испорченным цивилизацией (их представляет прекрасная черкешенка). Эта лирическая тема подана на эпическом фоне: красоты безбрежного Кавказа, экзотической жизни горцев, Кавказская война.