Themes & Styles

Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer’s other great epic―the most revered war poem of all time....

In this audiobook Maria Popova, creator of The Marginalian, presents a celebration of the human search for truth and beauty through the lenses of science and poetry.

John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language....

This international best seller gently offers answers to life's biggest questions as well as a practical process to help you create prosperity, vitality, happiness and inner peace....

These poems were written in an attempt to excise the illness that had taken root in me because of my silence. I’ve spent my entire life keeping the secrets of men, my body aches from carrying the weight of their sins....

It's easy to feel at home in Mitford....

The epic grandeur of Dante's masterpiece has inspired readers and listeners for 700 years and has entered the human imagination....

The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as a guide, his ascent of Mount Purgatory and his encounter with his dead love Beatrice, and finally, his arrival in Heaven....

Beyond Thoughts is a poetry collection that explores the root cause of anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, negative thinking, and emotional suffering to help you heal....

Blake Ritson, David Warner, Hattie Morahan and John Hurt star in this BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Dante's epic poem "Inferno"....

Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. Macmillan Audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems....

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Dante's Divine Comedy is considered to be not only the most important epic poem in Italian literature, but also one of the greatest poems ever written....

Ovid's sensuous and witty poetry brings together a dazzling array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformation - often as a result of love or lust - where men and women find themselves magically changed into new and sometimes extraordinary beings....

Through serendipity he meets some wise guides, Ted and Sophia, who show David how he can move from feeling like a victim to being a creator of his own life....

For fans of Rupi Kaur and Cleo Wade, this first collection of poetry from the viral TikTok poet Josie Balka, evokes themes of nostalgia, love, envy, and hope, speaking to the universal longings that live deep in our souls.

In the tumult of our contemporary moment, poetry has emerged as an inviting, consoling outlet with a unique power to move and connect us, to inspire fury, tears, joy, laughter, and surprise....

A collection of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour....

Renowned poet and critic Clive James presents the crowning achievement of his career: a monumental translation into English verse of Dante’s The Divine Comedy....

In Paradise Lost, Milton produced a poem of epic scale, conjuring up a vast, awe-inspiring cosmos and ranging across huge tracts of space and time....

The first epic poem in modern English, The Faerie Queene combines dramatic narratives of chivalrous adventure with exquisite and picturesque episodes of pageantry....

You Better Be Lightning ranges from close examination of the deeply personal to the vastness of the world, exploring the expansiveness of the human experience from love to illness, from space to climate change, and so much more in between....

Dive into this collection of poetry and prose inspired by modern dating and broken relationships, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur and Orion Carloto....

From the celebrated author of Inward comes a new collection of poetry and short prose that illuminates how past wounds impact our present relationships....

From Amanda Lovelace, a poetry collection in four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The first three sections piece together the life of the author....

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver presents a personal selection of her best work in this definitive collection spanning more than five decades of her esteemed literary career.

Following the success of Lover Girl, Raegan Fordemwalt returns with Prince of Hearts. An indirect sequel to her bestselling debut, this all-new collection of poetry takes listeners along the narrator’s journey through abandonment and dismantled trust following the loss of significant relationships, both platonic and romantic.

In this second volume of Dante Alighieri's ageless classic, the *Comedie* (*Commedia*), Vergil and Dante emerge from their upward climb out the lower depths of Hell, at the center of the earth, to find themselves at the shores of the Mountain of Purgatory, exactly opposite Jerusalem in the Hemisphere of Water, where it is the only land below the Equator. Here they encounter other newcome souls and those who are awaiting entry into the punishments.

Dark Way Down, a road trip in verse, is a speculative continuation of David Bowie's album, Station to Station, featuring the iconic David Bowie character, the Thin White Duke. The collection explores gender, addiction, occultism, and toxic queer masculinity through the lens of the Duke’s lesbian daughter, a mixed-up queering of bygone relics and Casanova. From Lauren Parker's pensive daydreams out of Dodge, the Daughter of the Duke drives a rickey Chevelle from Bel Air to the Mesas of New Mexico seeking the place where her father was last seen. This is the story of what she found.

Del baúl que Fernando Pessoa legó a la posteridad —de donde salen los papeles manuscritos o mecanografiados, firmados por diferentes personajes, que conforman buena parte de su obra— surgió un misterioso cuaderno de tapas negras atribuido al Barón de Teive, que comenzaba con una decidida afirmación de voluntad suicida y que iba encabezado con el subtítulo "la imposibilidad de hacer arte superior".

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Poetry In Motion.

In this electrifying debut poetry collection—written with the ferocity of Rita Dove’s groundbreaking Thomas and Beulah—a critically acclaimed award-winning talent explores a wide range of emotions, from anxiety to ecstasy reflecting the moon's phases, from Waning Gibbous to Full.

Welcome to I Love You More 3.2.1. Done, a poetry collection that dives into the essence of love between two souls embarking on a journey together. In these verses, I Love You More 3.2.1. Done isn't just about unbridled happiness; it's about the profound emotions that accompany every step of a shared path.

A book about contemporary American experience reflects on people and their experience of the natural and built environment. Scenes in the forest to library restrooms, migrant workers picking strawberries and reflections on the search for God, Sunday school teachers and children, dealing with obesity and strokes all find a place in this diverse collection about American society at the beginning of the 21st century.

"Inked with Perseverance", A collection of poems filled with resilience, A group poetry filled with resilience, The words dance and intertwine like ink on a page, Inked with Perseverance. These stories are full of strength and triumph over life's challenges. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt verse, each poem in this heartfelt anthology takes place in its own unique and engaging way, In each poem, disability struggles and triumphs are portrayed through vivid imagery and heartfelt poetry.

Pope's mastery of the heroic couplet and his perceptive wit are apparent in the many epigrams and epitaphs that he composed. The subjects of these snippets of verse are widely varied, ranging from encomiums to great celebrities like Sir Isaac Newton to witty soupçons, like that attached to the collar of a dog that the poet gave to Prince George (later King George II).

Maya Bernstein's debut volume presents poems rigorously composed and delicately honed. It reveals the sensitive spirit and sharp mind of a mature speaker exploring the gaping space between the infinitude of the divine and the finite nature of human existence.

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing in this compelling exploration of resilience and forgiveness. Have you endured unimaginable hardships, surviving what feels like hell on earth, only to realize that the path to salvation lies not in entering heaven, but in healing your own wounded heart? In this poignant tale, you will discover that the true meaning of home extends far beyond physical walls – it resides within the depths of your own being.

Autumn Seeley’s debut collection of poetry, Pins and Roses, is a deeply moving and heartfelt work that captures the raw and intense emotions of the human experience. With a deft touch, Seeley explores themes of triumph and understanding, evoking powerful feelings of connection and empathy in her listeners. Whether you are a longtime fan of poetry or simply looking for a powerful and inspiring listen, Pins and Roses is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the complex emotions that define our lives.

The Voice is a collection of poetry about growing out of pain and learning to find joy in life and beauty in stillness. The collection begins with a love poem about a great love and ends with a poem as a sad goodbye to that love. In between, we see reflections of a poet's life who learned to release great pain and to honor great love through poetry. This book is a journey that will reach the hearts of many who have had similar, unvocalized experiences.

Wherever you’re from, from whatever background or class, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. The trauma and abuse I was brought up with from a young child has made me the person that I am today. It is like a branding iron put onto a developing mind. The scars you cannot see but dictate my every moment, others of you out there will know exactly what I mean. I hold no shame for what was done to me as a child. It has certainly given me more tolerance for other’s situations because of it. It has certainly made me more understanding.

It is fitting that the debut of Jimmy Cost – the New Mexican outlaw poet, singer and songwriter – is a memoir. A book of spontaneously fine-tuned ballads that reflect the many relationships of the multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic artist. First Thing on the Road is rooted in the connection of energies through lost love, the acceptance of unrequited love and realizing the truth in “true” love.

There are places where the earth speaks in whispers and roars, where the horizon stretches not just across the vastness of the ocean but deep into the realms of the soul. Such is the land of Coastal Maine and Acadia, a place where nature's unbridled majesty writes poetry across the land and sky. As you listen, allow yourself to be transported to the rock-bound coast of Maine, where the tang of salt air mingles with the rustling of leaves and the cry of gulls. Let each poem be a vessel, carrying you across the waves of emotion and perception to lands both familiar and wonderfully unknown.

This poetic book tells the story of David, a farmer born in 1960s Australia who was expected to carry on his family’s traditions on the land. We follow his life from birth to an imagined death, spanning a turbulent time when small rural communities across Australia collapsed.

The journey of healing occurs simultaneously with the journey of self-discovery, as one continues to understand and embrace who they are, shedding all those things that deter them from becoming their greater self.

Primarily triolets, a rather mechanical form but one which allows for a human touch, the poems in "Songs for a Mechanical Age" were written specifically to celebrate the world of Steampunk. Here you will find visions of history, alternate history, fantasy and science fiction.

Diese Tierfabel beschreibt die Freundschaft zwischen zwei Hühnern, die auf eine harte Probe gestellt wird, als sich ein Huhn mit Fremden anfreundet. Geschrieben in Versform ist diese Geschichte unterhaltsam und lohnend für Kinder, aber auch sehr interessant für Erwachsene.

The author describes these poems as "stumblings" because they are stumbling attempts to understand what can seem beyond understanding. In his writing, he confronts the issues that are inescapably a part of being human, as he sees them playing out in the maelstrom of his own life. He takes us into areas of desperation, confusion, even despair, but also of acceptance, fulfilment, ecstasy, obstinate faith, and, above all, of tender love.

Award-winning American writer Laura Plummer's debut chapbook is a collection of poetry and prose inspired by and dedicated to Gloucester, Massachusetts, the city she calls home.