Themes & Styles

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

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

In 81 brief chapters, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, as well as a serene and generous spirit....

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....

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.

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems. Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this literature to a wide range of listeners....

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

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....

The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!). These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance....

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....

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....

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

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....

Inward is a collection of poetry, quotes, and prose that explores the movement from self-love to unconditional love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly try to know ourselves. It is a reminder that healing, transformation, and freedom are possible....

Innermost is a collection of both free-verse and fixed-verse poetry written over a period of half a decade about every emotion felt inside the human heart....

The #1 New York Times bestselling poet returns with his most ambitious collection yet. In this third and final installment of his poetic trilogy, Yung Pueblo expands upon favorite themes while guiding listeners further, toward a life lived authentically, intuitively, and in harmony with others....

In One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp invites you to discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings deep and lasting joy.

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....

A poet like David Whyte turns words into transcendent vehicles for spirit....

Award-winning Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha shares a new collection of poems about life in Gaza.

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.

Classic writings from the great Zen master in exquisite versions by Thomas Merton, with a preface by his holiness the Dalai Lama, now in audio for the first time....

From the former Poet Laureate of the United States and New York Times bestselling author of Aimless Love comes a wondrous new collection of poems focused on the joys and mysteries of daily life.

A landmark new translation of Homer’s most popular epic by distinguished author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn.

An international sensation and his first book of poetry in more than 20 years, Book of Longing contains all the elements that have brought Leonard Cohen's artistry with language worldwide recognition....

Joan Baez shares poems for or about her contemporaries (such as Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, and Jimi Hendrix), reflections from her childhood, personal thoughts, and cherished memories of her family, including pieces about her younger sister, singer-songwriter Mimi Fariña. Speaking to the people, places, and moments that have had the greatest impact on her art, this collection is an inspiring personal diary in the form of poetry.

Dick Davis—“our pre-eminent translator from the Persian” (The Washington Post)—has revised and expanded his acclaimed translation of Ferdowsi’s masterpiece, adding more than 100 pages of newly translated text. Davis’s elegant combination of prose and verse allows the poetry of the Shahnameh to sing its own tales directly, interspersed sparingly with clearly marked explanations to ease along modern audiences.

Written with the bold vulnerability that folk singer Judy Collins is best known for, Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss, and Redemption is an timeless collection that reaches audiences right where they are. Throughout her six-decade long career, Judy Collins has encouraged audiences with sublime vocals, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism, this compilation of poetry captures the ethereal and inspiring nature of her artistry in an all-new way.

A vibrant selection of poems by the great Persian mystic with groundbreaking translations by Haleh Liza Gafori, an American poet of Persian descent. Rumi’s poems were meant to induce a sense of ecstatic illumination and liberation in his audience, bringing its members to a condition of serenity, compassion, and oneness with the divine. They remain masterpieces of world literature to which readers in many languages continually return for inspiration and succor, as well as aesthetic delight.

Dive between the borders of ruined and radical love with this lyrical poetry collection that explores topics as expansive as divorce, the first Black Bachelorette, and the art world. Stanzas shift between reverence to irreverence as they take us on a journey through institutional and historical pains alongside sensuality and queer, Black joys.

As snappy as a dinner jacket’s red silk lining, as appealing as a piano interlude in jazz, Brad Leithauser’s robust felicity is a balm in grim times. It’s also the perfect vehicle for nostalgia, regret, and surprise, forces that animate his first collection in more than a decade. By turns laugh-out-loud funny and deeply thoughtful, this collection balances wisdom and practicality, as with deft care Leithauser easily, often unexpectedly, juggles off-rhymes and old forms and new. The book unfolds like a five-act play, moving from chattier poems to dramatic denouements.

The story of the cowboy has been much romanticized and made part of a mythology about the American West. Earl’s Own Dakota Odyssey is an update on that myth. What is the actual nitty-gritty of life for a typical ranch hand? The work is hard, without job security, health benefits or retirement accounts. When you get old, no one wants you. That’s the down side. The upside is you live in a world that’s real, surrounded by the day-to-day beauty of God’s creation, called the Great Plains.

This collection of poetry and affirmations will take you on a journey through life, love, spirituality, culture, and consciousness. The themes explored in this book touch upon the common experiences that we all have had and connect us through the collective unconscious. As you listen to these poems and affirmations, not only will you have a glimpse into the life and mind of Healing, but you will also find nuggets that will inspire you to expand your mind, heart, and soul to new levels of consciousness.

Join Natalie Miller on a poetic odyssey to find the meaning in life, love and loss. When sleep abandons you, take the path forged by cloven hooves and never stop chasing the stars…

Yes, the title is misspelled on purpose. Jesus told parables-stories of different aspects of God-to help humans understand our Father. I think that our brains would blow up if we tried to take in EVERYTHING that is God. But we don't farm, work, or live the same way as they did then. So you will find in this book imperfect images of different aspects of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and sometimes, the melancholy cry of a soul.

This anthology of eleven stirring tales, composed in melodic rhyming couplets, sweeps readers into a realm where myth intertwines with romance across diverse landscapes: from the Peruvian Amazon to the plains of Africa, the vastness of the Pacific to the spiritual heights of Tibet. Each narrative celebrates the wild, noble beasts that champion the cause of their land: wolves liberating Athens, pumas safeguarding the Amazon, bears emancipating prisoners in wartime Germany, and more.

Whether we're tumbling with Katz in a field of yellow flowers with a group of long-haired young people what seems only a moment (but is really four decades) ago or doing yoga right now, looking out a sliver of window at moving clouds, this collection evokes the exact scenes and buzz of perception that command our daily thoughts, that usher in grace and beauty, with their quietly urgent moral qualities, which, Katz suggests, can shape our days if we allow them to.

The poems in About Loss are written in free verse. They are simple and direct, yet emotional and beautiful. Love is part of loss, and this book has many love poems as well as poems of heartache.

Sonata of the Soul is a collection of poetry expressing personal transformation, the beauty of the natural world, and the depths of spiritual awakening. Each poem bridges the mystical and the mundane, weaving elements of mysticism and personal memoir—drawing inspiration from Western science and Eastern philosophy, including Kundalini and Reiki. This collection encourages readers to find their own path to spiritual illumination, offering a sanctuary for contemplation and enlightenment.

Step into the world of poetry with The Why of Waterfalls, a collection of 40 original poems that inspire, uplift, and resonate deeply with the heart and soul. Explore a rich blend of poetic forms, including haiku, free verse, and the unique collage style—each offering vivid imagery and emotional depth, much like a watercolor painting in words. These poems capture fleeting moments of joy, reflection, and wonder, weaving a tapestry of human experience that speaks to all readers.

I am divine, sitting upon my throne, time’s pedestal, waiting — baiting. My venomous tales tear at life’s seams, desecrating freedom. Your illusions awaken. Your eyes grace my design. I am madness. Journey into the shadows of the soul, where darkness and light intertwine in a dance of raw emotion and profound revelation. Divine Madness: A Dark Poetry Collection beckons you into the depths of the human psyche, inviting you to explore the turbulent landscapes of the mind and embrace the haunting allure of poetic madness.

A story of the aftermath of a shattering event told through over 50 poems, Bo Grant's epic emotional rollercoaster packs a big punch. Feel all the feels!

Experience poetry like never before with By Riverside So Dear, an Audible collection of 40 original poems crafted to inspire and uplift. Diverse Styles: Discover haiku, free verse, and the innovative collage, blending vivid imagery like a watercolor painting. Emotional Depth: Each poem captures moments of joy, sorrow, and wonder, weaving a vibrant tapestry that resonates deeply. Fresh Perspectives: Find beauty in life’s simple and profound moments through this poetic journey.

MINX reveals the vibrant but precarious world of a multi-racial Romani family: a world of grandfathers brewing moonshine in marrows, basement reggae parties, and a mother struggling to support her two daughters on the proceeds of her shadowy profession. Their powerful bond helps the sisters survive when they’re taken into care, in a children’s home that forcibly separates them.

Alex Dimitrov embraces a life on the edge in New York and the finely wrought poetry that can come out of it as he explores sex, drugs, parties, pleasure, and God in the 2020s, and looks back to a coming-of-age in the 1990s that still informs who his generation is and will be. His unabashed and drivingly musical poems are a call against repression, a rebuke of cultural norms and shame, and a celebration of human authenticity—even if to live under such philosophies is dangerous.