Poetry

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by Lucretius (Author), A. E. Stallings (Translator), Richard Jenkyns (Introduction by)The acclaimed translation of the classic poem at the heart of Stephen Greenblatt's The Swerve "A plague . . . tests us in unique ways. . . . Only if you can face the invisible bullets all around us, and still keep calm, remain rational, and somehow find it possible to take pleasure in life, have you learned the lesson that The Nature of Things] set out to teach." --Stephen Greenblatt, The New Yorker Lucreti...

Resting Warrior: Marching Through the Fire

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Report copyright infringementby Ruthie Chamichian-Smith (Author)A Powerful Memoir of Survival and BecomingResting Warrior is a memoir, told in prose and poetry that traces one woman's journey through profound grief, identity loss, and the quiet rebuilding of a life transformed by trauma. Told in a voice both tender and unflinching, Ruthie's story unfolds in poetic and narrative fragments-each a glimpse into survival, resilience, and ultimately, self-reclamation.Spanning early childhood wounds...

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Report copyright infringementby Apollonius Rhodius (Author)The Argonautica is a Greek epic poem written by Apollonius Rhodius in the 3rd century BC. The only surviving Hellenistic epic, the Argonautica tells the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts to retrieve the Golden Fleece from remote Colchis. The Argonautica was an adventure for the poet, one of the major scholars of the Alexandrian period - it was a bold experiment in re-writing Homeric epic in a way that would meet the demand...

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by Andrea Gibson (Author)Step into the enchanting world of Pansy, where author Andrea Gibson creates a tapestry of emotions and experiences that will leave your your mind craving more.With an artful hand, Gibson seamlessly blends themes of love, gender, politics, sexuality, and forgiveness, painting a vivid portrait that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.Through stunning imagery and a fearless exploration of healing, each moment spent immersed in these pages will be a reve...

The Canterbury Tales: (Original-Spelling Edition) - Paperback

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by Geoffrey Chaucer (Author), Jill Mann (Introduction by), Jill Mann (Notes by)One of the greatest and most ambitious works in English literature, in the original Middle English The Canterbury Tales depicts a storytelling competition between pilgrims drawn from all ranks of society. The tales are as various as the pilgrims themselves, encompassing comedy, pathos, tragedy, and cynicism. The Miller and the Reeve express their mutual antagonism in a pair of comic stories combining sex and tricke...

Nkjv, Reference Bible, Compact, Leathersoft, Teal, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version - Imitation Leather

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by Thomas Nelson (Author)An easy-to-carry Bible that easily fits in a purse or backpack with cross references allowing this Bible to be an ideal choice to take with you wherever you go.Reading the Bible on the go? This compact-sized edition was designed with you in mind. Even though this Bible is small, you don't have to compromise size for readability. Plus, thousands of cross references are conveniently located at the end of verses to help you make connections throughout Scripture.Trusted b...

Tan to Tamarind: Poems about the Color Brown - Paperback

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by Malathi Michelle Iyengar (Author), Jamel Akib (Illustrator)A poetry collection that explores the spectrum of beautiful shades of brown.When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Tan, sienna, topaz, or tamarind? Poet Malathi Michelle Iyengar sees a whole spectrum of beautiful shades of brown. Swirls of henna decorate ocher hands and feet at an Indian wedding. Cinnamon lips smile over a cup of café con leche. And maple leaves drift like stars onto upturned russet faces in fall. This warm ...

My First Book of Haiku Poems: A Picture, a Poem and a Dream; Classic Poems by Japanese Haiku Masters - Hardcover

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by Esperanza Ramirez-Christensen (Author), Tracy Gallup (Illustrator)**Chosen for 2020 NCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels List****Winner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Award for Poetry****Winner of 2019 Skipping Stones Honor Awards** Escape into a dreamy world of watercolors and nature-inspired haiku. My First Book of Haiku Poems introduces children to this ancient poetry form that's still a favorite among teachers, parents and children. These concise poems are easy for readers of all a...

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by Hanif Abdurraqib (Author)2017 Eric Hoffer Book Award - Poetry Honorable Mention 2017 Eric Hoffer Book Award - Grand Prize Short List 2017 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award Nominee The Crown Ain't Worth Much, Hanif Abdurraqib's first full-length collection, is a sharp and vulnerable portrayal of city life in the United States. A regular columnist for MTV.com, Abdurraqib brings his interest in pop culture to these poems, analyzing race, gender, family, and the love that finally holds us together e...

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Everett Hale (Author)A classic guide to the history, landmarks, and hidden gems of one of America's most iconic cities. Filled with fascinating stories, helpful maps, and insightful commentary, this book is an essential companion for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Boston and the surrounding area.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

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by Eileen Myles (Author)The first all-new collection of poems since 2011's Snowflake/different streets--and following the critically acclaimed Afterglow (a dog memoir), as well as the volume of selected poems, I Must Be Living Twice--here, in Evolution, we find the eminent, exuberant writer at the forefront of American literature, upending genre in a new vernacular that enacts--like nobody else--the way we speak (inside and out) today. Evolution, with its channeling of Quakers, Fresca, and ce...

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Report copyright infringementby Gregant Peffey (Author)The book is about poetry written from the heart and experiences I've had through my life I have always had an interest in poetry from a very early age since junior school.I have devised this book with my own personal take on how I translate my thought and processes down in poetry form.I hope these poems resonate with the reading public. I hope the reader enjoys the poems as much as I have enjoyed writing them. Number of Pages...

Housman Country: Into the Heart of England

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Parker (Author)A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice and Nominated for the 2017 PEN/Bograd Weld Prize for Biography A captivating exploration of A. E. Housman and the influence of his particular brand of Englishness A. E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad made little impression when it was first published in 1896 but has since become one of the best-loved volumes of poetry in the English language. Its evocation of the English countryside, thwarted love, a...

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Report copyright infringementby David Stuntz (Author)In this collection, The Sun of David invites readers on a personal journey into self-discovery through insightful, thought-provoking, and inspiring verse. David Stuntz weaves together jewels of wisdom exploring his relationship with love, death, grief, loss, pain, healing, music, God, and more. In a time of crisis and uncertainty, this book offers readers a moment to be reminded, an opening to awaken, and a time for growth and healing. ...

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by Dante Alighieri (Author), John Ciardi (Translator), Archibald T. MacAllister (Introduction by)In The Purgatorio, Dante describes his journey to the renunciation of sin, accepting his suffering in preparation for his coming into the presence of God. This brilliant translation of Dante's canticle crystallizes the great poet's immortal conception of the aspiring soul.Author BiographyJohn Ciardi was a distinguished poet and professor, having taught at Harvard and Rutgers universities, and a po...

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by Mem Fox (Author), Leslie Staub (Illustrator)Enjoy this picture book celebration of diverse childhoods, and the essential things that make us all the same."A compelling exploration of the differences between children that make them unique as well as the common humanity that unites them." (Publishers Weekly)Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives ma...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen B. Machnik (Author)The Scarlet Thread in the Cloth of Time is a personal account, described through poetry that reflects the changes in my life beginning as a teenager on a kayak trip and eventually transitioning into the varied experiences that I had. The poetry is a heartfelt account of those experiences, feelings of being in nature, some difficult times, Biblical themes, historical events, Israel, my family, and my relationship to God. Two of the poe...

The Clear Sky: Poems in Romanian by Stefan Manasia translated into English by Clara Burghelea

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Report copyright infringementby Stefan Manasia (Author), Clara Burghelea (Translator)Ștefan Manasia is a visionary Romanian poet whose poetic apetite and appreciation for the linguistic play have become a trademark. The Clear Sky is an exploration of the urban landscape and the power of habitation. In a synthesis of imaginative leaps, mundane joys and intimate lyric, the collection probes the relationship between creativity and human nature. The reader vacillates between the surprising exuber...

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by Anonymous (Author), John D. Smith (Abridged by), John D. Smith (Translator) A new selection from the national epic of India Originally composed in Sanskrit sometime between 400 BC and 400 AD, The Mahabharata-with one hundred thousand stanzas of verse-is one of the longest poems in existence. At the heart of the saga is a conflict between two branches of a royal family whose feud culminates in a titanic eighteen-day battle. Exploring such timeless subjects as dharma (duty), artha (purpose)...

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Report copyright infringementby Jessi Pauline-Walker McWilliams (Author)Letting go of the letters I've buried in my chest. Letters I never send because they taste bitter and I hate to speak ill. They've gone bad and begun to rot in a cave I carved out just for them.I can't let them infect the parts of me that I love. The parts that are good. The parts that still have life and room to grow and flourish. Dedicated to "ick" men. You know who you are. I hope this highlights parts of yourself you'...

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Report copyright infringementby The Four Gospel Evangelists (Author), Edouard D'Araille (Translator), Gustave Doré (Illustrator)READ THE COMPLETE STORY OF JESUS OF NAZARETH'S BIRTH AND HIS ANOINTING BY JOHN THE BAPTISTTHIS NEW ENGLISH VERSE TRANSLATION BY CONTEMPORARY POET EDOUARD d'ARAILLE ('Adapa's Ascent', 'The Fallen', 'Words Can't Hold...') IS BASED ENTIRELY UPON THE NEW TESTAMENT GOSPELS OF MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE & JOHNThe 28 poetic chapters of BIRTH OF JESUS are extracted from 'BOOK O...

High Desert Drifter: Rhyming and Written Ramblings of a Poor Buckaroo

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick J. Prickett (Author)High-Desert Drifter follows the life of one man who leaves the Midwest to become a working cowboy. He drifts from ranch to ranch, chronicling his many experiences with horses, cattle, and men in his unique brand of cowboy poetry. Number of Pages: 462 Dimensions: 1.03 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 24, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Walt Former Owner Whitman (Author)This volume contains a comprehensive collection of the writings of Walt Whitman, one of America's most influential poets. Known for his free verse and celebration of democracy, nature, and the common person, Whitman's work remains profoundly relevant to contemporary readers. This collection offers readers a chance to delve into the mind of a literary genius and explore the depths of his poetic vision. Discover the breadth and d...

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Report copyright infringementby Knot E. Nuff (Author)"She used me.Until She couldn't.Then She hated me.Until I could do it for her."Brazen. Experimental. Engaging. Emotional. Intricate.This is not your mother's poetry.MOMmy is an unapologetic and unique exploration of Motherhood, abuse, and the broader societal issues that often remain unspoken. Through witty themes, sharp one-liners, and an exhilarating flow, this collection breaks boundaries and defies expectations.Love it or hate it, one t...

Stories, Poems, and Songs from the Heart of an Old Farmer: Dedicated to the Glory of Jesus Christ and God's True Word, the Holy Bible

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Report copyright infringementby Don Cooper (Author)This book is a compilation of stories, poems, and song lyrics which really do come from the heart of a former dairy farmer who sincerely desires to share his love for Jesus and God's true Word, the Holy Bible, with you. It tells of our faith and experiences during our time as dairy farmers and how those two intertwined."Dedicated to glory of Jesus Christ and God's True Word, the Holy Bible" is Don's mission statement, and throughout all of hi...

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Report copyright infringementby Plumalia Henson (Author)This poetic diary follows a young woman and the older men who take interest in her as she navigates puberty and online exploitation in the early 2010's through a collection of expressive poems written from multiple perspectives. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.29 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 13, 2025

Love Hurts When Never Said: A Collection of Romantic Poems and Pieces for the Unspoken

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Report copyright infringementby Abraham Bravo (Author)Love Hurts When Never Said is not just a book of poems-it is the collection of all the words that never left our mouths, the glances that carried more weight than conversations, the laughter that disguised the longing underneath. It is about silence as much as speech, about the fragile hope that lives in a crush, and about the ache that comes when we realize the moment to confess has passed.This collection unfolds in four arcs-The Spark, P...

Poetry: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Bernard O'Donoghue (Author)Poetry, arguably, has a greater range of conceptual meaning than perhaps any other term in English. At the most basic level everyone can recognize it--it is a kind of literature that uses special linguistic devices of organization and expression for aesthetic effect. However, far grander claims have been made for poetry than this -- such as Shelley's that the poets "are the unacknowledged legislators of the world," and that poetry is "a higher truth." In this Ver...

Poems For My Wife: Love Poems for Non-Romantics

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Report copyright infringementby Nate Fish (Author)Poems For My Wife is a series of short love poems written by Nate Fish when he was living in Uganda, Africa. He wrote the book as a gift for his then girlfriend. The poems are not typical for the genre. The language is plain. Many of them are explicit and sexual. Distinguished poet and biographer Paul Mariani says, "These are the work of a young man very much in love in a spiritual sense revealing itself through a tactically physical sense. In...

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by Raymond Antrobus (Author)In the wake of his father's death, the speaker in Raymond Antrobus' The Perseverance travels to Barcelona. In Gaudi's Cathedral, he meditates on the idea of silence and sound, wondering whether acoustics really can bring us closer to God. Receiving information through his hearing aid technology, he considers how deaf people are included in this idea. "Even though," he says, "I have not heard / the golden decibel of angels, / I have been living in a noiseless / pala...

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by Leonard Cohen (Author), Henri Matisse (Illustrator)10 years ago, Welcome Books published the star of its Art & Poetry Series, Dance Me to the End of Love, a deliriously romantic song by Leonard Cohen that was brilliantly visualized through the sensual paintings of Henri Matisse. Now for its 10-year anniversary, Welcome is thrilled to present the entirely re-imagined and redesigned Dance Me to the End of Love. With the art of Matisse and the words of Cohen still at the heart of the book...

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by Federico García Lorca (Author), Martin Sorrell (Translator), D. Gareth Walters (Author)Federico García Lorca is perhaps the most celebrated of all twentieth-century Spanish writers, known not only for his plays but also for several collections of poems published both in his short lifetime and after. Lorca's poetry is steeped in the land, climate, and folklore of his native Andalusia, though he writes memorably of New York and Cuba too. Writing often in modernist idiom, and full of startlin...