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  Breathing in Broken Spaces -...

  Belinda Daou

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  Breathing in Broken Spaces 
  Heartbreak. Trauma. Loss. Healing. Rebirth. 
  Some wounds don’t just fade—they shape us. 
  Breathing in Broken Spaces is an unfiltered and deeply personal poetry collection that delves into the rawest corners of heartbreak, trauma, and survival. Through piercingly honest verses, Belinda Daou lays bare the loneliness of grief, the weight of past wounds, and the quiet, aching process of piecing oneself back together after being shattered. 
  This book is for those who have loved and lost, for the ones carrying silent battles within them, and for anyone searching for words that echo their unspoken pain. It is a safe space where emotions aren’t just expressed—but truly seen, understood, and honored. 
  This collection gives voice to the devastation of toxic love, the suffocation of manipulation, and the slow erosion of self-worth at the hands of the wrong person. It speaks to the ones who have stayed too long, who have fought for love that only broke them, and who are now learning to unlearn the lies they were told about themselves. 
  More than just poetry, Breathing in Broken Spaces is a reckoning with the past and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is breathtakingly raw, unapologetically vulnerable, and deeply real. It is the brutal honesty of suffering, the messy in-between of healing, and the quiet strength it takes to keep breathing, even when the air feels heavy. 
  This collection is not just about pain—it is about survival. About learning to breathe again through the cracks of brokenness. About reclaiming the parts of yourself you thought were lost forever. 
  For those who have been lost in the darkness, this book is a whisper: 
  You are not alone. You were never too much. You deserve to be whole.

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  A Valedictory Bestiary - Elegies...

  M. Coleridge Scott

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  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. 
  These creatures not only symbolize the spirit of their homelands but also the myths and history embedded within, now imperilled by relentless
   modernization.
   
  Scott’s weaves a poetic tapestry reminiscent of Coleridge’s ‘Ancient Mariner,’ Kipling’s ‘Just So Stories,’ and the adventurous spirit of Patrick Leigh Fermor, all while channelling Mary Pope Osborne’s fascination with myth. It’s a literary mosaic, unparalleled in ambition, which speaks eloquently to the urgency of preserving our world’s cultural and ecological richness. The stories, though they grapple with themes of loss and environmental decay, also ignite hope for spiritual rebirth and the triumph of nature’s indomitable heart.

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  Igloo Dwellers Were My Church

  John R Sperry

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  Anglican bishop John R. Sperry spent 20 years with the Inuit in a tiny and isolated Canadian Arctic community. ... Sperry travelled on his rounds by dogteam across the sea ice and snow-covered land, to visit Inuit camps…

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  Born in the USA - The...

  Stephen Vincent Benet, Louisa...

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  Poetry. A form of words that seems so elegantly simple in one verse and so cleverly complex in another.  Each poet has a particular style, an individual and unique way with words and yet each of us seems to recognise the path and destination of where the verses lead, even if sometimes the full comprehension may be a little beyond us. 
   
  Through the centuries every culture has produced verse to symbolize and to describe everything from everyday life, natural wonders, the human condition and even in its more hubristic moments, the crushing triumph of an enemy. 
   
  In the volumes of this series we take a look through the prism of individual regions of the United States through the centuries and decades. 
   
  The United States may be many things: the world’s policeman, a bully, a shameless purveyor of mass market culture but it also, in its better moments, a standard bearer for truth, transparency, equality and the more positive qualities of democracy. 
   
  Little wonder that’s its poets are rightly acknowledged as wonders of their art.  Leading lights in the fight against slavery and for equality, even if the rest of the Nation is finding it problematic to catch up.   
   
  In this volume we have collected verse from poets born in Pennsylvania, one of the most famous states of the Union.  Its proud and illustrious history shines out through verse by such illustrious and venerated names as Stephen Vincent Benet, Louisa May Alcott, Wallace Stevens, Hilda Doolittle, Henry Van Dyke, and others as they explore its status, its nature and its role in shaping the world of verse.

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  Pelléas and Mélisande

  Maurice Maeterlinck

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  Pelléas and Mélisande by Maurice Maeterlinck is a haunting and poetic masterpiece of Symbolist drama that explores love, fate, and the mysterious forces that shape human lives. First published in 1892, the play stands as one of the most influential works of European theatre, known for its dreamlike atmosphere, emotional subtlety, and profound exploration of hidden desires and destiny. 🌙📖
  
  The story begins when Prince Golaud discovers a mysterious young woman named Mélisande wandering alone in a forest. Enchanted by her beauty and quiet sadness, he marries her and brings her to the gloomy castle of Allemonde. Yet Mélisande's past remains unknown, and an aura of secrecy surrounds her presence. Within the castle walls, she forms a deep and tender bond with Pelléas, Golaud's younger half-brother.
  
  As their connection grows, an unspoken love emerges between Pelléas and Mélisande—one filled with innocence, longing, and emotional intensity. However, the oppressive atmosphere of the castle and Golaud's rising jealousy cast a shadow over their relationship. Suspicion, silence, and misunderstanding gradually lead the characters toward a tragic and inevitable fate.
  
  Maeterlinck's play is celebrated for its symbolic storytelling and lyrical dialogue. Rather than focusing on action, the drama emphasizes mood, suggestion, and the hidden emotions beneath everyday words. The mysterious setting, dimly lit castles, dark forests, and quiet fountains all contribute to a powerful sense of melancholy and destiny.
  
  Through its delicate and atmospheric narrative, Pelléas and Mélisande explores themes of forbidden love, innocence, jealousy, and the fragile nature of human happiness. The characters seem guided by forces beyond their control, reflecting the Symbolist belief that unseen powers and subconscious emotions shape human experience.
  
  The play's influence extended far beyond literature, inspiring artists, composers, and playwrights across Europe. Most notably, it served as the basis for Claude Debussy's famous opera of the same name, further cementing its place in cultural history.
  
  Today, Pelléas and Mélisande remains a timeless work of poetic drama, admired for its emotional depth, haunting beauty, and philosophical reflection on love and fate. 🌫️ Through its quiet intensity and symbolic richness, Maeterlinck's masterpiece continues to captivate readers and audiences around the world.

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  100 Selected Poems: Emily Dickinson

  Emily Dickinson

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  *100 Selected Poems* by Emily Dickinson offers readers a carefully curated glimpse into the profound and enigmatic world of one of America’s most celebrated poets. This collection brings together poems that explore themes central to Dickinson’s life and work, such as nature, solitude, love, death, and immortality. Her writing style—marked by unique punctuation, innovative rhythms, and striking imagery—invites readers into her introspective observations and keen philosophical insights. Each poem captures Dickinson’s ability to express deep emotions with brevity, revealing layers of meaning in just a few lines. *100 Selected Poems* is an ideal introduction for those new to Dickinson’s work and a beloved resource for longtime admirers, showcasing the quiet yet powerful voice of a poet whose reflections on life continue to resonate.

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