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  Twelfth Night

  William Shakespeare

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  A Shakespeare Society Production. The complete play in five acts.

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  Routes

  Rhiya Pau

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  At the core of this debut collection is a question – what is worth holding onto?
  Through poetic experiments that blend the academic and the artistic, Rhiya Pau queries complex characters and tender landscapes. Routes journeys from Ba's kitchen in Sonia Gardens to Independence hour in Delhi, across the pink shores of Nakuru, to meet a painter on Lee High Road.
  Celebrating fifty years since her community arrived in the UK, Pau chronicles the migratory histories of her ancestors and simultaneously lays bare the conflicts of identity that arise from being a member of the East African-Indian diaspora. In this multilingual discourse exhibiting vast formal range, Pau wrestles with language, narrative and memory, daring to navigate their collective fallibilities to architect her own identity.
  '[Routes]...holds up to the light the wisdom of the past, and asks what else is passed down along with it...a work of humane intelligence, formal experiment and linguistic verve' - Sarah Howe, Judge of Eric Gregory Awards 2022

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  The Poetry of Edwin Arlington...

  Edwin Arlington Robinson

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  Edwin Arlington Robinson was born on the 22nd December 1869 in Tide in Lincoln County, Maine.  
  His childhood was described by him as ‘stark and unhappy’.  His name was drawn out of a hat from a fellow vacationer from Arlington Massachusetts when fellow holiday makers decided that his parents had waited long enough at 6 months to name him.  It was a name he despised and reflects the station to which his parents had placed him; their great hope at his birth were that he was a girl to complement their two sons. 
  His pessimistic mood carried him to adulthood and a doomed encounter with Emma Loehen Shepherd who constantly encouraged his poetry.  Edwin was thought too young to be her companion and so his elder, middle brother, Herman was assigned to her.  It was a great blow to Edwin and during their marriage on February 12th, 1890, he stayed home and wrote ‘Cortege’ 
  In the fall of 1891 Edwin entered Harvard, taking classes in English, French and Shakespeare.  He felt at ease with the Ivy League and made great efforts to be published in one of the Harvard literary journals.  Indeed, the Harvard Advocate published ‘Ballade of a Ship’ but then his career appeared to stall.  His father died and although he returned to Harvard for a second year it was to be his last but also the start of some life-long friendships. 
  In 1893 he returned to Gardiner Maine as the man of the household.  Herman by this time had become an alcoholic, having suffered business failures, and was now to become estranged from Emma. 
  Edwin began farming whilst he wrote and quickly developed a close relationship with Emma who had now moved back to Gardiner after Herman’s death with her children. 
  Although he proposed twice, he was rejected and in consequence moved to New York to start afresh. 
  But it was a salutary experience. Although surrounded by artists he had little money and life was difficult. 
  In 1896 he published his own book, ‘The Torrent and the Night Before’, paying 100 dollars for 500 copies.  Edwin wanted it to be a surprise for his Mother, but days before its arrival she died of diphtheria. 
  His second volume, ‘The Children of the Night’, had a wider circulation.  At the behest of President Roosevelt, whose son was an avid admirer, he was given a job in 1905 at the New York Customs Office although it appears his real job was “to help American letters”. 
  Either way his success began to widen and his influence prosper.  During the 1920s he won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three separate occasions. In 1922 for ‘Collected Poems’ again in 1925 for ‘The Man Who Died Twice’ and finally in 1928 for ‘Tristram’. 
  During the last twenty years of his life he became a regular summer resident at the MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire, where he became the object of fascination by several women.  But he never married. 
  Edwin Arlington Robinson died of cancer on the 6th April 1935 in the New York Hospital in New York. He was 65.

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  The Spanish Tragedy

  Thomas Kyd

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  Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy is a groundbreaking work of Elizabethan drama and one of the earliest and most influential revenge tragedies in English literature. First performed in the late 16th century, the play set the standard for a genre that would later inspire masterpieces such as Shakespeare's Hamlet. With its gripping plot, emotional intensity, and theatrical innovation, it remains a cornerstone of Renaissance theatre.
  
  The story follows Hieronimo, a respected court official whose life is shattered by the brutal murder of his son, Horatio. Consumed by grief and driven by a relentless desire for justice, Hieronimo embarks on a perilous journey through a world of political intrigue, corruption, and deception. As he uncovers the truth behind the crime, he finds himself trapped in a system that denies him justice, pushing him toward a desperate and calculated act of revenge.
  
  Kyd's play is notable for its powerful exploration of themes such as vengeance, madness, and the moral consequences of violence. The character of Hieronimo is one of the earliest and most compelling tragic figures in English drama, embodying both the anguish of a grieving father and the dangerous allure of revenge. The play also employs innovative dramatic techniques, including the use of a play-within-a-play, which heightens suspense and deepens the emotional impact.
  
  Rich in poetic language and dramatic tension, The Spanish Tragedy creates a dark and haunting atmosphere where justice and revenge become dangerously intertwined. Its portrayal of human suffering, moral conflict, and the breakdown of order resonates far beyond its time, offering a timeless reflection on the consequences of unchecked passion and the quest for retribution.
  
  The Spanish Tragedy remains a vital and compelling work, admired for its influence, dramatic power, and enduring themes. It is essential reading for those interested in classic theatre, Renaissance literature, and the origins of the revenge tragedy tradition.

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  Heartfelt Treasures - Verses For...

  Belinda J. Mcisaac

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  On and off through my life, poetry has been a refuge, allowing me to convey my moods, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. This collection reflects the sum of my experiences-sometimes light and joyful, other times inspired by life's challenges, such as loss. I hope these poems resonate with you and offer both comfort and inspiration. Thank you for taking the time to explore my journey through words.

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  Mary Magdalene Poems

  Margaret Harrell

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  Discovering what a hand she had in her own making, Margaret A. Harrell takes off on the theme of “I Predicted Me. Cutting straight to the question—did she foresee herself?—she delightedly answers yes. She invites the readers to ask: how much of a life is destiny, and how much is authored in real time? What have you already written into being?  
  With these unpublished poems and Magdalene poems alongside selections from the critically applauded Particle Piñata Poems, this collection once again marks Harrell’s full arrival into poetry. Her work moves as a “cosmic, often esoteric whirlwind,” writes BookLife (the indie/small press arm of Publishers Weekly) in reviewing Particle Piñata Poems. It compares the style to “the winds of a hurricane or flurry of a meteor shower.”  
  Of special interest in the audiobook is the shamanic sounds by Taiji master Jef Crab. 
  “The poetry of Margaret Ann Harrell reads like a Zhuangzi of the 21st century, taking its reader through a spiritual Odyssey, where one can hear the cosmic beat in the rhythm of the word play, the pulse of heartfelt mind-blowing experiences revealing a vast span of messages from beyond. It shows the craftman¬ship of a female shaman who has the power to catch such a dazzling wild and free roaming content into the nets of poems. Here is a . . . a rite de passage initiating its reader into multiver¬sal dimensions, bringing meaning to life where few have been looking to find it . . . a unique treat, a gift from those who know how to sow the seed for what really matters on earth.”—Chris Van de Velde, Light Looper, Zen novice

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