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  Who Can Be Happy and Free in...

  Nikolai Nekrasov

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  Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia? by Nikolai Nekrasov is one of the most powerful and socially significant works of Russian literature. Written during the nineteenth century, this remarkable narrative poem explores the struggles, hopes, and everyday realities of ordinary people living in a rapidly changing Russian society.
  
  The story begins with a simple yet profound question: who truly lives happily and freely in Russia? Determined to find the answer, a group of peasants sets out on a long journey across the countryside. As they travel from village to village, they meet individuals from many walks of life—landowners, priests, soldiers, laborers, and peasants—each offering their own perspective on happiness, freedom, and hardship.
  
  Through these encounters, the travelers discover that life in Russia is filled with contradictions. While some possess wealth or power, they often lack peace or fulfillment. Meanwhile, the working people who labor tirelessly for survival struggle under poverty and social injustice. Nekrasov uses these stories to reveal the deep inequalities and challenges faced by the Russian people during a period marked by social transformation and the aftermath of serfdom.
  
  The poem paints a vivid portrait of rural life, capturing the voices, traditions, and resilience of the peasantry. Nekrasov's writing blends powerful storytelling with lyrical expression, giving dignity and emotional depth to characters whose lives are shaped by hardship, hope, and perseverance.
  
  At its heart, the work is both a journey and a search for truth. The travelers' quest becomes a reflection on the nature of happiness and freedom within a society struggling with inequality and change. Along the way, Nekrasov explores themes such as social justice, dignity, hardship, moral courage, and the enduring spirit of ordinary people.
  
  Renowned for its emotional intensity and its commitment to portraying the lives of the common people, Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia? stands as a landmark of Russian poetic literature. The work remains a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of society, asking questions that continue to resonate across generations.
  
  Through its powerful voices and unforgettable journey, Nekrasov's masterpiece invites readers to reflect on the true meaning of freedom, dignity, and happiness in the lives of individuals and nations alike.

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  The Polish Neighbours

  Jim Hale

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  Reading Dad's poetry is like taking a walk through his life. It is easy to see there are demons, but there is beauty and love too. Beauty in memories of greyhounds, raging fires, the plight of Indigenous people, the complexities of religious beliefs, and recognising the power of other people's life stories. I remember sitting in the back seat of his car, listening to him speak of Shakespeare and reciting sonnets verbatim. He spoke of Keats and Eliot, of Yeats and Poe, and Yevtushenko and I did my best to comprehend the images of tragedy, love and loss. And now, many years later, when I read Dad's words, I think I understand them.

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  Just A Passing Moment In Time -...

  Brett C. Persson

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  Embark on an odyssey through human life and cherish our collective journey with a life-changing collection of haikus. 
  Cherishing and celebrating the passage of human life, this illuminating collection of haikus explores our journey from conception to death. Imbued with profound themes of love, parenthood, relationships, and the rich web of emotions that we experience along the way, this book roams through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and finally old age with a thoughtful narrative that offers reflections on each stage of our growth. 
  Following the classic Japanese haiku structure that has made it such a popular and beloved form of poetry, Just a Passing Moment in Time offers us a window into human life – an event that is a brief moment in eternity, but a powerful and everlasting odyssey for everyone it touches. Author and poet Brett C. Persson invites you on a journey to discover the fullness of human experience, weaving imaginative wordplay that explores everything from the mundane to the extraordinary. 
  Through love and grief, joy and sadness, and the endless discovery and curiosity that drives us into the unknown, this collection will give you a newfound perspective and appreciation for the little things in life, along with those seemingly ordinary moments that hide a vast source of meaning and wonder just below the surface.

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  Desree

  Desree

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  Poetry Book Society Recommendation Spring 2025
  The debut poetry collection from award-winning writer and spoken word artist, Desree, Altar explores multifaceted dimensions of sacrifice, challenging its heroism and examining its ties to servility. The poems in Altar urge their protagonists to play neither lion nor lamb, but to live and flourish on their own terms. Each page glimmers with vivid, often devastating vignettes: we witness the resilience of youth, the strength of the Black female body, the complexity of chosen and unchosen family, the sweeping effects of gentrification. Through reflections on Black British identity, queer joy, place and belonging, faith and consent, Desree invites the reader on a journey of reclamation, while her wry wit and disarming tenderness hold us through the necessary storms that mark the way.
  "Gorgeous in its redefining of self" Yomi Sode
  "A collection of wonder and witness. These poems — both powerful and tender — grapple with the parallels of life and death, the body and spirit, loss and love, and demand a response." Rachel Long
  "This is thrilling writing. Unexpected, alive, and curious. Desree enters the page, stage left." Joelle Taylor
  "For those of us who wonder if we've been 'turned off at the wall', Desree's poems act as a hallway: we drop off selves we didn't realise we were carrying, and return, new and re-accepted into our own arms." Kareem Parkins-Brown

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  The Myth of Cuchulainn - As Told...

  W. B. Yeats

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  A collection of W.B. Yeats' plays retelling of the Myth of Cuchulainn, a figure of power, assertion, and all too human flaws written into the annals of Irish folklore. This collection contains all five of W.B. Yeats' plays regarding the man, including "At the Hawks Well," "The Green Helmet," "On Baile's Strand," The Only Jealousy of Emer," and "The Death of Cuchulainn."

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  Poetic Odyssey

  Robin Zoé Colyn

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  Robin was born in Cape Town in 2009. From an early age, it was clear she had an inquisitive mind and a deep love for animals. Whenever she saw an injured insect or animal, she would eagerly attempt to make a 'potion' to help. As a little girl, Robin developed a fascination with stones and, despite her shyness, would confidently discuss with adults how to identify different types of stones and their characteristics. Grounded and empathetic, Robin takes others' feelings to heart and has always been a natural peacemaker. Now a dynamic young poet, Robin's love for words shines through in every verse she writes. With a kind heart and an old soul, her poetry is infused with wisdom and depth beyond her years, captivating readers with its beauty and sincerity. From a young age, Robin found solace in the power of words, using poetry to express her innermost thoughts and feelings. Her first poetry book takes readers on a journey through the landscapes of her imagination, weaving vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion into a tapestry of words that resonate deeply with the soul. Each poem is a testament to Robin's extraordinary ability to capture the essence of life in all its beauty and complexity, offering readers a glimpse into the world through her unique and tender perspective.

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