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  A Healer’s Hymns

  Ved Vyas

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  "Dedicated to my mother, the Great Goddess." 
  Life, unpredictable, yields return for sacrifices made. Departing from the conventional path, I surrendered much to existence. Pain, a constant companion, birthed verse—each line a product of anguish turned art. In the ebb and flow of life's challenges, I found solace in writing. What emerged were rhythmic verses, transforming suffering into poetry. Some reflect, others introspect; some offer insight, and others observe. Regardless, each verse is a product of life's trials and emotions. Surprisingly, these verses multiplied over the years. Today, I share them not for accolades, but to be heard amidst the chaos. Some stories must be told, some silences shattered. I offer my rhymes openly, a reflection, a token of my journey.

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  The Habits

  Jack Bradfield

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  'Who knows what adventures await?'
  It's Thursday night – so Jess, Maryn and Milo are at Dennis's board-game café, continuing their quest to defeat the Nightmare King… It has been months, but now all that stands between them and victory is a few lucky rolls of a twenty-sided die.
  A struggling student, an overworked trainee solicitor and a reluctant job-seeker, here they are transformed into Dungeon Master, Wizard and Warrior Princess. But what happens when the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur?
  Funny, gripping and heartfelt, Jack Bradfield's play The Habits opened at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, London, in 2025, directed by Ed Madden.

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  Rilke - Selected Poems

  Rainer Maria Rilke

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  Rainer Maria Rilke has been called the most significant and compelling poet of spiritual experience of the 20th century. His exploration of the struggle between life and art and the supremacy of divine love over personal love has touched the hearts of men and women everywhere. The poems in this reading are from the selected poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, edited and translated by Stephen Mitchell.

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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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  The Poetry Of Becoming - A...

  Glenn S. Duquette

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  The Poetry of Becoming: A Decade of Reflection by Glenn S. Duquette is a poignant collection of poems that captures the essence of love, loss, resilience, and the beauty of everyday life. Dedicated to his late wife, Bonnie Duquette, whose words and spirit profoundly inspired the author, this anthology is a heartfelt tribute to their shared journey and the universal themes of humanity. 
  From tender reflections on relationships to evocative imagery of nature and life's challenges, each poem invites readers to explore the depths of emotion and the power of perseverance. Whether through the lens of personal growth, faith, or the bonds of love, Duquette's verses resonate with authenticity and hope. 
  The Poetry of Becoming is a timeless collection for anyone seeking inspiration, solace, or a deeper understanding of life's intricate tapestry. With heartfelt dedication and a vivid portrayal of the human spirit, this book serves as a celebration of the unspoken connections that shape our world. Perfect for lovers of poetry and those who cherish stories of transformation and reflection, this collection will leave an enduring impression on your heart.

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  The Letters of Jane Austen

  Jane Austen

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  Jane Austen’s letters afford a unique insight into the daily life of the novelist: intimate and gossipy, observant and informative–they read much like the novels themselves. They bring alive her family and friends, her surroundings and contemporary events, all with a freshness unparalleled in modern biographies. Most importantly, we recognize the unmistakable voice of the author of such novels as Pride and Prejudice and Emma. We see the shift in her writing from witty and amusing descriptions of the social life of town and country, to a thoughtful and constructive tone while writing about the business of literary composition. 
    
  Austen’s personal correspondence has stirred up controversy since her untimely death in 1817 at age 41. The next year her brother Henry Austen wrote in the ‘Biographical Notice of the Author’ included with the publication of her novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion that she ‘never dispatched a note or a letter unworthy of publication’. Years later, a niece Caroline Austen did not agree, ‘there is nothing in those letters which I have seen that would be acceptable to the public.’ In comparison to her published works, the letters do dwell upon ‘little matters’ of domestic life in the county, but to the patient reader we begin to understand Austen’s life and experiences beyond the minutia and realize through her clever descriptions and acerbic observations how this simple parson’s daughter became the author of novels that are so valued and cherished close to 200 years after their publication. 
    
  The author gained far more status after her death, and her six fulllength novels have rarely been out of print. A significant transition in her posthumous reputation occurred in 1833, when her novels were republished in Richard Bentley's Standard Novels series, illustrated by Ferdinand Pickering, and sold as a set.  
   

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