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  Tintern Abbey - Glorious poem...

  William Wordsworth

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  William Wordsworth was born on 7 April, 1770 in Cockermouth, in Cumbria, northwest England.  
  Wordsworth spent his early years in his beloved Lake District often with his sister, Dorothy. The English lakes could terrify as well as nurture, and as Wordsworth would write “I grew up fostered alike by beauty and by fear,” 
  After being schooled at Hawkshead he went to St. John’s College, Cambridge but not liking the competitive nature of the place idled his way through saying he “was not for that hour, nor for that place.”  
  Whilst still at Cambridge he travelled to France.  He was immediately taken by the Revolutionary fervor and the confluence of a set of great ideals and rallying calls for the people of France. 
  In his early twenties he ventured again to France and fathered an illegitimate child. He would not see that daughter till she was 9 owing to the tensions and hostilities between England and France. 
  There now followed a period of three to four years that plagued Wordsworth with doubt.  He was now in his early thirties but had no profession, was rootless and virtually penniless.  
  Although his career was not on track he did manage to publish two volumes, both in 1793;  An Evening Walk and Descriptive Sketches. 
  This dark period ended in 1795. A legacy of £900 received from Raisley Calvert enabled Wordsworth to pursue a literary career in earnest.  
  In 1797 he became great friends with a fellow poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. They formed a partnership that would change both their lives and the course of English poetry. 
  Their aim was for a decisive break with the strictures of Neoclassical verse. In 1798 the ground breaking Lyrical Ballads was published. Wordsworth wrote in the preface “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.” Most of the poems were dramatic in form, designed to reveal the character of the speaker. Thus the poems set forth a new style, a new vocabulary, and new subjects for poetry. 
  Coleridge had also conceived of an enormous poem to be called “The Brook,” in which he proposed to treat all science, philosophy, and religion, but soon laid the burden of writing it to Wordsworth.  To test his powers for that endeavour, Wordsworth began writing the autobiographical poem that would absorb him for the next 40 years, and which was eventually published as The Prelude, or, Growth of a Poet’s Mind.  
  By the 1820s, the critical acclaim for Wordsworth was growing, but perhaps his best years of work were behind him. Nonetheless he continued to write and to revise previous works.  
  With the death is 1843 of his friend and Poet Laureate Robert Southey, Wordsworth was offered the position. He accepted despite saying he wouldn’t write any poetry as Poet Laureate. And indeed he didn’t. 
  Wordsworth died of pleurisy on 23 April 1850. He was buried in St Oswald’s church Grasmere.

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  Makeshift Nothings "Poetry...

  Sweetness Godgiben

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  This unique book is a collection of fiction slam-like poetry. Showcasing various adult topics, fantasy or realistic-like scenarios.

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  Poems Every Child Should Know

  Joseph Pearce

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  Poetry is meant for everyone. 
  For you. For your child. But where to start? 
  Poems Every Child Should Know is here to help. 
  Selected and accompanied by commentary from bestselling author and literature professor Joseph Pearce, this exciting collection of verse contains classic poems that every child should know to begin a poetic ascent towards God. Not only that, but these poems are chosen so as to help all "become as little children," and are ones everyone should know, regardless of age. These timeless treasures form a foundation upon which to build poetic knowledge and to see the world through the eyes of a poet, the way God intended it. 
  Culled from the rich history of English poetry, these gems of the English language’s inheritance are meant to enrich our children’s cultural treasure chest. Verse, like virtue, is often most beautiful when it is most simple. A good beginning makes a good end all the more likely, so immersing children in beautiful words—words which so powerfully and continually shape our world, our thoughts, our prayers—and teaching them to take a minute and stop to observe a beautiful sentence is of the utmost importance. Appreciating beauty in even the most ordinary of life’s moments is a lesson that will prepare their minds to receive Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Himself. 
  Throughout the book, readers will find “things to think about,” inviting them to engage more deeply with individual poems. These should be seen as an invitation to an adventure into unknown territory, an opportunity to go further up and further in. Be fearless, be adventurous, and enjoy this journey into the realm of the good, the true, and the beautiful of our English language.

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  Poetry Book Society Autumn 2023...

  Alice Kate Mullen

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  The quarterly poetry magazine of the Poetry Book Society, founded by T.S. Eliot, featuring poems, reviews and exclusive interviews from Choice Poet Daljit Nagra and Recommended poets Mary Jean Chan, Jen Campbell, Terrance Hayes, Jacqueline Saphra, Mary Oliver, Lutz Seiler, and Stefan Tobler.

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  The Art of Us - A Novel of Love...

  Joe Ilunjo

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  DescriptionParis, 1955. Isabelle Duval paints the city’s soul onto canvas, her quiet life upended when Pierre Moreau—a brash artist with Marseille salt in his veins—walks into her world. Together, they build a gallery of dreams, only to find their love tested by a shadowy patron whose obsession with art hides a deadly secret. 
  As Franco’s regime bleeds into Barcelona, a fiery Spanish painter, Sofia Márquez, seeks refuge in their gallery, her crimson-stained canvases exposing a past she can’t escape. But when a forged portrait implicates Sofia in fascist atrocities, Isabelle and Pierre must choose: protect their friend or salvage their crumbling legacy. From the ashes of a burned mural to the glittering lies of Paris’ elite, their journey crescendos in a deadly game of truth and betrayal. 
  Perfect for fans of The Nightingale and The Paris Wife, The Art of Us is a sweeping saga of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between art and resistance. Can a masterpiece outlive its maker—or will the serpent of greed devour them all?

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  Coriolanus

  William Shakespeare

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  Embark on a captivating journey through the political turmoil and personal struggles of "Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare with our enthralling digital audiobook. Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the story follows the formidable military leader Coriolanus as he grapples with the complexities of power, pride, and public opinion. 
   
  Driven by his unwavering sense of honor, Coriolanus finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue, navigating a society rife with manipulation and betrayal. As tensions escalate, the play delves into the intricacies of leadership, loyalty, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The digital audiobook version brings Shakespeare's characters to life with compelling narration, allowing you to immerse yourself in the intense emotions and moral dilemmas that unfold. Whether you're a Shakespeare aficionado or a newcomer, this digital audiobook promises a gripping experience that vividly captures the essence of "Coriolanus" and its timeless exploration of the human condition.

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