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  Lady No

  Kim Hyesoon

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  From the legendary avant-garde poet Kim Hyesoon, a landmark collection documenting her first and only work of digital performance art to date. 
  “Poetry in Korea has been a vaunted form—and traditionally left to men. Kim broke away from the masculine styles that came before her. . . . Kim has pursued a vernacular that’s intensely Korean yet open to the world.” —E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker 
  In March 2014, Kim Hyesoon, the grand dame of contemporary Korean poetry, began to post anonymously on the online blog of Munhakdongne, a major South Korean publisher. Rather than use her own name, Kim Hyesoon’s chosen persona for these blog posts was Lady No. Fittingly, Lady No’s writings are dissenting, combative, subversive, and ontologically feminine; formally, they defy any attempt at easy categorization. They are neither poems, nor are they prose, but a radical innovation Kim calls shisanmun—an ungovernable style that heralds her internationally acclaimed works Autobiography of Death and Phantom Pain Wings. 
  The entries in this seminal collection, arranged chronologically and in their entirety here for the first time, are an eclectic hybrid of opinion editorials, aphorisms, recipes, daydreams, travelogues, art criticism, as well as treatises on the metaphysics of poetry and the current state of international literature. They take place in and around the world but most often they return to a country called Aerok, a frightening yet familiar mirror of contemporary Korea. First unwittingly, and then with concentrated grief, they chart the course of one of the most politically significant years in recent South Korean history: the sinking of the MV Sewol on the morning of April 16th that killed 304 people, including 250 high school students, and the reverberations of this national tragedy that culminated in the impeachment and ouster of the country’s then-sitting president. Taken together, these writings bear witness to the people’s shame, mourning, and perseverance under a corrupt administration—a painful public reckoning not dissimilar from our own. 
  Surreal but visceral, and inflected with both humor and rage, Lady No contains perhaps the most accessible of Kim Hyesoon’s writing to date and documents her first and only work of digital performance art. Totaling 179 individual entries, Lady No explores the inner and outer lives of contemporary Korean women and embodies the inextricable link between social justice and literary citizenship. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Lisa’s beau

  TC Baker

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  Lisa’s Beau is about the adventures of Lisa and her horse Beau. The two grow up together and create a bond with one another that will never be broken. The second story is called Worthy. Worthy is the story of a young girl who grows up at first in a family of love and then with a stepfather she goes through a nightmarish life. Life has a way of turning out for the best if you don’t give up and she never did. The third story is called Shattered Inocence. A story of a young boy who against all odds becomes a young man with integrity and clear conscience.

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  The Merchant of Venice

  William Shakespeare

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  Antonio, a wealthy and popular merchant, is in financial difficulty. He approaches a Jewish money lender, Shylock, who agrees to provide 3000 ducats, with a very curious bond – a pound of the merchant’s flesh, to be levied if Antonio fails to make a timely repayment. Feeling confident that his argosies will arrive in time to cover the debt, Antonio agrees to this bizarre transaction. 
  Meanwhile, a wealthy gentlewoman, Portia, must choose a suitor using a curious ritual mandated by her father’s will. Applicants must choose from three locked caskets, one of which contains a picture of Portia. He who chooses the casket with the picture will wed Portia immediately; the unsuccessful applicants will cease courting not only Portia, but all prospective partners. Portia’s preferred suitor is a young Venetian, Bassanio, who is a close friend of Antonio. 
  Antonio’s ships fail to arrive in time to satisfy his debt to Shylock and Antonio is hauled into court. In a male disguise, Portia appears in court to represent Antonio. Will her skillful representation free Antonio from Shylock’s demands? 
  Written between 1596 and 1598 and published in 1600, The Merchant of Venice most notably touches on the troubling subject of antisemitism. While critical debate rages about Shakespeare’s actual attitudes toward Jewish culture, it is difficult to deny that the eventual fate of Shylock is not in accord with today’s view of social justice. 
  Featuring the voices of Denis Daly, Catherina Bilson, Alexandra Lee Smith, Gary D. Macfadden, Blaise Doran, Graham Scott, Roberta Jackson, Josh Innerst, Simon Paxton, Alan Weyman, Emma Faye and Marty Krz.

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  like starlings falling

  Dillon Jaxx

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  The debut poetry collection by Dillon Jaxx, like starlings falling, is a mixtape from an eighties childhood that moves between requiems for a dead brother, anthems for the queer self, and love songs for a body sabotaging itself and its keeper through chronic illness.
  In Jaxx's bold and precise poems of absence and discovery, surreal and sometimes grotesque family portraits are painted through the changing weather of time, with humour, irony, and love. Unsettling and tender, this forensic poetry knows how the traces of bereavement and dislocation cling to us like evidence, and the way languages and precious memory stitches things together. And ultimately, how we find belonging and selfhood, keeping the 'holy days' of childhood self-discovery alive within us.
  Poetry Book of the Month, The Observer, July 2026
  Jerwood Prize for Best First Collection longlist

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  Top 10 Poets The - The Cavaliers...

  Robert Herrick, Thomas Carew,...

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  The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives.  Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives. 
  But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poets, who brim with talent and verse, on a range of subjects and themes that we can all enjoy. 
  In this volume England is engulfed in Civil War.  The Divine right of Royalty versus The Will of Parliament.  The King versus the People.  Poets, born into one side or the other, use chosen words to fight this literary war.  Here, the flamboyant, entitled Cavaliers reveal poets and poems that both embellish their cause and leave us a glorious poetic legacy.

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  Cato

  Joseph Addison

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  Cato by Joseph Addison is a landmark neoclassical tragedy that explores themes of virtue, liberty, honor, and political resistance. First performed in 1713, the play quickly became one of the most influential dramatic works of its time, admired for its eloquent language, moral seriousness, and powerful philosophical ideas.
  
  Set during the final days of Cato the Younger, the Roman statesman and Stoic philosopher, the drama unfolds against the backdrop of Julius Caesar's rise to power and the collapse of the Roman Republic. As Caesar's forces advance, Cato and his loyal supporters retreat to Utica in North Africa, where they face the inevitable defeat of their cause. Yet even in the face of political collapse, Cato remains steadfast in his commitment to republican ideals and personal integrity.
  
  The play interweaves political conflict with personal struggles, including the romantic tensions between Cato's children, Marcia and Juba, and the internal divisions among his followers. While some characters consider surrender or compromise, Cato embodies unwavering resolve, choosing death over submission to tyranny.
  
  Joseph Addison crafts a work rich in rhetorical brilliance and moral reflection, drawing heavily on classical ideals of Stoicism. Cato became especially significant in shaping Enlightenment thought, influencing debates on governance, liberty, and resistance to authoritarian rule. Its famous speeches were quoted by political leaders and revolutionaries on both sides of the Atlantic.
  
  Blending philosophical depth with dramatic intensity, Cato remains a cornerstone of early 18th-century English drama. It continues to be studied for its exploration of civic virtue, ethical leadership, and the tension between personal sacrifice and political duty.
  
  Ideal for students of literature, political philosophy, and classical theatre, Cato stands as a timeless meditation on freedom, integrity, and the price of unwavering principle.

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