Editora: Nick Hern Books
A play exploring the impact of colonialism through a meeting between Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave and abolitionist who visited Ireland in the 1840s, and a young Irishwoman hoping to emigrate to the country he's running from. Deirdre Kinahan's short play Wild Notes was first staged by Solas Nua in Washington D.C. in 2018.
It’s that time of year again . . .With his signature wit, Brian Bilston returns with And So This is Christmas, fifty-one poems in celebration of the festive season: from bizarre family traditions to the office Christmas party; from voting day for turkeys to the impossible art of gift-giving.So hang your stockings, grab your mistletoe and curl up with this heart-warming collection of Christmas crackers.Ver livro
Can light shine from the darkness of disability? Is there hope in the life of a young carer? "Poetic Persuasion: The Young Carer's Ink" by Emmanuel Borges-Da-Silva explores these questions through a poignant collection of poetry. Drawing from his own experiences as a former young carer, Emmanuel captures the profound challenges and triumphs of caring for a loved one. The poems delve into universal themes of grief, hope, love, masculinity, and faith in God, offering a raw yet uplifting perspective on the human experience.Written in a heartfelt and accessible style, this collection invites readers to find strength, resilience, and empowerment in the face of hardship. Each poem is a call to rethink preconceived notions and embrace a new perspective on life’s struggles and joys. Whether you’ve been a young carer, faced adversity, or simply seek inspiration, this book is a testament to the transformative power of poetry. A moving tribute to family, faith, and the human spirit, it offers comfort, hope, and encouragement for anyone on a journey of self-discovery. This was made for you. “In this book, Emmanuel paints vivid imagery that draws you into a journey through grief and joy, disappointment and hope, insecurities, relationships and life transitions. He writes from a raw and vulnerable place, as one who has travelled this road and not just as a casual observer." ~ Daniel Ogbonna, Poet. “A deeply moving body of work to visit and revisit. Get a box of tissues ready as Eman unfurls his thoughts and heart.” ~ Pelumi, author of Love LETTERS & HEART Ramblings “Emmanuel’s tender portrait of love, faith and hope is honest and revelatory” ~ Lanaire Aderemi, bless the memory "The poems are anecdotes, unravelling the seasons of his life up until this point." ~ Achayo, Music ArtistVer livro
Quantum Poetry: Whispers Between Worlds is a collaborative creation between author Camelia Camy and the invisible codes of artificial intelligence. Each poem is born from a binary sequence—translated into lyrical, intuitive verse that bridges human emotion with digital wonder. With themes of unity, time, stardust, and becoming, this collection is narrated by two voices—Angela Henderson and Ryan Kolderup—whose tones echo the balance of divine feminine and masculine. Accompanied by original sound design, the listening experience becomes meditative, mystical, and deeply resonant. This is not just an audiobook. It is a transmission. A poetic quantum field inviting listeners to remember who they are.Ver livro
William Shakespeare's comedy "as you like it" Done as a radio play. Immerse yourself in the forest of arden where all the action happens including usurped dukes, love sick young men, a clown, and of course an impossible love story that eventuality works itself out.Ver livro
John Clare was born on 13th July, 1793 in Helpston, a few miles north of Peterborough. Schooled only until the age of 12 his early career was that of agricultural labourer, pot boy, gardener and lime burner. His early life of hardship and frequent malnutrition led to his diminutive stature of five feet and contributed to his later health problems. In 1820 his first poems were published and began to earn him a reputation as the “Northamptonshire Peasant Poet”. His poetry sold well but only occasionally did that and other incomes keep his head above water. Married with seven children the burden was huge and demanding. Frequently penniless his health began to dissolve. He last published in 1835 and by 1837 with his drinking out of control and his mental state shredded he entered a mental institution. He was to reside in such unhappy places until his death. He died aged 71 on 20th May 1864. His remains were returned to Helpston for burial in St Botolph’s churchyard. Today he is considered one of the greatest of English poets. His lyrical works on nature and the countryside earn him this just praise. This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing. Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations.Ver livro
The stereotypical image of a poet is one of unknown talent starving in a garret and who’s faithfulness and legacy to the art is discovered only after their death. In some cases this is undoubtedly true, but Poets being human and with the same building blocks of physical and mental health as the rest of us, also had the same afflictions and problems as the rest of us. The long roll call of names and the truncated legacies that were left behind is filled with these lost talents. In this volume we bring together the poems and verse of those wordsmiths whose lives were corroded by depression and the black moods it wrapped them in. For many the condition would return again and again often deepening into other more malign conditions as well. The long roll call of names and the truncated legacies that were left behind is filled with these lost talents.Ver livro
