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  The Poetry of Charlotte Perkins...

  Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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  Charlotte Perkins Gilman was born on the 3rd July 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut, to an unaffectionate mother and a father who abandoned her and her older brother to a life of poverty. 
   
  Inevitably her schooling was limited and by 15 she had attended seven different schools but received only four years of education.  However, Charlotte was resourceful and did spend time with her father’s aunts – the suffragist Isabella Beecher Hooker and the ‘Uncle Tom Cabin’s’ author, Harriet Beecher Stowe as well as many hours at the public library studying ancient civilizations. 
   
  In 1878, she enrolled in classes at the Rhode Island School of Design where she met Martha Luther and they developed a close relationship until Luther married another woman in 1881.  Charlotte was devastated and detested romance and love until she met and married the artist Charles Walter Stetson.  
   
  Their only child, Katharine Beecher Stetson, was born in 1885 but left Charlotte with post-natal depression, then often dismissed as a case of hysteria or nerves.  Unsuited to domestic life she ruptured her life and moved to California with Katherine.  She divorced in 1894 and then sent Katharine east to live with her father and his second wife confirming that his paternal rights be acknowledged, and that Katherine establish a relationship with her father. 
   
  After her mother died in 1893, Charlotte moved back east and became involved with her first cousin, Wall Street attorney, Houghton Gilman who she married in 1900.  After his death she moved back to California, where Katherine now lived.   
   
  In this volume we bring her extensive poetry writings to the fore.  Her talents in the poetic arena are indisputable, bringing a brave and focused eye to a world of her words that is too often neglected.  
   
  Charlotte lectured widely for social reform, wrote important non-fiction works that questioned our patriarchal system and left a legacy as a leading and positive spokesperson for feminism.  
   
  She was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in 1932 and, as she wrote in her suicide note and autobiography, she ‘chose chloroform over cancer’    
   
  Charlotte Perkins Gilman took her own life on the 17th August 1935, aged 75, in Pasadena, California.

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  Things That Happen - And Other...

  Bhaskar Chakrabarti

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  Bhaskar Chakrabarti's poetry is synonymous with the romantic melancholia inherent to Calcutta. His trenchant poetic voice was one of the most significant to emerge in the 1960s and '70s-perhaps the most prolific period of modern Bengali poetry. Spanning the rise of militant leftism, the spread of crippling poverty across India, the war in Bangladesh, the influx of millions of refugees, the dark, dictatorial days of Indira Gandhi's reign, and the disillusionment of communist rule in Bengal, Chakrabarti's poems plumb the depths of urban angst, expressing the spirit of sadness and alienation in delicate metaphors wrapped in deceptively lucid language.
  
  In this first-ever comprehensive translation of Chakrabarti's work, award-winning translator Arunava Sinha masterfully articulates that clarity of vision, retaining the unique cadence and idioms of the Bengali language. Presenting verses and prose poems from all of Chakrabarti's life-from his first volume, When Will Winter Come, published in 1971, to his last, The Language of Giraffes, published just before his death in 2005, and collecting several unpublished works as well-Things That Happen and Other Poems introduces the world to a brilliant and universal poetic voice of urban life.

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  How Lisa Loved the King

  George Eliot

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  This romantic short story by George Eliot (real name Mary Ann Evans) was first published in 1869. Told in iambic pentameter, it concerns a young Sicilian girl who harbours such intense love for the king that her longing bedevils her until she can express her feelings with the assistance of the minstrel Minuccio.

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  How To Become The Conqueror - An...

  Amsara Sekhita Mai Holly

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  Taking a profound look at the African American experience and the far-reaching impacts of colonization and Western Civilization, this intimate relationship portrayed through poetry offers a truthful reflection that resonates not only in the United States but also throughout the diaspora. This raw and spiritual interpretation prompts the listener to contemplate and raises more questions than it answers. 
  Through a blend of poetic voice, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual discovery, How To Become The Conqueror: An African American Revelation serves as both an emotional revelation and a call to consciousness. Performed and narrated by the author, Amsara Sekhita Mai Holly, with original vocals by the sister group Holly Girlz, this audiobook delivers a stirring sonic journey that uplifts, awakens, and challenges. 
  Amsara Sekhita Mai Holly is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, actress, author, filmmaker and businesswoman. As a member of the music group and creative collective Holly Girlz, she works in deep collaboration with her sisters to produce art in many artistic and creative mediums. As a performer and storyteller, Amsara bridges activism, spirituality, and artistry in this book - channeling cultural reclamation and liberated creative expression. With roots in performance, literature, and African traditions, Amsara’s voice carries the weight of history and the fire of transformation. 
  This debut audiobook is more than a collection of poetry, it is a ritual, a mirror, and a movement through rhythm. With How To Become The Conqueror, Amsara steps into the role of both witness and warrior, using her voice to explore the spiritual and psychological terrain of the African American experience with an unflinching gaze - using the spoken word as medicine, revolution and reverence. For those ready to reclaim, remember, and rise, this audiobook offers a sacred beginning.

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  How To Write Evocative Poetry -...

  Zachary Phillips

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  Journey into the captivating world of poetic expression with renowned author and poet, Zachary Phillips. Whether you are an aspiring poet or a seasoned writer looking to elevate your craft, this enlightening guide is your key to unlocking the power of words and creating evocative, soul-stirring poetry. 
  Within these pages, Zachary Phillips masterfully weaves together the art of language, imagery, and emotion, presenting a comprehensive toolkit designed to ignite your creativity and help you transcend the ordinary. From crafting vivid metaphors to exploring the depths of your emotions, each section delves into the intricate process of capturing the essence of life through carefully chosen words. 
  Drawing inspiration from the natural world, personal experiences, and universal themes, Zachary Phillips provides invaluable advice on how to tap into your innermost thoughts and translate them into evocative verse. Through thought-provoking exercises and examples, you'll learn to evoke sensations, spark memories, and transport your readers to uncharted emotional landscapes. 
  But this book is more than just a practical guide—it is an invitation to discover your unique voice and unleash your poetic potential. With Zachary Phillips as your trusted guide, you'll gain the confidence to experiment with different poetic forms, play with unconventional techniques, and embrace the vulnerability of self-expression. 
  ‘How to Write Evocative Poetry’ is a transformative journey that will inspire you to breathe life into your words, infuse your poetry with depth and resonance, and leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of your readers. Let your imagination soar as you embark on a poetic odyssey that will forever change the way you view and create art.

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  Mary

  Rona Munro

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  'She made some very poor decisions. You tried to warn her. You love her yet, and that's a credit to you, but you need to think about what's best for Scotland...'
  It's 1567. James Melville is an intelligent, charismatic and skilled diplomat – and also one of the most loyal servants of Mary Stuart, the troubled Queen of Scots. It's a time of political turmoil, and the shocking crimes he has witnessed have shaken him.
  Now he needs to decide who's guilty, who's innocent, and who is too dangerous to accuse. Change is coming, but at what price?
  Mary is an explosive political thriller, and part of Rona Munro's breathtaking theatrical exploration of Scottish history. It is the sixth instalment of The James Plays Cycle which began with James I, II and III, performed by National Theatre of Scotland, including a run at the National Theatre in London, and which won the Evening Standard and Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards in 2014, and James IV, co-produced by Raw Material and Capital Theatres in association with National Theatre of Scotland, in 2022.
  Mary received its world premiere at Hampstead Theatre, London, also in 2022, directed by Roxana Silbert.

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