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  The Human Body

  Lucy Kirkwood

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  'The window for change – real change I mean – will close. It's already closing. Very soon it will be shut, and we shan't be able to get it open again.'
  1948, Shropshire: the winter is freezing, austerity is biting and Iris Elcock, GP, socialist and Labour Party councillor, is working tirelessly to implement Nye Bevan's National Health Service Act and its revolutionary promise of free healthcare for all.
  At home she is a mother, and wife to a fellow GP, an ex-Navy man scarred by the war. But a chance meeting with George Blythe, a local boy who has made it to Hollywood, turns her quiet, certain world upside down.
  A story of political and private passions, Lucy Kirkwood's play The Human Body was first performed at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in 2024, directed by Michael Longhurst and Ann Yee, and starring Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport.
  'Kirkwood is the most rewarding dramatist of her generation'Independent

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  Shade of Hugs

  Fiona Onedawta Ellis

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  The shade of Hugs is a collection of poetry, these are the thoughts and questions that plagued me while I tried to maneuver my grief. I wrote the words as they came; these are my journal entries, my story. They gave me comfort and a release in the moments I hardly had any. In these words, I found my path to healing, back to self. May they remind you, You are not alone. 

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  Leaves of Grass The Original...

  Walt Whitman

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  Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by the American poet Walt Whitman (1819–1892).The poems of Leaves of Grass are loosely connected, with each representing Whitman's celebration of his philosophy of life and humanity. This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral. Where much previous poetry, especially English, relied on symbolism, allegory, and meditation on the religious and spiritual, Leaves of Grass exalted the body and the material world.Influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Transcendentalist movement, itself an offshoot of Romanticism, Whitman's poetry praises nature and the individual human's role in it. However, much like Emerson, Whitman does not diminish the role of the mind or the spirit; rather, he elevates the human form and the human mind, deeming both worthy of poetic praise.

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  Medea

  Euripides

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  The story of Medea is only one part of a myth about the Argonauts' campaign. It portrays Jason joining a battle with fire-breathing bulls and a dragon guarding the Golden Fleece, Medea is helping him tame the beasts. She then follows him to Greece, because she falls in love.
  It is also a story of how a once young, beautiful and joyful woman, transforms into a monster, hungry for revenge, she kills even her own children. A long trail of horrible deaths, tied to her life path, is hard to imagine.

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  Romeo and Juliet | Simple...

  Jeanette Vigon

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  This iconic play is brought to life in modern English, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the passion, conflict, and heartbreak of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece. Experience the power of love and the consequences of feuding families without the barrier of archaic language. Whether you're encountering the story for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, this adaptation promises to evoke all the emotions of the original while making it accessible to a modern audience. 
  Benefits of this version of "Romeo and Juliet":Presents Shakespeare's classic tragedy in clear, contemporary language, ensuring effortless comprehension for readers of all backgrounds.Preserves the poetic beauty and emotional depth of the original text while removing linguistic barriers.Perfect for students studying the play, providing clarity and insight into its themes, characters, and plot.Captivates readers with the timeless tale of love, fate, and family strife, making it relevant to modern audiences.Enhances appreciation for Shakespeare's storytelling prowess and enduring legacy.Includes helpful annotations and notes to illuminate key aspects of the play and its historical context.Sparks discussion and exploration of themes such as the power of love, the consequences of violence, and the complexities of human nature.Invites readers to delve into the rich tapestry of Shakespearean drama with confidence and enthusiasm.

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  This Is What You Mean To Me:...

  Seán Hewitt

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  This Is
  
  What You Mean To Me: Poetry Ireland Introductions 2021 is an anthology of
  
  poetry from Poetry Ireland, the national poetry organisation. This anthology
  
  features the very best of Ireland's emerging poets for 2021, as chosen by
  
  Seán Hewitt, award-winning poet, reviewer, and author of the upcoming memoir,
  
  All Down Darkness Wide. Along with a pair of superb poems, each poet provides
  
  an insightful prose piece on poetry, on life, on the overlap between poetry
  
  and life. Featuring William Keohane, Molly Twomey, Simon Costello, Jamie
  
  Field, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Eoin McEvoy, Laura McKenna, Sacha White,
  
  Siobhán Ní Dhomhnaill, and Sonya Gildea, along with author photos, plus a
  
  superb cover image from artist Colin Martin. Quality poems and quality prose
  
  from Poetry Ireland: connecting poetry and people.

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