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  Eros and Psyche

  Robert Bridges

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  Bridges' Eros and Psyche retells the Eros (= Cupid) and Psyche myth first recorded by Lucius Apuleius in his book The Golden Ass.The poem is divided into twelve cantos - one for each of the twelve months of the year - which gives the poem a certain, almost "pastoral" feel. The number of stanzas in each canto equals the number of days in that month: so the first canto March has 31 stanzas, the second canto April has 30 stanzas, and so on. Each stanza is a septet (ie comprises exactly seven lines) which follow the same end-rhyming schema of a-b-a-b-c-c-b.(Summary by Godsend)

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  The Poetry of Michael Drayton -...

  Michael Drayton

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  Michael Drayton was born in 1563 at Hartshill, near Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. The facts of his early life remain unknown.  
  Drayton first published, in 1590, a volume of spiritual poems; The Harmony of the Church.  Ironically the Archbishop of Canterbury seized almost the entire edition and had it destroyed. 
  In 1593 he published Idea: The Shepherd's Garland, 9 pastorals celebrating his own love-sorrows under the poetic name of Rowland. This was later expanded to a 64 sonnet cycle. 
  With the publication of The Legend of Piers Gaveston, Matilda and Mortimeriados, later enlarged and re-published, in 1603, under the title of The Barons' Wars. His career began to gather interest and attention.  
  In 1596, The Legend of Robert, Duke of Normandy, another historical poem was published, followed in 1597 by England's Heroical Epistles, a series of historical studies, in imitation of those of Ovid. Written in the heroic couplet, they contain some of his finest writing. 
  Like other poets of his era, Drayton wrote for the theatre; but unlike Shakespeare, Jonson, or Samuel Daniel, he invested little of his art in the genre. Between 1597 and 1602, Drayton was a member of the stable of playwrights who worked for Philip Henslowe. Henslowe's Diary links Drayton's name with 23 plays from that period, and, for all but one unfinished work, in collaboration with others such as Thomas Dekker, Anthony Munday, and Henry Chettle. Only one play has survived; Part 1 of Sir John Oldcastle, which Drayton wrote with Munday, Robert Wilson, and Richard Hathwaye but little of Drayton can be seen in its pages. 
  By this time, as a poet, Drayton was well received and admired at the Court of Elizabeth 1st. If he hoped to continue that admiration with the accession of James 1st he thought wrong.  In 1603, he addressed a poem of compliment to James I, but it was ridiculed, and his services rudely rejected.  
  In 1605 Drayton reprinted his most important works; the historical poems and the Idea. Also published was a fantastic satire called The Man in the Moon and, for the for the first time the famous Ballad of Agincourt. 
  Since 1598 he had worked on Poly-Olbion, a work to celebrate all the points of topographical or antiquarian interest in Great Britain. Eighteen books in total, the first were published in 1614 and the last in 1622.  
  In 1627 he published another of his miscellaneous volumes.  In it Drayton printed The Battle of Agincourt (an historical poem but not to be confused with his ballad on the same subject), The Miseries of Queen Margaret, and the acclaimed Nimphidia, the Court of Faery, as well as several other important pieces. 
  Drayton last published in 1630 with The Muses' Elizium.  
  Michael Drayton died in London on December 23rd, 1631.  He was buried in Westminster Abbey, in Poets' Corner.  A monument was placed there with memorial lines attributed to Ben Jonson. 
   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.

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  One-Act Play Collection 003

  Various

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  This collection of ten one-act dramas features plays by Edward Goodman, Alice Gerstenberg, Arnold Bennett, John Galsworthy, Anton Chekhov, Frank Wedekind, Moliere, Theresa Helburn, John Kendrick Bangs, and Harold Brighouse. (Summary by wildemoose)

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  Short Poetry Collection 129

  Various

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  This is a collection of 13 poems read by LibriVox volunteers for February 2014.

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  The Filostrato

  Giovanni Boccaccio

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  The Filostrato by Giovanni Boccaccio is a poignant and richly woven tale of love, longing, and tragic destiny set against the legendary backdrop of the Trojan War. Written in the 14th century, this early masterpiece of Italian literature blends classical legend with the emotional intensity of courtly romance, revealing Boccaccio's growing mastery of poetic storytelling.
  
  Centered on the ill-fated love between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and the beautiful Criseyde, the narrative traces the rise and fall of a passionate relationship shaped by war, fate, and human frailty. When Troilus first beholds Criseyde, he is overwhelmed by desire, and through the clever mediation of Pandarus, the two are brought together in a secret union. Yet their happiness is shadowed by the ongoing conflict between Troy and the Greek forces. When Criseyde is sent to the enemy camp as part of a political exchange, the lovers are separated, and loyalty is tested in the face of uncertainty and temptation.
  
  Through vivid characterization and lyrical expression, Boccaccio explores the psychological depth of his protagonists. Troilus embodies the consuming power of romantic devotion—torn between hope and despair—while Criseyde is portrayed with complexity and nuance, caught between affection, fear, and survival in a world governed by shifting allegiances. The story's emotional resonance lies not only in its tragic outcome but in its sensitive portrayal of the vulnerability of the human heart.
  
  Drawing inspiration from classical sources yet transforming them through the lens of medieval sensibility, The Filostrato stands as one of the earliest narrative poems in the Italian vernacular. Its exploration of love as both ennobling and destructive anticipates later Renaissance themes, and its influence would extend far beyond Italy, shaping works such as Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde.
  
  At once romantic and somber, heroic and intimate, The Filostrato captures the tension between personal desire and public duty. Boccaccio's poetic craftsmanship, emotional insight, and dramatic pacing create a narrative that feels timeless in its exploration of longing, betrayal, and the fragile nature of trust.
  
  A foundational work of early Renaissance literature, The Filostrato offers readers a compelling blend of epic setting and deeply personal emotion—an enduring story of love tested by fate and remembered through poetry.

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  The Red and the Black

  Stendhal

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  "In a world of cold calculation, can a heart of fire survive?"
  
  Born the son of a provincial carpenter, Julien Sorel is possessed by a brilliant mind and a dangerous obsession with Napoleon Bonaparte. Realizing that the "Red" path of military glory is closed to him in the stagnant era of the Bourbon Restoration, he chooses the "Black" path of the clergy as a means to power. Julien's journey takes him from the bedchambers of provincial nobility to the glittering salons of Paris, as he maneuvers through a society where hypocrisy is the only language spoken fluently. Caught between his genuine passion for the gentle Madame de Rênal and his intellectual fascination with the haughty Mathilde de la Mole, Julien finds that the climb to the top is paved with secrets that could lead to his ultimate downfall.
  
  The "Red" vs. the "Black": The title serves as a perfect metaphor for Julien's internal conflict. The "Red" represents the lost glory of the battlefield and the meritocracy of the Empire, while the "Black" represents the mourning clothes of the Church and the subtle, often corrupt, influence of the priesthood. Julien is a hero who plays a part he despises to achieve a status he craves.
  
  A Pioneer of Psychology: Stendhal was one of the first novelists to focus intensely on "inner monologue." He provides a window into Julien's constant self-analysis and strategic thinking, revealing the anxiety and pride that drive every move. It is a remarkably modern look at how we construct our identities to fit the expectations of others.
  
  Why It Is a Literary Essential: The Red and the Black is the ultimate "outsider" novel. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt like they were watching life from the sidelines, planning their entry. It is a thrilling, tragic, and bitingly funny critique of a society that rewards the mask more than the man.
  
  Witness the rise and fall of Julien Sorel. Purchase "The Red and the Black" today.

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