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  Rhyme A Dozen A - 12 Poets 12...

  Michael Drayton, Ivor Gurney,...

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  ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears. 
   
  1 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - Ballads - An Introduction 
  2 - The Ballad of Agincourt by Michael Drayton 
  3 - Ballad of the Three Spectres by Ivor Gurney 
  4 - The Ballad of Persse O'Reilly by James Joyce 
  5 - The Ballad Which Anne Askew Made and Sang When She Was in Newgate by Anne Askew 
  6 - The Water Ballad by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 
  7 - The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear 
  8 - Ballade of An Omnibus by Amy Levy 
  9 - La Belle Dame Sans Merci by John Keats 
  10 - John Barleycorn, A Ballad by Robert Burns 
  11 - Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe 
  12 - A Ballad of Hell by John Davidson 
  13 - A Ballad of Death by Algernon Charles Swinburne

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  Complete Works of Homer The (75...

  Homer

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  "The Complete Works of Homer" is a meticulously curated anthology that brings together the iconic masterpieces of ancient Greek literature – "The Iliad," "The Odyssey," and "The Homeric Hymns" – accompanied by captivating illustrations. Homer's epic narratives are renowned for their profound impact on Western literature and culture.In "The Iliad," readers are transported to the Trojan War, witnessing the clash of heroes and gods in a tale of honor, glory, and tragedy. Through vivid imagery and powerful storytelling, Homer explores the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of pride and vengeance."The Odyssey" takes readers on a remarkable journey with Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the fall of Troy. Filled with adventure, mythic creatures, and tests of endurance, this epic chronicles Odysseus's perseverance, resourcefulness, and his yearning for reunion with his family."The Homeric Hymns" celebrate the deities of ancient Greek mythology in a series of poetic hymns. These hymns provide insight into the religious practices of the time, while also showcasing Homer's lyrical prowess and his ability to capture the essence of divinity.Accompanied by evocative illustrations, "The Complete Works of Homer" offers readers a visual and literary journey through the ancient Mediterranean world. Homer's eloquence and storytelling prowess are beautifully complemented by the artwork, enhancing the reader's immersion into these timeless tales of heroism, love, and the divine.This collection stands as a testament to Homer's enduring influence on literature and serves as an essential addition to the libraries of both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers eager to explore the rich tapestry of ancient Greek storytelling.The Iliad The OdysseyThe Homeric Hymns

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  Saint Joan

  George Bernard Shaw

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  The life of fifteenth-century heroine Joan of Arc is the stuff of legend, and her cruel death (burnt at the stake aged just nineteen) led to her being declared a martyr, granting her an extraordinary legacy.
  Following her canonisation in 1920, and against a history of overly romanticised retellings of the story, Bernard Shaw put pen to paper to give a more accurate account, without resorting to demonising her persecutors; as he writes in his preface, 'there are no villains in the piece'.
  It was an immediate success, securing him the Nobel Prize for Literature, although critics were initially divided by this frank approach – T.S. Eliot was outraged, saying, 'instead of the saint or the strumpet of the legends he has turned her into a great middle-class reformer.' Nonetheless – or perhaps even because of this controversy – Saint Joan is considered one of Shaw's finest and most important plays.
  This edition has an introduction by Simon Mundy, who has spent several years as Vice-President of PEN International's Writers for Peace Committee, and extensive explanatory notes.

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  All of Us

  Francesca Martinez

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  'I'm not broken. I'm a unique spark of life. We all are.'
  Jess has a great life: a job she loves, a sharp sense of humour and a close group of friends.
  When austerity threatens the world she has worked hard to build, Jess makes a stand to protect those she holds most dear.
  Capturing the humour, sadness and joy of everyday life, Francesca Martinez's play All of Us is a passionate and timely look at the human cost of abandoning those who struggle to fit in.
  It premiered at the National Theatre, London, in August 2022, in a production directed by Ian Rickson, with an ensemble cast featuring Francesca Martinez in the role of Jess. It was shortlisted for the 2022 George Devine Award.

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  The Soul We Share

  Ricky Ray

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  Winner of the 2023 Aryamati Collection Competition.
  Through visceral and vulnerable poetry, Ricky Ray meditates on the pain and gratitude that arise from a keenly felt awareness of our fleeting existence. Recognizing his humanity as a facet of natural processes, Ricky measures the ache of living in a disabled body against the joy of \'being lived\' by the places he inhabits. As we accompany him and his soul dog, Addie, through the scenic woodlands of New England, the concrete jungle of Manhattan, and the swamps of the Deep South, the lines between humans, animals and nature begin to blur and move in concert. Shifting between forms both physical and elemental, we read of an existence lived not 'upon / but as one' with the Earth, \'whose being we are throughout and beyond our brief sojourn as human\'. At the heart of this collection is the transformative experience of Ricky's life with an old brown dog, which teaches that soul isn't merely something we possess—it's an animacy deeply shared.

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  Christina Rossetti: Selected Poems

  Christina Rossetti

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  Christina Rossetti was born in 1830, the youngest child in an extraordinarily gifted family including the Italian poet and political exile, Gabriele Rossetti.
  
  Christina Rossetti's poetry has never disappeared from view. Critical interest in her poetry swelled in the final decades of the twentieth century, a resurgence largely impelled by the emergence of feminist criticism; much of this commentary focuses on gender issues in her poetry and on Rossetti as a woman poet.
  
  Collected here are 16 of her most beautiful, haunting, and renowned poems.
  
  - Goblin Market
  - Dremland
  - A Birthday
  - Remember
  - Echo
  - Winter: My Secret
  - Fata Morgana
  - Shut Out
  - Song
  - A Bruised Reed Shall He Not Break
  - Twice
  - Eve
  - A Daughter of Eve
  - A Christmas Carol
  - Good Friday
  - Fluttered WingsThis audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each poem will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.

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