Publisher: Winter Goose Publishing
Winter Dress is a stunningly poignant collection of prose and poetry that reveals brokenness and embraces threads of love, sex, family and the desire to find freedom.
Richard Thomas Gallienne was born in Liverpool on 20th January, 1866. His first job was in an accountant's office, but this was quickly abandoned to pursue his first love as a professional writer. His first work, My Ladies’ Sonnets, was published in 1887. In 1889 he became, for a brief time, literary secretary to Wilson Barrett the manager, actor, and playwright. Barrett enjoyed immense success with the staging of melodramas, which would later reach a peak with the historical tragedy The Sign of the Cross (1895). Le Gallienne joined the staff of The Star newspaper in 1891, and also wrote for various other papers under the pseudonym ‘Logroller’. He contributed to the short-lived but influential quarterly periodical The Yellow Book, published between 1894 and 1897. His first wife, Mildred Lee, died in 1894 leaving their daughter, Hesper, in his care. In 1897 he married the Danish journalist Julie Norregard. However, the marriage would not be a success. She left him in 1903 and took their daughter Eva to live in Paris. They were eventually divorced in June 1911. Le Gallienne now moved to the United States and became resident there. On 27th October 1911, he married Mrs. Irma Perry, whose marriage to her first cousin, the painter and sculptor Roland Hinton Perry, had been dissolved in 1904. Le Gallienne and Irma had known each other for many years and had written an article together a few years earlier in 1906. Le Gallienne and Irma lived in Paris from the late 1920s, where Irma’s daughter Gwen was by then an established figure in the expatriate bohème. Le Gallienne also added a regular newspaper column to the frequent publication of his poems, essays and other articles. By 1930 Le Gallienne’s book publishing career had virtually ceased. During the latter years of that decade Le Gallienne lived in Menton on the French Riviera and, during the war years, in nearby Monaco. His house was commandeered by German troops and his handsome library was nearly sent back to Germany as bounty. Le Gallienne managed a successful appeal to a German officer in Monaco which allowed him to return to Menton to collect his books. To his credit Le Gallienne refused to write propaganda for the local German and Italian authorities, and financially was often in dire need. On one occasion he collapsed in the street due to hunger. Richard Thomas Gallienne died on 15th September 1947. He is buried in Menton 1 - The Poetry of Richard Le Gallienne - An Introduction 2 - Man, the Destroyer by Richard Le Gallienne 3 - Tree Worship by Richard Le Gallienne 4 - A Ballad of the Kind Little Creatures by Richard Le Gallienne 5 - Ballade of Running Away with Life by Richard Le Gallienne 6 - I Meant to Do My Work Today by Richard Le Gallienne 7 - Sunset in the City by Richard Le Gallienne 8 - A Ballad of London by Richard Le Gallienne 9 - The Second Crucifixation by Richard Le Gallienne 10 - My Books by Richard Le Gallienne 11 - The Passionate Reader to His Poet by Richard Le Gallienne 12 - On the Morals of Poets by Richard Le Gallienne 13 - Ballade of the Making of Songs by Richard Le Gallienne 14 - Satan - 1920 by Richard Le Gallienne 15 - The Illusion of War by Richard Le Gallienne 16 - To Belgium by Richard Le Gallienne 17 - After the War by Richard Le Gallienne 18 - The Long Purposes of God by Richard Le Gallienne 19 - Sore in Need Was I of a Faithful Friend by Richard Le Gallienne 20 - The Afternoon is Lonely For Your Face by Richard Le Gallienne 21 - A Lover's Universe by Richard Le Gallienne 22 - Rest by Richard Le Gallienne 23 - Reliquiae by Richard Le Gallienne 24 - The RoShow book
NYT Bestselling Author, Frederick Joseph, explores a new genre in this captivating poetry collection that seeks to find joy in moments of difficulty whether through illuminating the beauty of being Black, highlighting the hope that can be found in childhood, or by sharing intimate truths revealed on a mental health journey. This book will appeal to both new and established readers of poetry. Step into the world of We Alive, Beloved, where its words will resonate within the deepest corners of your soul, leaving a mark on your heart and a renewed appreciation for the beauty of being alive. We Alive, Beloved moves beyond being a poetry collection; it's a celebration of the profound aspects of our existence. Each poem seeks to immortalize the fleeting moments of joy, love, resilience, and inspiration that often slip through the grasp of our fast-paced lives. In this poetic testament, we defy the ephemeral nature of beauty and goodness, daring to clutch onto these facets of life for just a little longer. With words that stand as guardians against the relentless march of time and the ceaseless tides of change, trauma, and grief, this collection becomes a sanctuary of light in a world that sometimes seems dim. We Alive, Beloved explores a rich tapestry of themes, from the intricacies of relationships and the heartache of loss, to the wide-eyed wonder of existence and the challenges of exploring the possibility of parenthood in our modern age. Each poem reaches out to readers, offering a mirror to their own journeys and emotions, inviting them to be seen and acknowledged in its lyrical embrace.Show book
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Lines on The Mermaid Tavern by John Keats. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for August 15th, 2010.Show book
Westminster Memorials – Volume 3 – An introduction. Westminster Abbey has seen much during its long, rich history; the coronations of Kings and Queens, the burials of Prime ministers. However it is also a church that remembers the men and women of the arts. Dedicated writers and poets who spoke so eloquently that the Nation wished to remember them with plaques upon its walls so that all who travelled here could remember too. Their works are worth remembering and here, in these volumes, their wise words speak too and for us all. In Volume 3 we collect together Edward Lear to William Wordsworth.Show book
Librivox’s Short Poetry Collection 002: a collection of 22 public-domain poems.Show book
Considered the bridge between romanticism and modernism, Matthew Arnold wrote verse that is simple, unadorned and straightforward. From the hypnotic and beautiful lines of "Dover Beach," to the pastoral narrative of "The Scholar Gipsy," Arnold cast a gaze at the main intellectual issues of the nineteenth century while giving a timeless insight into man and nature. This collection covers his major poetic works, including the narrative poems, sonnets and elegiac poems, illuminating the lyricism and serenity of Arnold’s best poetry. Delivered with verve and passion, Jonathan Keeble’s reading is suffused with an energy found in Arnold’s most moving poetry. Other poems include: Desire Longing A Summer Night Consolation Philomela A Dream East London West London Thyrsis Immortality Growing Old A Wish Bacchanalia; Or, The New Age A Modern Sappho The Hayswater Boat The River Human Life The Buried Life Austerity of Poetry A Farewell RequiescatShow book
