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  Between Flowers Monsters and...

  Ben Featherstone

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  Between Flowers, Monsters and Mushrooms by Ben Featherstone is a wandering collection of wonderfully imperfect poetry, short stories and unique thoughts on life, forming a contemporary poetry and literary fiction audiobook. It is inspired from the humorous, peculiar sometimes dark margins of ordinary life experience. Expect stories and poems which go against standard structures and topics, written on and off from the age of 8 to 40 years old. 
  Ben Featherstone is a composer and musician, some of his contemporary compositions are featured in this book, all of which are mastered at Abbey Road Studio's London. 
  Moving through pubs, bedrooms, streets, memories and moments of quiet contemplation, Featherstone writes about beauty where it shouldn’t exist and tenderness where it is least expected. Love appears unfinished, men behave badly, women are luminous and dangerous, and meaning is often found by accident rather than design. 
  This is not a book of answers. It is a book of noticing. Of walking without a map. Of humour rubbing shoulders with grief, and intimacy sitting uncomfortably between the cracks that let the light in. It is the fox looking upon the badger in the sea and realising he is not the furthest from home. 
  At times romantic, at times raw, and often funny in the wrong places, Between Flowers, Monsters and Mushrooms is a poetry and short stories audiobook for listeners who prefer honesty over resolution, and beauty over certainty - leaning towards writing from the heart rather than following traditional poetry and story structures.

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  The Hunting of the Snark

  Lewis Carroll

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  This is a whimsical poem that takes the reader on a sailing hunt for the mythical Snark. The Bellman, the Butcher, the Baker, the Beaver and others named and unnamed provide a fast-paced, almost maniacal, romp to find the ellusive Snark. In the reading, you begin to suspect that Dr. Seuss may have found some inspiration from Carroll. The reading is a fast ride of thirty minutes and is suitable for children and adults alike. (Review written by Robert Garrison)

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  Farhang - Book One

  Patrick Woodcock

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  Farhang honors the people, places, and things Patrick Woodcock has seen while working as a migrant writer, volunteer, and teacher for almost three decades. This book is the first of three that will celebrate, memorialize, or eulogize the myriad moments that impacted his life while also shaping the shade and content of his writing. Beginning in Poland in 1994 and ending in the hamlet of Paulatuk in the Northwest Territories in 2022, Farhang travels the globe through Lithuania, Russia, Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, the Kurdish North of Iraq, Azerbaijan, Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda. From the salt mines in Wieliczka to the dirt paths to the Baraa government school in Tanzania, where he volunteered, Woodcock has tried to honor the moment before it becomes muddled, dulled, or romanticized. Some of the poems are about friends or students, others are about the cracked knuckles of strangers, the crawling and the abandoned. Art, language, architecture, politics, and the suffering from politicians left unchecked are also a focus. Sadly, many of the poems are for friends and locations lost to either time, neglect, or warfare. Farhang tries to chronicle some of what no longer exists or only lives on in the poet’s head and soul.

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  There is (still) love here

  Dean Atta

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  There is (still) love here, the compelling new collection of poetry by Dean Atta, is a personal and powerful exploration of relationships, love and loss, encompassing LGBTQ+ and Black history, Greek Cypriot heritage, pride and identity, dislocation and belonging.
  Atta's tender, precisely-crafted and generous poems seek consolation and affirmation. These are poems as an antidote for challenging times, whether facing prejudice or the challenges of the pandemic, experiencing grief or recovering from heartbreak. Here, we encounter blue feelings and homesickness, things lost in translation and the pressures of the many roles we play in life. We also find the recipes of home, gifts and giving, the togetherness of community and connection to help us to heal. There is still love here - and journeys towards forgiveness, acceptance, queer joy and the power to unapologetically be yourself and fully embrace who you are.

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  Silver Filigree

  Elinor Wylie

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Silver Filigree by Elinor Wylie. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 27, 2011.

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  Faust Part I

  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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  Faust Part I is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's masterful exploration of human ambition, desire, knowledge, and redemption—an enduring cornerstone of world literature. Blending philosophy, drama, folklore, and poetry, Goethe reimagines the legendary tale of Dr. Faust, a brilliant but deeply dissatisfied scholar who makes a fateful pact with the devil in pursuit of ultimate understanding and earthly pleasure.
  
  At the center of the story stands Heinrich Faust, a learned intellectual who has mastered philosophy, law, medicine, and theology—yet finds himself spiritually empty and disillusioned. Despite his vast knowledge, he feels no closer to grasping life's true meaning. In his despair, he turns to magic in an attempt to transcend human limitations. This longing summons Mephistopheles, a cunning and ironic embodiment of the devil, who offers Faust a dangerous bargain: unlimited worldly experiences in exchange for his soul—if ever Faust becomes so satisfied that he wishes a moment to last forever.
  
  As Faust embarks on his journey with Mephistopheles, the narrative shifts from philosophical introspection to deeply human tragedy. Faust's encounter with the innocent and pure-hearted Gretchen (Margarete) forms the emotional core of the drama. What begins as romantic infatuation evolves into a devastating chain of events marked by seduction, moral conflict, societal judgment, and profound suffering. Gretchen's tragic fate contrasts sharply with Faust's restless striving, highlighting themes of guilt, responsibility, and redemption.
  
  Goethe masterfully interweaves contrasting tones—comic, tragic, lyrical, and philosophical—creating a richly layered work that speaks to both the intellect and the heart. Mephistopheles, with his sharp wit and skeptical commentary, serves not only as tempter but also as a critical observer of humanity's contradictions. Through their dynamic, Goethe probes timeless questions: What is the value of knowledge without wisdom? Can ambition coexist with morality? Is redemption possible after profound wrongdoing?
  
  Written over several decades and published in 1808, Faust Part I reflects the intellectual spirit of the Enlightenment while foreshadowing the emotional intensity of Romanticism. Goethe's language is poetic and symbolic, filled with vivid imagery, dramatic monologues, and philosophical reflections that continue to resonate with readers today.
  
  More than a tale of a man who sells his soul, Faust Part I is a powerful meditation on the human condition—the restless pursuit of meaning, the consequences of unchecked desire, and the enduring hope for grace. It challenges readers to confront their own ambitions and moral choices, making it as relevant in the modern age as it was in Goethe's time.
  
  A monumental work of literature, Faust Part I remains an unforgettable journey into the depths of aspiration, temptation, and the fragile nature of the human soul.

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