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  Into His Presence - Praying with...

  Tim Chester

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  Collection of Puritan prayers and meditations that will help personal and public prayer.This collection of eighty theologically rich and beautifully written prayers and meditations, adapted from Puritan prayers and prose, will enrich and deepen your prayer life.While retaining the dignity and beauty of the original language, Tim Chester has updated key words and phrases, making the book accessible to modern readers.Each prayer combines beautiful words with profound truths. Read during personal devotions or use to lead rich and deep corporate prayers to give weight and majesty to gathered times of worship.Includes rich and glorious prayers from John Owen, Thomas Watson, Anne Bradstreet, Richard Baxter and more.

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  The Merchant of Venice |...

  Jeanette Vigon

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  Are you ready to journey into a world where justice and friendship collide in the most unexpected ways? Jeanette Vigon's rendition of "The Merchant of Venice" brings Shakespeare's classic to life for young readers, offering a vivid exploration of timeless themes in the enchanting setting of Venice. 
  This retelling brings to life the tale of Antonio, the selfless merchant, and his adventurous friend Bassanio, as they navigate through trials of friendship, the perils of promises, and the value of true love. With simplified language and engaging illustrations, Vigon invites young readers to a world where cleverness wins and the value of a person's heart outweighs the riches they may hold.Engaging and Educational: A timeless story adapted for young minds, encouraging critical thinking and empathy.Accessible Shakespeare: Brings classic literature to life in a way that's relatable and fun for children.Moral Lessons: Teaches about the consequences of actions, the power of kindness, and the importance of integrity. 
  Perfect for introducing young readers to the wonders of Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice" promises adventure, mystery, and a lesson on the power of mercy and love, inspiring a new generation to cherish classic stories.

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  The Pre-Raphaelite Poets - A...

  William Morris, Dante Gabriel...

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  The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood began as a group of painters, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Holman Hunt, who wished to reject the stern and academic strictures of current painting and return to the simpler and more uncomplicated days before the Italian High Renaissance and the days of Raphael. 
  The movement was short lived but very influential and, as well, was taken up by a number of different arts. 
  For poetry, it was a major movement and, because of its depiction of pleasures of the flesh, was, at the time, heavily criticised.  One critic called it ‘The Fleshly School of Poetry’. However, the sensationalist aside, it unleashed works that had instant appeal.  The movement pushed back against contemporary writings which seemed full of tradition and the more mundane problems of society.  
  To exploit and gain attention for their ideas, the Brotherhood started their own periodical; The Germ, which, although it only lasted four numbers did much to bring them attention.  
  Its devotion to the Mediaeval, to symbols and a more naturalistic and detailed approach to poetry were refreshing, especially as the movement sprang up from a Victorian Society that believed morals should be strictly managed, or at least in public. 
  The Pre-Raphaelites as an organised group eventually went their own way but had behind them works which heavily influenced painting and literature for decades to come. 
  With poets of the calibre of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, his sister Christina Georgina Rossetti, William Morris, Charles Algernon Swinburne and George Meredith poetry of great beauty, tenderness and even rawness was placed on the page. 
   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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  Anesidora - A Dramatic Poem

  Bryan de Justin

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  Anesidora: A Dramatic Poem is a one-act dramatic poem set on the slopes of Vesuvius in the final days before the historical eruption that buried Pompeii. Written in elevated verse and shaped in the tradition of Romantic and Pre-Raphaelite drama, Anesidora illustrates the duality of spirituality and passionate love. Anesidora, at its heart, is a symbolic play that signifies the tempestuous awakening of passionate love within a young girl. 
  Performed by a full cast with immersive sound and dramatic narration, this dramatised version captures the passion and intensity of the play, drawing the listener into its romantic and hypnotic verse.

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  Changes - Chapter 5

  Open Boundaries

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  Chapter 5 - Changes - The story behind the song: The journey we take through life will lead us to paths that either advance us or cause our decline, but we are the ones who must decide which path to take, which change we make, for these are our choices and our changes that ultimately define who we become.

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  King Lear

  William Shakespeare

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  A haunting tale of power, pride, betrayal, and redemption, King Lear stands among William Shakespeare's most profound and devastating tragedies. Set in a fractured kingdom on the brink of chaos, the play explores the consequences of vanity and misplaced trust, revealing the fragile line between authority and madness.
  
  The aging monarch, determined to divide his realm among his three daughters, demands public declarations of love as proof of their devotion. Goneril and Regan, skilled in flattery and deception, lavish him with exaggerated praise. Cordelia, the youngest and most sincere, refuses to embellish her affection with empty words. Enraged by what he perceives as ingratitude, the ruler disowns her—setting in motion a chain of betrayal, cruelty, and heartbreak that will unravel both family and state.
  
  Stripped of power and cast out into a violent storm, the fallen sovereign descends into madness, confronting the painful truth of his misjudgments. As treachery spreads and loyalties shift, parallel plots unfold, including the tragic fate of Gloucester and his sons, Edgar and Edmund. Together, these intertwined stories deepen the play's exploration of blindness—both literal and metaphorical—and the devastating cost of ambition and deceit.
  
  Through its richly drawn characters and emotionally charged scenes, King Lear examines timeless themes: the nature of authority, the bonds between parents and children, the illusion of control, and the search for meaning in suffering. Shakespeare's language moves from royal grandeur to raw anguish, capturing the vulnerability of human existence when stripped of pride and power.
  
  First performed in the early 17th century, this masterpiece continues to resonate with modern audiences for its psychological depth and unflinching portrayal of human frailty. The desolate landscapes and raging storms mirror the inner turmoil of its characters, creating one of the most powerful dramatic experiences in world literature.
  
  Profound, unsettling, and unforgettable, King Lear is a monumental work that confronts the extremes of love and cruelty, loyalty and betrayal—reminding readers that wisdom often comes at a devastating cost.

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