Editora: The Poetry Business
Safia Khan's Too Much Mirch dwells in the ambiguities of human relationships, exploring how people and communities can be lifted up or let down by those around them. Sharp and sensitive in their imagery, these poems apply an empathetic lens to every subject they meet – family members, bullies, a cadaver in an anatomy lesson.
Each week a poem is chosen to be recorded by as many LibriVox volunteers as possible!Thank you to RuthieG for the suggestion .Ver livro
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a sparkling masterpiece of wit, satire, and social comedy that remains one of the most beloved plays in the English language. First performed in 1895, this brilliant farce skewers Victorian conventions with elegance and irreverence, offering audiences a delightful exploration of identity, courtship, and the absurdities of polite society. At the center of the play are two young gentlemen, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who each maintain carefully constructed double lives. In order to escape social obligations and pursue romance, both men adopt the name "Ernest," creating a web of misunderstandings that grows increasingly tangled. When love enters the picture—particularly in the form of the charming Gwendolen Fairfax and the spirited Cecily Cardew—the deception spirals into a series of comedic revelations. Wilde's dialogue sparkles with clever epigrams and playful paradoxes, turning even the simplest exchanges into showcases of linguistic brilliance. Every line brims with irony, exposing the trivial concerns and rigid expectations of upper-class society. Through exaggerated manners and exaggerated seriousness, Wilde highlights the superficiality that often lies beneath respectable appearances. One of the play's most memorable figures is Lady Bracknell, whose formidable presence and unwavering devotion to social propriety make her both intimidating and hilariously absurd. Her pronouncements on marriage, class, and lineage underscore Wilde's satirical critique of a world obsessed with status and convention. Beneath its lighthearted tone, the play cleverly examines themes of identity and authenticity. The characters' insistence on the name "Ernest" reflects society's fixation on appearances and moral labels. Wilde invites audiences to question whether sincerity is truly valued—or whether it is merely another performance in a carefully staged social drama. Set between fashionable London drawing rooms and the tranquility of a country estate, the play moves with precision and energy, building toward a resolution that is as improbable as it is satisfying. Wilde's masterful control of structure ensures that every twist serves both humor and commentary. Celebrated for its timeless charm and razor-sharp humor, The Importance of Being Earnest continues to enchant readers and theatergoers alike. Its playful wit, unforgettable characters, and enduring relevance make it a cornerstone of comedic theatre. In this dazzling work, Oscar Wilde proves that laughter can be both entertaining and incisive—revealing truths about society through the lightest of touches.Ver livro
In this electrifying debut poetry collection—written with the ferocity of Rita Dove’s groundbreaking Thomas and Beulah—a critically acclaimed award-winning talent explores a wide range of emotions, from anxiety to ecstasy reflecting the moon's phases, from Waning Gibbous to Full. Both intimate and intricately structured Tramaine Suubi’s remarkable work is inspired by the moon—its phases’ effects on water, the Earth, and our bodies. Phases relishes in the beauty of change, even that caused by heartbreak. Suubi’s refreshing, vulnerable verse begs to be underlined, memorized, and shared; each of her poems operate as love letters to the cyclical healing that occurs in nature, in our bodies, and in the bodies that have come before us.Ver livro
The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives. But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poets, who brim with talent and verse, on a range of subjects and themes that we can all enjoy. The poetess may have lived in the constancy and overbearing shadows of their male colleagues but their verse is the equal of each and every man, whoever they may be. Their words do not surrender to pity or lack of self-esteem, but are glowing tributes to the talents of humanity despite the shadows that often clouded their lives.Ver livro
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Simple Gifts by Anonymous. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for May 17th, 2010.Several Shaker manuscripts indicate that this is a "Dancing Song" or a "Quick Dance." The references to "turning" in the last two lines have been identified as dance instructions. The melody was used by Aaron Copeland as the basis for Appalachian Spring. (summary by Wikipedia and David Lawrence)Ver livro
Packed with songs, mischief and mistaken identities, this riotous and joyful play transports Shakespeare's most beloved characters to the chaos of a busy modern-day hospital. Romeo and Jules are recovering from an accidental overdose, Antony and Cleo are reminiscing in the waiting room, and Beatrice and Benedict are bickering over the cause of the latter's knee operation. As night falls on A&E, and Pharmacist Puck starts to dole out medicine, a very midsummer madness begins to take root… Chris Bush's A Dream was first performed at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, in a production by Sheffield People's Theatre. The Nick Hern Books Multiplay Drama series features large-cast plays specifically written to be performed by and appeal to older teenagers and young adults.Ver livro
