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  Go Figure

  Rae Armantrout

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  The poems in Pulitzer Prize-winner Rae Armantrout's new book are concerned with "this ongoing attempt/ to catalog the world" in a time of escalating disasters. From the bird who "check-marks morning/once more//like someone who gets up/to make sure// the door is locked" to bat-faced orchids, raising petals like light sails as if about to take flight, these poems make keen visual and psychological observations. The title Go Figure speaks to the book's focus on the unexpected, the strange, and the seemingly incredible so that: "We name things/ to know where we are." Moving with the deliberate precision that is a hallmark of Armantrout's work, they limn and refract, questioning how we make sense of the world, and ultimately showing how our experience of reality is exquisitely enfolded in words. "It's true things fall apart." Armantrout writes. 'Still, by thinking/we heat ourselves up."Sample TextHYPER-VIGILANCEHilarious,the way a crab's slendereye-stalksstand straight upfrom its scuttlingcarapace—the way vigilancetakes many forms? *That bird check-marks morningonce morelike someone who gets upto make surethe door is locked. *I soundlike I knowwhat I'm talking about.I sound like a comedian.

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  The Poetry of Thomas Chatterton...

  Thomas Chatterton

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  Thomas Chatterton was born in Bristol on 20th November 1752 some 15 weeks after the death of his father. For a time he was admitted to Edward Colston's Bristol charity school, on a limited curriculum of reading, writing, arithmetic and the catechism. 
    
  Although fascinated by the church of St Mary Redcliffe where his uncle was sexton, he was liable to fits of abstraction, sitting for hours in a trance or crying for no reason. When Chatterton was 8 he was so eager for books that he would read and write all day long and by 11 he had become a contributor to Felix Farley's Bristol Journal. He lived in thought with his 15th-century heroes and heroines. 
    
  The first of his literary mysteries, the dialogue of "Elinoure and Juga," was written before he was 12, and he showed it to the usher at the boarding school Colston's Hospital where he was a pupil, pretending it was the work of a 15th-century poet. Chatterton remained a boarder at Colston's Hospital for more than six years. His little pocket-money was spent borrowing books from a circulating library and always attempting to ingratiate himself with book collectors. 
    
  His holidays were mostly spent at his mother's house, and much of that in the attic study living for the most part in an ideal world of his own, centered on his mid-15th century imaginary world. 
    
  Chatterton soon conceived the romance of Thomas Rowley, an imaginary monk of the 15th century, and adopted for himself the pseudonym Thomas Rowley for poetry and history. He imagined he would become a famous poet who by his talents would be able to rescue his mother from poverty. 
    
  Chatterton needed a patron. Many were not interested. Horace Walpole was but discovering that the poems were most probably fake and Chatterton himself only 16 scornfully sent him away. 
    
    
    
  Badly hurt by Walpole's snub, Chatterton wrote very little for a summer. Then he turned his attention to periodical literature and politics, and the London periodicals. He was frequently published but received little reward for his startling efforts. 
    
  Chatterton wrote at Easter 1770, ‘‘Last Will and Testament,’’ a satirical mix in jest and seriousness. The will was possibly prepared so that John Lambert, the attorney to whom he was apprenticed, cancelled his indentures. His friends and acquaintances, having donated money, Chatterton proceeded to London. 
    
  He continued to write and publish in various styles and was paid little for his efforts. He wrote hopefully to his mother and sister, and spent his first earnings in buying gifts for them. 
    
  In June 1770, after nine weeks in London, he moved from a shared room in Shoreditch to an attic in Brook Street, Holborn. He now enjoyed uninterrupted solitude and now could write all night. The romance of his earlier years revived, and he transcribed from an imaginary parchment of the old priest Rowley his "Excelente Balade of Charitie." This poem, disguised in archaic language, he sent to the editor of the Town and Country Magazine, where it was rejected. 
    
  A neighbouring apothecary, repeatedly invited him to come for dinner or supper; but he refused. His landlady also, suspecting his necessity, pressed him to share her dinner, but in vain. "She knew," as she afterwards said, "that he had not eaten anything for two or three days." But he assured her that he was not hungry. 
    
  In August 1770, while walking in St Pancras Churchyard, Chatterton was much absorbed in thought, and did not notice a newly dug open grave in his path, and subsequently tumbled into it. His walking companion helped Chatterton out of the grave, and told him that he was happy in assisting at the resurrection of a genius. Chatterton replied, "My dear friend, I have been at war with the grave for some time now." 
   
  On 24th August 1770, Thomas Ch

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  Top 10 Poets The - The English...

  Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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  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. 
   
  In this volume we explore the works of the English Woman.  In their times many were neglected and ignored.  Society was male dominated and women were definitely second class.  Even a title didn’t bring equality, just a little more respect.  But now we can hear their words for the wonder that they are.  They speak on all manner of things with words that are knowing, inspiring and truthful.  Genius in every name. 
  1 - The Top 10 Poets - English Women - An Introduction 
  2 - If Thou Must Love Me Let It Be For Nought by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
  3 - How Do I Love Thee by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
  4 - A Man's Requirements by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
  5 - A Thought for a Lonely Death Bed by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
  6 - A Curse For A Nation by Elizabeth Barrett Browning 
  7 - Dead Before Death by Christina Georgina Rossetti 
  8 - Remember by Christina Rossetti 
  9 - Goodbye In Fear Goodbye In Sorrow by Christina Rossetti 
  10 - Who Has Seen the Wind by Christina Rossetti 
  11 - Sonnets Are Full of Love by Christina Rossetti 
  12 - Death, That Struck When I Was Most Confiding by Emily Bronte 
  13 - I Am the Only Being Whose Doom by Emily Bronte 
  14 - If Grief For Grief Can Touch These by Emily Bronte 
  15 - Ah! Why, Because the Dazzling Sun by Emily Bronte 
  16 - Last Lines by Emily Bronte 
  17 - Love in Fantastique Triumph Satt by Aphra Behn 
  18 - The Counsel by Aphra Behn 
  19 - The Disappointment by Aphra Behn 
  20 - The Willing Mistress by Aphra Behn 
  21 - On a Juniper Tree, Cut Down to Make Busks by Aphra Behn 
  22 - The Farmer's Bride by Charlotte Mew 
  23 - Madeline in Church by Charlotte Mew 
  24 - In Nunhead Cemetery by Charlotte Mew 
  25 - The Voice by Charlotte Mew 
  26 - My Heart is Lame by Charlotte Mew 
  27 - Love and Folly by Charlotte Smith 
  28 - Sonnet XLIV - Press'd By The Moon by Charlotte Smith 
  29 - Sonnet XI - To Sleep by Charlotte Smith 
  30 - Sonnet LXX - On Being Cautioned..... by Charlotte Smith 
  31 - Beachey Head by Charlotte Smith 
  32 - A Cross Road Epitaph by Amy Levy 
  33 - London Poets by Amy Levy 
  34 - A March Day in London by Amy Levy 
  35 - At a Dinner Party by Amy Levy 
  36 - A Prayer by Amy Levy 
  37 - Count That Day Lost by George Eliot 
  38 - Day Is Dying by George Eliot 
  39 - In a London Drawingroom by George Eliot 
  40 - Sweet Evenings Come and Go Love by George Eliot 
  41 - Two Lovers by George Eliot 
  42 - Ardour by Radclyffe Hall 
  43 - A Twilight Fancy by Radclyffe Hall 
  44 - The Blind Ploughman by Radclyffe Hall 
  45 - The Two Angels by Radclyffe Hall 
  46 - Ode to Sappho by Radclyffe Hall 
  47 - The Improvisatrice - Sappho's Song by Letitia Elizabeth Landon 
  48 - Scenes In London IV - The City Churchyard by Letitia Elizabeth Landon 
  49 - Secrets by Letitia Elizabeth Landon 
  50 - Revenge by Letitia Elizabeth Landon 
  51 - Long Years Have Past Since Last I Stood by Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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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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  More Songs the Radio Won’t Play...

  Stan Rogal

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  Lyrical poetry inspired by popular songs, Rogal sweeps the reader through the journey of creation.
  		 
  In More Songs the Radio Won’t Play, Stan Rogal takes formerly “popular” tunes (from various genres) and transforms them. Self-referentiality; mashups of the erudite and profane; allusions to other arts and sciences; the insertion and bending of biographical and historical facts; problematic snippets of philosophy and literary theory, quotes, and bastardizations; deploying non- or a-political language to challenge notions of how a poem should work; sampling; and off-kilter humour work together to update Rogal’s playlist for a present-day audience.
  		 
  While his poems unavoidably serve to comment on the world today, Rogal resists a central message. The true emphasis of this collection is on the process of creation. It’s not the destination but the journey that is of significance. Not mere cover versions, not exactly parodies (though parodic), these poems are redactions, mutations, Frankenstein’s monsters … they resemble the original — somewhat — yet are also grossly different.

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  Say It With Me

  Vanessa Lampert

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  Rooted in everyday communities, the voice of Say It With Me is wry, candid and knowing, offering poems that playfully record the foibles of domestic life. There are curious stories: a parrot flies away but always returns to its master, a school bully becomes their victim's acupuncture patient in adulthood, and a donor finds new kinship with the woman who receives his cells. All these stories are gems full of curious twists and turns.Often the poems represent specific places and people, sometimes nostalgically so, like memories of family beach trips with loved ones now deceased. Others are flights of fancy: imagining a park of one's dreams, an ode to the small pleasures of life, or inventing a new history where a father didn't die young. Most significant however are the poignant and remarkable stories of family life. There are happy portraits as well as thoughtful poems concerning divorce and parenthood, also the body in triumph and decline. Though speakers take up a watchful distance from events, they are also fierce and unafraid to intervene. A middle-aged woman on the beach wades into the sea to chastise some lads playing with an inflatable sex doll."Say it with me" a line taken from the poem 'Canada'  is a phrase that often precedes a rallying cry, or a brave but controversial factual statement. The tales in this collection feel true and honest and its title is a call to unite. This is a collection about the communities in which we live and the interconnectedness of human beings. The likeable speaker of these poems surveys it all with the dry humour and wisdom of an older woman, posing scenarios that we can all recognize as authentic. Ultimately, Vanessa Lampert uses deep and rich storytelling to lay bare truths that are at once funny, moving, and illuminating.
  'The poems in Vanessa Lampert's new collection are lodestars. How lucky to be guided by them. In this book nature is more than an encounter to wonder about, it is a binding-- both to our home here on earth, the dailyness, joy and loss of that, and to our own corporeal selves. For anyone looking for the words to what it means to be human look no further: they are here.' - Matthew Dickman
  'Vanessa Lampert has a rare talent for telling stories which, although they come from a place deeply personal to her, become universal in their rendering. These are poems which welcome us in like old friends, full of warmth and generosity, and which have the sudden ability to switch gears – and with them, our emotions – in just a few short lines or phrases. Say It With Me is a remarkable first collection of poems, a book infused with darkness and light, beauty and sadness, humour and ultimately, hopefulness.' - Brian Bilston
  In Say It with Me Lampert's observant and witty voice accompanies us through subtle turns in thought, redirecting our attention with a glance, a clearing of the throat, so that we step from the scenery of life, into the resonant emotional landscape of living. Her poems open the aperture, and expose us to the loss that time is always enacting upon us, its cruelty and its beauty.' - Jack Underwood
  'Vanessa Lampert is a chronicler of minute but crucially significant moments; she holds them to the light to find their gleam and then shows them to us as stunning jewels. We enter one of her poems on the familiar ground of a summer beach or an ordinary municipal park, and leave years later, often having communed with those we've lost. What she accomplishes may seem simple, but the seismic shifts of our lives are packed into her humming lines. Her poems are like a fairground on the final night of the season – we want to clasp onto their joy and celebration that bit longer.'   -Tamar Yoseloff

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