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  The Lake Poets - Three of the...

  William Wordsworth

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  Strictly speaking The Lake Poets were not a movement or school of poetry they were only so named as such by The Edinburgh Review so that they could be disparaged. 
  It was a spectacular backfire! 
  The three main figures would be rightly seen as among the most monumental figures in English poetry - William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the under rated but immense Robert Southey, himself a thirty year poet laureate. 
  The profound majesty of the Lake District, an area of almost unequalled beauty, of mythical landscapes and beguiling charm influenced and acted as muse to their burgeoning talents. 
  Their creations have ennobled this poetry as an art form that is intense, lyrical, moving and above all deliciously satisfying. 
  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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  Catastrophic Molting

  Amy Shimshon-Santo

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  CATASTROPHIC MOLTING (FlowerSong Press) Amy Shimshon-Santo uses the tools of language to remind readers there is power in repudiation, comfort in collective mourning, and possibility in reimagining. The book title is inspired by the molting ritual of sea elephants (Mirounga Angustirostris) along the California coast. The mirounga rest together on the shore as social protection from violence when they are the most vulnerable. Only through these periods of dramatic change can they grow sleek new coats. The book’s journey begins with “Contagion,” revealing a world split in half like a calabash by a virus. “Beating, trembling,” a woman pleads for mercy while the poems confront the liminality of profound change. “A new cycle had begun / I would never be the same again.” The second section, Sangue, gives voice to mourning and rage. “when you murder the future of music / you are conjuring extinction.” Dysfunction on planet Earth reverberates from the street into the expansive galaxy. Refusing to normalize violence, the poet gathers war inside her own body to detonate it, then blows “tsunami-wind / to rattle clear the desks.” With the verve of Oya, the goddess of ancestral and radical change, the book claims ground for empathy and inter-being. The collection asks readers to imagine: “what if we were a part of a whole / that loved us without ceasing?” Catastrophic Molting breaks from inertia and seeks new ground. Our “foremothers greet the unborn” and are “betrothed to a story that doesn’t wish us dead.” Shimshon-Santo suggests that “stepping off might actually be, stepping in / turning away might actually be, turning toward.”

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  Jerusalem Delivered

  Torquato Tasso

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  Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso is one of the greatest epic poems of the Italian Renaissance, combining heroic adventure, romance, and spiritual devotion within a grand historical narrative. First published in 1581, this celebrated work recounts the dramatic events of the First Crusade, portraying the struggle for the holy city of Jerusalem through a rich tapestry of warriors, lovers, sorcerers, and legendary heroes.
  
  The poem centers on the Christian army led by the noble commander Godfrey of Bouillon, who is determined to capture Jerusalem and bring the long campaign to victory. As the crusaders march toward their goal, they face powerful enemies, internal conflicts, and supernatural forces that threaten to divide and weaken their cause.
  
  Among the many unforgettable characters is Rinaldo, a brave and passionate knight whose strength and courage make him one of the greatest champions of the crusading forces. His journey becomes one of the poem's most dramatic threads, particularly when he is enchanted by the beautiful sorceress Armida, who seeks to lure him away from his mission. Their complex relationship blends romance, magic, and emotional conflict, adding depth and tension to the epic narrative.
  
  Throughout the poem, Tasso masterfully intertwines numerous stories of love, rivalry, bravery, and sacrifice. Knights battle on the field of war, heroes confront enchanted forests and magical spells, and noble warriors struggle between duty and personal desire. These adventures unfold against the backdrop of the crusaders' ultimate goal—the liberation of Jerusalem.
  
  Tasso's poetry combines the grandeur of classical epics with the emotional richness of Renaissance literature. His vivid imagery, dramatic scenes, and lyrical language create a world filled with heroic courage, spiritual struggle, and imaginative wonder. The poem explores themes such as faith, honor, temptation, redemption, and the tension between passion and duty.
  
  Beyond its thrilling battles and romantic episodes, Jerusalem Delivered reflects the cultural and religious ideals of its time, portraying the crusading campaign as both a historical conflict and a spiritual quest. At the same time, the poem reveals the human emotions and inner struggles that shape the destinies of its characters.
  
  Magnificent in scope and rich in storytelling, Jerusalem Delivered stands as one of the great achievements of Renaissance epic poetry. Torquato Tasso's masterpiece continues to captivate readers with its heroic vision, poetic beauty, and timeless exploration of courage, faith, and love.

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  Oedipus Rex & Antigone (unabridged)

  Sophocles

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  Oedipus Rex & Antigone: two of the most famous plays by Sophocles.  Both are a part of the same trilogy, and they are arguably the most important parts of the trilogy.  To true complete your journey with Sophocles, you will need to also check out Oedipus at Colonus.  If you are looking to experience the most popular works of Sophocles, look no further!Breakfast Time Media LLC strives to provide you with the best possible listening experience. We work with only the most talented of narrators. We use a computer-assisted dynamic-leveling process to ensure audio stays within an optimal listening range. Noise-gate technology is used in all books to eliminate all background and room noise disturbances for your enjoyment of the audiobook. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible audio experience at the best possible price.

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  Henry V

  William Shakespeare

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  After the turmoil and uncertainty of Henry IV a new era appears to dawn for England with the accession of the eponymous Henry V. In this sunny pageant Chorus guides us along Henry's glittering carpet ride of success as the new king completes his transformation from rebellious wastrel to a truly regal potentate. Of course, there is an underlying feeling that the good times won't last, and this is all the more reason to enjoy the Indian summer before the protracted and bitter fall of the house of Lancaster.

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  Female Poets of the Seventeeth...

  Anne Bradstreet

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  For much of history women have been seen rather than heard. Their thoughts, their views have lain too long in the shadows of our culture.  Whilst this traditional view has some merit it is not entirely accurate. 
  Here, gathered together in these volumes, we can, through their words, experience their lives; we can hear their voices, their thoughts, joys, loves and losses. 
  For the Female Poet there was always the confining hand of men to instruct that their time was perhaps spent more productively elsewhere.  These lines, these gilded verses often protest otherwise. 
  The contribution of women in these earlier centuries is immense and in this series we bring together poets who have created some of the most beautiful and expressive verses ever written.  And remember these words, these telling lines, have been written against the grain of society's male bias.  With their remembered words these female poets have given us a history that we can all now share. 
  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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