Convergence, n, the act or point of converging; the movement of eyes focusing on an object; the meeting place of eight poets. Many forces converge in this anthology, not least the eight finalists from the Earlyworks Press Poetry Collection Competition: Andie Lewenstein, John Wilks, Eilidh Thomas, Anthony Watts, June Wentland, Mick Evans, Rata Gordon and Angela Arnold. Walk through a wood with Andie Lewenstein, taste icicles made of sugar, brick-dus...

Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in the middle of the 13th century and what is principally known of him comes from his own writings. One of the world’s great literary masterpieces, the “Divine Comedy” is at its heart an allegorical tale regarding man’s search for divinity. The work is divided into three sections, “Inferno,” “Purgatorio,” and “Paradiso,” each containing thirty-three cantos. It is the narrative of a journey down through Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory, and thro...

Sonnets by William Shakespeare William Shakespeare (1564–1616) wrote sonnets on a variety of themes. When discussing or referring to Shakespeare's sonnets, it is almost always a reference to the 154 sonnets that were first published all together in a quarto in 1609.However, there are six additional sonnets that Shakespeare wrote and included in the plays Romeo and Juliet, Henry V and Love's Labour's Lost. There is also a partial sonnet fo...

Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul,And sings the tune without the words,And never stops at all.- Emily DickensonFrom time immemorial, poetry has provided its readers with a source of comfort and encouragement in times of need. In this superb anthology can be found the best of the English-speaking world's inspirational and reassuring verse, including such classics as Rudyard Kipling's 'If' and W.H. Davies' 'L...

Own a literary treasure trove and delve into the captivating world of William Shakespeare with "The Complete Works." This comprehensive collection encompasses the full breadth of the Bard's genius, including his renowned tragedies like Hamlet and King Lear, his witty comedies like A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Taming of the Shrew, and his captivating histories like Henry V and Julius Caesar. Beyond the iconic lines and memorable characters, Shakespeare's works delve into timeless theme...

In this book, a collection of poems William Blake, (November 28, 1757 - August 12, 1827) - English poet and artist.William Blake was a 19th century writer and artist who is regarded as a seminal figure of the Romantic Age. His writings have influenced countless writers and artists through the ages, and he has been deemed both a major poet and an original thinker.

This file includes: A Boy's Will, Mountain Interval, and North of Boston. According to Wikipedia: "Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 January 29, 1963) was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. A popular and often-quoted poet, Frost was hon...

Rudyard Kipling's "Barrack Room Ballads" is a collection of poems that vividly portrays the lives of British soldiers stationed in colonial India. Written in a colloquial style, the verses capture the grit, humor, and camaraderie of military life, utilizing rhythmic elements that mimic the cadences of marching. Contextually set against the backdrop of the British Empire's reach, these ballads reflect Kipling's deep affection and cynicism for the colonial experience, revealing the social dy...

This is a first-of-its-kind poetry publication.Poetic Republic: Poems to Talk About documents an anonymous peer review process in which nearly 800 poets (from 48 countries) read, voted on and commented on each other’s poems during May and June 2012.The Poetic Republic Poetry Prize has been developed over five years and is now one of the largest poetry events based in the UK. Some comments made by participants whilst taking part:“Right here, right now... real...

Writers like to elude their public, lead them a bit of a dance. They take them down untrodden paths, land them in unknown country where they have to ask for directions.In this personal anthology, Alan Bennett has chosen over seventy poems by six well-loved poets, discussing the writers and their verse in his customary conversational style through anecdote, shrewd appraisal and spare but telling biographical detail. Ranging from hidden treasures to famous poems, this is a c...

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To mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy brings together a dazzling array of contemporary poets (sixty in fact) to write about each of the of the sixty years of Her Majesty's reign. Celebrated writers as Simon Armitage, Gillian Clarke, Wendy Cope, Geoffrey Hill, Jackie Kay, Michael Longley, Andrew Motion, Don Paterson and Jo Shapcott, alongside some of the newest young talent around - address a moment or event from their cho...