Peter Pindar (1738-1819), the pen name of John Wolcot, dared to ridicule the foibles, corruptions and misdemeanours of King George III and those in power in his kingdom. His satire was merciless, but Wolcot survived accusations of treason, protected by his wit and readership. His admirers included Lord Nelson and the Prince Regent himself; to Robert Burns he was 'a delightful fellow and a first favourite of mine'. Fascinating for what they reveal of the world of Hanoverian England, Peter P...

Rudyard Kipling's "Verses 1889-1896" is a compelling anthology that captures the essence of the poet's early career, marked by vivid imagery and rhythmic linguistic dexterity. The collection reflects the socio-political landscape of the British Empire during the late 19th century, blending personal sentiment with broad cultural themes. Kipling's verses are characterized by a masterful employment of meter and rhyme, encapsulating both the grandeur and the gritty realities of empire, encapsu...

In "The Countess Cathleen," W. B. Yeats masterfully blends elements of folklore and realism, constructing a poignant allegory that explores themes of sacrifice, morality, and the profound effects of poverty. Set against the backdrop of famine-stricken Ireland, the play revolves around the eponymous character, a noblewoman who sells her soul to save her starving people. In his characteristic lyrical style, Yeats employs rich imagery and symbolism, lending the work a mythical quality while d...

The Portable Milton is an authoritative grand tour through the imagination of this prodigal genius. In the course of his forty-year career, John Milton evolved from a prodigy to a blind prophet, from a philosophical aesthete to a Puritan rebel, and from a poet who proclaimed the triumph of reason to one obsessed with the intractability of sin. Throughout these transformations, he conceived his work as a form of prayer, written in the service of the supreme being.

during the past thirty odd years with my love partner ive often pondered the meaning of love is it just electro chemical connections in the brain is loving a sibling more satisfying than loving a pet can loving a parent be the same as loving a spouse is love really more powerful than superman is love of a good wine comparable with the love of a good view will love really conquer all does love taste as nice as chocolate can love overcome hate just what the hell is love anyway im still as co...

Inspired by the flotsam of contemporary culture, journalism, and spam emails, this collection of poetry transforms Shakespeare's sonnet sequence into a celebration of the possibilities of language unleashed. Shakespeare's themes of fading beauty, posterity, immortality, and death find their modern-day responses in celebrity gossip, consumer products, vampirism, and the credit crunch. Dynamic and anarchic, this exploration sheds light on Shakespeare and the contemporary world in a disturbin...

MY VIEW Re-discovering America is my way of allowing the world And all who wishes to see my views on issues and subject Matters here in our country, the world, and perhaps for us A closer look is of necessity. For our views and opinions, and Thoughts are very different at times, but according to Gods Word were falling short and need to examine ourselves both Individually and collectively to get on a course where we can Come in unity, in thoughts and principles to make America a More perfec...

A collection of original writings, muses and poetry to, amuse, entertain, and sometimes to make you think about the world we live in.There is something for everyone, and for all ages, to enjoy.The hard copy comes with high gloss covers, 60+ pages printed on quality bright white paper, with colour and black & white pictures throughout in A5 format.

Shattered Glass Mind is a collection of ten poems that contain real life emotions ranging from love, loss and everything in between.

Travelling Second Class Through Hope contains seventy poems personally selected by the author from his early works and a Foreword by Lemn Sissay.Better known as co-writer of award-winning TV shows and films as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, The Parole Officer, Coogan's Run and Paul Calf, and producer of, amongst many others, Oscar-nominated Philomena, Gavin and Stacey, Moone Boy, Uncle and Alan Partridge, Henry Normal started his writing career as a poet.Born in Not...

Alfred Tennyson is one of the foremost poets of Victorian England and is studied today for his deeply intellectual and classic style. He was the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1850 to his death in 1892. He was a favorite of Queen Victoria, and she even made him a baron out of respect for him and his works. Many of his poems focus on classical Greek, Roman, and Medieval mythology. One such poem is the Arthurian-inspired ballad "The Lady of Shallot." The poem centers on a mysteriou...

A collection of deep and meaningful poetry. Over 40 poems and writings, written over a 45 year period, many written as lyrics for songs.