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In the language of fan fiction, a Mary Sue is an idealised and implausibly flawless character: a female archetype that can infuriate audiences for its perceived narcissism.Such is the setting for this brilliant and important debut by Sophie Collins. In a series of verse and prose collages, Who Is Mary Sue? exposes the presumptive politics behind writing and readership: the idea that men invent while women reflect; that a man writes of the world outside while a woman will turn to the interior.Part poetry and part reportage, at once playful and sincere, these fictive-factive miniatures deploy original writing and extant quotation in a mode of pure invention. In so doing, they lift up and lay down a revealing sequence of masks and mirrors that disturb the reflection of authority.A work of captivation and correction, this is a book that will resonate with anyone concerned with identity, shame, gender, trauma, composition and culture: everyone, in other words, who wishes to live openly and think fearlessly in the modern world. Who Is Mary Sue? is a work for our times and a question for our age: it is a handbook for all those willing to reimagine prescriptive notions of identity and selfhood.

In "Whitman: A Study," John Burroughs delves deeply into the life and work of Walt Whitman, exploring the intricacies of his poetic vision and stylistic innovations. Burroughs employs a reflective and analytical literary style, characterized by a blend of personal insight and scholarly examination. The book situates Whitmans contributions within the broader context of 19th-century American literature, emphasizing themes of individuality, democracy, and the natural world that resonate throughout Whitmans oeuvre. Through close readings of key texts, Burroughs illuminates the unique voice and unapologetic exuberance that define Whitmans poetry. John Burroughs, a naturalist and essayist, was a contemporary of Whitman and shared his reverence for nature and the human experience. Burroughss own writings often focus on the beauty of the American landscape and the importance of simplicity, values that align closely with Whitmans artistic ethos. His admiration for Whitmans radical approach to poetry and life likely stemmed from their shared belief in the transformative power of literature and nature. "Whitman: A Study" is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of American literature and its pioneers. Burroughss insightful analysis not only enhances our appreciation of Whitmans work but also invites readers to reflect on their own connection to the world around them.

In "White Stains," Aleister Crowley crafts a provocative and unconventional exploration of sexuality, spirituality, and the complexities of desire. Written in a richly poetic style that fuses lyrical elegance with explicit content, the text navigates the often-taboo aspects of human experience while drawing from various literary influences including the decadent movement and Symbolist poetry. Crowleys work defies simple categorization, blending autobiography with fictive narratives that paint a portrait of the inner conflicts surrounding love and lust in the early 20th century. The books controversial nature positions it firmly within the avant-garde literary landscape of its time, challenging societal norms and expectations. Aleister Crowley, often referred to as the "Wickedest Man in the World," was a key figure in the occult and mystical movements of the 20th century. His wide-ranging interests in philosophy, magic, and esotericism, combined with his unabashed exploration of the human psyche, significantly influenced the themes present in "White Stains." Crowleys personal experiences and his defiance of Victorian morality shaped his views on sexuality, allowing him to confront issues often deemed unworthy of discussion in his day. I highly recommend "White Stains" to readers interested in the intersections of literature, sexuality, and mysticism. Crowleys daring insights and vivid imagery make the text a thought-provoking journey into the depths of desire and the complexities of human psychology. This work not only serves as a fascinating artifact of its era but also resonates with contemporary discussions about sexuality and identity.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Aleister Crowleys "White Stains" is a provocative and audacious exploration of desire, sexuality, and the human psyche, encapsulating the spirit of early 20th-century modernism. Written in a fragmented, often lyrical style, the poem interweaves themes of eroticism and spirituality, offering a complex tapestry that challenges conventional morality. Crowley employs rich imagery and esoteric symbolism, reflecting his interest in mysticism and the occult while addressing taboo subjects that were often marginalized in Victorian literature. The work serves as a remarkable artifact of its time, questioning the societal norms surrounding sexuality and personal freedom. Crowley, an influential figure in the realm of the occult and mysticism, was often labelled The Beast owing to his controversial views and practices. His life experiences, including his extensive travels, involvement in various mystical traditions, and tumultuous personal relationships, deeply informed his creative output. "White Stains" stands as a culmination of these experiences, embodying his quest for understanding and expression within the constraints of societal convention. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersections of literature, sexuality, and mysticism. Crowleys daring examination of human desire and moral ambiguity invites readers to reflect on their own perceptions of sexuality and spirituality, making it a significant work for those keen to explore the more radical edges of literary expression.

Aleister Crowleys White Stains is a collection of poems filled with dark, sexual, and occult themes. Written in a decadent and subversive style, this book challenges societal norms and delves into the depths of the human psyche. The verses are rich in symbolism and allusions, drawing upon Crowleys knowledge of esoteric teachings and his own experiences with the mysterious and the supernatural. White Stains is a unique blend of passion, mysticism, and rebellion that continues to captivate readers to this day. Its controversial content remains a subject of scholarly debate and fascination in literary circles. Aleister Crowley, known as

White Ghosts, the debut collection by poet and novelist Katie Hale, traces maternal lines, and the legacies of slavery and whiteness interwoven into the fabric of America, through revealing, unflinching poems. Travelling deep into an intimate history that spans both sides of the Atlantic, Hale unravels the language haunting those narratives we choose to tell in official versions through museum labels and civic statues and in handed-down stories.Transformational and challenging, these sharply-detailed poems interrogate the bare bones of silence, complicity, difficult inheritances and racial constructs. Via wagon routes or interstates, on desert highways or in the landscapes of northern England, through nature and through human culture, questions of ownership and power are writ into the journey. Through four hundred years of female migration, the poems in White Ghosts use art, music, and lyrical reworking of the curated space, to address white guilt: what is lost through generations, and what is passed on?

Expanding on themes present in Blood/Sugar, James Byrne refuses one defining aesthetic or mode of writing in his work, instead choosing to fluctuate between the lyric, experimental, confessional and the political. These are poems that explore aspects of childhood, social activism and satire. There are correspondences with existing texts; Philomela finds herself in Nazi-occupied Paris during the Second World War and the villanelle re-tracks Rimbaud through London. Elsewhere Byrne seeks to defy Robert Graves notion that there is "no poetry in money", preferring to rally against issues of austerity and hierarchical power in society. White Coins rewards the reader with a nomadic poetry for the 21st century; one that mingles personal, social and historical spaces whilst celebrating, at all times, linguistic versatility and innovation.Also available as an eBook from Amazon.

Hugh McMillans first collection in Scots, Whit if? poses the questions that you never thought to ask about Scottish history like Whit if Alexander haed Twitter?, Whit if John Knox haed fawen in luve wi Mary Queen o Scots? and Whit if Jacques Brel haed jynt the Corries?As both poet and long-time student of Scotlands strange and undervalued history, McMillan is the ideal guide to all the micht-hiv-bins of Scottish history, as well as all that wis. Humour is guaranteed, but that doesnt mean he wont be digging up many an educational gem along the way!

This book is also available as a eBook. Buy it from Amazon here.The experience of living in the Chernivtsi ghetto under the Nazis remains a dark undertow in all Rose Auslanders poetry. The hardships of a life in hiding, the constant fear of Nazi terror and concentration camps are all harrowingly present, while other poems speak to the mother for whose sake she endured. After the war Auslanders later poetry brought her prizes and acclaim, establishing her extraordinary simplicity as a distinctive voice in German poetry.Rose Auslander was born in Bucovina, on what is now the Romanian/Ukrainian border. Her first book of poems in German, The Rainbow, was published in Bucharest in 1939, with the majority of its print run destroyed during Nazi occupation. In the Chernivtsi ghetto she became friends with Paul Celan; the pair would meet again in Paris in 1957. Her second collection, Blind Summer, appeared in 1965. Rose died in Dusseldorf in 1988.

Stories and poems from thirty-nine UK based writers of the Global Majority from African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Carribean, South American, Chinese and Malay communities write about maps and mapping. Stories and poems of finding oneself and getting lost, colonialism and diaspora, childhood exploration and adult homecoming. Authors: Alexander Williams, Alireza Abiz, Amanda Addison, Ambrose Musiyiwa, Anita Goveas, Be Manzini , Benson Egwuonwu, Catherine Okoronkwo , Crystal Koo, Dean Atta, Des Mannay, Desiree Reynolds, Dipika Mummery, Emily Abdeni Holman, Farhana Khalique, Gita Ralleigh, Kavita A Jindal, L Kiew, Lesley Kerr, Lorraine Dixon, Lorraine Mighty, Malka Al-Haddad, Mallika Khan, Marina Sanchez, Marka Rifat, Meng Qiu, Mimi Yusuf, Nasim Rebecca Asl, Ngoma Bishop, Nikita Aashi Chadha, Chadha Oluwaseun Olayiwola, P.A.Bitez, Rachael Chong, Rhiya Pau, Rick Dove, Sami Ibrahim, Sandra Nimako, Yvie Holder, Z.R. Ghani

In "Where the Forest Murmurs," William Sharp weaves a rich tapestry of nature-infused prose, blending lyrical descriptions with profound philosophical insights. This work invites readers into a verdant landscape where the often-overlooked whispers of the forest come alive, reflecting the interplay between humanity and the natural world. Sharps literary style is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and evocative language, which transports readers into a sensory exploration of the woods, revealing not only their beauty but also their intricate ecosystems. The book fits within the Romantic tradition, echoing themes from poets like Wordsworth and Keats, while presenting a unique perspective rooted in Sharps 19th-century context, marked by a growing awareness of natures fragility amid industrialization. William Sharp, a Scottish poet and writer, often explored themes of identity and nature in his works, drawing from his own experiences of the Scottish Highlands and his philosophical musings on existence. His deep connection to the environment and engagement with literary circles of the time influenced his portrayal of nature in this novel, making it a reflection of both his personal journey and the broader cultural climate regarding the appreciation of natural beauty. For readers seeking a profound engagement with the natural world through lyrical prose, "Where the Forest Murmurs" is a remarkable exploration of humanitys relationship with nature. Sharps ability to evoke the senses and provoke thought makes this book a worthwhile read for both nature lovers and literary enthusiasts alike. It is not just a journey into a forest, but an invitation to reflect on ones place within it.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

This is the third poetry anthology by Paul Klinger. As with the previous books, each chapter starts with one of the authors paintings, relevant to a poem title. With a portfolio of almost eight hundred paintings to date, there were plenty to choose from!

Im a widower grieving herself. / My stem still living / while all the petals have died; / my body has begun to droop.Hannah has taken her regular hospitalization due to serious illness and made it into astonishing poetry. Her world of the hospital is sometimes like a zoo, sometimes like a gallery and sometimes a crowded town square. The wards contain tigers and crows, butterflies doctors become poets, the dead turn into an art installation, while outside, the trees are plastic as unchanging as Hannahs shielding days that drag like a foot. But between the pulled curtains of these words the details of real-life amongst the terminally ill are depicted in full colour. A daughter cries neatly in a corner while her mourning father spins his wedding band around his finger. Nurses fill carrier bags marked patients property, while the industrial plastic crinkles as a body is lifted from bed to trolley in its bag. The poets eye feels unblinking at times unable but also unwilling to blink. How could it when it has so much to show? These poems are heavy with import, but they are light with the liveliness of art that is beautifully rendered.These are extraordinary poems that contain both humour and grief towards a world that continually dehumanizes disabled people in multiple ways. With startling images, Hannah Hodgson balances anger and love, despair and hope this is a pamphlet that will leave any reader irrevocably changed. Kim Moore

Here, in a new edition of her first book, the late Joyce Latham looks back on her childhood days - the 1930s and the wartime years - in a way that will bring memories flooding back for readers of her generation. I many ways hers was a typical Forest upbringing - one in which poverty was softened by the warm and close-knit support of friends and relatives, but in other ways her life was anything but ordinary, and some remarkable reminiscences are woven in among her accounts of everyday events. Joyce was born in Westbury workhouse, the lovechild of a servant girl - and if she had not been rescued by her grandmother, the beloved Mam who dominates these pages, her life story would have been very different. Here, too, are tales of crossing the frozen Wye on foot at Symonds Yat, of an outstanding bid by her schoolteachers to adopt Joyce, her first hurtful taste of prejudice against people of her background, and an old uncles first-hand tale of the Union Pit disaster of 1902, a tragedy that left its mark on the Forest for decades. You will find many of Joyce Lathams verses in this book too, but most of all you will gain new insights into her perspective way of looking at the world, and find your own love for the Forest of Dean enriched and stimulated by hers.

Where Faith Heals the Broken Poems on Love, Loss, and GodOut of heartbreak, faith can rise. Out of loss, love can remain. Out of silence, prayer can still be heard.In this deeply moving collection, Gabriel Milan shares poems and prayers born in the shadow of grief yet lit by the steady flame of faith. Each page speaks to the brokenhearted, the weary, and the searching soul those who long to know that God still sees them, still hears them, and still holds their story.Written in a simple but powerful style, these poems remind us:Gods love is present in our darkest nights.Prayer is more than words it is the lifeline of the soul.Healing is not forgetting, but walking forward with faith.Brokenness can become the very place where grace enters.Whether you are grieving, searching for hope, or simply wanting to draw nearer to God, this book will be a companion to your soul.Where Faith Heals the Broken is more than poetry it is a testimony that God can meet us in loss, restore our hope, and guide us into new beginnings.

Featuring both established and emerging Hong Kong poets across generations and continents, this unique anthology offers a glimpse into an exciting, diverse range of voices that make up the diasporic imagination of the contemporary Hong Kong poetry community. Adopting a diasporic approach, the anthology encompasses both native Hong Kong writers as well as expatriate and mixed-race voices who were born or have lived in the city.With a preface from the Hong Kong-born, California-based poet Marilyn Chin and a joint introduction from the co-editors, the anthology sheds light on some poignant, wide-ranging themes such as migration, identity, gender, language, belonging, environment that underpin the city of Hong Kong, a place situated uniquely between the East and the West, in the 21st century. The book also features a selection of artworks from some of Hong Kongs most talented artists, inviting the reader to make connections between the visual images and the text.

This book is also available as an ebook: buy it from Amazon here.When the Barbarians Arrive is a selected works from Singaporean poet Alvin Pangs five previous collections, including Testing the Silence (1997) and City of Rain (2003). Wry, sensitive and intelligent throughout, the selection ranges from unsentimental love poems to sharply satirical writing. They mock, celebrate and unsettle, at once recognisably national and international in reach, offering a fresh edge and energy to the wave of urban poetry emerging from Singapore.Alvin Pang was born in Singapore in 1972. A Fellow of Iowa Universitys International Writing program, his poetry has been translated into more than fifteen languages, and he has appeared at major festivals and in anthologies worldwide. He has edited the anthologies No Other City (2000); Over There: Poems from Singapore and Australia (with John Kinsella, 2008), and Tumasik: Contemporary Writing from Singapore (2009). Pang was named the 2005 Young Artist of the Year for Literature by Singapores National Arts Council, and was received the Singapore Youth Award (Arts and Culture) in 2007.

FROM THE WINNER OF THE 2021 PULITZER PRIZE IN POETRYWhen My Brother Was an Aztec is a work of courage and invention - one that foregrounds the particularities of family dynamics and individual passion against the backdrop of Western mythologies and a deeply rooted cultural history. Natalie Diazs arresting debut explores a brothers addiction and its devastating effects on a household, while offering a political critique of our nations and their pasts. It acknowledges absences and uncomfortable silences, as well as conjuring vivid voices and presences, from Antigone and Houdini to Huitzilopochtli and Jesus.Stolen cowboy boots, violins on fire; a mariachi band playing in the bathroom, a black bayonet carried between the shoulder blades; the beauty of busted fruit, the sight of hellish visions - Diaz both revels and reveals through her distinctive use of language and imagery, bringing to life every intimate and communal encounter, blooming abundance from scarcity. The result is a wrenching portrayal of sacrifice, want, despair and fortitude that feels truly transformative.

In "When I was King and Other Verses," Henry Lawson presents a poignant collection of poems and narratives that encapsulate the spirit of Australia during the late 19th and early 20th century. Lawsons literary style is characterized by vivid imagery and colloquial language, seamlessly weaving themes of identity, social justice, and the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape. The verses reflect a keen awareness of the struggles faced by the working class, as well as the aspirations and frustrations of a nation seeking its place in the world, establishing an important context in the development of Australian literature and identity. Henry Lawson, often heralded as one of Australias greatest writers, was deeply influenced by his experiences growing up in a rural setting and the harsh realities faced by many Australians. His commitment to portraying the everyday life and struggles of the common person informed not only his poetry but also his short stories and journalism. In a time when Australia was shaping its national identity, Lawsons works served as a powerful voice for his contemporaries and the generations that followed. Recommended for readers interested in Australian literature, social commentary, and poetic expression, "When I was King and Other Verses" invites reflection on the enduring themes of resilience and aspiration. Lawsons masterful storytelling offers a unique lens through which to appreciate both the cultural and historical landscapes of Australia, making this collection a vital addition to any literary library.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader erasocial currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different works strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the authors overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our handpicked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collections central themes.

When I Think of My Body as a Horse centres around the experience of infertility and baby loss with a wider focus on body ownership and motherhood. The poems follow a totemic animal theme rooted in nature through which the poet explores her own experience of the loss of her daughter, an IVF baby, during an emergency c-section in 2010. The poems in When I Think of My Body as a Horse are about trauma, but they are also about recovery and the powerful, animal instincts that surround the act of creating a family, and how this is absorbed and accepted as part of a wider narrative when there is no rainbow baby to add closure to the trauma of loss.