The Old Ambassador And Other Poems
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The Old Ambassador And Other Poems
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Author : Wayne Courtois
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-03
The Old Ambassador And Other Poems written by Wayne Courtois and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03 with categories.
"In The old Ambassador and Other Poems, Wayne Courtois gives the reader a sense of the queer experience in America from the onset of the HIV epidemic to current times. This collection displays a mastery of making the personal universal. So often these poems could slip into sentimentality, rants, and political diatribe, but instead Courtois keeps the reader in the poem and, by default, in the poetic moment. His lexicon is often surprising, and his measured use of poetics is sly - opting for slant and internal rhyme instead of predictable hard end rhymes. Whether one flies a rainbow flag or wants to understand better those who do, this collection fills the reader with all of the splendor of being human in a world where one's inclinations towards love can still be opposed, violently, by the dimmest misinformed minds." - Shawn Pavey, author, Survival Tips for the Pending Apocalypse If you're looking for a light read, The Old Ambassador and Other Poems by Wayne Courtois is not for you. In this collection, Courtois simultaneously paints an elaborate portrait of and gives voice to an oppressed, undervalued, and essential part of our society. Bigotry and discrimination are tackled in these poems, but never given the forefront; the poet deftly highlights the injustices without succumbing to the elusive dangers of diatribe. At its core, this book is about love and togetherness. Sometimes that is shown in traditionally idyllic ways, other times Courtois admits, "it felt good to hit things together." Though love is at the center of this book, the poet never steers the reader too far into the land of fairytale, but instead reminds us that "Only the hooker down/the hall guarantees/a happy ending." As bleak as that sentiment may be, only a few lines later we are told to "never forget/we love each other." In "Heteronormative Bar-B-Q Sandwich," the reader is treated to brilliant comparison of two couples and their varied acceptance by the outside word. "City of No Return" is a tour-de-force of a poem documenting the rise and fall of a relationship, and the life after the fall. Of course, the centerpiece of the book is the epic "The Old Ambassador," which is roughly half of the collection. This long piece gives the reader a vivid glimpse of a building, a city, a life, and an entire section of our community and what they face on a daily basis. Right away Courtois grabs the reader with expert lines like, "Have you ever grabbed a/doorknob that's been painted/Over? It's like shaking hands/with a ghost." As heavy as this piece (and the book as a whole) is, the poet deftly weaves in snippets of humor: "As usual, /every cloud looks like a/penis." Ultimately, Wayne Courtois new book is a masterpiece of bombastic understatement, a call to arms, a soothing lullaby, and a love letter and a middle finger to a city. But in the end, The Old Ambassador and Other Poems expertly proves to us that "We're all in this together." -James Benger, author of From the Back "THE OLD AMBASSADOR AND OTHER POEMS is a singularly impressive achievement. These poems whisper with poignancy, with broken promises and old sadness. Yet at the same time, they uplift us. The attention to detail is rich, yet grounded in the everyday--in the broken concrete, cracked paint, and heat that pervade these lines and verses. These are not poems to read in a few short moments and then forget; these poems will haunt you. And that's a good thing. I've followed the writings of Wayne Courtois for a long while, and with this new book I can truly say -- I am in awe." -Robin Wayne Bailey, Swords Against the Shadow Dance
Poetry Ambassadors
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Author : April Egan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-10-31
Poetry Ambassadors written by April Egan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-31 with Poetry categories.
Poetry Ambassadors presents the work of three exceptional new poets from the Solent region. It is the first publication from the Poetry Ambassadors mentoring scheme, a new programme supporting emerging literary talent co-founded by ArtfulScribe, Winchester Poetry Festival, and Will May from the University of Southampton. The work of these three poets takes in everything from Tolstoy to the Supremes, birth certificates to the underworld. Arresting, playful, and compelling, here are poems to challenge, provoke, and inspire.
New Zealand And Other Poems
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Author : William Pember Reeves
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1898
New Zealand And Other Poems written by William Pember Reeves and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1898 with New Zealand poetry categories.
The Sonnets Triumphs And Other Poems Of Petrarch
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Author : Francesco Petrarca
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
The Sonnets Triumphs And Other Poems Of Petrarch written by Francesco Petrarca and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with categories.
Paradise Lost And Other Poems
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Author : John Milton
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2011-05-03
Paradise Lost And Other Poems written by John Milton and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-03 with Fiction categories.
With the three works included in this volume--Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, and Lycidas--Milton placed himself next to Shakespeare, Dante, and Homer as one of the greatest literary genius in history.
The Sonnets Triumphs And Other Poems Of Petrarch
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Author : Francesco Petrarca
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-20
The Sonnets Triumphs And Other Poems Of Petrarch written by Francesco Petrarca and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-20 with Poetry categories.
This is a complete translation of the works of Petrarch into English verse, featuring a variety of translators including Chaucer, Spenser, and Leigh Hunt. The book includes the life of the poet. This volume fills a notable gap in the English translations of the Italian poets, as Petrarch is the fourth and most popular poet of the "I Quattro Poeti Italiani" series, and has had a significant influence on English poetry from Chaucer to the present day.
Sonnets Triumphs And Other Poems Now First Completely
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Author : Francesco Petrarca
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1859
Sonnets Triumphs And Other Poems Now First Completely written by Francesco Petrarca and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1859 with categories.
Mandela The Spear And Other Poems
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Author : Atukwei Okai
language : en
Publisher: African Perspectives Publishing
Release Date : 2013-06-24
Mandela The Spear And Other Poems written by Atukwei Okai and has been published by African Perspectives Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-24 with Poetry categories.
The strength of Mandela the Spear and other Poems lies in Okais burning desire to celebrate the black experience and culture, through the iconic figures who symbolize those struggles and triumphs. Thus, not surprisingly, one encounters names like Mandela, Nadine Gordimer, Amilcar Cabral, Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah, to name a few. Okai has long established himself as one of the towering figures in the field of modern African poetry in English. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of a vigorous reinvention of the poetic genre that revolutionized the poet/audience relationship, changed the mode of expression from scriptography to narratology, and the role of the audience from that of passive reception to active participation.
The Emigrant
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Author : F. M. Hughan
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-02-17
The Emigrant written by F. M. Hughan and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-17 with Poetry categories.
Excerpt from The Emigrant: And Other Poems Page Sunrise, Part I. 70 Part II. 73 Blind Boy 74 Joy Bells 75 On the Laying of the Pound ation Stone of the Orphan Self Charity Get Understanding Lays of the Poor, No. I. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Literary Gazette And Journal Of The Belles Lettres Arts Sciences C
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1838
The Literary Gazette And Journal Of The Belles Lettres Arts Sciences C written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1838 with Great Britain categories.