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Ta-Nehisi Coates recommended The Country Between Us in Books (curated)
A Raisin In the Sun
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A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. The title...
Lucretius
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Aldus Manutius, December 1500. The first Aldine edition of Lucretius's famous poem of ancient...
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Lykophron: Alexandra: Greek Text, Translation, Commentary, and Introduction
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The Alexandra attributed to Lykophron is a minor poetic masterpiece. At 1474 lines, it is one of the...
Phil Leader (619 KP) rated Invitation to Poetry in Books
Nov 15, 2019
Poetry is one of those things that requires a rare talent to do well. Like a work of art a poem must transcend it's physical representation and excite the subconscious. This collection of short poems illustrates that perfectly.
A great anthology to dip into now and again, each poem demands an emotional response from the reader. Even when the actual subject matter may be obscure, the feelings and power behind the words is clear.
This is definitely worth reading and reflecting on, even if you are not usually interested in poetry
A great anthology to dip into now and again, each poem demands an emotional response from the reader. Even when the actual subject matter may be obscure, the feelings and power behind the words is clear.
This is definitely worth reading and reflecting on, even if you are not usually interested in poetry
White Egrets
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In "White Egrets", Derek Walcott treats his characteristic subjects - the Caribbean's complex...