Poetry

A lean, fleet-footed translation that recaptures Homer’s “nimble gallop” and brings an ancient epic to new life....

This international best seller gently offers answers to life's biggest questions as well as a practical process to help you create prosperity, vitality, happiness and inner peace....

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature....

Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer’s other great epic―the most revered war poem of all time....

For the many admirers of Mary Oliver's breathtaking poetry of touch and transcendence, as well as for those coming to her words for the first time, Little Alleluias is a revelation.

With Professor Esolen you will enter the terrible gates of Hell and progress level by infernal level to its diabolical depths. Professor Esolen places a special emphasis on the drama of the poem, leading you through each canto in succession....

The #1 New York Times bestselling poet returns with his most ambitious collection yet. In this third and final installment of his poetic trilogy, Yung Pueblo expands upon favorite themes while guiding listeners further, toward a life lived authentically, intuitively, and in harmony with others....

Featuring a delightful cast of characters and timeless Buddhist wisdom, and with His Holiness' compassion pervading every chapter, The Dalai Lama's Cat is simply enchanting....

Zeina Hashem Beck writes at the intersection of the divine and the profane, where she crafts elegant, candid poems that simultaneously exude a boundless curiosity and a deep knowingness....

Blake Ritson, David Warner, Hattie Morahan and John Hurt star in this BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Dante's epic poem "Inferno"....

From the celebrated author of Inward comes a new collection of poetry and short prose that illuminates how past wounds impact our present relationships....

Adventure from the Australian Outback. Cowboy style poetry from Australia's Banjo Paterson....

The definitive translation by Dick Davis of the great national epic of Iran is now newly revised and expanded to be the most complete English-language edition.

Much-Afraid begins her journey, crippled and disfigured, with the cry....

From acclaimed author, actor, and singer-songwriter David Duchovny, a deeply personal, existential, and insightful debut poetry collection.

Samah Sabawi shares the story of her parents and many like them who were born as their parents were being forced to leave their homelands.

The Narrow Road to the Interior and Hojoki are two of the best-loved works of their kind, famous for their beautiful, delicate verse and subtle insight into the human condition....

"IF", a poem by Rudyard Kipling, is a timeless gem that recently reemerged in popular culture....

The Rumi Collection presents an essential anthology of the works of the thirteenth-century Sufi poet and philosopher Jalâluddin Rumi....

Having spent ten years fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on his journey back to Ithica....

Writer, director, and actor Avan Jogia delivers a bright and acidic poetry collection on fame, rage, love, and sadness. A biting postmortem of the modern age, for fans of Lana Del Rey and Atticus.

As either realist or romancer, Henry Lawson was described in his own lifetime as the "first articulate voice of the real Australia", later to become fondly known as the "bard of the bush"....

Informed by the death of a beloved brother, here are the stories of childhood, its thicket of sex and sorrow and joy, boys and girls growing into men and women, stories of a brother who in his dying could teach how to be most alive.

Perspectives is a book of contemplative art… poetic reflections on topics surrounding Self, Love, and God that humans have wrestled with for all time. It doesn’t offer answers or any solutions, just presence. In being with this book, you will experience FREEDOM and a reinvigorated spirit.

Mary Oliver has published fifteen volumes of poetry and five books of prose in the span of four decades, but she rarely performs her poetry in live readings....

If you feel like you're running out of time, if you're grieving a relationship or worried you haven't yet experienced one, if you're unsure what to do with your life or if you're making the right decisions, if you find yourself comparing your milestones to everyone else's, if you feel weighed down by the pressure to succeed, if you feel like you're growing one day but feel stuck the next, if you feel lost... this is a poetry collection for you.

A curated compendium of poetry and prose from the award-winning poet Mary Oliver, including the book-length masterpiece The Leaf and the Cloud, the collection What Do We Know, andessays from Long Life—with a foreword by fellow Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Postcolonial Love Poem Natalie Diaz.

Nikki Giovanni’s extraordinary new collection—a landmark of American literature—speaks to the fury of our current political moment while reflecting on the tragedies and triumphs of her early life.

From the acclaimed Beat Generation author of On the Road and The Dharma Bums come eight extended poems in which he reflects on the urban settings he finds himself in. Best known for his novels, Jack Kerouac is also an important poet. In these poems, Kerouac writes from the heart of experience in the music of language, employing the same instrumental blues and jazz forms that he used in another book of poems, Mexico City Blues.

DAVID DUCHOVNY’S SEVENTH PUBLISHED—AND FIRST POETIC—WORK covers a range of intimate themes and topics, including love, the loss of love, parenting, Duchovny’s own parents (in particular his father, who looms large throughout the work), alienation, and other emotional quandaries. Fans of Duchovny’s fiction will recognize the insightful and clever play of words that, in this new form, distill to an emotionally impactful portrayal of what the author holds most dear.

Sixty-nine poems by six of the most admired women Romantic writers—English, Scottish, Irish, and American: Dorothy Wordsworth (William Wordsworth’s sister), Joanna Baillie, Eliza Townsend, Mary Tighe, Sara Coleridge (Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s daughter), and Caroline Bowles Southey. Each in her own way, they all broke with the poetic conventions of the past, writing in ordinary language about ordinary people, and approaching the traditional subjects of poetry with fresh eyes. Comedy and tragedy, love and hatred, life and death, oppression and freedom—they’re all here.

From the searing "Dulce et Decorum Est" to the mournful "Anthem for Doomed Youth," Owen gives voice to the silenced, the shattered, and the sacrificed. His verse speaks across time, resonating with readers today as much as it did a century ago, in an age still scarred by conflict and searching for meaning.

A thrilling and moving lyrical descriptive poem in the style of legendary Australian bush poets Andrew 'Banjo' Paterson and Henry Lawson. Australian bush ballads are renowned for their easy flowing style and comfortable rhythmic pace and this poem is a beautifully crafted example of that art. A desperate Australian farming family caught in a drought and under threat of mortgage foreclosure in a few days, form a plan to enter their horse Bonny Blue in a horse race (the Carling Cup) with 16-year-old son Jack to ride her.

Tulips and Chimneys is E. E. Cummings' first published collection of poetry, introducing listeners to his bold, lyrical voice and signature style. Blending romantic imagery with experimental form, the poems challenge traditional grammar and structure while exploring themes of love, nature, individuality, and the complexities of the human spirit. With delicate irreverence and emotional depth, Cummings reimagines what poetry can be—playful yet profound, intimate yet universal. This collection marks the beginning of a poetic legacy that would influence generations.

Taxé d'immoralité, condamné et censuré, Baudelaire est, contre son temps, celui que Rimbaud définissait comme « le premier voyant, roi des poètes, un vrai Dieu » et dont l'influence perdure jusque chez nos artistes contemporains. Des Fleurs du Mal, son œuvre maîtresse, aux extraits de ses journaux intimes ou de Lettre à sa mère, les comédiens tels que Jean-Louis Barrault, Jean Desailly et Pierre Blanchar redonnent vie à cet albatros le temps de quelques vers.

Growing Pains explores some of the challenges young people face as they navigate the often-slippery journey of growing up – the funny, the serious, and the deeply heart-wrenching. Young people are many things: nervous, scared, and excited, but also brave, insightful, and strong. I hope these poems, in some way, paint a picture of these incredible young souls.

Expósita abraza, desde una voz poética precisa y cuidadosa, la brevedad de la vida, su fragilidad, y la sensación de abandono. Los poemas de Pura López Colomé acercan su oído a la condición delicada del mundo, al día a día y al objeto que, aunque común, se transforma en memoria y recuerdo del ser humano.

This powerful, motivational poetry book celebrates the spirit of those who bounce back in order to continue the race. It celebrates both male and female, young and old, and all who dare to dream big and reach for that door to success.

This book seeks to explore the intricacies that make up human relationships. From love to friendship, from power and greed to poverty, the poems aim to open our hearts and minds to the tender mercies and thoughts within each of us that can lead to rich and rewarding connections, if only we can find the courage and take the time to reflect on ourselves and our societies at large.

“I was twelve when they locked me away. They didn’t give me therapy though. They gave me trauma.” Broken Doll is a brutally honest collection of poetry and artwork created from inside the walls of psychiatric institutions. Written by Michelle, a survivor who spent her entire adolescence sectioned in mental health units, this book lays bare the pain, confusion, and silent fury of growing up in a broken system. Through raw, emotionally charged poems and haunting original artwork, Michelle documents years of systemic abuse, isolation, and resistance.

In Poetic Desperation: As Deep Cries Unto Deep, Rachel Ann Dittmer invites you into her personal journey of longing, faith, and the deep cries of a soul seeking connection with God. Spanning 25 years, this collection of poems reflects the raw and unpolished moments of her life—from the pain of feeling lost and stuck to the joy of gratitude.

Livro com a voz da periferia de São Paulo e do mundo, uma poesia autêntica e vivida, assim é o Colecionador de Pedras. Um livro que dá voz à população carente, os textos retratam uma realidade dura, mas verdadeira da nossa sociedade que ilustram o cotidiano daqueles que "colecionam pedras" e que não veem melhores alternativas do que nutrir a esperança de dias melhores. Livro de escrita fácil e fluida, uma poesia atual que grita poucas palavras e instiga-nos a ser poesia, como diz o próprio autor: "Ser poeta não é escrever poemas, é ser poesia".

What if words were the ultimate weapon? Welcome to The G.R.I.O.T. (The Gods Revel In Our Talents)—a groundbreaking cinematic spoken word journey where poetry fuels revolution, mythology meets reality, and truth is forged in the heat of battle. In the legendary Tournament of Ascension, warriors don’t fight with swords—they fight with their voices. 'The Nubian', an unknown poet with no rank or history, steps into the Celestial Coliseum, where gods, spirits, and oppressive systems await his challenge. With every verse, he shatters illusions, topples false kings, and reclaims lost narratives.

In The Silent Wind, Michael DeMarais explores the profound themes of love, light, and guidance from gentle spirits. He invites listeners to connect with a higher power that instills peace and healing. The poet encourages everyone to seek love and forgiveness amidst darkness and ignorance, likening love to a vital force that can illuminate the world. Just as water flows effortlessly in a river, love should flow freely, healing wounds and nurturing connections.

Richard struggled for much of his life with a mystery. Why was he uneasy and uncomfortable? Why did he feel like an imposter? In his sixties, he made a discovery that would change his life and his creative work. He realized that his life as a man did not fit with who he knew himself to be. He began the journey of transition that led him to emerge in his San Francisco community as "Richelle Lee," leaving "Richard" behind.

Perspectives is a book of contemplative art… poetic reflections on topics surrounding Self, Love, and God that humans have wrestled with for all time. It doesn’t offer answers or any solutions, just presence. In being with this book, you will find yourself experiencing FREEDOM and a reinvigorated spirit. Not in a striving way, but your soul will find more peace and permission to naturally express its truest truth.

Narrated by the poet himself, The Never Was is a deeply personal return from bestselling poet Tyler Knott Gregson. Known for his engaging spoken word across social media, Gregson turns inward with raw honesty, reflecting on identity, diagnosis, and the quiet beauty in the incomplete.

"The Wild Road" is a deeply introspective poetry collection examining human emotions and experiences with rich imagery and philosophical depth. In the opening section, poems like "The Wild Road (part one)" and "The Velvet Darkness" use mystical natural imagery to explore the connection between the external world and our inner lives, highlighting both beauty and chaos.

From the author of paper girl and the knives that made her comes unfold, a poetic, aching, and hopeful retelling of realizations made while on the journey to healing from both loss of love and loss of self. This audiobook is narrated by the author. Through poetry and short essays, unfold shows that true growth comes from being unafraid to face what’s hidden inside, to be vulnerable, and to be unashamed of what we find when we finally open up.

Weeping Becomes a River, narrated by award-winning author and performer Siphokazi Jonas, weaves seemingly discordant worlds, rooted in her experiences of growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village emaXhoseni during the transition years of South Africa’s democracy.