Themes & Styles

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

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

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....

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems. Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this literature to a wide range of listeners....

Melvyn Bragg and guests analyse 25 key poets and literary works, tracing the evolution of poetry over 550 years....

The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as a guide, his ascent of Mount Purgatory and his encounter with his dead love Beatrice, and finally, his arrival in Heaven....

In One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp invites you to discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings deep and lasting joy.

Everyone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary travelers....

Inward is a collection of poetry, quotes, and prose that explores the movement from self-love to unconditional love, the power of letting go, and the wisdom that comes when we truly try to know ourselves. It is a reminder that healing, transformation, and freedom are possible....

From TikTok star and author of I Hope You Remember—which John Stamos called a “gift to the world”—Josie Balka comes this evocative collection of over eighty poems about the different types of love.

This ancient Greek epic tells the fiery conclusion to the Trojan War. The illustrated edition of this audiobook features 14 beautiful pieces of artwork in an attached PDF, and a link to a comprehensive set of behind-the-scenes videos documenting the illustration and narration processes....

John Lithgow has compiled an outstanding collection of memorable poems and has gathered his famous friends to read them....

In Paradise Lost, Milton produced a poem of epic scale, conjuring up a vast, awe-inspiring cosmos and ranging across huge tracts of space and time....

Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, up through Purgatory, and on to Paradise....

The Iliad is one of the two great epics of Homer, and is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time, but to say the...

A vibrant selection of poems by the great Persian mystic with groundbreaking translations by Haleh Liza Gafori, an American poet of Persian descent.

Life can get messy before it gets better. Here are some of my favorite poems that take the listener through the depths of Hell to come out on the other side smiling. The only way out of misery is with the help of God. This book was written in a very difficult time of my life....

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

Rome’s epic origin story, brilliantly rendered in a vivid, rhythmic idiom.

Ovid's sensuous and witty poetry brings together a dazzling array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformation - often as a result of love or lust - where men and women find themselves magically changed into new and sometimes extraordinary beings....

Dante's Divine Comedy is considered to be not only the most important epic poem in Italian literature, but also one of the greatest poems ever written....

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....

The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!). These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance....

John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language....

It is clear that the author is madly in love, not only with her partner for whom she writes both idiosyncratic and sultry poems, but in love with language, in love with queerness, in love with the therapeutic process of bankrupting the politics of shame....

With a rich and informative introduction from Emily Wilson, maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, genealogies, extensive notes, and helpful summaries of each book, this gorgeous edition of Rome’s founding poem will capture the imaginations and stir the souls of a new generation of listeners.

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.

With the same vulnerability and timelessness as her debut collection Old Monarch, Love Is a Dog That Bites When It’s Scared acknowledges the layers to our feelings, experiences, and humanity. Inspired by her own life, Courtney Marie Andrews speaks gently to love and its many layers. She comforts listeners with the knowledge that though love is confusing, unorganized, bewitching, and often too hard, it is also magical, surreal, and always worth it.

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.

From the creators of Morvoren and Mordardh comes this new poetry anthology, capturing the enthralling nature of the sea. Some of Cornwall’s children and their equally creative parents joined poets to explore happy memories of days at the beach. Cornwall’s dramatic coastline, thrust headlong into the ocean, means you are never far from the water. What songs does the ocean sing? What secrets are whispered by the waves? What mysterious creatures swim beneath its glittering surface?

I Wonder, Can You See Me? was birthed through life's trials, tribulations, success, joy, and God's liberation. It is a collection of inspirational poetry that set me free, which allows me to share my journey with those who are wondering if they are seen and, most of all, with those that need to see within. I found myself through this journey when I realized God was and is with me always. God allowed me to see myself through my darkest hours, he walked with me when I was in dry places, he whispered to me when I was in the lowest valleys, and he held me in his arms when I was on the mountaintop.

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.

Step into the enchanting world of felines with this delightful collection of poems celebrating over 70 cat breeds—from the elegant Abyssinian to the playful Turkish Van. Each 16-line poem captures the charm, quirks, and personality of our whiskered companions in simple, fun, and engaging verse.

An autobiographical novel in verse. What do you do when your dreams don’t pay the rent? Told through poetic snapshots, ROCKSTAR is the raw, restless journey of a young artist chasing purpose, connection, and a dream that won’t let go. From New York to Philly to LA, this is a mixtape of dead-end jobs, midnight studio sessions, and the holy delusion it takes to keep going. Told in fractured verse and fevered fragments, Kia Orion’s voice is sharp and tender, soaked in hip-hop, heartbreak, and homesickness. For anyone who’s ever risked it all to make something beautiful… This one’s for you.

How I Hope to Reach You is a collection of raw and reflective poetry about survival, identity, grief, and growth. These poems are not polished performances. They are personal truths written out of necessity. This collection was made for those still figuring it out, still trying, still hurting. Inside are words for when you need to feel understood, for when you need to feel less alone. If you have ever needed something to hold on to, this book offers a hand. These are poems written by someone who is still here, reaching out, hoping you will take it.

Returning with her newest poetry book, beloved poet Courtney Peppernell combines storytelling, poetry, and prose in a uniquely inspirational way. Filled with heartfelt anecdotes and insightful messages, The Way Back Home is a tribute to rebuilding our lives after loss. Divided into sections that draw on themes of courage, resilience, purpose, and hope, the collection has Peppernell once again walking us through a redemptive journey of the heart, mind, and soul.

From the bestselling author of Pillow Thoughts and Watering the Soul comes another deeply honest and moving collection of poetry and prose that explores the strength and resilience we embody in the face of hardship and change. Presented in six captivating sections—Reflecting, Repairing, Change, Awakening, Emerging, and Rebirth—Time Will Tell tells the story of a curious, lost soul who crashed down to Earth on the search for purpose.

The final installment in a long journey of healing is the fieriest of them all. Out of the Ashes offers a roadmap for listeners seeking to emerge from devastation. Divided into seven sections—The Destruction, The End, The Quiet, The Wrath, The Transformation, The Arising, The Resurgence—this very personal and engaging new collection from prolific poet Courtney Peppernell illuminates a powerful journey of resilience and survival. It masterfully charts the process of rising again after your life has been burned to the ground.

"Bear Stare Poetry," is a second volume collection of poetry written by Jackson. The works span themes of Love, loss, nature, and depression. Jackson Attempts to capture life though his eyes, experiences and literary plots. He hopes who ever picks this up finds some meaning or take away from this book.

L'audiolibro contiene i canti da I a XII dell'"Inferno" di Dante Alighieri, nella lettura di Valerio Di Stefano.

An epic take on the white slave trade by Barbary pirates, centreing on the most famous buccaneer of the Salle Rovers—Jan Janszoon Van Haarlem. This novel-length narrative poem is set over six books, all interconnected but each telling its own separate and unique story.

Встречайте легендарное произведение Никколо Макиавелли – "Золотой осел" – увлекательное и зажигательное приключение, история о смелости, о стремлении к свободе, о власти и независимости. В ней вы найдете все: отважных героев, интригующие заговоры, искрометный юмор и захватывающие повороты сюжета, которые заставят вас прослушать книгу, не отрываясь, до последнего слова.

Do ye hear the children weeping, O my brothers, Ere the sorrow comes with years ? They are leaning their young heads against their mothers, — And that cannot stop their tears.

If there is no GOD, then Life is meaningless, and we live simply to die. If there is no GOD, then there is no reason for all our questions, of Why? JAG has been told that since the dawn of Reasoning, man has asked questions. The Full Suit of Armor is the compilation of answers and conclusions that JAG has found through his journey of life thus far. Each chapter is a book that centers around a main theme usually the chapter title. These smaller books have been combined to form the “Full Suit”.

Picking Up the Pieces is a raw and powerful poetic memoir by Lilly Rose Crow that delves into the struggles of living with mental illness. Through evocative verse, Crow explores the complexities of borderline personality disorder, depression, and trauma, painting an intimate portrait of pain, resilience, and healing. From the chaos of self-loathing and numbness to the tender journey of self-discovery in "Letters to My Inner Child," the memoir captures the inner battles of a fractured mind.