Poetry

CAConrad's Ecodeviance offers a unique approach to poetry and self-discovery. This collection presents twenty-three new (Soma)tic exercises and rituals designed to help readers create an "extreme present" and craft poems that reflect their experiences...

Kate Baer's powerful poetry collection explores the complexities of being a woman in the world today, delving into the many roles we play and the emotions that come with them. With unforgettably beautiful and accessible poems, Baer shares her own...

This collection of poems, translated into English for the first time, brings together works from different phases of Mahmoud Darwish's writing career, as well as personal reminiscences and a moving account of their discovery.Compiled from Darwish's home...

Charles Simic's latest collection of poetry, The Voice at 3:00 A.M., offers a rich and varied survey of his remarkable lyrical journey. Spanning two decades of his work, the poems in this collection showcase Simic's unique ability to find beauty and...

Postcolonial Love Poem is a powerful collection of poetry that demands recognition and celebration of the bodies that have been erased or diminished. Natalie Diaz's work is a testament to the beauty and resilience of indigenous, Latinx, black, and brown...

Ikkyu: Crow With No Mouth is a collection of poems by a renowned 15th century Zen master.Translated by Stephen Berg, this new edition presents the unique and powerful verse of Ikkyu, a poet and monk who lived in Japan during a time of great social change...

Beowulf Translation and Commentary by Leonard Neidorf This comprehensive translation and commentary of the epic poem Beowulf brings to life a magnificent world of history and fantasy. Composed around 700 A.D., Beowulf is the first great epic poem in the...

Linda Gregg's "All of It Singing" is a retrospective collection of her poetry, spanning over thirty years of her career. This comprehensive anthology brings together previously published works alongside twenty new poems, showcasing Gregg's enduring...

First published in 1956, Let Us Compare Mythologies is a collection of poetry by Leonard Cohen, first book by the author at just 22 years old. Now reissued in its original form, this edition features Cohen's original cover and illustrations by Canadian...

Jane Hirshfield's poetry is a profound exploration of the human experience. Her poems are meditations on the complexities of life, revealing truths in language that is both sensual and precise. Through her work, she celebrates the beauty and fragility of...

Gary Snyder's groundbreaking poetry collection, first published in Japan in 1959, is now celebrated in a special 50th Anniversary edition. This influential work, Riprap, has stood the test of time, and its translations, including Snyder's own work on Han...

Cinderbiter Celtic Poems brings together the rich traditions of Irish, Scottish, and Welsh poetry, reimagining the great lyrics and legends of the past. Martin Shaw and Tony Hoagland have crafted extraordinary new versions of these ancient tales, drawing...

Jan Brierton's second collection of poems, Everybody Is a Poem: Midlife in Rhymes, offers a relatable and humorous take on life's ups and downs. Inspired by her popular podcast, these 52 poems explore the complexities of midlife, relationships, loss, and...

Sunken Heights is a debut collection of poems from Rønnenfelt Elias B., featuring original Danish text and illustrations by Elizabeth Peyton. This work of poetry explores the human experience through verse, balancing the poet's reflections on the present...

The Days Run Away Like Wild Horses is a poignant collection of poems written by Charles Bukowski for his first love, Jane. This intimate work offers a glimpse into the emotional side of the poet, revealing a more vulnerable and human side to his writing...

This 1819 poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley is a seminal work of English literature, showcasing the author's characteristic tone and style. Written in a relaxed and familiar manner, the poem combines domestic and fanciful images with a signature patience...

Child of My Child is a poignant and thought-provoking anthology that explores the complexities of becoming a grandparent in the 21st century. With contributions from over 60 accomplished literary writers and poets, this collection delves into the...

Second Empire is a collection of poems that explore the afterlife of beauty, lust, loss, and identity. Through spare and delicate language, the poet examines the ways we experience the world after moments of intense connection. The poems, drawing on...

Emily Brontë's poetry, compiled and edited by Clement Shorter, presents a unique glimpse into the life and work of the celebrated novelist. This collection brings together her published and private verse, including poems that remained unpublished for...

The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing A powerful and poignant collection of poetry, The Art of Losing brings together 150 poems that explore the pain and heartbreak of mourning. Editor Kevin Young has curated this anthology to provide solace and...

Love Poems to No One is a poignant collection of poems about the complexities of love. N.R. Hart's verses capture the beauty and turmoil of love, exploring the unexplainable moments that leave us at a loss for words. This book is a voice for those who...

Henry Reed Collected PoemsThis collection brings together the work of Henry Reed, a celebrated British poet of World War II. It provides a critical assessment of his poems, including many unpublished pieces, translations, songs, and early fragments, to...

Robert Desnos: A Surrealist's Poetry This extensive collection brings together nearly 300 poems by one of France's most influential writers of the 20th century, Robert Desnos. A key figure in the Surrealist movement, Desnos's work spans a wide range of...

Inner London Buddha is a collection of poems by Mick Guffan, drawn from various sources including out-of-print chapbooks and obscure literary magazines.The poems explore a wide range of subjects, including unemployment, melancholia, and the human...

Derek Mahon's New Selected Poems is a collection of singular abundance and formal verve, featuring poems of rare vision and dramatic power. The book showcases the full range of Mahon's verse, from early lyricism to a more expansive middle period, and...

Requiem and Poem Without a Hero by Anna Andreevna Akhmatova This collection of poems represents the poet at full maturity, processing the trauma of living under Stalin's regime. Akhmatova began writing Requiem in 1935 after the arrests of her son and...

Elvis McGonagall's Complete and Utter Cult! is a scathing satire of our post-truth world, tackling topics from the patriarchy to climate change and Brexit. With characteristic wit and intelligence, McGonagall's poems are both humorous and...

The Peace of Wild Things and Other Poems by Wendell Berry is a collection of tender and intimate poems that celebrate the beauty of life's simple moments. These consoling songs of hope and healing invite us to pause and appreciate the good things in...

Poetry for the Many is a vibrant anthology celebrating the power of verse. Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey, two passionate advocates for a fairer Britain, have curated a collection of poems that have moved and inspired them. From Shakespeare to Bertolt...

The Odyssey is a story of adventure, romance, and heroism, as the legendary Odysseus embarks on a decade-long journey home to his wife and son.From the lotus-eaters to the Sirens, and from the sea monster Scylla to the treacherous whirlpool Charybdis,...

Born in Burntwood is a collection of poetry that shares the author's personal experiences and inspirations from daily life. The poems are a reflection of the world around them, shaped by the events and moments that have made a lasting impact. This book...

The Republic of Motherhood by Liz Berry is a powerful and evocative collection of poems that explore the transformative experience of new motherhood. With unflinching honesty and beauty, Berry bears witness to the joys and anguish of becoming a mother,...

John Berryman's 77 Dream Songs is a landmark collection of poetry that explores the complexities of the human experience.First published in 1970, this iconic work is a deeply personal and deeply moving exploration of the poet's inner world, featuring 77...

Elegy Poems by Mary Jo Bang is a powerful collection of poetry that explores the complexities of memory and history. The poems are a meditation on the past, with the speaker's eyes sewn shut, as if the windows of night have been sewn to her eyes. This is...

Discover the art of haiku with this practical guide by poet and teacher Bruce Ross. Learn how to capture fleeting moments and express your innermost thoughts and feelings with just a few words. Ross explores the history and form of haiku, as well as...

Rilke's Book of Hours: Love Poems to God In the early 20th century, Rainer Maria Rilke, a renowned poet, was deeply moved by a spirituality he encountered while visiting Russia. Inspired, he returned to Germany and wrote a collection of prayers that...

Wild Spirit, Soft Heart is a poignant collection of poetry, quotes, and personal reflections from the author's own experiences and emotions. The book explores themes of self-love, healing, relationships, love, connection, humanity, and the complexities...

Federico García Lorca's Poet in New York is a masterpiece of modern poetry, written during the tumultuous early years of the Great Depression. This influential collection portrays a New York City of poverty, racism, social turbulence, and solitude, yet...

Dorothy Parker's Complete Poems is a comprehensive collection of her witty and introspective verse, showcasing her reputation as one of the era's most beloved poets. With a sharp-edged humour and satirical wit, Parker's poetry continues to fascinate...

Gerald Lampert Memorial Award finalist Mikko Harvey's second collection is a kaleidoscopic exploration of the world and its many contradictions. This vibrant poetry collection takes readers on a journey into a world that is both familiar and strange...

Ann Marie Eleazer's She's Magic & Midnight Lace is a captivating collection of poetry and prose that weaves a spell of enchantment. This beautifully crafted book is a treasure trove of words, each one carefully selected to transport you to a world of...

The Graveyard School: An Anthology brings together the works of thirty-three authors who wrote gloomy meditations on mortality, often composed in churchyards, in 18th-century England. This collection provides a broad and comprehensive examination of the...

With 'Poems of Palestine', Fred McNeill offers a powerful and moving collection of poetry that shines a light on the struggles of a people fighting for freedom and justice.This book is a testament to the human spirit, using poetic talent to educate,...

John Burnside's Black Cat Bone is a collection of poems that explore the darker aspects of human experience. The poems are full of raw emotion, from the pain of thwarted love to the raw desire that drives us.One sequence of poems tells the story of an...

The Georgics, written by Virgil between 37 and 30 B.C.E., is a poem that celebrates human accomplishment in difficult circumstances, and the beauty of nature. Newly translated by poet and translator David Ferry, this work takes the form of teaching about...

A unique and powerful novel in verse, Autobiography of Red is a story of self-discovery and the search for identity. Geryon, a young boy with a complex and troubled past, recounts his life in a stunning and inventive work that blends elements of myth and...

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Louise Glück's thirteenth book is a haunting and deeply personal collection of poetry.Here, the poet's voice speaks of all our lifetimes, weaving together themes of loss, memory, and the beauty of the world around...

Apricots of Donbas is a bilingual collection of poetry by Lyuba Yakimchuk, born and raised in a small coal-mining town in Ukraine's industrial east. The poems reflect her complex emotional experiences, ranging from sumptuous verses about the urgency of...

Apricot is a powerful debut from Katie O'Pray, a poet whose urgent voice cuts through the conventions of language. This collection of poems tackles the complexities of mental health, identity, and the intersections of violence, with a unique blend of...

Michel Houellebecq's Unreconciled Poems 1991-2013 is a striking collection of poetry that offers a unique perspective on the human experience. Drawing on themes from his novels, these poems explore the complexities of individual experience and universal...

Spanning over a quarter of a century, this collection of poems gathers the work of Joy Harjo, winner of the 2003 Arrell Gibson Award for Lifetime Achievement. The poems, written from 1975 to 2002, explore themes of sustaining grace and the human...

Pansy is a powerful and poignant collection of poetry that explores the complexities of love, identity, and healing. Andrea Gibson's artful and fearless words weave together themes of politics, sexuality, and forgiveness to create a vivid portrait of the...

Louise Glück's poetry is a body of work that defies collection. With each successive book, her drive to leave behind what came before has grown more intense, as if the force of her gaze is fixed on what has yet to be imagined. This collection, spanning...

Published in 1995, The Blue Estuaries is a comprehensive collection of the poetry of Louise Bogan, one of the most honored poets of her generation.Spanning five decades, this collection brings together Bogan's five previous books of verse, along with a...

Dante's epic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a work of world literature that has inspired readers for 700 years. This beautifully accurate and clear verse translation, by renowned scholar and poet Robert Hollander, is a new standard in English...

Beowulf: A Verse Translation by Daniel Donoghue This Norton Critical Edition brings together a rich collection of resources to help you understand the epic Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf. The edition includes Seamus Heaney's poetic translation, along with his...

The Honey in the Bones is a spell of rewilding the soul, a realignment with the sacred cycles of nature and our bodies. It's a gentle, potent medicine for anyone seeking a kinder world. This poetry collection reminds us that the sweetness and nourishment...

The Book of Songs is a collection of traditional Chinese poetry, one of the five Confucian classics, and the oldest of its kind in world literature. This edition restores Arthur Waley's translations to their original order and structure, supplemented by...

Pax is a book of love poems to the world, inviting us to wake to our own remarkable lives and our undeniable connections. The poems within these pages ask us to look with a steady eye at the demands of love, considering all its aspects, from the smallest...

The Crown Ain't Worth Much by Hanif Abdurraqib A poignant and unflinching portrayal of city life in the United States, this collection of poems explores the complexities of race, gender, family, and love. With a keen eye for the intersection of pop...

The Treekeeper's Tale is a striking collection of poems by Pascale Petit, exploring her passion for the natural world and the mysterious atmosphere of the redwood forests. These lyrical and resonant poems leave a lasting impression, echoing in the mind...

A Little Daylight Left Poems by Sarah Kay is a vulnerable collection about facing the good, the bad and the ugly of our humanity with grace and curiosity. Lauded poet Sarah Kay brings us her long-awaited second full-length collection, a decade after her...

Bhanu Kapil's Ban en Banlieue is a striking exploration of body and politics, set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in history. The book follows a young girl as she navigates the aftermath of a riot, her presence merging with the city's energy and...

A.E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the human experience with lyrical precision. First published in 1896, this slim volume of verse has become a beloved classic, celebrated for its nostalgic themes and...

The Odyssey is a story of survival and perseverance, as one man's journey home becomes a test of his moral endurance. After the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on a ten-year voyage, relying on his wit and cunning to overcome the challenges he faces.This...

Rumi's Arabic poems, now available in English for the first time, offer a profound spiritual exploration. This collection of verses takes the reader on a journey of ecstatic union, cruel rejection, and mystic reconciliation, revealing the poet's soul and...

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of Lana Del Rey's debut book of poetry, a collection that showcases her unique voice and style. The book features over thirty poems, many of which were written in a single, unedited burst of...

Linton Kwesi Johnson's Mi Revalueshanary Fren Selected Poems is a powerful collection of verse that explores the complexities of life, culture, and politics. Written in the street Creole of the Caribbean communities in which Johnson grew up, the poems...

The Lords and the New Creatures by Jim Morrison This collection of poetry offers a provocative glimpse into the life and times of a cultural icon. Written in the late 1960s, the book is a raw and unflinching exploration of the darker aspects of society,...

Awakened Cosmos: The Mind of Classical Chinese Poetry This deeply original exploration of Taoist and Ch'an Buddhist wisdom is presented through the life and work of China's greatest classical poet, Tu Fu. The book delves into the fundamental question of...

Deep in the heart of Twin Peaks, mysteries and secrets await. This collection of poems, prose, and other writings explores the town's enigmatic world, where the lines between reality and the unknown are blurred. With its unique blend of language and...

You Are Only Just Beginning is a beautifully illustrated collection of poetry and essays that will empower you to strike out on your journey with courage and grace. Morgan Harper Nichols draws on invaluable lessons from nature to offer key insights and...

This collection of stories and poems is a personal and eclectic mix of writing, presented in no particular order. It includes pieces that are deeply personal, true stories, and some that are not entirely truthful, as well as humorous and more serious...

Halal If You Hear Me is a powerful collection of poems that celebrates and protects multiple identities, challenging the notion of a single correct way to be Muslim. This anthology features a diverse range of voices, including Safia Elhillo, Fatimah...

Kay Ryan's latest collection, The Best of It: New and Selected Poems, offers a comprehensive retrospective of her work, alongside a selection of previously unpublished poems. This impressive gathering of 200 poems showcases Ryan's mastery of language and...

Andrea Gibson's latest collection, Lord of the Butterflies, is a masterful showcase of the poet's skill and nuance. With artful and delicate looks at the complexities of gender, romance, loss, and family, this book offers a new peak in Gibson's career...

Love, Death, and the Changing of the Seasons is a sonnet sequence that explores the intense and passionate story of a love affair between two women. The sequence follows the electricity of their first encounter, through the highs and lows of their...

A stunning new hardcover edition of Kahlil Gibran's spiritual classic, The Prophet, is now available. Featuring a full linen case, copper stamping, turquoise gilded edges, and colored endpapers, this beautifully crafted book presents Gibran's timeless...

The Complete Poems of John Keats is a collection of the renowned English poet's most celebrated works. Written in a style that explores the limits of the imagination and celebrates the pleasures of the senses, Keats' poetry has endured as a testament to...

Winter Hours is a deeply personal and introspective work from Mary Oliver, a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner. This collection of nine essays is accompanied by a selection of new prose poems and poems, offering a glimpse into Oliver's unique...

Forugh Farrokhzad's poetry is now available in English, bringing her unique voice to a wider audience. This collection, Sin, presents a comprehensive selection of her work, showcasing her mastery of language and her unflinching exploration of the human...

Emma Ruth Rundle's The Bella Vista is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. Written on the road and in the air, these chronological poems follow a relationship from its inception to its devastating conclusion, and...

Benjamin Zephaniah's second collection from Bloodaxe, Propa Propaganda, was first published in 1996. This book features some of his most iconic poems, including 'I Have a Scheme', 'The Death of Joy Gardner', 'White Comedy', and 'The Angry Black Poet'...

Comprising ten volumes of verse, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Live or Die, as well as seven poems from her last years, The Complete Poems is a comprehensive collection of Anne Sexton's work.Through her poetry, Sexton offers a profound exploration...

Oceanic is a collection of poems that explore the natural world and our place within it. With a keen eye for detail, Aimee Nezhukumatathil weaves together a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of love, life, and the world around us. From the...

The Conference of the Birds is a timeless allegory of spiritual quest and self-discovery, presented in a captivating poetic style. Written by Farid ud-Din Attar, a Persian poet, druggist, and social theorist, this masterpiece has endured for centuries...

Andrea Gibson's powerful poetry collection, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns, challenges readers to react with its hauntingly vivid and thought-provoking verses. The poems tackle complex themes, including the lingering effects of war, the meaning of hate,...

Too Black Too Strong is a powerful collection of poems that addresses the complexities of Black Britain. Written during a tumultuous period in the author's life, these poems offer a hard-hitting and often humorous look at the issues that shape the lives...

Denis Johnson's poetry collection brings together four previous books of poetry with a selection of new, unpublished work. This comprehensive collection showcases the poet's unique voice and style, offering a glimpse into his literary range.

The Riverside Chaucer is the definitive collection of Geoffrey Chaucer's Complete Works, reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon. Since F. N. Robinson's second edition was published in 1957, there has been a significant increase in Chaucer...

Ezra Pound's 1912 Walking Tour of Southern France is a personal and poetic account of his journey through the troubadour landscape of medieval Provence. In this newly edited and transcribed version, Pound's original notebooks are presented in a...

Mary Oliver's poetry is fine and deep; it reads like a blessing. In this stunning collection, she connects us with our sources in the natural world, its beauties and terrors and mysteries and consolations. Owls and Other Fantasies features 26 nature...

Wendell Berry's Sabbath Poems are a profound exploration of the human experience, marked by spiritual longing, political passion, and a deep connection to the natural world. This collection of poems, now presented in its complete edition, offers a...

All the Honey by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer is a deeply personal and introspective work of poetry that explores the complexities of life, death, and transformation. With unflinching honesty, Trommer shares her own experiences of sorrow, healing, and...

Experience the essence of ancient Japan through this beautifully designed anthology of poetry. The Hyakunin Isshu, compiled by Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century, is a timeless collection of 100 poems by 100 poets from the 7th and 8th centuries. These...

In The Cairngorms, Nan Shepherd's only book of poems, forty-six poems distilled into twenty-five years of intense creative expression. Each poem is a testament to her profound connection with the Scottish mountains, where elemental beauty and...

Mary Oliver's poetry is a testament to the beauty and power of the natural world. With unadorned language, she reveals the 'evidence' of love and the gifts of nature, found in the simplest of things - a river, a stone, a willow tree. Her poems are a...

The Bell and the Blackbird by David Whyte This collection of poetry invites you to wake into life or delve deeper into one that awaits. With a chapter of blessings and prayers, a section of small, haiku-inspired poems, and an homage to Pulitzer...

This comprehensive collection of Emily Dickinson's poetry offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated poets. Despite her reclusive nature, Dickinson's poetry is characterized by its profound insight into the human...

The Conference of Birds is a 12th-century Muslim mystical allegory that explores the journey of a soul seeking enlightenment. In this story, a group of birds gather to hear the Hoopoe bird, a spiritual master who describes the quest for the Simurgh,...