Poetry

In Neil Campbell's poignant poetry collection, In the Gemini Café, the ordinary and mundane are transformed into moments of beauty and transcendence. Urban landscapes and rural vistas coexist in a...

Adam Fitzgerald's debut collection, The Late Parade, is a triumph of poetic imagination. This volume weaves together tones playful and elegiac, nostalgic and absurd, as Fitzgerald explores...

City of the Future by Sesshu Foster is a powerful collection of poetry and prose that maps the rapidly changing metropolis of East Los Angeles. Twenty-one years after its initial publication, this...

Theft of a Tree: A Tale by the Court Poet of the Vijayanagara EmpireA thousand-year-old story of devotion and desire, retold in English for the first time. In this ancient tale, a poet's words weave...

This collection of poems from a life offers a unique perspective on the world and our place in it. David Henschel's verses encourage us to look beyond our habitual thoughts and appreciate the beauty...

That Light, All at Once Selected Poems by Jean-Paul de Dadelsen offers a powerful exploration of European identity in the aftermath of war and upheaval. With innovative energy and imaginative depth,...

Through the Tunnel: Becoming Deafblind is a poignant and powerful memoir that explores Angie C. Orlando's journey of self-discovery and resilience. With a unique blend of prose and poetry, she shares...

Cartographies of Silence by Erik Vatne is a collection of over 100 untitled poem fragments that explore the intersections of being and non-being, language and silence. These poems navigate the...

Pamela Brown's first collection of poetry, How It Happened, is a deeply personal and powerful exploration of her journey through severe depression. Written in darkness, this collection offers a raw...

A Requiem for Friendship and Faith In "In Memoriam A. H. H.", Alfred Tennyson pours his heart out in a poem written over seventeen years, as he grapples with the sudden loss of his close friend...

Aco Sopov's Selected Poems celebrate a century of his remarkable modernist poetry. Spanning over 75 years of creative work, this collection showcases éSopov's development from his first book in 1944...

Resilience is a collection of texts and poetry that take their inspiration from the author's own experiences of trauma and recovery. By exploring themes of brokenness, repair, and rebirth, this book...

Heid E. Erdrich's poetry collection explores the intersection of human anxiety and technology, drawing on her Anishinaabe heritage to examine the impact of our love for communication on indigenous...

Inspirational Poems About Life by Suella Suzan offers a collection of specially chosen poems to help you navigate life's challenges. These superbly written poems provide counsel, mentorship, comfort,...

Lorna Goodison's latest collection explores the intricate connections between history and genealogy in the Caribbean experience. Through elegies and praise songs, she delves into the lives of market...

Diaspora Blues is a poignant collection of poetry by Ali Jimale Ahmed.A cultural critic and scholar, Ahmed brings his unique perspective to this work, exploring themes that are both deeply personal...

Sharon Black's poems are meditations on memory and family, on the way the present triggers images of the past. They explore the skin and bone of bodies, and the oddities of landscape, with a focus on...

Lydia Sigourney: Selected Poetry and Prose (Broadview Editions) This collection brings together a representative selection of poetry and prose from Lydia Sigourney's remarkable career, showcasing her...

Digital Monsoon by Siddhartha Bose is a raw and uncompromising collection of poems that celebrates the dynamism of urban landscapes. In this follow-up to his acclaimed debut Kalagora, Bose proposes...

Fugitive Shadpws by Muhammad Rafique Farooqi is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the human experience with hope and resilience. Written in 2005, this work reflects the author's journey...

...And Egypt Is the River is a collection of mystical prose-poems that explore the origins of language and the evolution of cosmology. The author draws on linguistic theories to examine how our...

What lies between these pages will awaken your senses and intrigue your imagination. This collection of poetry explores diverse characters and emotions in a journey that is both personal and...

The Poems of Laurence Minot: 1333-1352 offers a unique insight into fourteenth-century English poetry. This collection of eleven poems, written by Laurence Minot between 1333 and 1352, provides...

A collection of poems by Adrian G R Scott, exploring the world around him with spiritual appreciation. Challenging and vulnerable, these verses offer a unique perspective on life. The poet's voice is...

Some Rhymes by Me by Frank Beck A collection of light-hearted poetry from Frank Beck, this book offers a charming and humorous take on life's experiences. With its playful tone and relatable themes,...

Poetry on Liberia is a poignant collection of sonnets that explores the complexities and struggles of Liberia's recent past. Written from a Liberian perspective, this work provides a unique poetic...

Drinking Poetry Expanded Edition by Chloe Gilholy is a collection of poems that explore the human experience. This second edition features improved formatting and additional poems, making it an ideal...

Wheels Within Wheels: William Blake and the Ezekiel's Merkabah in Text and ImageThis study explores the connections between William Blake's work and the biblical concept of the merkabah, or chariot...

Charles Wright's A Short History of the Shadow is a poignant collection of poems that explore the human experience in the face of mortality. Softening the sharp edges of isolation, Wright's verse...

Long Rain is a thought-provoking collection of poetry and prose that explores the elements of nature through the lens of African-American experience. Lenard D. Moore draws upon traditional Japanese...

Wali Deccani: A Sufi Poet's Legacy Born in 1667 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Wali Deccani was a poet who drew inspiration from the mystic traditions of India. His poetry, written in Urdu,...

Street Poetry is a deeply personal collection of verse that explores the author's experiences with trauma and resilience. Born from a desire to share her story and connect with others who may be...

Michael Chang's debut collection is bold and unapologetic, weaving together scenes, people, places, and metaphor to create a rich tapestry. This vibrant poetry interrogates the confines that govern...

The Naked Indian Woman: The Voices of the Unheard Daughters of India by Sangeetha Shinde Tee is a powerful collection of free verse poetry that brings to light the stories of 17 everyday women from...

The Out-Islands By Martin Edwards A collection of islands that have been safe-havens for pirates, escaped slaves and the super-rich. Located in the Caribbean, they are said to be home to Atlantis,...

Civil Twilight by Anique Sara Taylor is a poignant chapbook that explores the boundaries of risk and resilience. Through thirty shimmering poems, Taylor probes the landscape of grief, hope, and...

Shakespeare's Sonnets have long fascinated German poetry translators, who seek to reinterpret them anew. This collection brings together two radical translations: Ulrike Draesner's 'Twin Spin', which...

The Rhapsodies: Selected Poems 1993 - 2017 by Nicolas Williams is a collection of poetry that explores the boundaries of form and meaning. Born from the author's quest to modernise the epic, these...

Pause and Rewind in Haxby & Wigginton is a charming collection of photo-poems that explores life in two north Yorkshire villages. Blending Peter Burgham's own poems with evocative images, this...

Spanning eight decades of Cuban poetry, Only the Road / Solo el Camino is a comprehensive bilingual anthology that showcases the country's rich literary heritage. Featuring over fifty poets from...

Radical Poetics and Secular Jewish Culture explores the intersection of Jewish identity and modernist poetry in America. Editors Daniel Morris and Stephen Paul Miller examine the legacy of...

Encounters is a collection of poems that explore the everyday moments and encounters that shape our lives. These poems delve into the complexities of human connection, revealing the beauty and pain...

Charlotte Ansell's "After Rain" is a poignant and introspective collection of poetry that explores the complexities of life after adversity. Following her critically acclaimed debut, "You Were For...

A humorous and relatable exploration into the dynamics of the relationship between manager and subordinate is offered in this collection of 13 poems by Niall M Oliver. Poetry also has a duty to make...

Solitude is a collection of poems that explore the consolations of solitude. It features a range of poets from different time and cultures, including Wordsworth, Poe, Yeats, Han Shan, and Sir Edward...

This personal poetry collection celebrates the idea that our lives are shaped by fate and circumstance. M. J. Mallon's poems explore themes of love, nature, and the importance of living life to the...

Valley of the Kings is a powerful exploration of the human experience, weaving together fragments of family history and contemporary stories to create a vivid tapestry of life.The voices that emerge...

Viola the Virgin Queen by Ruth Stacey is a poetic exploration of the life and legacy of Elizabeth I. This concise biography delves into the complexities of her reign, shedding light on the...

A poignant and introspective poem by Malleus Malorum explores the complexities of human relationships. The author reflects on their own experiences, revealing moments of vulnerability and self-doubt...

Fanny Howe's new poems explore the complexities of human experience through motifs of advance and recovery, doubt and conviction. This collection is part of her ongoing project to understand our...

John Capgrave's The Life of Saint Katherine is the longest and most intricate Katherine legend written during the Middle Ages. This narrative tells the story of the life of the virgin martyr,...

The Poems of John Dryden: Volume Two 1682-1685 by Paul HammondThis volume covers the poems of John Dryden from 1682 to 1685, forming part of the most comprehensive and accessible edition of his...

This poetry book presents the author's personal truths in straightforward language. It is not a love story or allegory, but rather an honest expression of life.The 68-page paperback edition features...

A poignant and self-reflective exploration of life, love, and identity, Lost on the Way Back Home is a powerful collection of poetry from Afua Kwarteng.Through her words, Kwarteng shares a deeply...

Jaime Robles' Hoard is a beautifully crafted collection that explores the intricate patterns we create to make sense of our lives. Through its thoughtful and expressive language, the book examines...

Spiritual Revelation explores spiritual truth and reality as revealed through the Holy Spirit. This prophesied message is seen as relevant in today's world.Through this work, readers can gain insight...

Edward Hirsch's latest collection of poems is a deeply moving and beautiful exploration of what sustains him as he looks back on his life. Beginning with "My Friends Don't Get Buried," a poignant...

Steve Ellis's debut poetry collection offers a personal and introspective look at life's moments. The poems are straightforward and accessible, making them relatable to readers who may find...

Staying Alive is a collection of poetry that imagines the state of the world and human existence before, during, and after an apocalypse. Drawing inspiration from apocalyptic fiction and non-fiction,...

Amanda Edwards' poignant poetry and prose collection commemorates her late parents and her journey through grief, loss, and healing. This heartfelt work celebrates the transformative power of love...

Speaking Silence is a poignant collection of poems that explore the author's journey through life, shaped by his experiences and emotions. Through nine distinct segments, Nazir Shawl shares memories...

Kenneth Irby's collected poems span six decades, from the 1960s to 2006. This comprehensive collection brings together the full range of his innovative and personal poetry, showcasing his unique...

Love Sonnets: An Erotic Feast by Pamela Eakins Experience the sensual world of love sonnets in this lush and intimate collection. With themes of tumbling, death's wedding, serration, and celebration,...

A Collection of Thoughts & Too Much Time is a poignant and introspective collection of thoughts and reflections. The author shares his candid musings on life, love, and existence, offering a unique...

Elegiac by Charles Seluzicki is a poignant chapbook of 11 personal elegies in a classical style. Celebrating the lives of lost friends, these poems engage in intimate conversation with the dearly...

Francesca Lia Block's latest collection of poems explores the roles women play in many archetypal stories, giving voice to these female characters and letting them tell their own tales.In this...

Eamon Grennan's poetry is marked by its keen observation and light-infused vision. In "Matter of Fact", he seeks to question what is reliable and real, turning to the natural world and art for...

Visions, Breaths and Sighs is a collection of poems written by Paola Cannas over the course of her life. Using freeform verse, she invites the reader into each situation and experience with clarity,...

The Fabric Of A Heart is a poignant exploration of love in all its forms. This powerful collection of poetry celebrates the joy and wonder of love, while also confronting the pain and heartbreak that...

Sunderland is a collection of poems that grapple with the world's ruin and the human experience. Written during a time of global crisis, these poems meditate on the "real wonder of the world in its...

Time Will Show is a powerful collection of poetry that reveals new depths and contours in the human experience. Pam Rehm's voice guides us back to the true and ordinary rigors of poetic attention,...

Christopher Dadson's new poetry collection, Everything Is Now, explores old poetic forms through a contemporary lens. This thought-provoking work presents odes, sonnets and dramatic monologues that...

My Word, a new collection of poems by Geoff Hopkins, explores life and anecdotal stories in verse. Published in 2023, four years after his first collection 'Looking Forward', this latest work draws...

Bitter Bites from Sugar HillsA collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, culture and belonging. Sara Fruner's work delves into the complexities of Italian American experiences, weaving...

The Bamboo Grove: An Introduction to Sijo Richard Rutt's translations of traditional Korean sijo poems offer a unique window into Korea's rich cultural heritage. This collection presents 177 poems,...

Love Survives is a collection of empowering poems about the raw emotions that come from love and loss, trauma and transformation, and heartbreak and healing.For those who are grieving, hurting,...

Counting Blessings is a poetry collection that explores the essence of everyday life. Written by Morris Berman after he moved to a small town in Mexico, these poems capture the vibrant memories of...

The People's Field is a poignant and introspective collection of poetry that explores the complexities of the Korean peninsula. Spanning themes of occupation, war, and its aftermath, Kwon Haesong's...

The Dug-Up Gun Museum by Matt Donovan is a powerful collection of poems that confronts America's obsession with guns and its devastating consequences. Taking its title from an actual museum in...

This collection of poems is dedicated to those who have inspired the author over the years, including family members and friends. The book reflects on the joys, tears, laughter, and pain that life...

The Blues of Heaven Poems by Barbara Ras A powerful and poignant collection of poems that tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time. Ras's characteristic subjects are presented with new...

The Luminous In-Between by Cynthia-Leslie Bole is a poignant collection of poems that explore the complexities of life's journey. With uncommon tenderness and courage, these poems delve into the joys...

Peter Harrison's Memories and Poems from a Sunny Clime is a collection of poems inspired by his life in France. Over thirty-five years of living in Provence, he recounts his experiences as a chef and...

The May-June 2022 issue of PN Review features an interview with Julia Blackburn talking to artist Jeff Fisher, as well as discussions with Kirsty Gunn on Henry James and Rory Waterman with Gerry...

A collection of five festive poems for children to enjoy during the holiday season. Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Walter De la Mare, John Mole and Rachel Rooney share their poetic talents in this charming...

Judith Valente's poetry collection Inventing an Alphabet is a rich and expressive exploration of the human experience. Her poems are characterized by their active and engaging language, which invites...

Jill McDonough's second collection tells us where we live, and how each day brings its own gift. With fierce honesty, she explores lesbian love, desire, and intimacy, weaving together conversations,...

Killarney Clary's latest offering is a book-length sequence of unnumbered, untitled poems that evoke crystal-clear moments in time in fraught domestic relationships.In these poems, the speaker's...

Cocaine Poems Part III Junior Junkies by Leon Gratton is a poignant and unflinching portrayal of life on the streets in Manchester. This latest installment in the Cocaine Poems series chronicles the...

Things You Don't Know is a poetry and prose collection that encourages self-discovery. It's an exploration of what it means to be human, reminding us why we're here and how to find purpose in our...

Willa Cather's poetry collection April Twilights and Other Poems offers a glimpse into her early literary work. First published in 1903, this edition features revised and expanded poems from the...

Dawn of a New Day is a poignant collection of poetry that invites readers to reflect on the passing of time and the moments that shape our lives.As we let go of the day's weight, Kerry Harte's words...

This comprehensive survey of German literature during World War I provides a detailed analysis of the country's most significant poets and their work. The book includes translations of key poems by...

Funkhaus is a collection of poems that broadcasts unsettling songs of rebirth, love, friendship, and alienation across homes and languages. Hinemoana Baker's unique perspective brings a fresh voice...

Jessica Greenbaum's second collection of poetry, The Two Yvonnes, presents a nuanced exploration of life and its complexities. Through close observation of everyday moments, these contemporary poems...

A collection of poetry from twenty-one invented poets, Agnieszka Kuciak's "Distant Lands" blurs the boundary between text and reality. This anthology shares the imaginative spirit of world...

Published to coincide with the exhibition "John Keats and the Exaltation of a Genius" at Houghton Library in 1995, this catalogue showcases a unique collection of John Keats' manuscripts. The...

A collection of 120 poetic works celebrating the Wonders of Winter from poets around the world. This anthology brings together voices from diverse cultures and backgrounds to share their unique...

Widely regarded as one of France's most important poets of his generation, Yves Bonnefoy has been a major literary figure for decades. His latest collection, The Anchor's Long Chain, is a significant...

This collection of poems offers a personal and introspective look at the author's life experiences. Written in a lyrical style, the poems provide insight into Rebecca Griffin's thoughts, feelings,...