Named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly, Teducation gathers previously published and unpublished poems by Ted Joans, one of the first black poets to become involved in surrealism and an important figure of the Beat generation. This major collection of poems written over the past forty years is a significant contribution to American letters. "Jazz is my religion and surrealism is my point of view. Poetically I'm first of all concerned...

"Moving between the scriptures of the Qur'an and the Bible, these poems explore the complexities and spectacles of gender, faith, and family by unraveling the age-old idea that seeing is believing. Navigating both scripture and culture, the poems in Theophanies work to spin miracles from the mundanities of desire and violence. Through art and music, Pakistani history, and scriptural stories, these poems struggle to envision a true self and speak back...

"An anthology of poems edited by Erin Belieu and Carl Phillips"--

Celebrates a family's day spent going to the beach, shopping at the market, eating at a restaurant, and spending the evening with the rest of the extended family.

Bestselling and award-winning author Trista Mateer returns with another magical approach to self-care in her newest goddess-themed poetry collection, Artemis Made Me Do It. Using the framework of tarot and conversation, Mateer approaches myth through a witchcraft-inspired lens and uses it to explore timeless issues like burnout, survival, trauma, and the restorative power in taking control of your own lore. Artemis speaks to what is wild and untamed...

Publisher Annotation: All My Rage meets The Poet X in this electric debut that explores a Muslim teen finding her voice in a post-9/11 America.

Throughout life, many grapple with the overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, and the disquieting sensation of losing oneself. Many yearn for a beacon, a guiding light to reignite the dwindling ember within. This book offers tales woven with poetic intricacy, waiting for your discernment and reflection. Designed to help you navigate life's challenging waves, it shares narratives of love, addiction, and resilience – lessons crafted for every...

Cuando el alma me inspira es un conmovedor viaje a través de las emociones humanas, un libro de poesía que teje palabras con la delicadeza de un pincel sobre un lienzo en blanco. Las páginas de esta obra nos invitan a explorar los múltiples matices de la experiencia humana, ofreciendo un vistazo a la diversidad de sensibilidades y respuestas que surgen en el enfrentamiento de la vida. La autora, con una sensibilidad palpable en cada verso, se...

From one of our most important modern poets comes an essential early collection, including the famous long poems "The Skaters" and "Clepsydra" When Rivers and Mountains was published in 1966, American poetry was in a state of radical redefinition, with John Ashbery recognized as one of the leading voices in the New York School of poets. Ashbery himself had just returned to America from ten years abroad working as an art critic in France, and Rivers...

Beautiful Imperfections' is another gem of immeasurable brilliance in an ever-growing mound of illustrious jewels. The creation of this work is not a redrafting of the first book by this author (Imperfections of Beauty - 2022) but rather an expansive accumulation of thought and creativity that elevates his artistry to another level of mastery. Within this volume is an ecumenical manual of creative vision, bountiful charm, and timeless musing, one...