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A young monster slayer must save her island from a curse that has plagued them for centuries, in this dark YA romantasy, inspired by Puerto Rican culture. Sometimes, in my darker moments, I wonder if the Curse has already claimed me. If simply being born here, breathing the air and drinking the...

These heartfelt letters were never meant for public eyes; they were written solely for the beloved recipient. However, an unexpected request—one that the author would have deemed unassailable—has prompted their release to the world. With utmost respect for the intimacy of their contents, this collection presents the letters in their original, unedited form, allowing readers to experience the genuine emotions and thoughts as they were first penned. Accompanying this journey through love and longing is music composed and performed by Michael J. L., adding an evocative backdrop to these ...

Over one hundred poems by A. E. Housman, including the full text of both 'A Shropshire Lad', one of the best-loved collections in English poetry, and of 'Last Poems', the second volume of his verse to be published in the poet's lifetime. In simple, gently accessible language, the poet explores universal themes of life, death, love, and loss.

Do You find it difficult to understand what is really going on in the world? Welcome to What’s going on in the world a podcast that helps you discern fact from fiction and filters out the noise.

Really Short Stories is about taking the obscure out of context musings of an overthoughtful mind and try to make sense of the absolute absurdity that is the human experience. Perhaps you will find meaning and enlightenment or be mildly amused, nonetheless you will gain some sense of something or the other be it good or bad you’ll have thanked me for the momentary distraction.

In this high-octane conclusion to Ivelisse Housman’s Unseelie duology, which Andrew Joseph White calls “a portal to a world of glimmering fae and blistering magic,” two sisters discover that the things that make them different can lend them more power than they ever imagined. Isolde...

The start of a swoony, high-energy duology that Emily Lloyd-Jones, author of The Bone Houses, calls “reminiscent of classic fairytales yet brimming with a charm all its own.” “A world of glimmering fae that sparkles with mystery, adventure, and enchantment.” —Andrew Joseph White, New...

Last Poems is the second volume of A. E. Housman's verse to be published in the poet's lifetime. Compiled to present to a dying friend, they poignantly explore in the same gentle, lyrical manner many of those themes of life, death, love, and loss that run throughout his hugely popular first collection, A Shropshire Lad.

One of the best-loved collections in English poetry, A. E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad deals in simple, gently accessible language, with universal themes of life, death, love, and loss, set against the backdrop of the timeless Shropshire countryside.

The turn of the 20th century saw radical developments in all art forms and particularly in poetry. The first volume of this series features the work of nine significant poets whose careers cover the period from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

Recorded shortly before his death in 1958, Academy Award winning actor Robert Donat reads more of his favourite poetry, including works by A. E. Housman, John Keats, William Shakespeare, and Rupert Brooke.

A Shropshire Lad contains 63 poems by Housman which talk about mortality and living life to the full.

Published at the author’s own expense in 1896, after rejection from publishers, this collection contains a cycle of 63 poems. Despite exploring themes of lost love, obsession, pessimism, and death, the poems touched English readers and the book became a best seller during the Second Boer War and World War I. The collection, set in a half-imagined pastoral Shropshire, includes the well-known poems "When I Was One-and-Twenty", "To an Athlete Dying Young", and "Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now".

One of the foremost classicists of his age this collection of Housman's poetry is read by V.C. Clinton-Baddeley, C. Day Lewis, Robert Donat and David Moore.

The sun has descended below the far horizon. The inky blackness of night begins to envelop the land. Day has gone, and the nocturnal times reveal themselves. But above the dark blanket the moon, whether waxing or waning, stands sentry, and around it vast clouds and swirls of stars regiment themselves. We look up in awe and wonder, frail beneath their vista. Our gloried poets are on hand, though, to capture word and deed, emotion and feeling, friend and foe.

A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of Britain's most renowned actors. Humorous and whimsical verse are collated together in these timeless readings of poetry from our funniest writers. Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Imogen Stubbs; Tim Pigott-Smith; Peter Orr; Wendy Hillier. 

A daring journey begins when young Elspeth discovers a hidden doorway leading to Fairyland, a realm filled with enchanting creatures and unexpected challenges. As she steps through, she plunges into a world where courage and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. Each story unfolds like a delicate tapestry, weaving together whimsical encounters with wise fairies, mischievous sprites, and the haunting echoes of forgotten magic. Elspeth's adventures are not just about discovering new lands; they’re about understanding the strength that lies within her. With every turn, she faces obstacles that ...

Immerse yourself in the poignant beauty of rural life and the bittersweet reflections on youth and mortality that define the essence of A Shropshire Lad. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that echo the themes of nostalgia, nature, and the fleeting nature of existence. Each episode delves into the lyrical expressions of love, loss, and the inevitable passage of time, evoking the idyllic yet melancholic landscapes of the English countryside. Through a variety of voices and narratives, the series presents a tapestry of experiences that resonate with the...

Immerse yourself in the evocative landscapes of rural England, where themes of nostalgia, youth, and the poignant beauty of fleeting moments come to life in this rotating collection. Inspired by the lyrical essence of "Shropshire Lad," this podcast invites listeners to explore a diverse array of audiobooks that reflect on the complexities of life, love, and loss in pastoral settings. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering unique perspectives on the human experience, often intertwined with the bittersweet realities of existence. This is not a single story but a rich tapestry ...

Immerse yourself in the poignant beauty of life's fleeting moments with "Shropshire Lad (version 2)," a collection that celebrates the delicate interplay between nature, love, and the inevitability of loss. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rich tapestry of melodic poems that echo the themes of longing and the bittersweet nature of existence. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a fresh perspective on the human experience through lyrical expression and evocative imagery. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reflect on the transient ...