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"I go to Ian Seed's poetry whenever I need reminding of the possibilities or a good slap in the inspiration. A master of the prose poem and the unexpected lyric. There's a beautiful, painterly logic to these compositions and a perfect balance between the elevating magical and the crushingly disappointing. His narrators speak for all of us, at work, in transit, in family, memory, or continental cities. Grief-stricken, erotic, silly, embarrassed or baffled, but somehow determined to live 'joyously and seriously' against the inexplicable, the obligatory and the mundane at whatever damn cost. Night Window is shot through with melancholy, wit, absences and bookshops - it deserves legions of readers." -Luke Kennard "Exquisitely voiced and deeply beguiling, Night Window explores impermanence in uncanny, liminal and provocative poems. Often set in the transitory spaces of trains, buses, cafés, markets and trattorie, narrators confront their nostalgia and self-imposed exile in a series of threshold moments foregrounding 'obsession', 'unspeakable desire', erotic remembrance and quotidian encounters. The motif of fenestration heightens the fusion between neo-Gothic outsiderness and modernity's transcendent flaneurism in poems which are often mordantly humorous and sardonic. In self-reflexive, Calvino-esque moments, Seed reveals, 'I have to find a way / to free the text to yield its story' and reminds us, 'It takes a stranger to see the beauty'. Gertrude Stein once said Max Jacob had a 'poet soul'. A translator of Jacob's poetry, Ian Seed in Night Window, uncovers his own poet's soul and cements his reputation as one of the finest contemporary proponents of the prose poem form." -Cassandra Atherton Comments on previous books: "As a collection, The Underground Cabaret is more precise, more tightly structured than even its predecessors (which were themselves masterpieces of concision). It is compellingly readable, funny and at times filled with an eerie menace; all of which should appeal to the general reader. If there were any justice, it would be a bestseller." -Joe Darlington, The Manchester Review of Books. "In general, I tend to think of surrealist poetry as being grounded in a kind of contorted analogy, incongruent images welded together to create a kind of irrational logic, but Seed more or less eschews analogy. He shows us the world as it is, but it's not quite this world. All the elements seem quite familiar: parents, houses, streets, hotels, tourist attractions, partners and ex-partners, workplaces. However, they act and interact in ways that are disconcerting, just slightly off centre [...] The great strength of Seed's writing is that its apparent simplicity can encompass such multiple dimensions of reading." -Billy Mills, Elliptical Movements. "The Underground Cabaret is a series of sophisticated prose poems. The poems often give a surreal, dream-like picture of small incidents in charged, mysterious contexts. They are written with an easy elegance which underpins the surrealism and draws the reader into a world which feels real and whole, somehow. One of the blurb comments suggests that these pieces are actually about 'what it means to be human', and there is a lot of truth in that. In part, that sense is a result of Seed's skill as a writer, in part too, it is the element of embedded realism which gives the pieces their foundation; an air of normalcy that runs through even the 'weirdest' of the pieces." -Ian Pople, PN Review.

In his fourth collection from Shearsman Books, Alasdair Paterson ranges as widely as ever - from the bewilderments of a Scottish childhood to the mixed messages of later life, from gnarly nature notes to an A-Z of lines salvaged from lost Russian novels. The spirit of Mercury - bringer of messages, patron of tricksters, keeper and crosser of boundaries - hovers invisibly and a tad unreliably overhead.Critical responses - "You can take the boy out of Leith but seemingly you can't stop him writing poems about it. Take a telling, pal!" -Leith Literary Gazette"In this latest brazen provocation, the great Russian literary tradition is alphabetically disrespected. Needless to say, there will be consequences..." -Kamchatka Hints and Tips"Here's a city boy's take on the glories of the natural world. On the evidence of this, we have to ask: Mr Paterson, did you ever stand in a field of cows with the wind in your face?" -Forfar Farmer

Immerse in Irish culture with this book, an inspiring mix of songs, stories, poems, and more. Ideal for bedtime reading or travel. A true gem for those who value Ireland's rich heritage.

"The Fatal Boots" is a thrilling series of quick tales put together by way of William Makepeace Thackeray. It consists of an extensive variety of tales about love, friendship, social standards, and the outcomes of one's moves. This book delves into the complex facet of human nature. Its nicely-written characters and interesting plots make it fun to examine and might make you suspect. In every story, William's ability to examine people in public shines thru, giving readers witty insights and funny notes. The recollections in "The Fatal Boots" take readers on interesting journeys complete of surprises, ethical demanding situations, and surprising turns. The memories variety from the bad luck that surrounds a pair of trainers to the bizarre life of an uncle who tells memories. With its rich storytelling and sharp observations of ways people act, this series suggests how right William become at writing quick memories. Its deep insights, smart plots, and lasting charm will maintain readers analyzing.

The undercover agent story "Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo," which turned into written by way of William Le Queux, may be very exciting. In a story, there is a beautiful and mysterious woman referred to as Mademoiselle Deluc who is recognised for dwelling a completely steeply-priced existence in Monte Carlo. On the alternative hand, behind her lovely exterior is a complex net of spying and foreign plots. There is a prime individual within the tale named Dick Gordon. He is English and falls in love with Mademoiselle Deluc. He unearths out that she's inquisitive about thriller games as their relationship grows. This pulls him right into an international of spying, mystery alliances, and global actions. Beyond the glitzy setting of Monte Carlo, there are spies, competing traders, and political plans going on that make Dick's activity hard and threatening. Le Queux skillfully creates a story this is complete of drama and mystery, placing readers within the center of a world of excessive-stakes schemes, betrayals, and secret operations. The book looks at spying and own family contributors from around the arena, displaying how complex the characters are and how tough it's miles for them to work together and misinform every different. "Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo" is a thrilling tale that sounds just like the name of a secret agent game. In this game, glamour hides dangerous secrets and techniques, and private relationships and political maneuvering mix, leading to shockingly famous and dramatic outcomes.

"The Winds of the World" is a travel book written by means of the well-known British author Talbot Mundy. The book, which got here out in 1917, is a thrilling tale that takes readers on a ride through special places and mysterious cultures. The major character of the story is an American adventurer named James Schuyler Grim. He goes on a risky quest to find out the secrets and techniques and strategies of a hidden metropolis within the Himalayas. Along together with his partner and friend, the mysterious girl referred to as "Cigarette," Grim has to deal with risky settings, sneaky enemies, and the mystical unknown. As the story is going on, readers come to be immersed in the wealthy tapestry of the Himalayan vicinity, in which excessive-stakes motion mixes with old traditions and mysterious know-how. In the early 1900s, "The Winds of the World" is about and deals with themes of exploration, clashes among cultures, and the look for mystery which means. This book suggests how desirable Talbot Mundy is at telling tales; the people and settings are brilliantly defined. The book has movement, thriller, and a journey, which can be all things that readers love approximately Mundy's paintings. It draws readers in with its notable enchantment and the search for hidden secrets and techniques.

Die Mikroregion Orituco und ihr wichtigstes städtisches Zentrum Altagracia liegen zwischen der Master Row und der Hochebene im zentralen Bereich Venezuelas. Es ist nicht gerade ein hochgelegenes Gebiet, aber es ist auch kein flaches Gebiet, es ist eine georäumliche, produktive, Straßen-, Dialekt-Mischung und das ist seine Bevölkerung. Wirtschaft, Straßen, Gesellschaft, Kultur und touristische Manifestationen, bei denen die Symbiose der Ureinwohner, der aus Europa, Afrika und den jüngsten Wellen navigierten Völker entsteht. Kurz gesagt, es geht um eine Einheit in der Vielfalt, nämlich die Region Orituqueña.

The micro region of Orituco, and its main urban center Altagracia, is located between the master row and the high plain, in the central area of ¿¿Venezuela. It is not exactly a high altitude area, but it is not a plain area either, it is a geospatial, productive, road, dialect mix and that is its population. Economy, roads, society, culture and tourist manifestations where the symbiosis of the native peoples, those navigated from Europe, Africa and the recent waves emerge. In short, it is about a unity within diversity, that is the Orituqueña region.

La microrégion d'Orituco, et son principal centre urbain Altagracia, est située entre la rangée principale et la haute plaine, dans la zone centrale du Venezuela. Ce n'est pas exactement une zone de haute altitude, mais ce n'est pas non plus une zone de plaine, c'est un mélange géospatial, productif, routier, dialectal et c'est sa population. Économie, routes, société, culture et manifestations touristiques où émerge la symbiose des peuples autochtones, de ceux qui ont navigué depuis l'Europe, l'Afrique et les vagues récentes. En bref, il s'agit d'une unité dans la diversité, qu'est la région d'Orituqueña.

Mikroregion Orituko i ego glawnyj gorodskoj centr Al'tagrasiq raspolozheny mezhdu glawnym rqdom i wysokoj rawninoj w central'noj chasti Venesuäly. Jeto ne sowsem wysokogornaq territoriq, no i ne rawninnaq territoriq, äto geoprostranstwennaq, produktiwnaq, doroga, smes' dialektow, i äto ee naselenie. Jekonomika, dorogi, obschestwo, kul'tura i turisticheskie proqwleniq, gde woznikaet simbioz korennyh narodow, prishedshih iz Ewropy, Afriki i poslednih woln. Koroche goworq, rech' idet o edinstwe w mnogoobrazii, to est' o regione Orituken'q.

A microrregião de Orituco, e seu principal centro urbano Altagracia, está localizada entre a linha mestra e o planalto, na zona central da Venezuela. Não é exatamente uma área de grande altitude, mas também não é uma área plana, é uma mistura geoespacial, produtiva, rodoviária, dialetal e essa é a sua população. Economia, estradas, sociedade, cultura e manifestações turísticas onde emerge a simbiose dos povos originários, dos navegados desde a Europa, de África e das ondas recentes. Em suma, trata-se de uma unidade dentro da diversidade, que é a região de Orituqueña.

La microregione di Orituco, e il suo principale centro urbano Altagracia, si trova tra il filare maestro e l'altopiano, nella zona centrale del Venezuela. Non è esattamente una zona di alta quota, ma non è nemmeno una zona di pianura, è un mix geospaziale, produttivo, stradale, dialettale e questa è la sua popolazione. Economia, strade, società, cultura e manifestazioni turistiche dove emerge la simbiosi dei popoli autoctoni, di quelli navigati dall'Europa, dall'Africa e dalle ondate recenti. In breve, si tratta di unità nella diversità, questa è la regione di Orituqueña.

No Immediate Remedy is a collection of poems written during the first two years of the Covid pandemic, in that disconcerting and eerie inward space created by lockdowns and social distancing. The sense of loss and isolation imposed by the pandemic, and the grieving, is represented in the opening section. This is followed by a commentary on the early months of the invasion of Ukraine viewed through the lens provided by images and snippets on Twitter. The closing section provides responses to a series of events that took place in the United States over the course of that same Spring and Summer, some of these also devastating.

Considers how Irish poets have drawn on discourses of locality to articulate new forms of place and belonging amid Ireland's transforming global identity.

The volume offers a wide-ranging and accessible guide to the work of one of the most highly respected and well-loved novelists writing today. The volume collects essays on a range of topics by leading Ishiguro scholars and exciting emerging voices in Ishiguro criticism.

ways to say we're not alone explores themes of estrangement and upheaval; how to keep going, how to be ourselves. These are poems of remorse and tenderness which come alive on the page, that fizz with a deep uncertainty and a yearning for home. Alderwick's sense of language is quietly playful amidst the often stark backdrop of what it means to be a broken human. His attention to the quiet moments of deferral or joy that characterise our relationships are wonderfully evocative. He is adept at the kind of surreal fable which makes a reader consider their own capacity for magic.

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Dorinda Wegener's Four Fields weaves family traditions and natural landscapes into a stunning tapestry of loss, trauma, growth, and maturity. Metaphor envelops Wegener's rich language, with words becoming "green as forgiveness" and "trepid as love" as she explores complex familial bonds, religious tenets, and human identity. Wegener's work conveys emotional depth through vivid imagery, transforming birds, insects, and flowers into symbols that represent the truths of life. Four Fields invites readers into its winding pages, immersing them in the croft and leaving a lasting impact with each cedar waxwing's cry.

Shows how Britain's trans-imperial engagements in the long nineteenth century have come to shape global cultural commodity flows today.

Sophie is a beautiful black pug who, along with her human companion, discovers the magic of Halloween while on their adventurous journey through history. With each time-traveling escapade, they encounter friendly spirits, ancient rituals, and fascinating traditions that unravel the mysterious origins of this beloved holiday. Along the way, they make delightful new friends who eagerly join their quest to unravel the enchanting tapestry of Halloween's past. Join Sophie and her companions on an exciting expedition that blends history with the spook-tacular fun of Halloween, captivating young imaginations and leaving them spellbound by the rich tapestry of this bewitching celebration.

Biddy Early, a mysterious woman from Clare, Ireland was a mystic or witch, her extraordinary abilities sparked tales of cures, prophecies, and spells. Her magic cloaked bottle, served as a tool of clairvoyance, shrouding her life in mystery.

The book explores Ireland's seasonal festivals and customs from New Year through Christmas, such as St Brighid's cross-making, marriage divinations, and the unique celebration of Lunasa, offering a rich insight into Irish folk tradition.