Exploring the intersection of the Sacred and the Profane, this collection of poems challenges readers to engage deeply with its themes. It invites a journey through complex emotions and ideas, demanding more than superficial understanding. The verses confront the taboo, appealing to those unafraid to navigate the intricate nuances that lie between acceptance and offense.
Exploring the rich tapestry of African-American LGBT experiences, this collection of stories delves into the lives of characters as they navigate love, humor, and the unique challenges they face. Each narrative offers a captivating glimpse into their journeys, highlighting the complexities and nuances of their identities and relationships.
Through a series of poignant letters, Promise Goodday reveals her harrowing twenty-year experience in a mental institution called Rust Hills, where she endures abuse and questionable treatments. Addressed to her childhood friend Lakeisha Ann, these letters blend dark humor with the pain of her reality, exploring themes of confinement, trauma, and the quest for redemption. Central to her narrative is the mysterious Astroworld, a symbol of either a real escape or a fantastical refuge that guides her throughout her tumultuous journey.
Urban Tales immerses readers in the vibrant essence of city life, showcasing the humor, love, and desires that define urban experiences. Each story captures the intricacies of human connections and the unique art of navigating the complexities of city living, revealing the hidden moments and secret rendezvous that thrive in bustling landscapes. This collection is a celebration of the diverse humanity that flourishes in urban settings.
"With the anniversary of Donne's brilliant and difficult Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions coming up in 2024, Elizabeth Harvey and Timothy Harrison's John Donne's Physics is a timely study that provides fresh readings of the Devotions in relation to all of Donne's other writings. Previous scholarship has focused on Donne "the cleric" and the religious, pastoral significance of his work and thought. Harvey and Harrison show us another side of "the pastoral poet": as a thinker immersed in the latest developments in science and medicine of the time, and a participant in debates on natural philosophy and physics of his day. Rereading the Devotions alongside Donne's love poetry, satire, letters, and elegies, Harvey and Harrison shed new light on Donne, on his experience of the 1623 typhus epidemic in London that inspired his writing of the Devotions, and how we might think with Donne during our own pandemic times"--
'Acute, funny and moving' - Ian Hislop 'A heartfelt memoir through grief, family and a very funny, obsessive love of sports' - Cariad Lloyd, host of Griefcast A funny, heartfelt, nostalgia-infused story of grief, sport and the journey of a lifetime. What do you do when your world changes in an instant? For Jon Harvey, after the sudden death of his brother, it meant turning to the thing that had given him support, joy and a lifetime of memories: sport, in all its myriad sublime and ridiculous forms. A kaleidoscopic twelve months took him from London Olympia to ancient Olympia, from rugby balls to Rubik's Cubes, Wimbledon tennis to Wimbledon greyhounds, Twickenham to Frimley Green, Roger Federer to Martin 'Wolfie' Adams, and much, much more. It's a celebration, of a life shaped by sport, and the ultimate season ticket.
Joe's journey unfolds as he grapples with the desire for a new job, only to reconsider his decision. This internal conflict explores themes of ambition, satisfaction, and the complexity of career choices, ultimately leading Joe to reflect on what truly matters to him in his professional life.
Set in a unique backdrop where an undertaker runs a BBQ café and mortuary, the story reimagines the classic tale of redemption. The protagonist, Ebenezer Jenkins, experiences three unsettling dreams that inspire him to change his stingy ways. Adding humor, two lively characters interpret his dreams and play the lottery with their meanings. With elements of comedy, heartfelt moments, and a nod to the original narrative, this retelling promises laughter alongside the familiar themes of generosity and transformation.
Antoine Rucker navigates a complex dual existence as a promising IT executive by day and a street hustler by night near Bulldogs Bar. Despite his intelligence and success as a Morehouse College graduate poised for a CIO position, he is drawn to the streets and the troubled souls he encounters. The narrative explores his internal struggles, the allure of his nightlife, and the potential consequences of his choices, questioning whether he can escape his past and find redemption.
