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The Prophet

The Prophet

Kahlil Gibran

A poetic collection of philosophical essays on various aspects of life, including love, work, and death.

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The Essential Rumi

The Essential Rumi

Jalal Al-Din Rumi

A collection of poems by the Sufi mystic Rumi, offering insights on love, spirituality, and the human experience.

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Leaves of Grass

Leaves of Grass

Walt Whitman

A collection of poetry celebrating individuality, nature, and the human spirit.

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Aeneid

Aeneid

Virgil

An epic poem recounting the journey of Aeneas after the fall of Troy, a foundational work in Western literature.

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Book of Longing

Book of Longing

Leonard Cohen

A collection of poetry and drawings by Leonard Cohen, reflecting on love, spirituality, and longing.

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Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost

John Milton

An epic poem about the biblical story of the Fall of Man, exploring themes of free will and redemption.

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Sixteen Satires

Sixteen Satires

Juvenal

A collection of satirical poems critiquing Roman society, touching on themes of corruption, greed, and hypocrisy.

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Evenings and Avenues

Evenings and Avenues

Stuart Dischell

A poetry collection exploring themes of urban life, relationships, and existential reflection.

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Dig Safe

Dig Safe

Stuart Dischell

A poetry collection by Stuart Dischell, exploring themes of life, memory, and the search for meaning.

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Backwards Days

Backwards Days

Stuart Dischell

A poetry collection that captures the nuances of human relationships, emotions, and self-reflection.

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Alien vs. Predator

Alien vs. Predator

Michael Robbins

A poetry collection that blends pop culture references with humor and social commentary.

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Children with Enemies

Children with Enemies

Stuart Dischell

A poetry collection exploring themes of conflict, humanity, and personal reflection.

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Selected Epigrams

Selected Epigrams

Martial

A collection of witty, often satirical poems by the Roman poet Martial, reflecting on Roman society.

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The White Goddess

The White Goddess

Robert Graves

A poetic and scholarly exploration of the “White Goddess” figure in European mythology and poetry.

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Rilke on Love and Other Difficulties

Rilke on Love and Other Difficulties

Rainer Maria Rilke

A collection of Rilke’s writings on love, spirituality, and life, featuring profound reflections and poetic insights.

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Beowulf

Beowulf

Seamus Heaney

A modern translation of the classic Old English epic poem, recounting the hero’s battles against monsters.

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The Dream of a Common Language

The Dream of a Common Language

Adrienne Rich

A collection of poetry that addresses themes of love, feminism, and social justice.

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The Voice That Is Great Within Us

The Voice That Is Great Within Us

Hayden Carruth

A collection of essential American poetry from various authors, offering a snapshot of American life.

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The Golden Gate

The Golden Gate

Vikram Seth

A novel in verse that captures the lives of young professionals in 1980s San Francisco.

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The Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas

The Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas

A complete collection of poetry by Dylan Thomas.

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Standing on Z

Standing on Z

Stuart Dischell

A collection of poems capturing various themes of life and experience.

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Good Hope Road

Good Hope Road

Stuart Dischell

A poetry collection exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.

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Das Energi

Das Energi

Paul Williams

A collection of poetic insights on self-awareness, spirituality, and life.

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Fishbone

Fishbone

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Poetry collection reflecting on nature, family, and cultural heritage.

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Miracle Fruit

Miracle Fruit

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Poetry collection exploring themes of identity, nature, and transformation.

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The Collected Poems

The Collected Poems

Wallace Stevens

Comprehensive collection of poetry by Wallace Stevens.

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The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson

The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

A compilation of Dickinson’s deeply personal and reflective poetry, exploring themes of love, nature, and death.

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Best American Poetry

Best American Poetry

David Lehman

An annual anthology featuring some of the best American poets.

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The Shadow of Sirius

The Shadow of Sirius

W.S. Merwin

A collection of profound, reflective poems.

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Night Sky with Exit Wounds

Night Sky with Exit Wounds

Ocean Vuong

Award-winning poetry collection exploring identity and memory.

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Oceanic

Oceanic

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Poetry collection that celebrates the natural world and human connection.

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Rilke's Book of Hours

Rilke's Book of Hours

Rainer Maria Rilke

Collection of Rilke’s poetry inspired by spirituality.

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Rilke's Book of Hours

Rilke's Book of Hours

Anita Barrows

Collection of Rilke’s poetry inspired by spirituality.

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Ledger

Ledger

Jane Hirshfield

A poetry collection that explores environmental, political, and personal themes.

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At the Drive-In Volcano

At the Drive-In Volcano

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Collection of poems focused on identity, culture, and nature.

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Lucky Fish

Lucky Fish

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Poetry exploring family, folklore, and the immigrant experience.

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Trespass

Trespass

Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Poetry collection exploring nature, family, and cultural heritage.

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The Hungry Ear

The Hungry Ear

Kevin Young

Anthology of food-themed poetry and prose.

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100 Best-Loved Poems

100 Best-Loved Poems

Philip Smith

Collection of well-known poems from various time periods and authors.

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Great Short Poems

Great Short Poems

Paul Negri

Anthology of classic poems from a variety of poets.

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Songs of Milarepa

Songs of Milarepa

Milarepa

Collection of spiritual songs by the Tibetan yogi and poet Milarepa.

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B

B

Sarah Kay

Poetry collection reflecting on life, relationships, and identity.

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Essential Bukowski

Essential Bukowski

Charles Bukowski

Collection of selected works by poet and novelist Charles Bukowski.

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