Doyles positive views from lifes experiences are strongly reflected in his writing. Due to a deteriorating eyesight condition leaving him legally blind and forced into retirement surprisingly opened the door to Doyles enjoyment of writing poetry.
Poetry. This anthology gathers together over 1500 years of Chinese Zen (Ch'an) poetry from the earliest writing, including the Hsin Hsin Ming written by the 3rd Patriarch, to the poetry of monks in this century. Poets include Wang Wei, Li Po, Tu Fu, Yuan Mei, the crazy hermits Han-shan and Shih-te, as well as many anonymous monks and hermits.
This is the fifth book in the series of poetry collections by this author, who was born in Trinidad, raised in Cayman Islands and became Canadian by choice a few years after his service at sea around the world. A sea mariner by nature, he worked the coastal waters of British Columbia, strolled the beaches for his peace of mind, drove through the feverish highways of Vancouver while raising his family on the outskirts of that city during his employment with BC Ferries. Now enjoying a well-earned retirement after more than 50 years of working, he wishes to share with you, his bits and pieces of thoughts that he accumulated over the course of his life. It is with pleasure that he presents to you this book of A Poet's Ebb and Flow with which he hopes that you will harvest a mental serenity and repose from the chaos of today's world.
In this new edition of the author's first collection of poems, he writes about those simple truths and everyday experiences that inevitably shape lives. With uncompromising honesty, these poems speak with a vibrant, dynamic voice, stating their message lucidly and pointedly, creating an affinity between the poet and the man on the street.
Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic. His poetry is often compared to that of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and Robert Browning. The presented here collection contains some of his early poems, narrative and dramatic lyrics, ballads, and elegiac poems.
Prepare to be transported back to the literary world of the 19th century with the anthology 'The Germ: Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art'. This literary organ of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood offers a rare glimpse into the minds of the rebellious young artists who sought to revolutionize the British School of Painting. Delve into the profound thoughts and impassioned creations of William Holman-Hunt, John Everett Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Thomas Woolner, as they challenge the conventional notions of art and embrace individuality, deep study of nature, and a rejection of imitation. With an exquisite blend of poetry, literature, and art, this volume immerses readers in a world of rebellion, passion, and visionary beauty that defined an era.