Portable Poetry imprint: 119 books
The Poetry of Swami Vivekananda
"You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself."
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2015
Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Dutta was the chief disciple of the 19th century mystic Ramakrishna and the founder of Ramakrishna Mission. He was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to Europe and America. His inspiring speech at the Parliament of the World Religions at Chicago...
by William Ernest Henley
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
William Ernest Henley was born in Gloucester on 23 August 1849, the eldest of six children. Between 1861 and 1867, Henley was a pupil at the Crypt Grammar School. It was also from this time that William suffered from tuberculosis of the bone that resulted in the amputation of his left leg below the knee...
The Poetry of John Wilmot
"Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories."
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was born at Ditchley House in Oxfordshire on April 1st 1647. His father was created Earl of Rochester for his services to Charles II including helping him escape to exile. From the age of 7 John was privately tutored and two years later attended school in Burford. ...
The Poetry Of Thomas Chatterton - Vol 2
"It is my pride, my damn'd, native, unconquerable pride, that plunges me into distraction."
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Thomas Chatterton was born on November 20th, 1752 in Bristol. Somewhat lonely as a child his consuming interest was the contents of several chests of books, parchments and documents in the church at St Mary Redcliff of which his family was sexton. By the age of twelve he had written “Elinoure and...
The Poetry Of Andrew Marvell
"Thus, though we cannot make our sun, Stand still, yet we will make him run."
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
In 1661 Marvell was re-elected MP for Hull in the Cavalier Parliament. He eventually came to write several long and bitterly satirical verses against the corruption of the court. Although circulated in manuscript form, some finding anonymous publication in print, they were too politically sensitive and...
The Poetry Of Thomas Chatterton - Vol 3
"You must know that 19-20th of my composition is pride."
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Thomas Chatterton was born on November 20th, 1752 in Bristol. Somewhat lonely as a child his consuming interest was the contents of several chests of books, parchments and documents in the church at St Mary Redcliff of which his family was sexton. By the age of twelve he had written “Elinoure and...
Green Fields and Running Brooks & Other Poems
“In fact, to speak in earnest, I believe it adds a charm, To spice the good a trifle with a little dust of harm”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, William Wordsworth, Herman Melville
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2012
Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. . In this series we look at each calendar month through the eyes and minds of our...
The Flowers Of Evil
“Remembering is only a new form of suffering.”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Charles Pierre Baudelaire was born on April 9 1821 in Paris to an amateur artist mother and professional father. His father died when Charles was 6 but his mother remarried shortly after to Lieutenant Colonel Jacques Aupick who later became a prominent ambassador. Consequently Charles received a good...
Poems & Prose Sketches
"When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck."
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
by Edmund Spenser
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Edmund Spenser was born in 1552 in East Smithfield, London. Here we publish The Shepheardes Clendar a much admired work that was first published in 1579. In July of 1580, he departed for Ireland in the service of the newly appointed Lord Deputy, Arthur Grey, 14th Baron Grey de Wilton. Grey was recalled...
Afterwhiles
“In fact, to speak in earnest, I believe it adds a charm, To spice the good a trifle with a little dust of harm”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
Songs of Friendship
"Think of him still as the same, I say. He is not dead—he is just away.”
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...
Neghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches
"When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck."
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Poet and author James Whitcomb Riley was born on October 7th 1849 in Greenfield, Indiana. Better known as the “Hoosier Poet” for his work with regional dialects, and also as the “Children’s Poet” Riley was born into an influential and well off family. However his education was spotty but he...