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The lyrical ballad The Lady of Shalott is one of Tennyson's best-known and best-loved poems. It is based on the story of Elaine of Astolat, a figure from Arthurian legend, who dies from her unrequited love for Sir Lancelot. The subject matter provided inspiration for many of the Pre-Raphaelite painters. Tennyson published two versions of the poem, both of which are included in this recording. The first was written in 1832, and the second—the better-known of the two versions—in 1842.

Arguably the most famous poem from Arthurian legend. Lords, ladies, anticipation, and isolation are all interwoven in this tale of longing and resignation. How will the Lady of Shallot be remembered? Classic literature narrated by Glenn Hascall.

This lyrical ballad is one of Tennyson's most famous poems. The subject, the tragic passing of a reclusive noblewoman, was suggested by a 13th-century Italian romance, the Donna di Scalotta.

In 2008, 21-year-old Lady Unchained got involved in a fight in a club while trying to protect her sister. Serving 11 months of her prison sentence, her life changed completely. Inside, Lady Unchained began to write, while battling isolation, loneliness and the fear of being wrongly deported. These notes became powerful bars of poetry, capturing first-hand the broken justice system and the racism rooted within it.

Written when Vita became homesick for her beautiful home in Kent, it had six print runs within three years of its publication in 1926. Vita has always been popular for her gardening, her lifestyle, and bohemian companions like Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury group. Her nostalgia for farming and the beauty of the seasons is described with an artist’s eye for detail.

This short poem, first published in 1717, became one of Pope's best-known verse works. The actual history of the lady appears to have been intentionally concealed by the poet under a mysterious veil. Dr. Johnson offers the following details, based on the content of the poem: that the lady was distinguished by her rank, fortune, and beauty; that she was committed to the care of an uncle who was being crossed in her affections by her guardian, who opposed her marriage.

Still a Lady takes the listener on an introspective journey of self-love, romance, overcoming hardship, and self-empowerment. Through Monica El’s poetic advocacy, she offers support, encouragement, and inspiration with the power of the written word. Moreover, these poems serve as an affirmation of one’s true self and a reminder that authenticity and vulnerability are not to be avoided, but embraced.

Lovingly is a woman as joyous and sexual, as courageous and adroit, as life itself. Lovely Lady unfolded the love for feminine beauty, the invited touch for passion, and the welcoming of poetry, while having pleasure a voice unutterable. Eugene Lucas' poetry book is a streetwise risible collective sexy well-rhymed.

In the mid-1950s a new literary movement emerged from a New York-based group of writers who migrated to the West Coast and became the voice of a Post-War generation - the Beats...the group expanded to include a fresh-faced delinquent just out of prison, Gregory Corso. Corso was a creature of the streets and his poetry, although reflecting refined sensibilities, often harkened back to his old Italian neighborhood and the petty mischief that landed him in penal institutions.

Joan, Tisha, and Lila are three single, ambitious party girls embarking on a journey where they attempt to give up sex and draw nearer to God. Giving up their boyfriends and club hopping for empty beds and Bible study is more challenging than they could have imagined. The Single Sister Experiment is a fast-paced, drama-filled ride that you don’t want to miss!

A 77-year-old woman reflects back on her life and thinks that it’s time she shares the greatest thing she has learned. She does. And it’s..."there was nothing more fun than a man".

Love's Diary explains what happens with love while people experience certain things in their relationships. If love had a diary of her own, this is what it would sound like. Love is a precious gift from God that we all possess in some kind of form, and what we do with this gift reflects who we are. As a result, our intimate relationships will either grow or diminish.

The search for the perfect man continues into perpetuity. My wife refers to him as “ the perfect man”. Many women spend their lives in search of him, if not in flesh and blood, then in their imaginings. It is not uncommon that the man in their lives sometimes invites comparisons. Where is this man who is the bravest of the brave, the purest of the pure, unbridled in the bedroom? Where is this man who has wealth and unrivaled success, who can unlock the treasures and experiences of a lifetime for the lucky woman who catches his eye?