Gustave Doré's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner illustration "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is one of the great epic poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, an English poet, written between 1797–1798 and published in 1798. For me, this endures as a haunting poem about the consequence of actions and respect for an equilibrium, especially… Continue reading The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
BY CHRISTINA ROSSETTI One of my favourite dark folklore infused pieces. Enjoy! 🖤 "Goblin Market" - Arthur Rackham Morning and eveningMaids heard the goblins cry:“Come buy our orchard fruits,Come buy, come buy:Apples and quinces,Lemons and oranges,Plump unpeck’d cherries,Melons and raspberries,Bloom-down-cheek’d peaches,Swart-headed mulberries,Wild free-born cranberries,Crab-apples, dewberries,Pine-apples, blackberries,Apricots, strawberries;—All ripe togetherIn summer weather,—Morns that pass by,Fair eves… Continue reading The Goblin Market
The ancient myths and legends were a source of inspiration for many of the collective literary and artists known as collectively as the Pre-Raphaelites Brotherhood. Even after several reiterations of the creative collective, interest in the ancient and medieval legends and myths remained strong. The British poet John Keats published his epic poem 'Lamia' in… Continue reading Ancient Greek Myth: Lamia
** I received an ARC for an honest review ** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Description SHAKESPEARE IN BLOOD! From the blood of Macbeth and the ghosts of Hamlet, to the dark fantasy of The Tempest and the twisted love of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare Unleashed reimagines the Bard’s greatest works as short horror stories…as well as horror sonnets. Summary I… Continue reading Shakespeare Unleashed
I’m pleased to announce my debut venture into dark poetry will feature in Eldritch and Ether Anthology. My folklore inspired poems include Scottish female vampire folklore in “My Baobhan sith”, while “The Other” explores dark inner duality and mythologies of the Sun and Moon inspired “A Silver Queen”. More details to be announced soon!
Publisher’s Description Stark Naked is Silvia Cantón Rondoni’s intense personal journey. These reflections reveal her transition from childhood through grief and trauma, to the woman of resilience she is today. Illustrated by Silvia Nieto in close collaboration with the poet, her artwork adds visual soul and compliments a collection filled with raw emotion and brutal… Continue reading Stark Naked
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