Allen Ginsberg’s Howl and Other Poems (1956) is not merely a collection of poetry; it is a catalytic rupture in American letters, a cry from the soul of a disillusioned generation, and one of the most audacious gestures in the history of modern literature. It marks the volcanic eruption of the Beat Generation’s ethos into the American … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Howl and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Context and StructureKahlil Gibran’s The Prophet (1923) is a collection of twenty-six poetic essays framed as the farewell address of Almustafa, “the chosen and the beloved,” to the people of Orphalese. Each chapter treats a universal aspect of human experience—Love, Marriage, Joy and Sorrow, Work, Prayer, Death—delivered in brief, aphoristic sermons. Gibran’s Lebanese-American background infuses the text … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review. – Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot
T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats (1939) is, at first glance, an outlier in the poet’s oeuvre. The same man who penned the solemn musings of The Waste Land and the spiritual interrogations of Four Quartets here turns his attention to a whimsical collection of feline character sketches, written in lively, metered verse. Yet, upon closer inspection, Old Possum’s Book … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review. – Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson’s The Complete Poems is not merely a collection of verse but a literary cosmos, where the quotidian intersects with the metaphysical, and the intimate details of life are transformed into revelations of universal truths. This volume, encompassing Dickinson’s nearly 1,800 poems, allows readers to immerse themselves in the intricate workings of one of America’s most … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Poems and Songs by Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen's Poems and Songs is both an anthology and an archive, a treasury that houses the essence of a poet, a mystic, and a troubadour. This compilation is not just a collection of words but a spiritual journey through the corridors of longing, faith, despair, and ecstasy—hallmarks of Cohen’s oeuvre. The Interplay of Form and Voice … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – Poems and Songs by Leonard Cohen
The Adaptable Educator’s Daily Book Review: The Complete Illuminated Books by William Blake
William Blake's The Complete Illuminated Books is not merely a compilation of poetry and artwork; it is a profound fusion of word and image, embodying the Romantic ethos while forging a genre-defying expression of philosophical, theological, and artistic vision. This collection is an unparalleled window into the mind of one of the most enigmatic and revolutionary figures … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Daily Book Review: The Complete Illuminated Books by William Blake
The Adaptable Educator’s Daily Book Review: Skywriting by Word of Mouth by John Lennon
John Lennon’s Skywriting by Word of Mouth is an intricate tapestry of absurdist humour, raw vulnerability, and experimental narrative—a reflection of its author’s multifaceted identity as a cultural icon, avant-garde artist, and eternal provocateur. Posthumously published in 1986, this collection of essays, anecdotes, and wordplay offers readers a glimpse into Lennon’s creative psyche, blending his penchant for … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Daily Book Review: Skywriting by Word of Mouth by John Lennon
Weekend Book Reviews: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a literary voyage into the depths of human experience, a work that defies categorization, blending Romanticism, Gothic elements, and a metaphysical exploration of guilt, redemption, and the natural world. Written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1798 and first published in Lyrical Ballads, this poem stands as a seminal work of … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Nine”
In the heart of narratives untold, Palestinian spirit unfolds, Through time's vast scroll, their tales enfold, In realms of thought, their brilliance bold. From ancient scrolls to modern verse, Their voices rise, they do converse, With wisdom deep, they do immerse, Enlightening paths, inclusive and diverse. In brush strokes bold, their art takes flight, Colors … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Nine”
In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Eight”
In popular discussions of rhetoric and strife, Where histories unravel and narratives fight, Hear Palestinian voices ripping through time, To relate stories of truth and justice and light. Not of barren sands or ancient groves, But of resilience, steadfast and sure, They sculpt futures from the clay of hope, With clear hearts and dreams that … Continue reading In This Land… A Song of Contribution “Twenty-Eight”
The New Renaissance Mindset 