How well do you think you know your ancient Greek literature? From Homer to Euripides, ancient Greek literature has an abundance in poetry, prose and plays – test your knowledge on these works with our short, fun quiz! 📝 https://oxford.ly/3PLM5ND
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Part 1: The poetry titled “Reclaiming Roots: Auckland’s Journey to Waka Land” delves deeply into the significance of Māori spiritualism and culture, emphasizing the profound connection between the Māori people and their ancestral lands through the power of naming. Māori spiritualism is not just a belief system; it is a way of understanding the world, where every element of nature is interconnected, and humans are custodians of the land (whenua). The poetry reflects this interconnectedness and the respect for nature that is inherent in Māori culture, showcasing how names are imbued with stories, history, and spiritual significance.
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#MomentsMatter: This captures the essence of the quote, emphasizing the importance of living in the present and valuing every experience. #TimeEnough: This inspires a sense of peace and gratitude, reminding us that we have enough time to create a meaningful life. #ButterflySpirit: This connects to the transformative nature of the butterfly, symbolizing change, growth, and resilience. It can also honor Tagore's impact as a cultural icon. #TagoreTimeless: This celebrates Tagore's legacy as a poet and philosopher whose words continue to inspire and resonate across generations and cultures.
"The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough." - Rabindranath Tagore, awarded the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature for his sensitive, fresh and beautiful poetry. He became the first non-European literature laureate.
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Wise words from poet and essayist Wisława Szymborska. In 1996, she was awarded the #NobelPrize in Literature "for poetry that with ironic precision allows the historical and biological context to come to light in fragments of human reality."
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Experiencing ancient greece through poetry and a video game. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gMakkUZv
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Wise words from poet and essayist Wisława Szymborska. In 1996, she was awarded the #NobelPrize in Literature "for poetry that with ironic precision allows the historical and biological context to come to light in fragments of human reality."
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Celebrating the brilliance of Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti! His words continue to inspire generations, igniting our hearts with their timeless wisdom. Let's honor his legacy of poetry, literature, and profound insights into life's complexities. Happy Tagore Jayanti! #TagoreJayanti #RabindranathTagore #LiteraryLegacy #Inspiration #RabindranathTagore #TagoreJayanti #LiteraryIcon #PoetExtraordinaire #BengaliLiterature #IndianLiterature #Philosophy #WisdomWords
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Seminar Announcement: Hafez – A Poetic Portal to the Soul Join me for a seminar exploring the profound poetry of Hafez, one of Iran's most revered poets. Hafez's poetic universe serves as a divination tool in Iranian culture, much like the Tarot or I Ching and is often consulted during pivotal life moments, reflecting a deep cultural blend of poetry and psychology. I will delve into Hafez's significant influence on Iranian culture and will explore the connection between his poetic imagery and depth psychology, revealing how his verses resonate with and uncover the inner workings of the human soul. Registration link in the comments. #Hafez #Jung #individuation #divination #synchronicity
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"In a dazzling interplay of words and images, B. A. Van Sise’s ON THE NATIONAL LANGUAGE conjures the richness of North America’s endangered languages, some of which are spoken by only a handful of elders. There are cultural summaries, representative words, and evocative photographs of the one hundred speakers, as well as poetry and bits of memoir." Read the full Foreword Reviews review here: https://lnkd.in/esfvNMAu
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Poetry is the first form of literary expression in the world as evidenced by The Epic of Gilgamesh , the oldest piece of world literature. For over 4,000 years, people have been writing poetry to express personal, communal, or global experiences through one of the most intimate of art forms practiced by human beings in connecting with others. The following collection presents some of the most famous poets and their works from the ancient and medieval eras. Many important figures have been omitted for space including Sappho of Lesbos and Callimachus of Cyrene, Horace, Ovid, Pindar, Chretien de Troyes, Petrarch, Dante, and Boccaccio, to name only a few, as well as Shakespeare, arguably the greatest poet in the English language. The works below are chosen for the influence they have had on later poets and world literature. #Literature #EpicPoem #EpicPoetry #History #WHE
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Book reviews help authors and publishers find book-buyers and readers. (Even poets appreciate 5-stars and $$$.) Really good reviews—ones that offer insights and interpretations—are absolute gold!
Poet C.W. Bryan reviews "Letters from Conflict" by Lisa Stice! "[A] poignant and engaging epistolary poetry collection that travels across borders (of both time and space) to engage in conversation with a diverse array of voices. Through her poetic correspondence with artists and poets from around the world, Stice, a seasoned poet and spouse of a U.S. Marine, offers intimate insights into themes of history, war, family, community, and art." https://lnkd.in/gs2CykQ3
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