Ligeia! Ligeia! My beautiful one, Whose harshest idea Will to melody run, Say, is it thy will, On the breezes to toss, Or, capriciously still, Like the lone albatross, Incumbent on night, As she on the air, To keep watch with delight On the harmony there? Book Excerpt “Explore the mysteries of the human mind; … Read more
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool. – William Shakespeare As fast as thou shalt wane so fast thou grow’st, In one of thine, from that which thou departest, And that fresh blood which youngly thou bestow’st, Thou mayst call thine, when thou from youth … Read more
“The Book of American Negro Poetry” is a remarkable anthology that celebrates the rich and diverse voices of African American poets throughout history. Edited by James Weldon Johnson, this collection showcases the profound impact of Black poets on American literature. Within its pages, readers will discover a tapestry of emotions, experiences, and perspectives. From … Read more