The first English sampling of the work of a Japanese avant-garde poet who stood for cultural tolerance in a repressive, imperialistic age

A Japanese avant-garde poet who stood for cultural tolerance in a repressive, imperialistic age, Oguma Hideo published some of the most politically powerful poems ever written in Japan. The present volume is the first sampling of his poetry in English.

Between the long days of summer and the dark nights of winter, autumn envelops the evenings with the scent of cinnamon and apples. Of wood smoke and fallen leaves. In the dim light of a fading sun the night returns to reclaim its own. From witches and demons to haunted circuses and deals made with hidden consequences, to ghosts and secrets buried in the past... "Autumn Nights: 12 Chilling Tales for Midnight" brings together the very best in spooky tales to tell under a harvest moon. Created for those who get excited for Halloween, pumpkin carving, and crisp Fall weather. For those that love the things that go bump in the dark. Do you dream of windy nights and tumbling leaves even while summer days stretch on? Do you want scary bonfire stories with a wide variety of lore? This collection is perfect for you. Even better- your purchase helps your fellow humans. All profits generated through the sales of this volume of Autumn Nights will be donated to the Feeding America's network of food banks, pantries and meal programs that serve almost every community in the United States - 40 million people, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors. These twelve spooky short stories originate from ten outstanding authors to delight your love of Autumn and get the hairs on the back of your neck standing at alert. "Aurora Borealis" by Cass Kim - The waters of Lake Superior are dark, deep and cold. What secrets come out as the Northern Lights dance in the sky? "The Glimmerseed" by Jacob Klop - Be wary good folk, for there's no turning back, after a bargain with Carnival Jack. "Reaper" by Mallory Kelly - Leah is determined to find her four-legged pal and only friend after he vanishes in a cave, but there are demons in the dark, and not all of them are in her head. "An Unfinished Song" by Nicole Scarano - When the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, Hanna both celebrates her birthday and mourns the anniversary of her mother's death. She believes her life could not grow grimmer, but when hooded figures suddenly surround her house, she realizes the nightmare has only just begun. "It's the End of the World" by Martin Shannon - Things just don't add up in these unexpected end times. "The Price" by Helen Whistberry - Everything has a price. Sometimes you just don't know what the price will be until it is too late. "Candle and Bell" - A Short Story of Salem by K. A. Miltimore - Chloe tries to put the pieces of her life together when she has lost the magic of her mother. A fateful visit to the House of the Seven Gables makes her question what exactly it means to be a witch. "Nothing but Red" by Meg Holeva - A girl learns some fascinating family history of meddling by a goddess only to transform into something incredible. "The Summoning" by A.W. Wang - "With apologies to the British and presented for amusement only: one demon lord, one great horned owl, and a night-furred feline..." "Rings" by E. H. Night - Revenge is worth an eternity. "A Tenacious Soul" by Jacob Klop - Samuel Florence can sell water to a well, but the Waltons are stubborn as a two-headed mule. If only they had a secret he could use against them... "The Dirt is Thirsty" by Mallory Kelly - Nic has found a secluded desert home where his mother can die in peace, but in this ghost town, the dead don't stay peaceful. *These stories are intended to be safe reading for Young Adults and Adults alike, with no graphic/explicit violence or sexual situations.

No matter when or where they are fought, all wars have one thing in common: a relentless progression to monuments and memorials for the dead. Likewise all art made from war begins and ends in mourning and remembrance. In The Mourner's Song, James Tatum offers incisive discussions of physical and literary memorials constructed in the wake of war, from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the writings of Stephen Crane, Edmund Wilson, Tim O'Brien, and Robert Lowell. Tatum's touchstone throughout is the Iliad, not just one of the earliest war poems, but also one of the most powerful examples of the way poetry can be a tribute to and consolation for what is lost in war. Reading the Iliad alongside later works inspired by war, Tatum reveals how the forms and processes of art convert mourning to memorial. He examines the role of remembrance and the distance from war it requires; the significance of landscape in memorialization; the artifacts of war that fire the imagination; the intimate relationship between war and love and its effects on the ferocity with which soldiers wage battle; and finally, the idea of memorialization itself. Because all survivors suffer the losses of war, Tatum's is a story of both victims and victors, commanders and soldiers, women and men. Photographs of war memorials in Vietnam, France, and the United States beautifully augment his testimonials. Eloquent and deeply moving, The Mourner's Song will speak to anyone interested in the literature of war and the relevance of the classics to our most pressing contemporary needs.

Discover the evocative and poignant narrative of Maxim Gorky's "One Autumn Night." This short story captures the essence of human emotion and social dynamics through a deeply personal and reflective lens. Gorky's narrative delves into themes of love, personal conflict, and the impact of fleeting moments on the lives of its characters. Gorky, renowned for his ability to portray the emotional and social complexities of his characters, presents a story that explores the nuances of human relationships and the significance of individual experiences. The narrative offers a reflective look at the intersections of personal and social issues, highlighting the transient yet profound nature of human connections."One Autumn Night" is an engaging read for those interested in Gorky’s exploration of emotional depth and social dynamics. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories that delve into the intricacies of personal relationships and the impact of significant moments on individuals' lives.

The T'ang dynasty was the great age of Chinese poetry, and Po Chü-i (772-846) was one of that era's most prolific major poets. His appealing style, marked by deliberate simplicity, won him wide popularity among the Chinese public at large and made him a favorite with readers in Korea and Japan as well. From Po Chü-i's well-preserved corpus--personally compiled and arranged by the poet himself in an edition of seventy-five chapters--the esteemed translator Burton Watson has chosen 128 poems and one short prose piece that exemplify the earthy grace and deceptive simplicity of this master poet. For Po Chü-i, writing poetry was a way to expose the ills of society and an autobiographical medium to record daily activities, as well as a source of deep personal delight and satisfaction--constituting, along with wine and song, one of the chief joys of existence. Whether exposing the gluttony of arrogant palace attendants during a famine; describing the delights of drunkenly chanting new poems under the autumn moon; depicting the peaceful equanimity that comes with old age; or marveling at cool Zen repose during a heat wave... these masterfully translated poems shine with a precisely crafted artlessness that conveys the subtle delights of Chinese poetry.