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Leviathan: Of the soul
Lurking deep within all of us, even those familiar with stormy seas, dwells the leviathan; the monster in the soul that rises when the sun burns out too easily. It brings darkness, chaos and nightmares, threatening the small raft of life cast into the world. This collection journeys across a sea of poetry and short stories that explore emotional tides, horror, grief, longing and the quiet ache of being human. Yet on the horizon, a splinter of hope still breaks through the sky. Leviathan: Of the Soul is a visceral exploration of death, mental illness, suicide and redemption. Hold fast against its onslaught and let the waves speak.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2018
About the author
Mark Ryan
21 books22 followersMark Ryan is a poet and storyteller whose work explores transformation, identity and the quiet pull of the metaphysical. Born in Oxford and shaped by a lifelong fascination with film, myth and the unseen, he writes across poetry, fiction and hybrid forms.
His collections include ‘Graffitied Heart’, ‘Everyday Miracles’, ‘Everyday Nightmares’ and ‘Leviathan of the Soul’. His fiction ranges from the murder mystery ‘Keep It Together’ to the hybrid novel ‘The Gospel of No One’, which blends poetry and prose to explore belief, fractured identity and meaning.
His writing is known for its emotional resonance, atmospheric detail and the sense of hope threaded through even its darkest themes. He invites readers into work that challenges, comforts and lingers.
Favourite quote: "Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music."
His collections include ‘Graffitied Heart’, ‘Everyday Miracles’, ‘Everyday Nightmares’ and ‘Leviathan of the Soul’. His fiction ranges from the murder mystery ‘Keep It Together’ to the hybrid novel ‘The Gospel of No One’, which blends poetry and prose to explore belief, fractured identity and meaning.
His writing is known for its emotional resonance, atmospheric detail and the sense of hope threaded through even its darkest themes. He invites readers into work that challenges, comforts and lingers.
Favourite quote: "Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music."
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December 6, 2021
If you like dark...
Once I had begun to read this collection of dark, soulful and indeed soul-searching poetry and prose I found it almost impossible to put down. Each section follows a broad theme, all of which add up to an enthralling story; the poetry is written with a clear voice which pulls you into the thoughts of the character, whilst the short stories are both dark and edgy yet retain a sense of realism and are (almost disturbingly) relatable. And yet, in the end, Mark provides the reader with a glimmer of hope.
Anyone who enjoys a touch of dark introspection or likes to sneek a peek inside a disintegrating life would, I feel, really enjoy this fine book.
Once I had begun to read this collection of dark, soulful and indeed soul-searching poetry and prose I found it almost impossible to put down. Each section follows a broad theme, all of which add up to an enthralling story; the poetry is written with a clear voice which pulls you into the thoughts of the character, whilst the short stories are both dark and edgy yet retain a sense of realism and are (almost disturbingly) relatable. And yet, in the end, Mark provides the reader with a glimmer of hope.
Anyone who enjoys a touch of dark introspection or likes to sneek a peek inside a disintegrating life would, I feel, really enjoy this fine book.
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