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Seraphim
Seraphim is a collection of poem consisting of two long poems, and 40 traditional poems.
The first long poem is called Memoirs of a Demon, and it explores the universe of an Italian man living in XIIth century northern Genoa and Venezia as he makes a pact with the Devil out of a broken home, much like the Faustian legend, to attain legendary strength, wit, and charisma.
The second is Seraphim, which tells the story of the love between a Seraph, as fabled by Dante's Divine Comedy, and a mortal poet.
This collection of poetry is exclusively traditional, with meters borrowing from Russian poets such as Pushkin to Lesley's experimental stanzas. Inspired by the greats such as Baudelaire, Lovecraft, Blake, and Pushkin.
The first long poem is called Memoirs of a Demon, and it explores the universe of an Italian man living in XIIth century northern Genoa and Venezia as he makes a pact with the Devil out of a broken home, much like the Faustian legend, to attain legendary strength, wit, and charisma.
The second is Seraphim, which tells the story of the love between a Seraph, as fabled by Dante's Divine Comedy, and a mortal poet.
This collection of poetry is exclusively traditional, with meters borrowing from Russian poets such as Pushkin to Lesley's experimental stanzas. Inspired by the greats such as Baudelaire, Lovecraft, Blake, and Pushkin.
66 pages, ebook
Published June 7, 2019
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May 2, 2020
A collection of traditional poetry written in quite a unique fashion, Seraphim is a wonderful modern twist on many traditional poets. While it follows a fairly typical traditional style, which some people would brush off as old or outdated, it still draws the reader's attention with beautiful imagery. I've read several works by modern poets over the years, and seeing one who writes traditionally is quite rare in these times - something that makes me quite happy to see. In a pool of 3 line poetry, lower-case letters, and poorly written haikus that fill modern poetry to the brim, this is a lovely read for those who enjoy traditionally stylized poetry that has true depth, emotion, and meaning to it. It's not without its flaws - some of the poems don't feel as lively as others, and some feel just a little too dark or gloomy for my tastes, but the talent of the author is still evident. Overall, I think this is a captivating read for those who appreciate traditional poetry.
May 6, 2020
Traditional poetry? In 2020? Glad to see it still alive. Heart-wrenching yet eerily personal.
May 6, 2020
Perfect for anyone who loves metered poetry. Meters can be a bit hard to get.
May 6, 2020
I wish the poet had done more with Sophia, but an excellent read with afterthoughts.
May 6, 2020
Beautiful, heartwarming love poems. A bit sad at times, but that's poetry for you!
May 6, 2020
Beautiful, heartwarming love poems. A bit sad at times, but that's poetry for you!
January 15, 2020
I don’t know what to make of this. I’ve read Dante an all the classic poets that this author has borrowed from and I don’t get it. It’s not giving me anything new. It’s just prose, and not my kind of prose.
I am fascinated by the subjects approached here but it’s not giving me anything. I feel the author relied too much on other publications rather than letting the unconscious flow. For me that is key.
I am fascinated by the subjects approached here but it’s not giving me anything. I feel the author relied too much on other publications rather than letting the unconscious flow. For me that is key.
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