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For those interested in the cross-pollination(s) between literature and science: The 2024 Blaney lecture by Jane Hirshfield. The lecture is titled  "Making the Invisible Visible: Some Thoughts on Poetry & Science.” Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/gsDF_YpR The event is a little too early for those of us in India, but spreading the word nevertheless. Jane's recent poems borrow liberally from the sciences, especially molecular biology. Not that I have to say this, but she is always a treat to listen to and read! #LiteratureAndScience #JaneHirshfield #PoetryAndScience

#ai #aianimation #aiimages #aidesign Capture the ethereal dance of light and shadow in a stunning monochromatic photograph with selective color details, revealing the hidden poetry of everyday objects.

Whispers of the Muse Poetry Writing Competition for PG Students Themes: 1. Echoes of the Soul: Poems reflecting inner emotions, self-discovery, and personal growth. 2. Nature’s Symphony: Exploring the beauty and power of nature, seasons, and the environment. 3. Voices of Change: Poems about social, political, or cultural transformation. 4. Myth and Reality: Interplay between mythology and modern life, or how ancient stories resonate today. 5. Dreams and Dystopias: Poems that venture into utopian or dystopian visions of the future. 6. The Language of Love: Exploring love in its many forms – romantic, platonic, familial, or self-love. 7. Reflections on Identity: Poems that question or celebrate identity, gender, race, or cultural heritage.

🌱✨ Are you fascinated by the harmonious blend of nature and literature? Check out our latest Journal article, in which we explore the enchanting world of eco poetry! The power of words can heal both us and the planet, one verse at a time. 📖🍃 #EcoPoetry #Literature #EnvironmentalAwareness #Art #Ecology #Nature https://lnkd.in/gkDUK_Rg

📖 Celebrating Artistic Brilliance: "Two Forms of Art" by Mohammed Osama 🎨 I’m thrilled to share "Two Forms of Art," a stunning poetry-art book by my talented friend, Mohammed Osama. This book isn’t just a collection—it’s an experience, weaving together visual and written narratives in a mesmerizing dance of creativity. Explore how Osama masterfully bridges the gap between what we see and what we feel, inviting readers into a world of profound artistic expression. Why You Should Read It: - 🌟 A dual-medium storytelling that captivates the imagination. - 🎨 Artwork that perfectly complements the poetic themes. - 📚 A must-have for art lovers and poetry enthusiasts alike. One of my favorite chapters delves into the theme of resilience. Osama's words paint a vivid picture of overcoming adversity, with a strength that resonates deeply. It’s a reminder that through art, we find our own power. Let’s celebrate this beautiful fusion of art and poetry! Have you read "Two Forms of Art"? Share your thoughts and favorite pieces in the comments! #ArtAndPoetry #TwoFormsOfArt #BookRecommendation #ArtLovers #PoetryCommunity #SupportLocalArtists

Writers Need To Walk The Earth (If you like these essays, join me on Substack by subscribing to Unmapped Storylands)

The concept of soft power is one that has so often left me admiring the power that a pen and piece of paper possesses. Be it blatant political philosophy, analytical biographical writings, or fictitious commentary on contemporary paradigms, it is indisputable that literature has shaped the world that we have come to know. When I travel I take time to pause and take in the world around me, admire the works of playwrights and poets that lay hidden away in the shops & venues few tourists visit, and most importantly get inspired to think by the relics and buildings of the past so as to shape a better future. For when you pause for a moment and focus on what's in front of you, you will see that the issues of the present - though also finding their roots from the past - are not too different from those our ancestors experienced and overcame. So when you next travel - be it near or far - take your notebook & pen to begin writing histories next great masterpiece, for as Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote all those decades "The pen is mightier than the sword." ✒📖 #Literature #Politics #InternationalRelations #Theory #InternationalRelationsTheory #SoftPower #Culture #History #Philosophy #Books #Writing #Authors #Tourism #UNESCO #Ideology #Paradigme

Earth Day Triolet Shall we save the planet today, Forget it or procrastinate? As we whittle our time away, Shall we save the planet today? Let’s all argue, contemplate, pray, It can wait till a future date. Shall we save the planet today, Forget it or procrastinate? This poem is a Triolet. A Triolet stems from medieval French poetry and is a poem with eight lines. Its rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB . The first, fourth and seventh lines are identical, as are the second and final lines, which make the first and final couplets identical. Earth Day Triolet c.2024 Martin Kiszko Earth Image c.2024 Nick Park All Rights Reserved.

Time and Nature in the Poetry of Niyi Osundare: Poetics of Animism, Anthropocene, and Capitalocene ASLE 2024-09-16 https://buff.ly/47tfjbO By Chukwunwike Anolue. Routledge, 2024. Time and Nature in the Poetry of Niyi Osundare provides an ecocritical analysis of the poetry of the famous Nigerian poet Niyi Osundare. It interrogates the intricate interface between time and nature in 11 of Osundare’s defining poetry collections. This is a book of postcolonial ecocriticism from an African perspective. It brings together the ecocritical theory of animism and theories of geologic time in the discussion of Osundare’s poetry. Osundare shows that animism has a lot to offer in ...