Tag: poetry

  • Book Review: A Month in the Country by J L Carr

    Book Review: A Month in the Country by J L Carr

    A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr follows Tom Birkin, a war-scarred art restorer, during a summer in 1920 as he uncovers a mural, reflecting on love, loss, and healing amidst the pastoral beauty of the English countryside and the memories of war.

  • Exploring Grief and Loss in Poe’s Lenore and The Raven

    Exploring Grief and Loss in Poe’s Lenore and The Raven

    Hi friends, As autumn unfolds, I find myself returning to one of my favourite seasonal poems, Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. Known for its haunting refrain and chilling atmosphere, The Raven draws readers into the darkness of grief, blending gothic elements with the raw psychological exploration of loss. This autumn I’ve taken a closer look…