A London Plane-Tree – And Other Verse is a moving collection of poetry by Amy Levy, first published in 1889. Exploring themes of love, isolation, faith, and modern urban life, Levy’s verse is marked by emotional depth and lyrical clarity.The title poem, A London Plane-Tree, is among Levy’s most enduring works, capturing the melancholy beauty of the modern city. The collection also includes poems grouped under Love, Dreams, & Death, Mo...

A romantic and thoughtfully observed novel set against the evocative backdrop of Pisa, Italy, Miss Meredith blends romance with subtle social commentary and psychological insight.The story follows a young English governess as she navigates unfamiliar surroundings, new relationships, and emotional awakenings. Through a series of intimate encounters and shifting expectations, Levy explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the quiet tensions betwee...

A haunting and lyrical collection of poems, united by themes of love, dreams, longing, and mortality. Tender yet unsparing, these poems reveal Levy’s extraordinary ability to give voice to emotional complexity with clarity and restraint.The collection includes works such as New Love, New Life, The Dream, In the Night, Borderland, Twilight, and Last Words, which together explore desire, loss, memory, and the frag...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

Sleep. That most mysterious of times. The unconscious hours.Everyone needs it. Whether it’s the recommended eight hours, forty winks, cat naps, power naps or other shades of blissful slumber.Sleep offers a respite from the rigors and challenges of the day. A chance for the brain to process what has happened and bring rest and recuperation before the cycle of daytime activity begins again.Also, perchance to dream or, if we are unlucky, the visitation of nightmares.

This vast and teeming metropolis that many of us call home sits astride a small river on a small island anchored off the north-west shores of Europe. Yet its very name ‘London’ is famed, admired and known worldwide. Its growth from hamlet, town, fortification, city and centre of Empire is one of rich reward. Within its ever-changing borders that are forever moving outwards are gems of architecture across cultures, times and influences that exist in very few other places. Its diaspora of pe...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

Love comes in many forms, many shades and many hues. There is one though that society wants more than any other and it is now part of our culture. Yes, the Happy Ending.

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these mo

Miss Meredith centers on the life of its eponymous protagonist, Miss Meredith, a young woman navigating the complexities of Victorian society. The novel delves into her experiences and struggles as she deals with the expectations placed upon her by her social class and gender.Miss Meredith faces various challenges and conflicts, including societal pressures, personal desires, and the limitations imposed on women of her time. The story often focuses on her inner life and personal developmen...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these mo