The wounded Eros: sonnets

By: Charles Gibson

A hush lingers over the page, as if each line were drawn from the hush of midnight and the ache of a heart laid bare. In this collection of sonnet poetry, longing and vulnerability are sculpted into precise, lyrical forms, capturing the delicate interplay between desire and sorrow. The poems move with the quiet intensity of early 20th century poetry, each sonnet a window into the shifting landscape of love-by turns tender, bruised, and searching. Through finely wrought English sonnets, the poet's voice explores the intricacies of romantic poetry, balancing restraint with emotional depth. Every poem in this collection is an intimate encounter: the language is both elegant and unguarded, offering a rare glimpse into the private world of poetic expression. The sonnets dwell in the spaces between hope and regret, their introspective lines resonating with anyone who has ever been moved by love poems or reflective, emotional poetry. Rather than grand declarations, the verses are marked by quiet revelations, where the smallest gesture or memory is rendered luminous by the poet's craft. For those drawn to classic poetry books, the work stands as a testament to the enduring power of the sonnet form-its discipline, its music, and its capacity to distil complex feeling into a handful of lines. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are a devoted reader of lyrical poetry or a collector seeking a significant poetry collection, this volume invites you to rediscover the subtle beauty and emotional resonance of a voice that still speaks with startling clarity across the years.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375364615
• ISBN13: 9789375364610
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"