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"Martin's fluid movement among various frames of reference- from astrophysics to musicology to botany to etymology-creates a structure of sheer imaginative play, which frames his utterly humane eye. His poetry explores the lyrical, intellectual, affective forces of language, while staying rooted in sensitive subjectivity. Martin is a joyous craftsman!" Matthew Kirshman, author of The Magic Flower & Other Sonnets "Stepping into Martin Elster's work, I'm taken by its rhythms and musicality. These are poems to read aloud, savor their sounds, and enjoy a meandering walk through the world around us." Frank Watson, editor of Poetry Nook and author of The Dollhouse Mirror, Seas to Mulberries, and One Hundred Leaves Through ballades and ballads, acrostics and ghazals, sonnets and Sapphics-both lighthearted and ruminative-the evocative poems in this collection portray the sights and sounds of our natural and manmade environments, the plants and animals everywhere around us and our relationship with them, sometimes pleasant and beautiful, often harmful and ominous. There are poems about terrestrial musicians and interstellar musicians, the songs of spring peepers and katydids, the plight of spiders and polar bears, humans in love and at war, songbirds vying with urban cacophony, lonely dogs and ghostly dogs, and very serious musings about the huge and mysterious cosmos that we are all a part of and how we click with it.
In a chilling encounter, a shadowy alleyway becomes the catalyst for Eliza's extraordinary transformation. A touch from the enigmatic Damien ignites a terrifying yet exhilarating spark within her - a power that crackles on her fingertips, threatening to consume her if she can't learn to control it. Thrust into a hidden world of the supernatural, Eliza uncovers ancient secrets and a lurking danger that threatens to engulf everything she holds dear. Can she trust Damien, the captivating man who offers protection, even as his shrouded past threatens to destroy them both? This is more than just a thrilling encounter. It's a heart-pounding paranormal romance filled with suspense, where Eliza must master her newfound abilities before it's too late. Unravel the mystery with Eliza: Can she harness the power surging within her before it consumes her? Is Damien a protector or a pawn in a deadly game of shadows? Will their undeniable connection survive the chilling whispers of danger that threaten to tear them apart? Dive into The Awakened Spark, a breathtaking journey where love and darkness collide. Perfect for fans of Gena Showalter, Kresley Cole, and Lara Adrian. Ready to lose yourself in a world where shadows whisper secrets and hearts risk everything for a glimpse of the light?
This is the first serious study of the conflict that affected music in early modern Europe in 1470s - the gradual introduction of polyphony. Examining this major change in sensibility and mentality, Rob C Wegman illuminates a key period of change in Western musical history.
Taking seriously the practice and not just the theory of music, this ground-breaking collection of essays establishes a new standard for the interdisciplinary conversation between theology, musicology, and liturgical studies. The public making of music in our society happens more often in the context of chapels, churches, and cathedrals than anywhere else. The command to sing and make music to God makes music an essential part of the DNA of Christian worship. The book’s three main parts address questions about the history, the performative contexts, and the nature of music. Its opening four chapters traces how accounts of music and its relation to God, the cosmos, and the human person have changed dramatically through Western history, from the patristic period through medieval, Reformation and modern times. A second section examines the role of music in worship, and asks what—if anything—makes a piece of music suitable for religious use. The final part of the book shows how the serious discussion of music opens onto considerations of time, tradition, ontology, anthropology, providence, and the nature of God. A pioneering set of explorations by a distinguished group of international scholars, this book will be of interest to anyone interested in Christianity’s long relationship with music, including those working in the fields of theology, musicology, and liturgical studies.