Sarah Corbett Libri

Exploring the depths of personal experience, the poems delve into themes of absence and longing, particularly reflecting on the author's childhood memories of her mother. This figure oscillates between a comforting presence and an ambiguous absence. Additionally, the collection draws on the author's rural Welsh upbringing, with horses symbolizing strength, freedom, and unrestrained passion, appearing in both reality and imagination. The work is rich with atmospheric imagery from nature, inviting readers to uncover the mysteries beneath the surface of existence.

Walking, getting lost, and finding home is refuge in an unsettling world, are the themes in Sarah Corbett's fifth collection. Written from an intimate knowledge of the Calder Valley, these poems respond to a landscape as beautiful as it is disquieting, troubled by a warming climate and by violence.

A soul's journey through the night, a missing woman: time and narrative bend and interlock across a play of poetic forms and voices to make one story of love and loss.

This first collection showcases a bold venture beyond traditional women's poetry into the realm of the unconventional. Sarah Corbett embarks on a courageous exploration of diverse and strange worlds, inviting readers to experience the unique perspectives and themes that emerge from her work. The collection promises to challenge familiar boundaries and engage with the 'weird' in compelling ways.

The second collection of poetry from Sarah Corbett opens with the title poem, an invocation of woman as witch. Her sensuous and evocative language conjures intimate worlds, and her subjects are often fearlessly personal—birth, death, and love in all of its manifestations. The book includes several sequences, including a series of erotic love sonnets, a group of poems about the birth of a son, vivid impressions of Eastern Europe, and pieces that focus on the death of a father.

Exploring timeless teachings, this book bridges the gap between ancient philosophies and contemporary living. It delves into various cultural wisdoms, offering practical insights and guidance for personal growth and fulfillment. Readers will discover how age-old principles can be applied to today's challenges, enhancing their understanding of self and the world. Through engaging narratives and reflections, it encourages a deeper connection to both historical context and modern existence, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking wisdom in their daily lives.

Culturally significant, this reproduction preserves the integrity of the original artifact, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, showcasing the historical importance and authenticity of the work. The effort to maintain fidelity to the original ensures that readers can engage with the text as it was initially presented, reflecting its enduring relevance.

An inspirational introduction to the ideas of the Craftivist Collective; a worldwide group of activists using craft as their medium.

Award-winning campaigner and founder of the global Craftivist Collective Sarah Corbett shows how to respond to injustice not with apathy or aggression, but with gentle, effective protest. This is a manifesto - for a more respectful and contemplative activism; for conversation and collaboration where too often these is division and conflict; for using craft to engage, empower and encourage us all to be the change we wish to see in the world. Sarah's craftivism has helped change laws and business policies as well as hearts and minds; here, with thoughtful principles and practical examples, she shows that quiet action can speak as powerfully as the loudest voice.