Synopsis: "Phenomenal Woman" is a powerful poem by Maya Angelou that reflects on the strength and beauty of women at the dawn of a new century. Angelou's clear voice resonates with wisdom and conviction, celebrating the glory and tenderness of femininity. Accompanied by the vibrant paintings of Paul Gauguin, the book honors women with exuberance, showcasing their power and inner mystery. This volume brings together the artistic expressions of two remarkable figures to commemorate the wonders of womanhood.

Synopsis: A collection of celebrated poems by Maya Angelou, featuring "Phenomenal Woman," "Still I Rise," "Weekend Glory," and "Our Grandmothers." These powerful works honor women and have inspired countless readers. This beautifully bound edition is a treasured gift for any poetry lover.

Synopsis: This collection features a selection of poems by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Sylvia Plath, showcasing her intense emotional depth and artistic brilliance. Through candid self-exposure, Plath's work—from "Lady Lazarus" to "Daddy"—offers profound insights and continues to resonate in contemporary poetry.

Synopsis: This collection of Szymborska's work delves into the unglamorized realities of the human condition. As part of a generation of Polish poets who experienced Soviet oppression, she articulates the emotions and experiences of the Polish people.

Synopsis: In these one hundred poems, Wisława Szymborska explores a world of diverse richness, where nature is wise and fate unpredictable. With sharp irony and curious observation, she captures the improbability of life and its fleeting beauty.

Synopsis: In this collection of poems, originally published in 1960, Sylvia Plath explores themes of life and death through vivid imagery and original craftsmanship. With works like "The Beekeeper's Daughter," "The Disquieting Muses," and "Full Fathom Five," she delves into complex subjects including familial relationships and existential struggles. The forty poems in *The Colossus* showcase Plath's early genius and continue to resonate with emotional depth and intensity.

Synopsis: "Bodies of Subversion" is the first history of women’s tattoo art, exploring a subculture that dates back to the nineteenth century. Author Margot Mifflin presents intriguing female characters, including breast cancer survivors who tattoo their scars, and Maud Wagner, the first known woman tattooist. The book highlights the historical surge of women’s interest in tattoos during the suffragist 20s and feminist 70s, as well as the relationship between tattooing and cosmetic surgery in the 80s. Mifflin offers compelling anecdotes and insightful analysis, revealing new histories about women, tattoos, and cultural significance.

Synopsis: This volume explores medieval misogynistic writings, shedding light on the significant impact these texts have had on the status of women in the West. It collects key voices of antifeminism alongside those defending women, offering a comprehensive sourcebook in modern translation. With an introduction, notes, and commentary, it includes better-known texts from figures like Jerome, Héloise and Abelard, Christine de Pizan, and Chaucer, as well as lesser-known writings related to topics such as the sexual double standard and women's roles in the priesthood. This book also features early texts advocating for women, some of which have never before been translated.

Synopsis: The complete collection of Maya Angelou's published poems, including "On the Pulse of Morning," presented in a beautiful hardcover edition.

Synopsis: This final volume of Anaïs Nin's early diaries culminates at the villa in Louveciennes, associated with Henry Miller. It explores her life during an "ideal" marriage to Hugo Guiler, while grappling with a growing duality of body and mind. Nin engages in a flirtation with American writer John Erskine and renews a relationship with her cousin, Eduardo Sanchez, who introduces her to Freud and Jung. During this period, she produces a study of D. H. Lawrence, her first published book, and experiments with stories drawn from her diary. In candid reflections, Nin reveals her struggles with obsession and the toll it takes on her marriage.