Steven Nightingale is an acclaimed author whose work spans poetry, novels, and essays. His writing is deeply rooted in explorations of history, culture, and spiritual traditions, with a particular fascination for Andalusia and its rich heritage. Nightingale demonstrates a mastery of the sonnet form, drawn to its historical durability and uncanny power to convey complex ideas with precision. His works often weave personal experiences into vast historical and geographical tapestries, offering readers compelling insights into the interconnectedness of the world.
The haiku is an intense, concentrated form, ideal for portraying the atrocious darkness of our times, and also the exaltations of life possible when love and understanding come into unity. In this book of poems, which moves the haiku form towards incantation, we are shown the ferocity of danger before us; and also a way forward―a jailbreak, a healing, the recognition of a place of safety. It's where we know a concord of souls, erotic communion, raw blessing, and rebellion.
The haiku is an intense, concentrated form, ideal for portraying the atrocious darkness of our times, and also the exaltations of life possible when love and understanding come into unity. In this book of poems, which moves the haiku form towards incantation, we are shown the ferocity of danger before us; and also a way forward--a jailbreak, a healing, the recognition of a place of safety. It's where we know a concord of souls, erotic communion, raw blessing, and rebellion.
With these short stories, deeply indebted to Sufi Tales and Jataka stories (as well as to the Brothers Grimm and American folktales), Steven Nightingale offers testimonies of revelation, mischief, miracles, and grace given him by sixty–four remarkable women who've appeared in his life over time. These delightful pieces combine humor and sensuality with surrealism and an oblique spirituality, and each becomes an opportunity of gentle instruction, invention, and entertainment. The book describes a spiritual pilgrimage, beautifully written, a unique offering from this wonderful writer.
Exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Granada, the narrative delves into the coexistence of Muslims, Jews, and Christians in Al-Andalus during the Spanish Middle Ages. Steven Nightingale highlights the intellectual achievements of this era, likening them to those of classical Athens and Renaissance Italy. The flourishing of poetry and the construction of the Alhambra are central themes, alongside the profound impact of the 1492 conquest by Ferdinand and Isabel, which marked the end of a remarkable cultural epoch. The story reflects on collaboration, creativity, and the fragility of civilization.
Explores the rich history of Granada, a region historically known for its religious tolerance and intellectualism, and describes the region's decline after the unification of Spain.
Exploring the sonnet as a profound expression of dreams, Steven Nightingale delves into its transformative power. Through his poetic lens, he reveals how this structured form captures the complexities of human experience and emotion. Nightingale's work invites readers to appreciate the sonnet not merely as a traditional format, but as a vibrant medium through which aspirations and inner truths can be articulated and celebrated.