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Gerald Moore

    July 30, 1899 – March 13, 1987
    Modern Poetry from Africa
    Shatter the Glass, Shards of Flame
    LIFE Story
    Flak Jacket
    Seven African Writers
    Singer and Accompanist - The Performance of Fifty Songs
    • The selection of fifty songs is driven by their interesting qualities, whether due to their inherent value or the challenges they present to the singer and accompanist. This approach highlights the complexities and nuances involved in musical performance, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between the performers and the pieces they interpret.

      Singer and Accompanist - The Performance of Fifty Songs
    • Flak Jacket

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring intense themes of addiction, crime, and familial bonds, this collection presents a vivid tapestry of explosive poetry. It weaves together a gripping narrative featuring a drive to rehab, murders, an escaped prisoner, and unique classroom experiences. The complex father-son relationship adds depth, inviting readers to engage with the emotional turbulence and unexpected twists. Prepare for a captivating journey that challenges perceptions and ignites the imagination.

      Flak Jacket
    • LIFE Story

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Before Americans got their news from television, they got it from LIFE, the weekly magazine that set the standard for photojournalism. In LIFE Story Gerald Moore - a writer and editor who worked at the magazine in its last glory years - recalls the dizzying excitement and glamour of LIFE's fast- moving, powerful approach to spreading the news.

      LIFE Story
    • Exploring a rich tapestry of experiences, the collection features narrative and confessional poems that reflect on the joys and tragedies of life over fifteen years. It delves into the poet's diverse journey, including his service in the Canadian military, humanitarian efforts in Haiti, academic pursuits at Oxford University, and work with young offenders in Moncton. The poems capture themes of loss, redemption, and the profound impact of these varied experiences on the poet's life.

      Shatter the Glass, Shards of Flame