Gothic Poems to Love & Liberty

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Author: Mason Carter   |   Formats: eBook, Paperback   |   Availability: Global   |   Pages: 265

Gothic Poems to Love & Liberty is a bold and haunting collection of over 250 gothic poems that intertwine love, loss, defiance, and revolution. These verses are steeped in radical and revolutionary themes, exposing the darkness of oppression, the brutality of hierarchies, and the relentless pursuit of autonomy.

Blending gothic melancholy with mythological rebellion, this collection breathes new life into legends across the world—Greek, Roman, Sindhi, Russian, Irish, Korean, Māori, Chinese, Japanese, Native American, and beyond. Here, victims rise against their lords, monsters moan in love and rage, and the forsaken cry out for justice. From the cursed gaze of Medusa and the agony of Orpheus to the spectral whispers of Yuki-onna and the tragic devotion of Layla and Majnun, each poem is a testament to resistance, desire, and the struggle against fate.

These verses confront social evils—from the objectification of women and the violence of patriarchy to the domination inherent in power structures. Each line pulses with the spirit of defiance—an ode to those who dare to rebel, to love, and to break free.

If you are drawn to poetry that challenges, mourns, and ignites, I hope these words resonate with you. And if they do, I would love to hear your thoughts.