A Poetic Odyssey
Ebook
A Poetic Odyssey takes readers on a unique voyage to an aesthetic, romantic, and spiritual realm, where the human spirit experiences a tryst with the divine, and beauty emerges even from the most harrowing tales of life. Divided into four distinct sections, the collection begins with "Tales of Life," experiences of joy and sorrow, agony and ecstasy, love, longing, and tragedy. In the next section of "Romantic Verses," readers are transported to the intoxicating realm of love while enjoying some of the finest poetry from the classic genre of romanticism. The section "War" delivers a poignant message about the gruesome nature of conflicts and a heartfelt plea, a poetic yearning for peace and harmony. Finally, "Lights of Life" illuminates the spiritual and philosophical dimensions of our lives, exploring humanism, death, reincarnation, karma, and mysticism surrounding our existence that transcends our agnostic, mortal perspectives on life. As readers navigate A Poetic Odyssey, they will find solace, inspiration, and a deeper resonance of the intricate threads that weave the sublime fabric of our collective humanity. Guided through the lights and the shadows, readers will be inspired to contemplate life's mysteries while celebrating the profound beauty found within the tapestry of our existence.
“Melody of compassion and humanity. Waves of time on the sea of eternity. We find lost moments of our lives in this poetic tapestry again. Ryan purifies our hearts and fills them with love and empathy. Let us enjoy his gift. Let us dance through the pages of his deep and wide odyssey.”
—Tomáš Cahlík, associate professor of economics, Charles University in Prague
“A Poetic Odyssey is a journey into a realm of transcendence and mysteries of life. Themes of philosophy, humanism, love, and spirituality resonate through every verse of this book. I have been deeply touched by the lyrical language and the poignant imagery by which Ryan Dutton has woven his ideas and imagination into his verses. After reading this collection, sensitive readers will feel compelled to contemplate the meaning of life and the eternal nature of the human spirit.”
—Barbora Prescott, English interpreter
- Title: A Poetic Odyssey
- Author: Ryan Dutton
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385211685, 9798385211661, 9798385211678
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385211685
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-16T01:41:13Z
Although a professional software engineer, Ryan is passionate about literature, philosophy, art, mythology, history, and Western classical music. Born in India, Ryan immigrated to the US in his early twenties but later moved to Prague in the Czech Republic, where he now lives with his wife Hana Dutton. Alongside his higher education in computing, statistics, quantitative finance, and econometrics, Ryan always enjoyed writing as a serious hobby. A Poetic Odyssey is his first published work.