Houghton's verse has been described as "a seamless modernization of Robert Frost." The characters of these poems show us glimpses of a spiritual world hidden, not in the forest paths and stone fences of New England, but in the equally rugged landscape of human relationships. The metrical discipline hidden within the seemingly natural speech of Houghton's characters reflects contemporary sensibilities in a transparent mirror of classical forms and structures. While a few of the poems have appeared previously in such publications as "The Living Church" and "The Classical Outlook," this is Houghton's first book-length collection of poetry -- a remarkable work of literature for the sophisticated reader of verse.

Falconry: And Other Poems

Literature & Fiction

Houghton, John William

Poetry

Unlimited Publishing LLC

Rough Magicke

<p>A co-publication of Harvardwood Books and Unlimited Publishing LLC, this novel is a remarkable witch's brew of supernatural, Christian, classical and scientific arcana, served up at an all-too-real Midwestern military school. "An occult thriller, scary, learned, and charitable in the true tradition of Charles Williams and his fellow Inklings," wrote T.A. Shippey, editor of The Oxford Book of Fantasy Stories. "Intellectual and literary, Rough Magicke juxtaposes the arcane and the sacred while providing a glimpse of the divine. It's Dead Poets Society with a dash of Harry Potter and The Name of the Rose." adds Mike Brotherton, author of Star Dragon (Tor Books, 2003) and Spider Star (2006). "Rough Magicke is Goodbye, Mr. Chips meets The Father Brown Mysteries, with the welcome and in fact sorely needed addition of witchcraft, telepathy, quicksand and magic rings," raves Mark O'Donnell of Broadway's HAIRSPRAY fame and author of Getting Over Homer and other fine books from Knopf.</p>

UNLIMITED PUBLISHING LLC and Harvardwood Books

<p>"An occult thriller, scary, learned, and charitable in the true tradition of Charles Williams and his fellow Inklings," says T.A. Shippey, editor of The Oxford Book of Fantasy Stories. A remarkable witch's brew of supernatural, Christian, classical and scientific arcana.</p>

Xlibris, Corp.

Like a Noise in Dreams

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

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