Some of you probably know what a huge Labyrinth fan I am. I watched it several times a week when I was growing up. Now that I am an adult, I still watch it regularly - just not quite so often. I even have a Labyrinth tribute tattoo.
When I saw this book, Labyrinth by A. Corrigan, essentially Labyrinth told in sonnets, I knew I had to read it. A. Corrigan broke the film into fifty-five sonnets. I think this was cleverly done. I really enjoyed reading my favorite movie broken into poetry. I highly recommend it for fans of Labyrinth.
Labyrinth
A. Corrigan
62 pages
Description from Amazon: Labyrinth: One classic film, fifty-five sonnets retells the cult classic film in the form of Shakespearean sonnets. It was inspired by A Corrigan’s love of the film and the fact that she wished the novelisation had been more poetic, and physically resembled the book in the film more closely. She started writing the book late last year, intending it to be a celebration of the film’s thirtieth anniversary, but it has now also become a tribute to its star, David Bowie. Many of the poems were composed at Bowie shrines; titles of various Bowie songs also found their way into the text. Labyrinth: One classic film, fifty-five sonnets is written in the form of Shakespearean sonnets, to reflect the fact that several of the lines Sarah quotes from her book in the film resemble iambic pentameter, but the language is intended to be more accessible. The book is aimed at Labyrinth aficionados, as well as fans of David Bowie and people who like sonnets and/or traditional rhyming poetry. A Corrigan takes inspiration from the works of Tolkien, Tanith Lee, and Neil Gaiman, and was specifically influenced by Christina Rossetti’s ‘Goblin Market’ and Lewis Carroll’s ‘The Hunting of the Snark’.
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When Anika receives a mysterious rose in a dream, she becomes convinced that the world is not simple as it seems. Her search for answers leads her to Wicca, a religion of mystery and magic. As Anika delves deeper into this fascinating world, she finds herself drawn to a charismatic fellow Wiccan, Ryan, who is as enigmatic as he is talented. However Anika's remarkable gifts are only revealed when she is introduced to her alluring teacher, Aparajita with a curious bond with Ryan. But as tragedy strikes, sinister secrets are revealed, drawing Anika into a battle which would cost her everything, including her life.... If you are interested mam, please let me know and I will send you a free copy of the EBook.
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