The Greenwood Poet by Lancelot Schaubert

The Greenwood Poet Reviews

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  Lancelot Schaubert

  This poetry volume comes out today, I’m pretty pleased with the reviews of the folks that actually read it and understood it. If you’ve ever read poetry or gothic fantasy, pick up a copy. You might be surprised at what you find.
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  Török Sándor

  Lancelot Schaubert’s The Greenwood Poetis a poetry collection exploring a plethora of themes, from the uniqueness and complexity of nature, love, and the human experience to divinity, history and even loss. Although varied in terms of subject matter and tone, the poems are, at least to a certain degree, united by a sense of appreciation as well as wonder for the natural word and everything the human condition comprises. While most of them can feel deeply personal, they are certainly universal when it comes to the themes approached and the messages he manages to convey through each of them.
  
  The poetry collection is without a doubt gripping and thought-provoking and can only delight those who have a special liking for nature or simply appreciate the power of language. Throughout the collection, the writing is quite accessible and profound while there’s a slight touch of elegancy shining through each poem. Rich with sensory details and numerous elements creating a vivid imagery, Schaubert’s use of language offers the reader an immersive experience that often entitles references to classic authors, biblical and mythological characters. My favourite poems from the collection include Daffodil Farm, Dusting Greenwood Chapel’s Marble and A hall of trees and they are certainly indicative of Schaubert’s mastery. Another aspect that stood out was the natural and unforced usage of metaphors and elements specific to symbolism.
  
  The Greenwood Poet is an astonishing poetry collection in which Lancelot Schaubert successfully managed to comprise, through his skillful use of language, the general experience of humans, both from the past and the present. If anything, at points it even felt as a reminder of our shared humanity and the need to reconnect with nature. It certainly is a collection many will enjoy but especially those who have an affinity for the complexities emotions imply as well as for nature. Many thanks to the author for sending me a copy of the book in exchange for a review!
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  Anu

  The author has created a range of emotive and powerful poems in a variety of styles, that capture a variety of experiences and crucial themes using the right rhythm, tone, expression, and figurative language. Imaginative narration captures readers' attention.
  
  Each poem and line are well described. This allows you to interpret it in your way. The place, natural beauty, family, people, and architecture are all depicted excellently and authentically. Throughout this book, the author observes events in practical life situations. The poetic verses flow smoothly and with interest. Each of them has a charm and darkness of its own.
  
  I loved the poetry” Glaciers and their Graves” “Union Called Him Captain Hook” “Elegy for a Star” and “Little Flowers” which are exquisitely penned.
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  Nigel

  Briefly - Good in parts, less so in others.
  
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  Hum - poetry, not my thing and yet… The blurb states that the author spent two years looking around the Green-Wood cemetery "America's oldest and greatest rural cemetery". Here he uncovered "stories of love and loss, stories of shipwreck and tragedy" and met Fae creatures. The idea of this book really appealed to me.
  
  I read it gently over a period of time and it often allowed my thoughts to bubble up. For example that in a graveyard life as well as death can be seen or felt at least. Equally that time has no purpose in a graveyard so millennia can be considered and if the world can be seen in a grain of sand then there is plenty of space for things of this world and others in the Green-Wood. I am grateful to the author for taking me on a personal journey here.
  
  Certainly some of the poems I got and they resonated with me. Some simply seemed strange. I think from the UK side of the pond some words/aspects are rather USA specific and that sometimes interrupted my reading of the poem.
  
  The poems/lines that worked well were really great. Some were "stream of consciousness" type things. An example would be Anti Rebellion which was great in places and lost me in others. An example of one I did enjoy would be the "Sonnet of a Siren's Sorrow". I liked the Gothic nature of it too. Equally I thought "Oh Barren Womb" was well crafted.
  
  Reflecting on this I think the shorter poems had more punch for me than some of the longer ones. It takes hard work to get short stories to work well and maybe that applies to poems too. I found parts of this enjoyable however I'm not sure it delivered quite what I'd hoped for.
  
  Note - I received an advance digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair review
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  Yvonne

  This is a collection of poems that are very readable. With poetry, I tend to find that some resonate more than others and this is the same with this collection. There is a nice introduction from the author who gives some information about who he is and where he has come from and why he writes as he does.
  
  There were some poems that I didn't always understand, but even these I did find had some wonderful sentences in them. They are emotional and simple at times but with a rich use of language. A real treat for those who like to sit and think about things as they read, a thought-provoking collection indeed.
  
  The poems are observations of people and the world around us, nature is a prominent feature. Having the poems set in one area made for interesting thoughts from the author.
  
  I like this a lot and if you like a more getting back to nature and emotional aspects then this is one that you may enjoy, I did and I would happily recommend it.
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  Courtney Bernard

  
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  Greetings from Tokyo! It felt fitting to write this post in the place I read this book. Most of my reading took place on trains and the metro and it was perfect for it. The poems were great bit sized portions for reading of the train and made it such a pleasant experience.
  
  My favorite poem out of the bunch was Threnody for Granny, I might be biased because it had my name but I could feel the emotion the author was feeling while writing it. I loved the imagery and the sadness that comes from writing about someone you love who has passed. Beautifully written and I know these poems will stay with me for life.
  
  Final Thoughts: Overall, I love the theme of poems all written in one location, you can tell how much the author cared about Greenwood and the impact a location can have on your life and the lives of others.
  
  Disclaimer: Thank you Netgalley and Vale for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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  Heena Rathore Rathore-Pardeshi

  The Greenwood Poet by Lancelot Schaubert is a beautiful and heart-touching poetry collection. What really made this collection special for me was that the poems in this collection are all themed beautifully, rooted in a place that holds a very special place for the author. I am a believer in certain places holding an unyielding grip on one's heart and soul and every poem in this collection makes my belief stronger.
  
  So I loved the entire collection and though there were a few favourites, overall this book makes for an excellent read with the bite-sized poems that are more contemplative in their content than their length.
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  Emma

  Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
  
  “The Greenwood Poet” was an intriguing collection of poems based around the theme of the Greenwood Cemetery. I found some poems resonated with me while others proved to be too obtuse for me. If you enjoy gothic symbolism, or reflections on humanity, memory, and New York City, you may find this collection interesting to peruse.
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  Mel

  I was given a copy of this by Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
  
  'The Greenwood Poet spent two years spelunking the archive, grounds, and barrows of Greenwood Cemetery - America's oldest and greatest rural cemetery. While there, he uncovered stories of love and loss, stories of shipwreck and tragedy.'
  
  Not my favorite kind of poetry; rhyming, singsong style. Didn't suit the subject.
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  Thomas Myers

  I definitely appreciate the beautiful mood in which these were composed; but they are too...esoteric I guess for my taste.