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Temple of Love: poems for Marie Antoinette
Poetry
90 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 11, 2012
About the author
Aria Ligi
4 books33 followersAria Ligi is an award-winning poet and esteemed independent scholar with a prolific writing career of over fifty years. She possesses a profound affinity for history, particularly the English Romantics, and holds a B.A. in writing from San Francisco State University. Among her notable earlier works are "Temple of Love," "Blood, Bone, and Stone," and the Pushcart Nominated "Hammer of God." Recent publications include Sirius Editorial, October Hill, Z Publication's New York's Best Emerging Poets anthology, Light Journal: Issues Three and Four, the Australian Times, and the University of South Dakota's Vermillion Literary Project annual chapbook for 2013 and 2014. Aria has been a featured guest on Progressive News Network's Blog Talk Radio and Aeon Byte Radio, where she showcased her work. Previously, she was editor-in-chief at New Poetry Magazine, an online international digest, Senior Poetry Editor at October Hill Magazine, and the Arts Director at SHE THE MAGAZINE.
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May 22, 2017
When it comes to poetry, I'll admit, I'm not well-read. However, Temple of Love has transformed me into being a fan of the genre. Aria Ligi's depth and verbosity in writing almost overwhelmed me in every passage I read in this book. And then, to add so much true historical perspective to the life and times of Marie Antoinette was one of the biggest educational experiences for me in recent times.
Another aspect that came through very clearly to me in this book was love; everything from Marie's perspective, to how Aria Ligi wrote about it exuded love, which to me is something that we all need to keep in the fore of our lives.
Another aspect that came through very clearly to me in this book was love; everything from Marie's perspective, to how Aria Ligi wrote about it exuded love, which to me is something that we all need to keep in the fore of our lives.
November 30, 2020
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August 21, 2016
"Temple of love" by Aria Ligi
When I think of Marie Antoinette, heavy brocade fabrics, silken corsets, large powdered hair, diamonds, feathers and silk fans come to mind. "Let them eat cake" also rings in my mind.
Aria Ligi's work is a collection of poems for the poorly painted Marie Antoinette. The picture Aria paints is a different side than the one most of us know. Aria Ligi talks about the real MA who was compassionate, and cared deeply for the poor and others more than herself.
In the author's own words she tried to " build a bridge to her" though the information available; I would say she succeeded.
This book took me back to this time period. I wondered what it must of been like back then and what was going on politicly in France.
The pictures through out the book were helpful in portraying the essence of the poetry written. My favourite poem was Silent Whispers.
One can't help but wonder what MA would think of this wonderful book.
I think that Marie Antoinette would be honoured that who she was, is now fully displayed, as not a mere vapid uncaring women, but a person who lived and moved and breathed.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys history and poetry, and of course, Marie Antoinette.
by Sharon Laker~Author
When I think of Marie Antoinette, heavy brocade fabrics, silken corsets, large powdered hair, diamonds, feathers and silk fans come to mind. "Let them eat cake" also rings in my mind.
Aria Ligi's work is a collection of poems for the poorly painted Marie Antoinette. The picture Aria paints is a different side than the one most of us know. Aria Ligi talks about the real MA who was compassionate, and cared deeply for the poor and others more than herself.
In the author's own words she tried to " build a bridge to her" though the information available; I would say she succeeded.
This book took me back to this time period. I wondered what it must of been like back then and what was going on politicly in France.
The pictures through out the book were helpful in portraying the essence of the poetry written. My favourite poem was Silent Whispers.
One can't help but wonder what MA would think of this wonderful book.
I think that Marie Antoinette would be honoured that who she was, is now fully displayed, as not a mere vapid uncaring women, but a person who lived and moved and breathed.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys history and poetry, and of course, Marie Antoinette.
by Sharon Laker~Author
February 11, 2016
I just finished Aria Ligi's debut book of poetry. This collection follows the life and tragic death of Marie Antoinette. The subject matter is unique and historical. Admittedly, I'd never given too much though to Marie Antoinette, but after reading this collection, I feel guilty about that and I'm intrigued. Ligi has made me want to look deeper and explore this misunderstood and doomed royal.
As for the poems themselves, Ligi is a gifted poet. Her work is written freely and with a very wise eye when it comes to word-usage and imagery. These poems are written chronologically about Antoinette's life, and I felt, reading them, a sense of impending doom and dread at what was coming. I'd come to love and care for Marie Antoinette through Ligi's work, and that is the sign of a good poet. She made me feel.
As for the poems themselves, Ligi is a gifted poet. Her work is written freely and with a very wise eye when it comes to word-usage and imagery. These poems are written chronologically about Antoinette's life, and I felt, reading them, a sense of impending doom and dread at what was coming. I'd come to love and care for Marie Antoinette through Ligi's work, and that is the sign of a good poet. She made me feel.
February 28, 2016
I feel fortunate to have come across the promising work of Aria Ligi, who is developing a distinct and somewhat haunting poetic voice all of her own. For me, her shorter pieces are often her best - the intensity some of these carry is truly impressive - along with her trademark, often erudite and evocatively resonant juxtapositions that deliver such power & interest, inviting reflection with their depth...
And in particular, how admirable and ambitious is this piece of empathetic work, specifically devoted to the iconic and oft misunderstood Marie Antoinette: how unique, how impressive and how well realised - truly a labour of love!
And in particular, how admirable and ambitious is this piece of empathetic work, specifically devoted to the iconic and oft misunderstood Marie Antoinette: how unique, how impressive and how well realised - truly a labour of love!
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