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The Painted Shadows: Poetry Collection Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

Elias Raven's poetry has been gaining critical acclaim since he came onto the poetry scene a few years ago. His book "The Painted Shadows" has been recognized by many as a work that is both refreshing and challenging at the same time. His poetry is familiar, yet the style is fully his own. The authors meditations on love & loss, life & death, religion & spirituality, his own personal identity, humanity, history & sexuality all form a compelling narrative for the reader as he pushes the absolute limits of his creativity. This poet delves deeply into his past and present taking us all on a very real and personal journey of the spirit as he seeks to articulate his visions with the rest of us. "The poetry of his writing embodies a range of feelings and images that are always unpredictable, yet beautiful and haunting at the same time...His words resonate with the reader and open doorways to the limitless possibilities [whether he] is proposing his own re-interpretation or vision to historical images and text. His words are painful to read at times, the images that come forth bleed from his heart echoing in the interior of his soul, screaming his pain... Still other passages are deeply erotic and mesmerizing, leaving the reader to wonder how much is from this poets own personal reality. He can look into the night and transcend meaning, his words leave an indelible impression, causing the reader to dive back in again and again looking for hidden meanings and gems among the passages...Elias truly gives space to poetic meaning and initiates further dialogue leaving the reader wanting more and more." KB

The assembled guest poets that are in the back of this book of poetry both old and new form a wonderful compliment to this gifted writers verse. Familiar names from the indie writing community like Ethan Radcliff, Alan Walker & Alexandria Sure along with a slew of new and upcoming poets all form a wonderful framework and introduction to this writers poetic vision.
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About the Author

Elias Raven was born and raised in Los Angeles. He's an avid reader with a lifelong passion for writing. He's a storyteller, a poet and a talented musician with an amazing voice. Oh, and let's not forget an amazing cook! As a young boy he spent many summers reading classics such as "The Adventures of Sherlock Homes" and "The White Company" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His creativity was constantly being pushed as he learned more and more about the world around him. His taste in literature spanned from classics to science fiction/fantasy. He expanded his taste devouring everything from William Blake to Milton, Dante, Baudelaire, Arthur Rimbaud, T.S. Elliot, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Khalil Gibran, William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, Paul Verlaine, Walt Whitman, Alan Ginsburg, Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, Carl Sandburg, Dylan Thomas, and Jim Morrison. These inspirations and his sheer love for reading had him take pen to paper around the age of 20. Did I mention he's a Musician? ...You can often find him playing his guitars (both electric and acoustic) and keyboards and singing (4 octave ranges) in his home studio. He's a classically trained music aficionado -trained early on by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Hayden, Liszt, as well as Big Band, Jazz and Rag Time. Spending time with his father at the Los Angeles Philharmonic; experiencing his first orchestra concert at the age of 9. Elias the Gourmet Cook...Oh My!...His Japanese mother and grandmother trained him very well in fine culinary skills both in cooking and food appreciation from all over the world such as Italian, Indian, Moroccan, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hawaiian, Pilipino, Greek, and Polish. When Elias is not reading, writing, composing music or cooking...he can be found listening to music, playing games, hanging out with his kids. He enjoys going to concerts, going on culinary adventures, sightseeing, spending the day at the beach or in the mountains...just doing something adventurous!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01600NDG6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elias Raven
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 816 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 111 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Customers find this poetry collection engaging, with one noting how the author's soul shines through every verse. The book evokes strong emotions and is considered a good read, with one customer describing it as truly unique.

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Customers enjoy this poetry collection, praising its great and sexy verses, with one customer noting how the author's soul shines through every verse.

"...Some are very hot and oh so steamy. Truly a very gifted and talented group of writers. A must read for any poetry lover!" Read more

"...but I have seen and heard poems he has written and he is an incredible writer. I enjoyed this book. Full of emotions you can feel...." Read more

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Customers find the poetry collection emotionally evocative, with some noting its sad themes.

"...So many raw emotions and pain filled words. There is also beauty and grace and elegance in the writings. Some are very hot and oh so steamy...." Read more

"...I enjoyed this book. Full of emotions you can feel. There are other fantastic writers who share there work as well...." Read more

"The poerty of Elias Raven is so thought and emotion provoking. He way of words is like non other...." Read more

"This is my first poetry book I read to the end. There is a mix of dark, sad and sexy poems. I look forward to reading more of Elias Raven." Read more

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Customers find the poetry collection to be a very good read, with one customer describing it as truly unique.

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"...by Elias but I have seen and heard poems he has written and he is an incredible writer. I enjoyed this book. Full of emotions you can feel...." Read more

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Customers find the poetry collection beautiful, with one describing it as a great collection.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016
    This is truly a magnificent collection of poetry. So many raw emotions and pain filled words. There is also beauty and grace and elegance in the writings. Some are very hot and oh so steamy. Truly a very gifted and talented group of writers. A must read for any poetry lover!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017
    This is the first book I have read by Elias but I have seen and heard poems he has written and he is an incredible writer. I enjoyed this book. Full of emotions you can feel. There are other fantastic writers who share there work as well. This book is full of some beautiful sad and erotic poetry. Thank you for sharing Elias.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
    This was my first work of Elias that I have read. I am so glad that I clicked on this book. If your a fan of poetry this is a must experience work of word art.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
    What I have always loved about poetry is it's ability to allow another heart to transfuse yours. Another perspective, of the cracks or canyons, to shift our own landscape. Elias Raven's poetry along with his guests point out the necessity of hope, the beauty that lies in wait: under the bed covers or within a rainy day. He reminds us that passion is possible, and to always see with wonder and gentle eyes. Buy this poetry book, and fall into a beautiful world, that shimmers through the author's hearty words.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016
    Mr. Raven Prose are Erotic, Mystical, Sensual and Mind altering. You can feel the Poets soul in every verse. I believe that even those whom do not read poetry as a ule will come away looking for more! This is a must read, Bravo Mr. Raven
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
    The poerty of Elias Raven is so thought and emotion provoking. He way of words is like non other. I am looking forward to see what he comes up with next.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2016
    this book was full of great poetry by some amazing authors and poets. definitely worth the money
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
    I have always thought poetry was a author's way of so eloquently describing the emotions that I could not quite find a way to express at times.
    Elias Raven and all the poets here have that rare gift of evoking just the right set to bring life to those feelings.
    From the heights and depths of the soul. Each one is a word picture of your thoughts.
    I highly recommend you take the time to read these poems and maybe see yourself in a few of them.
    Well done to Elias and all the other talented authors collected here.
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  • Topsy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A poetry collection worth reading!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2015
    Poetry isn't usually my first reading choice but I'm so glad I bought this book. A great range of poetry that is emotional and erotic

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