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EPIC POETRY III
edited by Samuel J. Stephens & Nathan Gilmore
‡ SIR GAWAIN & THE GREEN KNIGHT | Paul Douglas Deane
‡ FORGOTTEN GROUND REGAINED | The Poets of the Modern Alliterative Revival
‡ OLIVER CROMWELL | William G. Carpenter
‡ THE EPIC BOOK OF SAMUEL PART III | Nathan Gilmore
‡ THE EPIC ACTS OF THE APOSTLES PART IV | Alicia Joy Taylor
‡ FROM ARTHURIAN LEGEND | Samuel J. Stephens - available soon
In this third issue of epic poetry (Issue #17) we welcome the poets of the modern alliterative revival, including Adam Bolivar, Solvor Bjarna, Paul Douglas Deane, Rahul Gupta, Michael Helsem, J.W. Laurel, and Thomas Sudell. Continuing her book-length epic is Part 4 of Alicia Joy Taylor’s The Epic Acts of the Apostles; Paul Douglas Deane gives us peek at a passage from his upcoming Sir Gawain translation; Nathan Gilmore offers the newest addition to his Epic Book of Samuel chronicling King David’s rise to power; William G. Carpenter portrays Oliver Cromwell, one of British history’s most vivid figures; finally Sam Stephens’ Scenes From Arthurian Legend drops us into the world of King Arthur and the quest for the Holy Grail.
ISSUE 16
edited by Samuel J. Stephens & Philip J. Palacios
Stories:
A SHADOWED SOUL | Matthew R. Briggs
MARNEY AND THE BAD EGG | Philip J. Palacios
ISHRYA’S OUTCASTS | Diana Massengale
THE SONNET CORNER | Short Poetry III
THE BOOK CORNER | Inaugural Edition
FILM FILINGS | May Edition
In this issue, debut writer Matthew R. Briggs takes us into a wintery fantasy world; Philip J. Palacios and Diana Massengale offer humorous tales of mythical creatures. Also debuting: The Sonnet Corner featuring new IF contributors, and The Book Corner featuring three reviews of historical reads; and the May edition of Film Filings.
Artwork design by Sam Stephens
THE SONNET CORNER
SHORT POETRY VOLUME III · APRIL 2025
edited by Samuel J. Stephens & Nathan Gilmore
Debut Edition of The Sonnet Corner. Poems by Timothy E.G. Bartel, Solvor Bjarna, Daniel Cooper, Sarah Cline, Lee Evans, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Janice Katz, and Stefanie Kate M. Watchorna.
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THE BOOK CORNER
edited by Samuel J. Stephens & Nathan Gilmore
Debut edition. Three reviews by Nathan Gilmore. A biography about King and about a king; a history of WWII.
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MOVIE BALCONY
A movie blog for new and classic films. Monthly review editions for our ‘Film Filings’ series. Also includes rankings, essays, news, and opportunities to contribute.
THE ARCHIVES
OPEN ALL DAY AND NIGHT
Library of all previous issues and series. A great place to browse and bookmark for a rainy day.
chief editor:
SAM STEPHENS
managing editor:
PHILIP J. PALACIOS
associate editor:
NATHAN GILMORE
associate editor:
DIANA MASSENGALE
art consultant:
EVANGELINA STEPHENS
published by:
ILLUMINATIONS OF THE FANTASTIC
founders:
SAM STEPHENS & PHILIP J. PALACIOS
city location:
NASHVILLE, TN
publishing years:
2020-present
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