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Thirteen Nocturnes Paperback – July 3, 2018

by Oliver Sheppard (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Combining lush Gothic lyricism with postmodern experimentation, Oliver Sheppard's second collection of verse, Thirteen Nocturnes, presents a nightmare vision of a world in the grip of apocalypse and shadow—a world where "a nighttime of years never-ending" becomes "a darkness severe and unbending," and where life is relentlessly "gathered up against the towering shadow of decay." Taking cues from the dark Romanticism of Poe, the decadent Symbolism of Baudelaire, and the apocalyptic tradition of William Blake—as well as the existential doominess of 20th century cosmic horror—Oliver Sheppard's Thirteen Nocturnes presents a verse vision of collapse, announcing a cold poetics of disintegration in the new dark age of the Anthropocene.

Thirteen Nocturnes was a Finalist for the 2020 Elgin Award for Best Full-Length Poetry Collection. In 2018, Thirteen Nocturnes earned a spot on the Bram Stoker Awards Preliminary Ballot for Superior Achievement in a Poetry Collection, securing a place on the Bram Stoker Awards Recommended Reading List. Four poems from Thirteen Nocturnes were accorded "Recommended" status in Ellen Datlow's BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR, Vol. 11 (2019).


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"Oliver Sheppard is a major new voice in the genre of macabre poetry. Sheppard is also an impeccable craftsman. [Thirteen Nocturnes contains] many poems of uniformly high craftsmanship, not to mention creativity. These are very dark poems indeed, and very inventive in their celebration of darkness and the macabre. As expressed on the back cover, this volume does in fact announce a 'cold poetics of the macabre in the new dark age of the Anthropocene,' emphasis on that 'po,' if not Poe himself."

—Donald Sidney-Fryer, Spectral Realms (June, 2021)

"Thirteen Nocturnes is an excellent collection of mostly gothic poetry, illustrated with appropriately moody photography and art."

—Ellen Datlow, editor, Best Horror of the Year, Vol. 11 (2019)

"Thirteen Nocturnes is gothic in every sense of the word; from the writing style, the themes, to Oliver’s own influences. Without a doubt, this bountiful collection raises the bar for contemporary gothic poetry. It’s so rare in this day and age to find poetry written in such a sophisticated and profound manner. Sheppard combines a down-to-earth modernism with an old school style which makes for a fanciful and unique experience for the reader."

—Sar Blackthorn, CVLT Nation (2018)

"What I appreciated most in Thirteen Nocturnes was Sheppard’s ability to evoke feelings associated with night, darkness, and solitude. They also evoked memories. I appreciate any form of art that can tap into my thoughts and feelings and Sheppard obviously has that ability.”

—Kurt Morris, Razorcake (Dec., 2018)

"Reading Sheppard's poetry is a little like listening to a conversation between Nietzsche and William Blake during a showing of Peckinpah's Cross of Iron. Using a wide range of forms and cultural references, Sheppard illustrates the human condition in ways that take as much account of its absence as its presence... Given the chance, Sheppard will lead you down dark and unfamiliar paths, to moments of weird beauty."

—from the foreword by John Foster

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Writer and poet Oliver Sheppard was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and currently lives in Texas. He is not an Irish sculptor.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 3, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1978331207
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1978331204
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.65 x 8 inches
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Oliver Sheppard was born in Nashville, Tennessee and currently lives and writes in Texas. Sheppard's most recent collection of verse, Thirteen Nocturnes, was a Finalist for the 2020 Elgin Award for Best Full-Length Poetry Collection.

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I have fallen in love with this work. Excellent poetry reflects the golden age of gothic literary pieces. I don't want to compare this to other well-known poets and writers as it is its own stand-alone piece because of the style of the poet himself. I have recommended this book to several others I knew enjoyed this kind of poetry. The poems were enlightening, intelligent, thoughtful, and even dark, which I appreciate. I highly recommend this book to anyone that might hesitate on purchasing, this book will not let you down and worth the cost.
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L. Bachman
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning piece of work
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
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I have fallen in love with this work. Excellent poetry reflects the golden age of gothic literary pieces. I don't want to compare this to other well-known poets and writers as it is its own stand-alone piece because of the style of the poet himself. I have recommended this book to several others I knew enjoyed this kind of poetry. The poems were enlightening, intelligent, thoughtful, and even dark, which I appreciate. I highly recommend this book to anyone that might hesitate on purchasing, this book will not let you down and worth the cost.
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L. Bachman
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning piece of work
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
I have fallen in love with this work. Excellent poetry reflects the golden age of gothic literary pieces. I don't want to compare this to other well-known poets and writers as it is its own stand-alone piece because of the style of the poet himself. I have recommended this book to several others I knew enjoyed this kind of poetry. The poems were enlightening, intelligent, thoughtful, and even dark, which I appreciate. I highly recommend this book to anyone that might hesitate on purchasing, this book will not let you down and worth the cost.
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Eric mccrary
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a gorgeous lay out.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018
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Sheppard’s writing is oddly comforting to me. There is a cadence that seems to thread through a lot of it that just sings. That makes things pop for me. Making heavy concepts a bit easier to digest and makes for a more enjoyable read. Also the layout for this book is just gorgeous. The way things are divided up, the added pictures, everything involved is just aesthetically very well thought out.
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datasetdallas
5.0 out of 5 stars Thirteen doors to a spectacular abyss.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018
This is one of those rare birds among my collections of poetry. It's as if there's a driving force connecting everything here, an architecture binding smallest knife of wordplay to the deepest well of self. This isn't rapid-fire, off the cuff free association. This is meticulously planned and executed Poetry (capitol P). Know that each door leads to a new primeval darkness. Every line knows what hides in the blank spaces between the ink. It's not all nice. It's not all pleasant. It's not going to leave you when you close the book. In short, buy this book. When you're done, give it to a friend and buy another.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-crafted lush lyricism that should not be missed!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2018
Oliver Sheppard has poetry in his blood. His verse is both chilling and warm, a darkness you find great comfort in. Thirteen Nocturnes is beautiful and ornate, dark and eloquent without cheese or excessive verbosity, and it is truly inspiring and exciting to see such modern talent. He will bring you into a darkness you are happy to call home.
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Andthenwentdowntotheships
5.0 out of 5 stars A book of dark spells
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
I swiftly became entranced by 13 Nocturnes' classic, macabre verse, updated ever so slightly for our times. Oliver's use of the dark palate that suits him isn't some moody goth playing Halloween dress up...the writing is a personal exploration of the beauty, power and necessity of the badness that exists in this fallen world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book of dark spells
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
I swiftly became entranced by 13 Nocturnes' classic, macabre verse, updated ever so slightly for our times. Oliver's use of the dark palate that suits him isn't some moody goth playing Halloween dress up...the writing is a personal exploration of the beauty, power and necessity of the badness that exists in this fallen world.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Friend recommended
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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Wes Radvansky
5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
This is a powerful book of poignant and dark poetry. It's a truly engrossing read and is a worthy addition to the collection of anyone with an appreciation for gothic literature.
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Erin Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tonic For The Nyctophile
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018
Romantic, apocalyptic, and incisive.
Blakeian verse for our tumultuous times.
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