Various
Pushkin Press
9 September 2025
192
eBook - PDF
Poetry
ARC via Edelweiss
A nest of vampires literal and metaphorical, this poetry collection ranges across centuries and languages to bring readers a bevy of dark delights.
The undead have long provided the perfect vessel for humanity's fears and desires—from spine-tingling chills to sinister sexiness, vampires are the ultimate representation of the most frightening and alluring parts of ourselves. They've inspired poems that tell stories, proffer warnings, and imagine life from inside the eternal night, by authors like J.W. Goethe, Lord Byron, Emily Dickinson, Charles Baudelaire, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Delmira Agustini, and Ishmael Reed, brought together with many more in this one-of-a-kind collection.
White Teeth, Red Blood offered a collection of vampire-inspired poetry from different time periods, with many of the stories from well-known poets. I had already read, at various times in my life. all but a handful of these poems, so there was little new here for me, but it was nice to find all the works in a single volume, making it a good way for vampire fans to get into reading some poetry about their favourite supernatural creatures without having to go searching for each piece individually. The only thing missing for me was a little more commentary on the pieces, which would have added an extra layer of interest, as the introduction really only brushed the surface. I am giving this book 3 stars. There's nothing here you wouldn't easily find online or in other classic poetry collections, but having it as a themed compendium does make it more easily accessible for interested readers.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
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