Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group

Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group - Issue 2, Winter 2025

The second issue of the Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group bridges ancient inspiration with modern voices, offering a collection of poetry, prose, and art that challenges and enriches contemporary literature. This issue highlights diverse perspectives, from ancient echoes of Sappho to fresh interpretations of identity, love, and societal connections.

Key highlights include:

• Poetry inspired by Sappho: Two poets independently weave ancient Greek verse into modern explorations of love and memory, including a complete translation of Hymn to Aphrodite by founding editor Jon-David Hague.

• Provocative prose and stories: From Dustin Anderson's The Unified Theory, a poignant tale of an ordinary life intertwined with extraordinary discoveries, to Josh Greenbaum's myth-infused Crow and Coyote Save the World.

• Artful moments: Mandy Tripp's geometric illustrations breathe visual life into the pages.

• Featured contributors: Voices range from Michael Ryle's poetic soliloquies to David Dephy's award-winning poems that traverse memory, time, and place. Each contributor offers a unique lens into humanity's ever-changing landscape.

Westbrae Literary Group is dedicated to promoting fresh, raw voices and offering a platform for writers and artists beyond traditional literary boundaries. Issue 2 is an ode to bridging past and present, blending the ancient and the contemporary in a vibrant dialogue.

Discover the art of storytelling and poetry reimagined. Journal of the Westbrae Literary Group invites readers to explore literature as a transformative, boundary-defying experience.