Author: George Courtauld
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407080245
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This treasure trove of very British poetry brings together over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Including national favourites such as Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier', George Herbert's 'Love' and John Betjeman's 'A Subaltern's Love Song' these are poems chosen for their resonant power, nostalgia and simplicity. Following themes such as bravery and fellowship, love and regret, and people and places, this charming collection is a pleasure to dip into. And with lesser-known poems by the likes of Emily Bronte, Winston Churchill and Sir Walter Raleigh, this inspiring anthology offers more than the average poetry book. The author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes. This wonderful and original collection will enchant poetry lovers everywhere.
England's Best Loved Poems
Author: George Courtauld
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407080245
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This treasure trove of very British poetry brings together over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Including national favourites such as Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier', George Herbert's 'Love' and John Betjeman's 'A Subaltern's Love Song' these are poems chosen for their resonant power, nostalgia and simplicity. Following themes such as bravery and fellowship, love and regret, and people and places, this charming collection is a pleasure to dip into. And with lesser-known poems by the likes of Emily Bronte, Winston Churchill and Sir Walter Raleigh, this inspiring anthology offers more than the average poetry book. The author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes. This wonderful and original collection will enchant poetry lovers everywhere.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407080245
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
This treasure trove of very British poetry brings together over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Including national favourites such as Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier', George Herbert's 'Love' and John Betjeman's 'A Subaltern's Love Song' these are poems chosen for their resonant power, nostalgia and simplicity. Following themes such as bravery and fellowship, love and regret, and people and places, this charming collection is a pleasure to dip into. And with lesser-known poems by the likes of Emily Bronte, Winston Churchill and Sir Walter Raleigh, this inspiring anthology offers more than the average poetry book. The author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes. This wonderful and original collection will enchant poetry lovers everywhere.
Green and Pleasant Land
Author: Ana Sampson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782433019
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Our rolling fields and verdant countryside have ever inspired some of the finest verse by our most cherished poets, and the very best are brought together in this thoughtful and enjoyable collection. Green and Pleasant Land features such best-loved poets as Keats, Larkin, Shakespeare, Hopkins and Wordsworth, who effortlessly conjure relaxing and nostalgic images of a better time and place. Be transported to a more lush and vibrant world with this celebration of all the beauty of our language and land. The perfect addition to any poetry lover's collection.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782433019
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Our rolling fields and verdant countryside have ever inspired some of the finest verse by our most cherished poets, and the very best are brought together in this thoughtful and enjoyable collection. Green and Pleasant Land features such best-loved poets as Keats, Larkin, Shakespeare, Hopkins and Wordsworth, who effortlessly conjure relaxing and nostalgic images of a better time and place. Be transported to a more lush and vibrant world with this celebration of all the beauty of our language and land. The perfect addition to any poetry lover's collection.
Poems of England
Author: Hereford Brooke George
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Patriotic poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Patriotic poetry, English
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The Best Loved Poems of John Betjeman
Author: John Betjeman
Publisher: John Murray Pubs Limited
ISBN: 9780719565458
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
John Betjeman was without question the most popular poet of the twentieth century and his poems have been bought and read by millions. He opened eyes to what before him had seemed ordinary but is now unforgettable. There is no other poet remotely like him and this collection of favourites is a perfect reminder of his extraordinary originality and appeal. It is perfect too for those who still have in store the pleasure of discovery.
Publisher: John Murray Pubs Limited
ISBN: 9780719565458
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
John Betjeman was without question the most popular poet of the twentieth century and his poems have been bought and read by millions. He opened eyes to what before him had seemed ordinary but is now unforgettable. There is no other poet remotely like him and this collection of favourites is a perfect reminder of his extraordinary originality and appeal. It is perfect too for those who still have in store the pleasure of discovery.
The Nation's Favourite Poems
Author: Griff Rhys Jones
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0563387823
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Contains the top 100 poems from a poll conducted by The Bookworm in 1995.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0563387823
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Contains the top 100 poems from a poll conducted by The Bookworm in 1995.
Best Remembered Poems
Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486116409
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The 126 poems in this superb collection of 19th and 20th century British and American verse range from famous poets such as Wordsworth, Tennyson, Whitman, and Frost to less well-known poets. Includes 10 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486116409
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
The 126 poems in this superb collection of 19th and 20th century British and American verse range from famous poets such as Wordsworth, Tennyson, Whitman, and Frost to less well-known poets. Includes 10 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
The Best Loved Poems of the American People
Author: Hazel Felleman
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0385000197
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Contains over 575 of the most frequently requested poems in America, divided by subject and indexed by authors and first lines.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0385000197
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Contains over 575 of the most frequently requested poems in America, divided by subject and indexed by authors and first lines.
England's Best Loved Poems
Author: George Courtauld
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780091909666
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Contains a collection of over 100 classic poems, selected by author and patriot George Courtauld. Here, the author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780091909666
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Contains a collection of over 100 classic poems, selected by author and patriot George Courtauld. Here, the author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes.
Classic Treasury of Best-Loved Children's Poems
Author: Penny Dann
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762420285
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Imaginative artwork from best-selling illustrator Penny Dann adds a touch of whimsy to this collection of classic poetry for children from William Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Christina Rossetti, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many other writers. Children aged 4 to 8 will discover the magic of rhyme as they read forty-eight short poems, sure to spark their imaginations and inspire a love of language. Original illustrations by Penny Dann bring each timeless favorite to life for a new generation of readers. From the soothing “Lullaby and Good Night” to the silly rhymes of “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” The Classic Treasury of Best-Loved Chilrdren's Poems is an entertaining introduction to the rich possibilities of the English language and the wonderful world of poetry.
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762420285
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Imaginative artwork from best-selling illustrator Penny Dann adds a touch of whimsy to this collection of classic poetry for children from William Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Christina Rossetti, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many other writers. Children aged 4 to 8 will discover the magic of rhyme as they read forty-eight short poems, sure to spark their imaginations and inspire a love of language. Original illustrations by Penny Dann bring each timeless favorite to life for a new generation of readers. From the soothing “Lullaby and Good Night” to the silly rhymes of “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” The Classic Treasury of Best-Loved Chilrdren's Poems is an entertaining introduction to the rich possibilities of the English language and the wonderful world of poetry.
England's Best Loved Poems
Author: George Courtauld
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780091957544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This treasure trove of very British poetry brings together over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Including national favourites such as Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier', George Herbert's 'Love' and John Betjeman's 'A Subaltern's Love Song' these are poems chosen for their resonant power, nostalgia and simplicity. Following themes such as bravery and fellowship, love and regret, and people and places, this charming collection is a pleasure to dip into. And with lesser-known poems by the likes of Emily Bronte, Winston Churchill and Sir Walter Raleigh, this inspiring anthology offers more than the average poetry book. The author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes. This wonderful and original collection will enchant poetry lovers everywhere.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780091957544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This treasure trove of very British poetry brings together over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Including national favourites such as Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier', George Herbert's 'Love' and John Betjeman's 'A Subaltern's Love Song' these are poems chosen for their resonant power, nostalgia and simplicity. Following themes such as bravery and fellowship, love and regret, and people and places, this charming collection is a pleasure to dip into. And with lesser-known poems by the likes of Emily Bronte, Winston Churchill and Sir Walter Raleigh, this inspiring anthology offers more than the average poetry book. The author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes. This wonderful and original collection will enchant poetry lovers everywhere.