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A Nature Poem for every Autumn Evening : Volume 3
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of autumnal verse with this exquisite anthology. A delightful follow-up to the beloved winter and spring collections, this compilation is as comforting as a steaming mug of spiced cider and as inviting as a crackling hearth. With a...- £14.99 GBP
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A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year
365 poems celebrating nature and the changing seasons. This is the perfect bedside companion for any nature or poetry fan, featuring famous odes from big-name poets alongside unsung poems from less-well-known writers. Each poem is chosen to chime with the natural world through the...- £24.95 GBP
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A Thousand Mornings
In the early hours, as I amble towards the coastline, I observe the ebb and flow of the tides. Overcome with melancholy, I ponder my next move, only to be gently rebuked by the sea's melodious whisper: "Do pardon me, I've tasks to attend...- £10.99 GBP
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Ariel
Sylvia Plath's Ariel, a collection of her most celebrated verses, including the iconic 'Lady Lazarus', 'Daddy', 'Edge' and 'Paralytic', emerged in the brief yet prolific period between her debut work, The Colossus (1960), and her untimely demise in 1963. These compositions, whilst brimming with...- £12.99 GBP
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Blossomise
Simon Armitage, the esteemed Poet Laureate, breathes fresh life into a perennial poetic theme in this Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. 'Blossomise' is a vibrant exploration of spring's fleeting beauty, capturing both the jubilant arrival and poignant departure of blossoms. With characteristic wit and...- £10.00 GBP
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Blue Horses
Maybe our world will grow kinder eventually. Maybe the desire to make something beautifulis the piece of God that is inside each of us. In this stunning collection, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has defined her life's work. Herons, sparrows, owls and...- £10.99 GBP
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Ceremony for the Nameless
Nikki Giovanni hails the emergence of a fresh poetic luminary! The acclaimed poet and former Young People's Laureate for London, Theresa Lola, presents her remarkable second collection, delving into the potency of naming and its profound impact. Drawing inspiration from Yoruba culture's naming ceremonies,...- £10.99 GBP
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Dart
Over the past three years Alice Oswald has been recording conversations with people who live and work on the River Dart in Devon. Using these records and voices as a sort of poetic census, she creates a narrative of the river, tracking its life...- £14.99 GBP
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Devotions
Devotions, a New York Times Bestseller and Oprah's Book Club selection for 'Books That Help Me Through', has also been specially commended by the Poetry Book Society. This comprehensive anthology showcases Mary Oliver's remarkable poetic journey spanning over five decades. The Washington Post praises...- £30.00 GBP
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Duino Elegies
The captivating original English translation of Rilke's landmark poetry cycle, by Vita and Edward Sackville-WestIn 1931, Virginia and Leonard Woolf's Hogarth Press published a beautiful edition of Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies, in English translation by the writers Vita and Edward Sackville-West. This marked...- £12.99 GBP
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Felicity
And just like that, like a simpleneighbourhood event, a miracle istaking place.''If I have any secret stash of poems, anywhere, it might be about love, not anger,' Mary Oliver once said in an interview. Finally, in Felicity, we can immerse ourselves in Oliver's love...- £10.99 GBP
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Mercies : Selected Poems
Anne Sexton, a trailblazing poet who opened doors for countless female writers, is celebrated in this fresh compilation curated by her daughter and literary executor, Linda Gray Sexton. Before her untimely demise in October 1974, Sexton had, in less than twenty years, amassed a...- £12.99 GBP
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Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year
This soothing anthology of nature poems offers a tranquil escape from the stresses of daily life, inviting you to unwind each evening with a dreamy stroll through the natural world. Keep this exquisite volume within reach and let the timeless words of renowned poets...- £25.00 GBP
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Nature Poems : Treasured Classics and New Favourites
Embark on a poetic journey through Britain's captivating countryside with this exquisitely illustrated anthology. Featuring over 100 carefully curated verses, this collection is divided into seven chapters, each delving into distinct facets of the nation's natural beauty—from the changing seasons to the diverse wildlife,...- £9.99 GBP
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New and Selected Poems, Volume One
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Not Waving but Drowning and other poems
Cheerful, brutal, beautiful! Stevie Smith is the wildest poet of them all.' Nick Cave'I better say straight out that I am an addict of your poetry, a desperate Smith addict.'Sylvia Plath, writing to Stevie Smith, 1963'Revolutionary, wild, and fierce.' Ali SmithStevie Smith was not...- £10.00 GBP
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Out of Chaos Comes Bliss : Essential Poems
Dylan Thomas stands as a towering figure in 20th-century poetry, his verses resonating with a melodious and evocative power that captivates readers to this day. Thomas's works delve into the timeless themes of life, death, lost innocence, and the raw beauty of the natural...- £12.99 GBP
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Poems on Nature
The poems in Poems on Nature are divided into spring, summer, autumn and winter to reflect in verse the changes of the seasons and the passing of time. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make...- £10.99 GBP
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poyums
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, SUNDAY POST AND iPAPER BESTSELLERNOMINEE FOR 2024 SCOTS BOOK OF THE YEARAnd I have done more than just simply get bySo much more than escape or surviveThrough the galvanisation of love, time and patienceI'll take hold of my...- £14.99 GBP
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Robert Burns - Nature Poems
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Scotland's beloved bard with this exquisite compilation of over 80 nature-inspired verses. Each chapter unfolds like a Scottish landscape, revealing Burns's profound connection to his homeland's natural wonders. From the rugged, moss-covered mountains and glens to the...- £10.00 GBP
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Selected Poems
Kathleen Jamie's Selected Poems gathers together some of the finest work by one of the foremost poets currently writing in English. Although Jamie is perhaps best known for her writing on nature, landscape, and place, Selected Poems shows the full and remarkably diverse range...- £14.99 GBP
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The Great Modern Poets : An anthology of the essential poets and poetry since 1900
Delve into the captivating world of 20th-century poetry with this indispensable anthology. Featuring a carefully curated selection of the most influential poems since 1900, this collection showcases the brilliance of literary giants such as T.S. Eliot, Sylvia Plath, Langston Hughes, and W.B. Yeats. Michael...- £10.99 GBP
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The Lost Spells : An enchanting, beautiful book for lovers of the natural world
Exquisite tomes make for indelible presents. This diminutive treasure is the ideal gift for enthusiasts of nature, language, and sumptuous artwork, appealing to both adults and children alike! Whilst sharing a kindred spirit with The Lost Words, The Lost Spells presents a fresh approach,...- £14.99 GBP
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The Peace of Wild Things : And Other Poems
Immerse yourself in the tranquil realm of untamed nature, where creatures exist unburdened by the weight of future sorrows. Wendell Berry's poetic prowess invites readers to pause and contemplate, urging us to perceive the world anew and relish its inherent goodness. This collection of...- £8.99 GBP
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Tormentil
�_~I can�_Tt face the big stuff so I comb the moors for a tiny yellow flower�_T �_" so begins Tormentil, the second poetry collection by Ian Humphreys. Set largely in the starkly beautiful West Yorkshire moorlands, these poems creep and bloom across geographies and...- £10.99 GBP
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Wild Embers : Poems of rebellion, fire and beauty
Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary anthology of verse, delving into the realms of feminism, trauma, resilience, and self-empowerment. Nikita Gill's "Wild Embers" ignites the indomitable spirit that resides within every individual, weaving a tapestry of words that celebrates the art of finding...- £12.99 GBP
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Wisdom of the Woods : 40 Poems to Treasure
Embark on a captivating journey through nature's realm with this enchanting sequel to the bestselling "If You Go Down to the Woods Today." Brimming with 40 meticulously crafted nature poems, this volume invites you to savor the wonders of the great outdoors. As the...- £12.99 GBP
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A Nature Poem for Every Spring Evening
Poems to celebrate spring. A sublime bedside companion to enjoy as the frost melts and days grow longer, with poems to immerse yourself in the season. From William Blake and Emily Dickinson to Robert Browning and Eleanor Farjeon, some of the finest poets that...- £14.99 GBP
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A Nature Poem for Every Winter Evening : Volume 1
Immerse yourself in the winter season with this delightful collection of poems. A perfect bedside companion for a frosty evening, this anthology celebrates the beauty and harshness of winter through the words of renowned poets. From the timeless verses of William Shakespeare and John...- £14.99 GBP
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An Ocean of Static
From the late 15th century onwards, a flurry of voyages were made into the North Atlantic in search of fish, the fabled Northwest Passage, and beyond into the territories purely imaginary. Today, this vast expanse is crisscrossed with ocean and wind currents, submarine cables...- £12.00 GBP
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Collected Poems
Discover a remarkable anthology of verse from the beloved author of 'Cider with Rosie'. Laurie Lee's poetry, steeped in his profound connection to the natural world, chronicles the ebb and flow of seasons and the passage of time. Yet his verses extend beyond pastoral...- £20.00 GBP
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John Betjeman
Sir John Betjeman (1906-84) was born in Highgate, the son of a manufacturer of Dutch descent. His poetry enjoyed immense popularity, as did his personality, and his knighthood in 1969 and appointment as Poet Laureate in 1972 were universally welcomed. Other volumes in this...- £12.99 GBP
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John Clare
In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an...- £12.99 GBP
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Our Isles : Poems Celebrating the Art of Rural Trades and Traditions
Embark on a captivating journey through the British Isles with poet Angus and printmaker Lilly as they delve into the rich tapestry of our crafts and traditions. From the art of baking to the ancient practice of falconry, this exquisite collection of thirty poems...- £12.99 GBP
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Out There in the Wild : Poems on Nature
Sometimes a book comes along that stops you in your tracks. It is beautiful, intelligent, accessible, deeply moving. Fantastic writing, fantastic art. A book for everyone.' David AlmondA stunning poetry gift book celebrating the natural world, illustrated by Diana Catchpole. Out There in the...- £14.99 GBP
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Poetry Rebellion : Poems and prose to rewild the spirit
`Galvanises us to notice and care about our glorious natural world, through the words of an army of poets, ancient and modern' - Bel MooneyAn anthology of poems to enter the bloodstream and rewild the spirit. As with all life on Earth, the climate...- £12.99 GBP
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Rumi: Swallowing the Sun
Immerse yourself in the timeless and transcendent poetry of Rumi, the 13th century Persian mystic whose words have captivated souls across centuries. "Rumi: Swallowing the Sun" is a beautifully curated collection that delves into the depths of mankind's eternal yearning for meaning and fulfillment....- £9.99 GBP
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The Complete Poems of Philip Larkin
This entirely new edition brings together all of Philip Larkin's poems. In addition to those in Collected Poems (1988), and in the Early Poems and Juvenilia (2005), some unpublished pieces from Larkin's typescripts and workbooks are included, as well as verse (by turns scurrilous,...- £25.00 GBP
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The Grassling
Deliciously tactile and meditative . . . to read this is to luxuriate in the land, and to connect to it and oneself' Bernardine Evaristo What fills my lungs is wider than breath could be. It is a place and a language torn, matted...- £10.99 GBP
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The Heeding
Embark on a captivating journey through four distinct seasons, as Rob Cowen's 'The Heeding' presents thirty-five exquisitely illustrated poems that capture the essence of a world in flux. This remarkable work, born from the unprecedented events of 2020, offers a poignant reflection on a...- £9.99 GBP
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The Principle of Rapid Peering
Self-seeding windis a wind of ever-replenishing breath. -from 'The Walk, or The Principle of Rapid Peering'The title of Sylvia Legris' melopoeic collection The Principle of Rapid Peering comes from a phrase the nineteenth-century ornithologist and field biologist Joseph Grinnell used to describe the feeding...- £10.99 GBP
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Tiger Work
Both a work of lyrical imagination and a warning about the dangers we will face unless we take immediate action' New Yorker 'An artist's ardent plea for change' Kirkus This earth that we love is in grave danger because of us. Forests are becoming...- £12.99 GBP
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Trains and Buttered Toast
John Betjeman, an eccentric and sentimental soul with a penchant for the homespun, cultivated his passions largely through self-education. As he witnessed his beloved country ravaged by war and so-called progress, he embarked on a personal crusade to preserve its essence. His arsenal consisted...- £10.99 GBP
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Two Tongues
Claudine Toutoungi's 'Two Tongues', winner of the 2021 Ledbury Munthe Poetry Prize for Second Collections, is a captivating exploration of the peculiarities and paradoxes of modern existence. This remarkable anthology weaves together a tapestry of wit, grit, and unbridled imagination, crafting poems that revel...- £10.99 GBP
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William Wordsworth
This series invites contemporary poets to curate and introduce the works of renowned poets from the past. Through their thoughtful selection of poems and insightful prefaces, the editors offer a unique lens into their own artistic perspectives while providing an engaging and passionate gateway...- £12.99 GBP
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Woods etc.
In her third poetic anthology, 'Woods etc.', Alice Oswald builds upon the triumph of her T. S. Eliot Prize-winning river-poem 'Dart'. Crafted over several years, this collection expands on the themes explored in 'Dart', presenting verses that meld stark candour with a bold rhetorical...- £12.99 GBP
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