100 Poems To Lift Your Spirit
By (Author) Leslie Pockell
Little, Brown & Company
Grand Central Publishing
1st May 2008
United States
General
Non Fiction
Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000
821.008
Paperback
208
Width 134mm, Height 209mm, Spine 17mm
190g
In the spirit of the Chicken Soup series, here are 100 of the most uplifting poems ever written.
No matter what the occasion, this collection of poems is the perfect gift to cheer up a friend or family member. Here, in this compact volume, are 100 poems written by the world's greatest poets, some inspiring, some hilarious, and all memorable. Each delightful poem is preceded by an illuminating headnote. Among the poems included are classics, such as Schiller's 'Ode to Joy,' Wordsworth's 'My Heart Leaps Up,' Longfellow's 'A Psalm of Life,' and Dickinson's 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers.' This collection includes many more captivating works that take as their exhilarating theme the limitless possibilities of human existence. Whether it's through inspired nonsense or insightful commentary, these poems will leave readers feeling happier and enriched for having read them.Les Pockell lives in Westchester County, New York.
Author Location: New York