Collected Poems - Marianne Moore

Advantages: a treat for those who love clasical literature
Disadvantages: not for the readers of modern literature

...I find this collection of poems to be a treat for any person's mind. These poems take its reader back in time way back to the 17th century. For a lover of clasical literature, Browing's poems bring true delight to one's heart. In short, this is indeed a precious collection to posses and I cherished every moment of time I spent reading these wonderful set of poems. I would like to add a word of caution for those of you who love contemporary works. Please stay away from this book. This is a collection of long poems written with traditional usage of words. This book contains many of his earlier and later poems, such as 'Johannes Agricola in Meditation,' 'My Last Duchess,' 'Caliban on Setebos,' 'Fra Lippo Lippi' and 'Bishop Blugram's Apology'.... Read review

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Advantages: Fun, clever and even insightful poems to spark children's imaginations
Disadvantages: The annoying americanisms

...My three-year old was given this book as an early Christmas present while on holiday in Canada. The author is fairly well known over there although I am not sure his fame has followed him over the pond to the same extent. Author: Shel Silverstein Genre: Children's poetry Date of Publication: Originally in 1974. Republished with 12 new poems Number of Pages: 192 Ages Suitability: 6+ (although, my son loves it so I would suggest it is fine for children aged 2+. Availability: Amazon, WHSmith, Waterstones, Borders RRP: £18.99 Amazon price: from £6.50 What is Where the Sidewalk Ends? *************************************** Where the Sidewalk Ends (30th Anniversary special edition) is a collection of children's poems ranging from short and silly to long and thought-provoking. Who is Shel Silverstein? *************************** Shel... Read review

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Advantages: good read
Disadvantages: bit samey

...When I studied this for GCSE I tjought it would be boring but surprisingly it wasn't!!! Heaney is a really good author that writes good poems with real meaning. My favourate Heaney poems are Digging, Mid term break and Follower. They all show Heaney's views on the land, stepping out and many other things. This is a good book of poems to read and it should be read or at least look at Heaney's poems in a collection of some sorts. Many other Heaney books availiable. A good read and a good poet.... Read review

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