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The Poetry of Birds Samuel Carr

The Poetry of Birds By Samuel Carr

The Poetry of Birds by Samuel Carr


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The Poetry of Birds Summary

The Poetry of Birds by Samuel Carr

A beautifully illustrated collection of famous poems written about birds to read and cherish as a source of comfort and joy.

Poets have long looked to birds for inspiration and this anthology of 65 poems is an ode to the myriad of way that these creatures bring us joy and solace. The poets here represented are amongst the greatest who have ever lived, and their joint celebration of a common theme has resulted in an enchanting book.

Amongst the poets whose work is included are Blake, Shakespeare and Wordsworth; Tennyson, Keats and Shelley; twentieth-century writers, amongst them Yeats, Laurie Lee and Ted Hughes; and such American poets as Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost and Theodore Roethke.

Each poem is illustrated by iconic artworks by JJ Audubon, creating a beautiful book to cherish for years to come.

About Samuel Carr

Samuel Carr was a successful editor of a series of poetry anthologies, including Ode to the Countryside and Ode to Flowers. He was also the editor of Classic Hymns and Poems, all published by Batsford.

Additional information

GOR013324551
9781849948357
1849948356
The Poetry of Birds by Samuel Carr
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Batsford Ltd
20230928
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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