Poetry

Four Poets is a collection of poetry from four outstanding poets, Maggie, Bill, Sarah and Barry. The four poets first read together at a Roundabout Nights event in 2018, which was a huge success. They have since reunited for readings, including the...

A Month of Sundays by Courtney Peppernell is a poignant and uplifting exploration of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of a long winter, this modern fable follows a journey of self-discovery and growth. Guided by themes of personal courage and...

This Day Is Dark by r.h. Sin is a poignant exploration of love and loss, as experienced over an 18-year period. Through a collection of poetry and prose, Sin delves into the darker moments that can occur when passion is mistaken for something more...

A Good Cry: What We Learn From Tears and Laughter by Nikki Giovanni is a deeply personal collection of poetry that offers an intimate look at the poet's life and the people who have shaped her. With characteristic energy and relevance, Giovanni shares...

A collection of thought-provoking poems from Norman Turkington, exploring the complexities of his dual identity. This unique volume charts the inner workings of a man with many roles and personas - actor, salesman, husband, father, and more. Seventy...

E.E. Cummings's Selected Poems offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most innovative poets. First published since 1959, this collection brings together 156 poems carefully selected by Richard S. Kennedy, Cummings's...

D.H. Lawrence's Selected Poems offers a unique perspective on the life and work of this innovative poet. Spanning his early rhyming work to his groundbreaking exploration of free verse, this volume brings together extensive selections from various...

Dancing with the Dead: The Essential Red Pine Translations presents a unique collection of Chinese poetic and religious texts. Translated by renowned poet and scholar Red Pine, this anthology brings together over thirty voices from ancient China,...

A comprehensive anthology of English poetry, featuring 150 of the most famous poems from across centuries. This remarkable collection spans from the enchanting verses of the Middle Ages to the timeless elegance of the 20th century. Within its pages,...

Christina Rossetti's Complete Poems is a rich and varied collection that showcases her unique voice as one of the Victorian era's most beloved poets. Spanning fantasy, love, children's verse, devotional poetry, and more, this comprehensive anthology...

Edward Lear's Complete Nonsense is a treasure trove of whimsical verse and illustrations. This beautifully restored edition brings together his most beloved works, including limericks, longer poems, alphabets, and original drawings. A perfect choice for...

This Longing: Poetry, Teaching Stories, and Letters of RumiA selection from one of the world's great spiritual masterpieces, the Mathnawi. This collection features 128 pages of poetry in American free-verse style, rendered by Rumi's premier English...

A companion anthology to Soul Food, offering a further feast of thoughtful poems to stir the mind and feed the spirit. This collection brings hope and light in dark times, drawing from many traditions and featuring work by poets such as Ellen Bass,...

Rilke's poetry lives on in this new selection and translation by acclaimed poet Martyn Crucefix. A comprehensive view of his most essential work is presented, featuring major selections from the great Duino Elegies and Sonnets to Orpheus alongside less...

Wessex Poems and Other Verses is a collection of poetry that marks the beginning of Thomas Hardy's new writing phase. Published in 1898, it was his first major foray into verse after being disillusioned by the reception of his novel Jude the Obscure.This...

Pan Tadeusz (Revised) With Text in Polish and English Side by Side by Adam Mickiewicz is an epic tale of country life among the Polish and Lithuanian gentry in 1811-1812. This bilingual edition features Kenneth R. Mackenzie's celebrated English...

The Perfect Nine: An Epic TaleNgugi wa Thiong'o weaves a glorious narrative about the founding of Kenya's Gikuyu people and the ideals of beauty, courage, and unity. Set against the backdrop of Mount Kenya, this epic story follows the journey of Gikuyu...

John Masefield's Selected Poems showcase his enduring love of particular lives and stories, woven into an incomparable music of language. This representative selection spans his long career, featuring some of his most popular poems alongside previously...

Allen Ginsberg's seminal poetry collection, Howl, was first published in 1956 and has since become an iconic representation of sixties radicalism. The book's publication sparked controversy, with copies being impounded as obscene and its publisher,...

Paris: A Poem is a daring and dynamic experimental long poem written by British writer Hope Mirrlees. Set on a single day in post-first world war Paris, this ambitious piece of modernist psychogeography brings alive the city's underground railways and...

The First Poems in English by Michael Alexander A collection of the earliest poems composed in English, from tales of battle to love songs. This selection brings together works from an age when verse was not written down, but recited aloud and remembered...

Mary Oliver's Blue Iris brings together ten new poems, two dozen previously published works, and two essays that celebrate the beauty and wonder of plants. From roses to poppies, lilies to morning glories, Oliver explores the enchantment of flowers and...

A E Housman's A Shropshire Lad is a collection of 63 poems that explore the complexities of human experience. With its perfect form and feeling, this poetry has been prized by scholars for generations.These poems delve into themes such as friendship,...

This collection of poems and stories celebrates the beauty of nature, combined with heartfelt sentiments. Fatima Adjilani's work is a lovely blend of poetry and photography, showcasing her love for the natural world.With a mix of serious and humorous...

Prufrock and Other ObservationsA collection of poems by T.S. Eliot, selected and introduced by a contemporary poet who has admired his work.This series offers insight into the poet's own work and provides an accessible introduction to some of the...

Una Marson's Selected Poems presents a significant body of work by a pioneering West Indian poet. This anthology sheds light on her lesser-known literary accomplishments, showcasing her unique blend of Jamaican vernacular voices and a passion for nature,...

Selected Poems by John ClareA collection of poetry that chronicles nature and childhood, championing folkways in the face of change.This edition features 317 pages of verse from one of Britain's most celebrated Romantic poets, offering a unique...

A poignant exploration of displacement and warmth. In 2019, Neil Gaiman asked his Twitter followers what reminds them of warmth, sparking over 1,000 responses that he later wove into a poem in aid of the UNHCR's winter appeal. This book is an exploration...

The Harpole Report by James Lloyd Carr and Joseph Lloyd Carr is a novel that explores the complexities of life through the eyes of a school log book. Written from personal experience, this story is grounded in the authors' own experiences as teachers...

Alice Oswald's poems come alive alongside Jessica Greenman's etchings in this imaginative collaboration. Everyday flora are transformed into extraordinary characters, sometimes struggling, sometimes comical, to find their place in a busy world.The result...

Hello to those who have known heartbreak. Isabella Dorta's guide is for anyone who has experienced love that didn't work out.This book offers support and guidance as you recover from a painful relationship, and encourages you to consider the possibility...

The Trick by Patrick Davidson Roberts explores the art of deception and creation through a collection of poems that weave together spells, trails, and twists. At its core, the title poem sets the tone for a thought-provoking examination of power...

Robert Burns in Your Pocket presents an illustrated biography of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Born in 1759, Burns was the oldest son of seven children and went on to become a celebrated figure in Scottish literature.This concise volume brings...

A collection of sonnets spanning centuries, this anthology brings together some of the most celebrated poets in the English language. From the masterpieces of Wordsworth and Keats to the innovations of Elizabeth Bishop, Wallace Stevens and James Merrill,...

This new translation brings together Petrarch's autobiographical prose works and a selection of 27 poems from his celebrated Canzoniere. The result is a unique collection that showcases the poet's remarkable range and depth.First published over 100 years...

A powerful journal of poems and spiritual meditations, Markings is a deeply personal account of struggle and devotion. Recorded over several decades by Dag Hammarskjöld, this book reflects his efforts to live out his faith and commitment to selfless...

Peter Gizzi's powerful new collection Fierce Elegy is a testament to the enduring power of love and loss. In this poignant work, Gizzi transforms the elegy into a mode that can transform a broken heart into a fierce heart. Through his characteristic...

Nirvana Pieces of Self-Healing by Michael Tavon is a poignant collection of poetry that delves into themes of regret, anxiousness, racial issues, and the longing for love. Through deeply personal and introspective pieces, Tavon shares his own struggles...

In Memoriam: A Comprehensive Guide to Tennyson's Masterpiece This Norton Critical Edition provides a detailed exploration of Alfred Tennyson's iconic poem, In Memoriam. The edition includes the Eversley Edition text, accompanied by an introduction and...

W.H. Auden's Collected Shorter Poems, 1927-1959 is a masterful collection that showcases his innovative approach to modern poetry.Auden's work spans a wide range of styles and subjects, from the traditional forms of Anglo-Saxon poetry to a conversational...

The poetry of Robert Burns is quintessentially Scottish, bringing to life the everyday and the essential character of the Scottish people. His use of the vernacular gives his verse a unique character that sets it apart from other forms of poetry.Burns'...

Discover the wisdom of nature in this uplifting collection of daily poems. T.J. Singh's inspiring verses explore the wonders of the natural world, revealing essential lessons about life, love, and our connection to the universe. This heartwarming book...

Selected Poems by Thomas Stearns Eliot is a collection of some of the poet's most celebrated works.The volume includes Prufrock and other observations, The Wasteland, The Hollow Men, Ash Wednesday, Ariel Poems, and The Rock, showcasing Eliot's unique...

Dante Alighieri's Vita Nuova is a profound and deeply personal work that explores the nature of love. Composed over several years, this collection of thirty-one poems is linked by a lyrical prose narrative that celebrates and debates the subject of love...

Faith, Thoughts & All Sorts Volume One - 21 Poems to Inspire & Uplift is a heartfelt collection of poems that explore faith, everyday life and personal reflections. Jez Poetic's verses offer comfort, inspiration and moments of introspection, making this...

The Essential June Jordan is a collection of poems that showcase the work of a poet and activist who explored issues of gender, race, immigration, representation, and more. With its sinuous, lashing, and passionate lines, this poetry offers a powerful...

Jessica Mehta's tenth book, Drag Me Through the Mess, is a powerful exploration of what it means to be an indigenous woman in a society that often erases her identity. With unflinching honesty and lyrical beauty, Mehta delves into the darkest parts of...

Walt Whitman's iconic collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, is presented in its original 1855 form in this beautifully designed Penguin Classics edition.First published to great acclaim by leading Transcendentalist poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, this volume...

Long Field Loop by Rebecca Sharp Rebecca Sharp's poems explore patterns of experience in times of reckoning, making space for making amends. Set within the context of late-stage capitalism, seismic global unrest and climate crisis, her work considers how...

Glass Hearts and Broken Promises by Kayla McCullough is a poignant collection of poetry and prose that explores the complexities of heartbreak and self-love. Divided into two parts, The Break and The Mend, this debut work guides readers through the...

William Blake's Poems and Prophecies is a comprehensive collection of his work, featuring both iconic lyrics and prophetic writings. This edition includes an introduction by the poet and critic, which explores Blake's esoteric theory and its role in...

Arseny Tarkovsky's Selected Poems are a masterful exploration of the human experience. Translated with precision and passion by Philip Metres and Dimitri Psurtsev, these poems bring to life the complexities of Russian classic Arseny Tarkovsky...

The Place of Scraps by Jordan Abel explores the complex relationship between First Nations cultures and ethnography. Based on the work of early-twentieth-century ethnographer Marius Barbeau, who studied many Indigenous cultures in the Pacific Northwest,...

Robert Lowell's Selected Poems brings together a carefully curated selection from his body of work, showcasing the poet's unique voice and style.Chosen by Katie Peterson to celebrate Robert Lowell's 100th birthday, this collection offers a compelling...

Space Between The Thoughts is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the complexities of loss, hope, love, and the present moment. Written during a year of personal transformation, this book delves into the silence between thoughts, where inner...

US Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin's latest collection presents the nuanced mysteries of light, darkness, presence, and memory. At 82, Merwin produces his best work in a decade, one that has won him his second Pulitzer Prize in the US and a Poetry Book Society...

Couplets by Maggie Millner is a novel-in-verse that explores obsession, gender, identity-making, and sexual desire through the eyes of its narrator. This debut work reimagines the traditional rhyming couplet as a powerful tool for self-discovery and...

Breaking Silence by Jacob Sam-La Rose is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, community and social justice. Grounded in a deep understanding of the complexities of dual heritage and masculinity, this book is a testament to...

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a Norton Critical Edition featuring an expanded translation by Benjamin R. Foster, which incorporates new discoveries to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the world's oldest epic masterpiece.This edition includes...

A powerful and deeply personal poetry collection, How to Cure a Ghost is a poignant exploration of self-discovery and acceptance. Fariha Róisín's work navigates the complexities of identity, love, and family relationships with unflinching honesty...

Horace's Odes and Epodes offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of Rome's most celebrated poets. This collection of Latin poetry is renowned for its masterful use of metaphor, rich modulation, and subtle exploration of war, politics, and...

Between Us by Ruby Dhal is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and healing. This powerful book follows a young woman's journey as she navigates the complexities of relationships and grapples with her own identity.Through her writing, Ruby Dhal shares...

Self-portrait as Othello by Jason Allen-Paisant is a poetic memoir that explores the complexities of identity through the lens of Shakespeare's iconic character. In this innovative collection, Allen-Paisant reimagines Othello in modern urban landscapes,...

Frank O'Hara's Selected Poems offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. With his characteristic blend of spontaneity and nuance, O'Hara's poetry is both deeply personal and universally...

PJ Harvey's powerful poetry, accompanied by Seamus Murphy's indelible images, brings to life their extraordinary journey together. Between 2011 and 2014, they embarked on a series of journeys to Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Washington, D.C., collecting words...

Shakespeare's sonnets are among the most powerful and evocative poems ever written, offering profound meditations on love and its enduring themes. This Penguin Classics edition features 154 sonnets, including A Lover's Complaint, which explores the pain...

Kei Miller's latest collection explores the tension between two systems of knowledge and understanding. A cartographer, accustomed to mapping places using scientific methods, finds himself drawn to a different way of perceiving territory. As he tries to...

Pam Ayres' Surgically Enhanced is a beautifully crafted collection of poems that will leave you smiling and thinking. With her wry observations on modern life, Pam's work is popular with fans of all ages.This new gift edition is a must-have for anyone...

Wislawa Szymborska's poetry is at its most compelling in "Miracle Fair", a collection that showcases her unique voice and perspective. This new translation, accompanied by an introduction, offers a comprehensive sampling of Szymborska's major themes,...

Pandemonium is an epic mock-heroic poem that responds to the pandemic with anger and wit. Armando Iannucci brings his unique vision to contemporary events, telling the story of how a group of characters battled against a mysterious foe.Written in...

Christian Wiman's Joy 100 Poems is a revelatory anthology that explores the complex and often misunderstood concept of joy. By bringing together diverse and provocative works, Wiman takes readers on a profound journey through some of the most...

A poignant and humorous poetry collection that spans Hollie McNish's life from childhood to adulthood. With honesty, conviction, humour and love, she tackles the complexities of growing up, relationships, work and play. McNish's poems are often...

A Personal Journey Through Poetry and Struggle. This book is a collection of poems that tell the author's story of spiritual struggle and motivation. Written during times of introspection, it offers a glimpse into the author's inner world and their...

Discover over seventy of W.B. Yeats's most beloved poems in this beautifully designed and illustrated gift book.Complementing these iconic verses are a wide range of paintings, prints, and drawings by Irish or Irish-based artists who were contemporaries...

Christmas Lights: Ten Poems for Dark Winter Nights by Various Authors The festive lights that illuminate towns and villages across the UK signal not only the approach of Christmas, but also the start of real winter. In this collection of ten specially...

The Dream of a Common LanguageA collection of poems that explore the contours of a woman's heart and mind in language for everybody. Adrienne Rich's verse is marked by its plainness, laughter, questions, and nobility, making it accessible to all...

The White Book is a meditation on colour, beginning with a list of white things. It's a book about mourning, rebirth and the tenacity of the human spirit.Translated from the Korean by Deborah Smith, this stunning investigation explores the fragility,...

Carol Ann Duffy invites you to enter a magical world where every window on Advent Street holds a special gift. As you step inside, you'll discover enchanting illustrations and beguiling words that will transport you into the heart of the season. In this...

A collection of 100 popular poems, featuring works by renowned poets such as Blake, Wordsworth, and Keats, alongside lesser-known authors like Sandburg and Pound. This anthology includes 13 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative,...

Ted Hughes's Birthday Letters are a deeply personal and powerful collection of poems. Written over nearly three decades, they are addressed to Sylvia Plath, with just two exceptions, and offer a unique insight into their complex relationship. The poems...

The debut poetry collection from Hussain Manawer, 'Life Is Sad and Beautiful', is a deeply personal and powerful exploration of depression, grief, and mental health. Written as a reflection on his own experiences with loss and pain, this collection...

A full text edition of Christina Rossetti's selected poems, chosen for OCR A Level study, is presented in this comprehensive volume. Each poem is accompanied by line-by-line readings and notes designed to aid both teaching and revision purposes. Generous...

Rapture's Road is a deeply personal and hauntingly beautiful collection of poems that explore the complexities of love, loss, and identity. Seán Hewitt's unique voice weaves a spellbinding narrative that takes us on a journey through the darker corners...

The Way of Chuang Tzu by Thomas Merton A modern interpretation of the timeless wisdom of Taoism, this collection brings together Thomas Merton's own translations of the classic sayings of Chuang Tzu. A Chinese philosopher from the fourth and third...

The Conference of the Birds is an epic poem about the soul's search for meaning. Written by Attar, it recounts the perilous journey of birds to Mount Qaf in search of their king, Simorgh.This magnificent allegorical tale weaves together beguiling...

Time Cleaves Itself by Jeda Pearl is a powerful exploration of memory, grief, disability, race, empathy and resilience. This poignant work navigates the complexities of belonging and claiming space.A sonic meditation that delves into the human...

Reginald Horace Blyth's Haiku Vol. II (Spring) presents some of Japan's most iconic and beautiful haiku, organized by classic topics such as life and birth, the new year, landscapes, elements, flowers, and nature gods. This bilingual edition is a...

Philip Larkin's Complete Poems brings together all his published and unpublished works in one definitive edition. This new collection includes previously unseen pieces from his typescripts, letters, and early printings, offering a fresh perspective on...

Life, Life: Selected Poems is a collection of poetry by Russian poet Arseny Tarkovsky, translated into English. This is one of the few translations available in English, making it an important work for those interested in exploring his unique voice.The...

Love & Misadventure is a deeply felt collection of poems that explores the journey of love from its thrilling beginnings to heart-wrenching lows and ultimately, the gentle rise of hope. Lang Leav's writing is perfectly attuned to the hearts of young...

A unique and captivating collection of Persian women poets, spanning over a thousand years, is presented in this anthology. Translated by Dick Davis, it brings together eighty-three poets who wrote anonymously or faced punishment for their outspokenness...

Windharp: A Century of Irish Poetry This anthology brings together the work of Ireland's most celebrated poets over the past century. From the Easter Rising of 1916 to the present day, Windharp explores the twists and turns of Irish history, culture, and...

March 1984 marks the beginning of one of Britain's longest industrial disputes, the miners' strike. This powerful collection of poems brings to life the turmoil and spirit of a community on the brink of change.Through striking images and poignant verse,...

The Epic of Gilgamesh: An English Version with an IntroductionThis landmark work of Western literature tells the story of Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, and his companion Enkidu, who embark on a perilous journey to the Spring of Youth. Their quest is marked by...

The Homeric Hymns by Jules Cashford These 33 ancient Greek songs were composed for recitation at festivals and honour the gods and goddesses of the pantheon. They recount key episodes in the lives of the gods, dramatizing moments when they first appear...

Eclipse is a poetic exploration of love and its cosmic counterpart. This collection weaves together stunning imagery and emotions to illustrate the intricate balance between light and darkness, presence and absence.Divided into three parts - "Stars,"...

A Choice of Anglo-Saxon Verse by Richard Frederick Sanger Hamer is a comprehensive anthology of Old English poetry, featuring the major short poems such as 'The Battle of Maldon', 'The Dream of the Rood', and 'The Wanderer'. The volume also includes...

Kate Fox's On Sycamore Gap is a poignant exploration of growth, loss and renewal. For those who have stood beneath its branches, felt sheltered by its shade or watched as leaves danced in the breeze, this book offers a lyrical reflection on the passing...

The Lusiads by Luis Vaz de Camoes is an epic poem that immortalizes Portugal's voyages of discovery in 1497-98. This first translation in almost half a century is accompanied by an illuminating introduction and extensive notes, providing valuable...

The Iliad has captivated listeners and readers for 2,700 years with its tragic tale of human conflict and devastating consequences. At its heart is a quarrel between two great warriors, Achilles and Hector, which sparks a story of anger, revenge, and the...