Penguin's Poems by Heart
- ISBN-10
- 0141191775
- ISBN-13
- 9780141191775
- Category
- Poetry
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-05-28
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
- Author
- Laura Barber
Description
The ultimate collection of inspiring and well-loved poems, perfect for remembering by heart With a poem in your head, anything can happen. A verse remembered can transport you in an instant to faraway lands, or it can bring you closer to home, offering comfort in uncertain times. Here are some of the most memorable poems ever written, which can easily be learnt by heart - meaning you'll always carry them with you. Bringing together verse old and modern, famous and less familiar, from William Blake to Edward Lear, this is the perfect collection to read, remember and treasure for ever.
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