by Favorite Poem Project (U. S.)
Hardcover- $18.33
This anthology embodies Robert Pinsky's commitment to discover America's beloved poems, his special undertaking as Poet Laureate of the ...
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Every year, the Nonfiction Book Club reads a selection for National Poetry Month. In the past, we have selected one individual poet and read either a collection of his/her work or distributed several collections among club members. I have prepared a handout on meter in poetry and a list of general questions about poetry for our annual discussions. I ask each club member to select one or two poems and be prepared to discuss what he or she likes about them, especially what makes the poem work. I particularly liked this anthology. Since selections were listed alphabetically by author, adjacent poems shared no similarity of style. If you read them as they come, without consulting the table of contents, there is a serendipitous surprise in the juxtaposition of poems from very different periods. Even though I am a lifelong lover of poetry, I found many poems I had never encountered. Seven of the eight members who attended had read at least a portion of the book. Members voted this anthology a 3.6. Recommended for any book club that likes poetry.
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