This thoroughly revised edition of a classic examines the recent deterioration of democratic representation in Great Britain. New Preface by the Author; Index.
Sampson Ana Bücher
Diese Autorin zeichnet sich durch sorgfältig kuratierte Gedichtanthologien aus, die ein Gefühl der Nostalgie für bekannte Verse hervorrufen. Ihre Arbeit konzentriert sich auf die Auswahl von Gedichten, die bei den Lesern tief Anklang finden und ihnen die Freude der Wiederentdeckung bringen. Durch ihre Sammlungen macht sie die Schönheit und Kraft der Poesie einem breiteren Publikum zugänglich. Ihr Ansatz betont gemeinsame kulturelle Berührungspunkte und die emotionalen Verbindungen, die Verse knüpfen können.






A beautiful collection of poetry with poems inspired by The Natural History Museum.
The perfect gift for expectant mothers and new mums, whether it's her first baby or her fifth. 'I read every single poem and wished that I'd had this book when I was pregnant, and feeding a baby, and watching her grow.' Sophie Heawood, author of The Hungover Games A collection of honest, fierce and beautiful poems about being a mother, from pregnancy and birth to growing up and leaving home. Curated by acclaimed anthologist Ana Sampson, Night Feeds and Morning Songs examines motherhood from all angles, capturing the mess and the madness, to the joy and the wonder. Immerse yourself in classic verse from Carol Ann Duffy, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Jackie Kay and Sylvia Path, to poems from bold new voices Kate Baer, Liz Berry, Nikita Gill and Imogen Russell Williams to name but a few.
The Book of Dog Poems
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
The truth I do not stretch or shoveWhen I state that the dog is full of love.I've also found, by actual test,A wet dog is the lovingest.'The Dog' by Ogden NashThe relationship between us humans and our dogs has inspired many of the world's greatest poets. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, the poems in this beautifully illustrated anthology are a true celebration of the faithful, affectionate, delightful dog. The perfect gift for dog lovers.
Green and Pleasant Land
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Green and Pleasant Land features such best-loved poets as Keats, Larkin, Shakespeare, Hopkins and Wordsworth, who effortlessly conjure relaxing and nostalgic images of a better time and place.
Poems to Learn by Heart
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
An anthology to warm the coldest heart or charm the least romantic soul, this is a collection of poems (or in some cases, extracts) that are not only memorable, but lend themselves to being learned by heart.
The Book of Cat Poems
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
See the kitten, how she starts,Crouches, stretches, paws and darts;With a tiger-leap half wayNow she meets her coming prey.Lets it go as fast and thenHas it in her power again.From 'The Kitten at Play' by William WordsworthCurious, enigmatic and playful, cats have often inspired the literary imagination. This beautifully illustrated anthology of cat poetry is a celebration of the world’s most loved pet by the world's most loved poets. The purrfect gift for cat lovers.
Travel the world and quench your wanderlust with this beautiful collection of powerful poetry.
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud...
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
The English language is jam-packed with wonderful verses that we've all heard at some point, but probably forgotten. I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud helps us remember all those long-forgotten poems that we were taught at school, together with short biographies of the poets and introductions to the poems themselves.
She is Fierce
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
A powerful collection of 150 poems written by women.