The Best Poetry Books

The Best Poetry Books Find a Poetry Book to Inspire You ChaptersContemporary Poetry AnthologiesClassical Poetry CollectionsChildren’s Poem BooksPoetry Books for RecitationMany bookworms fear that the digitalisation of the world is bringing about the death of the humble book. However, sales of printed books are, in fact, on the rise once again!There’s nothing quite like a book. Flicking through the pages and smelling that familiar smell as you take in the words on each page is a unique experience.Most lovers of poetry enjoy building up a poetry collection made up of all kinds of anthologies, magazines and other poetry books, which contain all kinds of poems which speak to them in some way.There are many different genres of poetry book published on the market. Some are collections from a particular author, while others contain poems which follow a certain rhyme scheme or other structure. Whatever your poetic preferences, there really is something for everyone.So, whether you know what you like, and you want to find some new titles to ad d to your poetry collection, or you’re new to poetry and you’re looking for something to get yourself started, this article will tell you all you need to know about the poetry books available today.See the daffodils that Wordsworth saw through his poetry ¦ source: Pixabay - Jill111Penguin’s Poems for LifeBook publisher, Penguin has selected a range of poems for various stages in a person’s life. With verse for everything from birth to death and everything in-between, this anthology is sure to form a fundamental part of your poetry collection. The Poems for Life come from a range of sources and eras, with work from Shakespeare as well as Carol Ann Duffy to enjoy.Best-Loved Poems: A Treasury of VerseLike Penguin’s Poems for life, this anthology is a patchwork of poems from the last 500 years. Featuring some of the most famous poems and the ones with which the public is most familiar, this is a great addition to any collection.Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St Agnes and Other P oems â€" John KeatsThis was the final volume of poetry published by John Keats. It is widely considered to be the best representation of his work. Written in 1819, it was released months before he died at the age of 25.Children’s Poem BooksIt is widely agreed that poetry is for all, and that children should, therefore, be introduced to poetry as a literary form at a young age. For this reason, there are many poetry books and treasuries on the market which have been compiled specifically for young readers.Like the poetry books available to adults, children’s poetry book may be centred around certain topics, or even levels of reading ability.Here is a selection of books to inspire young minds:Revolting Rhymes â€" Roald DahlA classic in the world of children’s poetry by one of the world’s most famous children’s authors, Revolting Rhymes is a collection of well-known nursery rhymes and tales as you have never seen them before. Written in verse with alternate endings and new tw ists in each stanza, Revolting Rhymes will provide an exciting read for any young poet.The Puffin Baby and Toddler TreasuryFull of traditional nursery rhymes, fairy tales and short stories, this treasury makes the perfect first book, or even a birthday gift. Containing favourite characters such as Tom Kitten and The Snowman, the timeless pieces contained within the pages of this book are more than enough to inspire further poetry reading and interest in the literary world.The Lost Words â€" Robert McFarlane and Jackie MorrisThe Lost Worlds has been created with a view to give its young readers a taste of what it means to grow up with nature. McFarlane’s poetry, along with Morris’ illustrations create a world which children can explore while getting to know the joys of poetry.101 Poems for Children â€" Carol Ann DuffyIn first place on the Guardian’s list of the top 10 poetry books for children, 101 Poems for Children is a great collection of all kinds of poems to be enjoyed by youngsters. Each poem has been personally selected by poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy, and the anthology contains poems for children of all ages and interests.Poetry Books for RecitationPoetry lovers who may not be so keen to create their own verse put time finding the perfect poems to read aloud instead. Poetry recital is very popular among school-age children, who are encouraged to perform poems aloud to develop their public speaking skills.Feel confident in front of the mic with a poem that you love ¦ source: Pixabay - FotocitizenThanks to the popularity of the practice of reciting, many anthologies of poems which lend themselves to recitation have been compiled.Here are some of the most popular ones available:Poetry by Heart: Poems for Learning and RecitingContaining 200 poems of all kinds, this anthology has been compiled for candidates of the recitation competition, Poetry by Heart, to choose from. Each and every poem has been carefully hand-picked by former poet laureate, Andr ew Motion (founder of the spoken poetry competition) and his team.A Year of Reading Aloud: 52 Poems to Learn and LoveWith one poem to learn and recite per week, A Year of Reading Aloud will give you plenty of food for thought. Just as memorising is good exercise for the brain, exploring how words can pepper a year of your life with interest is good for the soul. In addition to the verses in this compilation, there is an explanation of the meanings behind each poem as well as relevant information on the person who penned it.Penguin’s Poems by HeartThis collection of English poetry has been put together to reignite our national love of poetry. Packed with old favourites as well as poems which are best read aloud, this book is a welcome addition to any bookshelf.