Penguin's Poems for Life
Book description
Taking its inspiration from Shakespeare's idea of the 'seven ages' of a human life, this new anthology brings together the best-loved poems in English to inspire, comfort and delight readers for a lifetime. Beginning with babies, the book is divided into sections on childhood, growing up, making a living and…
Why read it?
1 author picked Penguin's Poems for Life as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Poems for Life is one of my all-time favourite poetry collections because it offers something for every mood and occasion. At those times I’ve found myself planning a celebration, trying to write a love poem for dear hubby’s birthday, or struggling to find words for a funeral, and stuck for ideas, this book has provided the perfect sentiment and inspiration. It takes us from birth and beginnings, through childhood and childish things, into growing up and first impressions, to making a living and making love, as well as family life, growing older, and all the way through to death and…
From Harmony's list on poetry to inspire and uplift you.
Want books like Penguin's Poems for Life?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Penguin's Poems for Life.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,201
readers submitted
so far, will you?
