Love poetry across several centuries and traditions is gathered here in one small anthology, arranged for dipping into rather than reading straight through.
The selection ranges across sonnets, lyrics and shorter verses, covering courtship, devotion, separation and loss, which gives the collection variety in both tone and form. Its pocket dimensions make it easy to keep in a bag, and the anthology format suits readers who want a starting point in classic verse without committing to a single poet.
What the collection holds:
• Poems by many hands rather than a single author's work
• A range of forms, from sonnets to short lyric pieces
• Compact size that works well as a gift or keepsake
• An accessible entry point for readers new to classic poetry
A good match for poetry newcomers, gift buyers and readers who keep a book at hand, available in the Pocket Classic format from Boipoka.