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Poet's Choice

Author/Artist : Edward Hirsch
Publisher : Harcourt

n Poet's Choice, the gifted poet and critic Edward Hirsch offers a new way to look at the world through the art of poetry. The author of the bestselling How to Read a Poem collects and reflects on the work of more than 130 poets—from Asia and the Middle East to Europe and America, from ancient times to the present—and demonstrates how poetry answers the challenge of finding meaning in the midst of suffering. Rich, relevant, always inviting, and suffused with Hirsch’s deep sensitivity to the nuances of language, Poet’s Choice deftly illustrates how poems need readers to experience them and how individuals can appreciate the full beauty of life through poetry.

“Poetry is a means of exchange,” Hirsch writes. “A form of reciprocity, a magic to be shared, a gift. There has never been a civilization without it.” Hirsch’s knowledge and enthusiasm for poetry uplifts and sustains his readers. “I have lived with these poems until they have become part of the air that I breathe. I hope they will become part of the reader’s world too.”

As the author of the highly acclaimed How to Read a Poem, Edward Hirsch presented readers with a collection of poems representing the breadth and wealth of world poetry. A self-described appreciator of poetry, he aspires to make the genre accessible for everyone. His latest book, Poet’s Choice, is another exploration of world poetry. Through the distinct voices of poets like Pablo Neruda and Tomaž Šalamun, the reader is transported to locations around the globe as the words of more than 130 internationally known poets are included in the collection. The modern and classic verses transcend culture and time, and were selected from those published in his popular “Poet's Choice” column. Perfect for aspiring poets and lovers of world literature, the book serves as an excellent introduction to poetry.

hardcover, 432 pps.

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