Features 41 of Poe's most memorable poems -- among them "The Bells," "Ulalume," "Israfel," "To Helen," "The Conqueror Worm," "Eldorado" and "Annabel Lee" -- reveal the extraordinary spectrum of Poe's personality and his virtuoso command of poetic language, rhythms and figures of speech. Alphabetic l
The World's Favorite Love Poems
β Scribed by Suheil Bushrui
- Book ID
- 110822553
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 124 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781780740690
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
In this charming anthology, Suheil Bushrui, renowned literature professor, presents an unusually varied collection of the world's favorite love poetry from around the globe and down through the ages.
The first compilation to have such wide international coverage, this unique volume contains nearly 200 works from some of the foremost writers in history, including Goethe, Shakespeare, Ibn Arabi, and Rumi, as well as poetry from the indigenous peoples of Africa, Australasia, and the Americas.
Beautifully packaged in hardback, this delightful collection of English and translated verse is perfect for any lover of poetry, and will make a unique gift for someone special.
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