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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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  • The Black Maria by Girmay, Aracelis
    The Black Maria
    Timely and necessary poems investigate the historical and current realities of blackness in America, elegizing and celebrating human life.Author: Aracelis GirmayPublisher: BOA EditionsPublished: 04/12/2016Pages: 120Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50dISBN: 9781942683025Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 03/21/2016Library Journal 04/01/2016 pg. 97Booklist 04/15/2016 pg....
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  • The Bacchae and Other Plays by Euripides
    The Bacchae and Other Plays
    The plays of Euripides have stimulated audiences since the fifth century BC. This volume, containing Phoenician Women, Bacchae, Iphigenia at Aulis, Orestes, and Rhesuscompletes the new editions of Euripides in Penguin Classics.Features a general introduction, individual prefaces to each play, chronology, notes, bibliography, and...
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  • The atmosphere is not a perfume it is odorless by Cooperman, Matthew
    The atmosphere is not a perfume it is odorless
    Bloodied, but still singing, the atmosphere is not a perfume it is odorless addresses America. In one take, a chromapoetics that examines the "red, white and blue's" dubious semiotics, in another, an extended ode project that conjures our emblems of Empire, the poems in...
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    $44.76 AUD
  • The Art of Syntax: Rhythm of Thought, Rhythm of Song by Voigt, Ellen Bryant
    The Art of Syntax: Rhythm of Thought, Rhythm of Song
    With intelligence and precision, Ellen Bryant Voigt parses out the deft and alluring shape of poetic language in The Art of Syntax. Through brilliant readings of poems by Bishop, Frost, Kunitz, Lawrence, and others, Voigt examines the signature musical scoring writers deploy to orchestrate...
    $22.94 AUD
    $22.94 AUD
  • The Aeneid of Virgil by Virgil
    The Aeneid of Virgil
    Aeneas flees the ashes of Troy to found the city of Rome and change forever the course of the Western world--as literature as well. Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism--the searching portrait of a man...
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  • The Aeneid by Virgil
    The Aeneid
    "I sing of arms and of the man" After a century of civil strife in Rome and Italy, Virgil wrote The Aeneid to honour the emperor Augustus by praising Aeneas - Augustus' legendary ancestor. As a patriotic epic imitating Homer, The Aeneid also provided...
    $26.00 AUD
    $26.00 AUD
  • Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Rundell, Katherine
    Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne
    Winner of the 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-FictionWinner of the 2022 Slightly Foxed Best First Biography PrizeShortlisted for the 2023 Plutarch Award A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Best Book of 2022 A New York Times Notable Book of the YearNamed a Best...
    $30.58 AUD
    $30.58 AUD
  • Still Life with Oysters and Lemon: On Objects and Intimacy by Doty, Mark
    Still Life with Oysters and Lemon: On Objects and Intimacy
    Mark Doty's prose has been hailed as "tempered and tough, sorrowing and serene" (The New York Times Book Review) and "achingly beautiful" (The Boston Globe). In Still Life with Oysters and Lemon he offers a stunning exploration of our attachment to ordinary things-how we...
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  • Spill: Scenes of Black Feminist Fugitivity by Gumbs, Alexis Pauline
    Spill: Scenes of Black Feminist Fugitivity
    In Spill, self-described queer Black troublemaker and Black feminist love evangelist Alexis Pauline Gumbs presents a commanding collection of scenes depicting fugitive Black women and girls seeking freedom from gendered violence and racism. In this poetic work inspired by Hortense Spillers, Gumbs offers an...
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    $36.62 AUD
  • So to Speak by Hayes, Terrance
    So to Speak
    A powerful, timely, dazzling new collection of poems from Terrance Hayes, the National Book Award-winning author of Lighthead--to be published simultaneously with his latest work of literary criticism, Watch Your Language The three sections of Terrance Hayes' seventh collection explore how we see ourselves...
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    $30.58 AUD
  • Songs of Enough: An Inferno All My Own by Gold, Maxwell I.
    Songs of Enough: An Inferno All My Own
    "When the skies curdle into ash and sand the water of the gods dried up and useless, or the mountains crumbled into mud and bile."Songs of Enough is a fever dream exploration taking the reader on an epic, hallucinatory journey of cosmic proportions from...
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    $30.58 AUD
  • Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak by Daniel, Danielle
    Sometimes I Feel Like an Oak
    Following the success of Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox and Sometimes I Feel Like a River, this companion book explores the nature and beauty of trees. Twelve lyrical poems look at twelve different trees, from early spring to deep winter. In each poem,...
    $30.57 AUD
    $30.57 AUD
  • Shades of Identity by Hammoud, Jena
    Shades of Identity
    This collection of short poems explores the different shades of identity. From belief to language, it takes the reader on a journey through the fabric that weaves us together and makes us who we are. The art of poetry serves as a creative medium...
    $16.32 AUD
    $16.32 AUD
  • Severalty: Poems Volume 98 by Da', Laura
    Severalty: Poems Volume 98
    Severalty begins in a garden and moves through ancestral and contemporary hometowns that shimmer between wholeness and severing. In these poems, river currents tick with the intrusion of the clock's lavish precincts. From powerfully compressed lyrical fragments to pulsing narrative sequences, Severalty shifts perspectives...
    $27.53 AUD
    $27.53 AUD
  • Selected Poems of Lord George Gordon Byron by Byron, Lord George Gordon
    Selected Poems of Lord George Gordon Byron
    The selected poems of a legendary romantic. Described as 'Mad, bad and dangerous to know' by one of his lovers, Lady Caroline Lamb, Lord Byron was the quintessential Romantic. Flamboyant, charismatic and brilliant, he remains almost as notorious for his life - as a...
    $29.05 AUD
    $29.05 AUD
  • Selected Poems: Dual-Language Edition by Hugo, Victor
    Selected Poems: Dual-Language Edition
    A selection of poems from one of the nineteenth century's greatest French writers For most of his life, Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was the most famous writer in the world. His legacy includes celebrated works of drama, fiction, memoir, and criticism. But in his day...
    $26.10 AUD
    $26.10 AUD
  • Selected Poems by Schuyler, James
    Selected Poems
    In Selected Poems, we experience the full range of James Schuyler's achievement, confirming that he was among the late twentieth century's truly vital and distinctive poetic voices. One of the most significant writers of the New York School--which unofficially included John Ashbery, Frank O'Hara,...
    $36.69 AUD
    $36.69 AUD
  • Selected Poems 1966-1987 by Heaney, Seamus
    Selected Poems 1966-1987
    "Between my fingers and my thumbThe squat pen rests.I'll dig with it." Selected Poems 1966-1987 assembles the groundbreaking work of the first half of Seamus Heaney's extraordinary career. This edition, arranged by the author himself, includes the seminal early poetry that struck readers with...
    $30.57 AUD
    $30.57 AUD
  • Rumi: The Big Red Book: The Great Masterpiece Celebrating Mystical Love and Friendship by Barks, Coleman
    Rumi: The Big Red Book: The Great Masterpiece Celebrating Mystical Love and Friendship
    "Really, what other book would anyone ever need?" --Naomi Shihab Nye, author of Honeybee"Elegant and exquisite." --Deepak Chopra, author of Muhammad, Jesus, and BuddhaThe Big Red Book is a poetic masterpiece from Jalaluddin Rumi, the medieval Sufi mystic whom Time magazine calls "the most...
    $30.57 AUD
    $30.57 AUD
  • Room Swept Home by Bingham-Risher, Remica
    Room Swept Home
    Intimate and sweeping poetry that examines race and lineageWinner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (2025)Honor Book for Best Poetry (2025), BCALA Literary Awards / Black Caucus of the American Library AssociationRoom Swept Home serves as a gloriously rendered magnifying glass into all...
    $39.76 AUD
    $39.76 AUD

Poetry books offer a unique and profound way to explore language, emotion, and human experience. From classic works to contemporary collections, the best poetry books can move, inspire, and connect readers with the beauty and power of words.

For those seeking the best poetry books, there are timeless collections that continue to resonate with readers. "The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats" is a must-read, showcasing the profound and mystical works of one of Ireland's greatest poets. Another classic is "The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson," which offers a comprehensive look at the innovative and deeply personal verse of this American literary icon.

Popular poetry books often capture the zeitgeist and appeal to modern sensibilities. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur is a best-selling collection that explores themes of love, loss, and healing through poignant and accessible verse. Similarly, "The Sun and Her Flowers" by the same author continues to captivate readers with its exploration of growth and self-discovery.

For those interested in specific themes, poetry collection books can provide focused explorations. "The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry" offers a broad survey of influential poems from the past century. If you're looking for an English poem about love, "Shakespeare’s Sonnets" are timeless masterpieces that delve into the complexities of love and desire.

Poetry on war offers powerful reflections on conflict and human suffering. Wilfred Owen's "Poems" is a haunting collection that captures the horrors of World War I with vivid imagery and deep emotion. For more tranquil themes, poems on flowers can provide a soothing and beautiful escape. "The Flower Poems of Robert Frost" collects the beloved American poet's meditations on nature and flora.

For those who enjoy atmospheric and contemplative verse, twilight poems offer a reflective mood. "Twilight: A Poem" by John Clare captures the serene and melancholic beauty of the evening hour.

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Q. What are some of the best poetry books to read?

A. Some of the best poetry books to read include "The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats," which showcases the profound works of the Irish poet, and "The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson," offering a comprehensive look at her innovative and personal verse. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur is also a popular choice, known for its accessible and poignant exploration of love, loss, and healing.

Q. Can you recommend a popular poetry book that captures modern sensibilities?

A. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur is a best-selling poetry collection that captures modern sensibilities with its exploration of themes such as love, loss, trauma, and healing. Its follow-up, "The Sun and Her Flowers," also continues to resonate with contemporary readers.

Q. What poetry books focus on specific themes like war or flowers?

A. For poetry on war, Wilfred Owen's "Poems" offers a powerful reflection on the horrors of World War I. For a more tranquil theme, "The Flower Poems of Robert Frost" collects the American poet's meditations on nature and flowers.

Q. Are there any classic English poems about love?

A. Yes, "Shakespeare’s Sonnets" are timeless masterpieces that delve into the complexities of love and desire, making them a classic choice for readers interested in English poems about love.

Q. Where can I find a wide selection of poetry books online?

A. You can find a wide selection of poetry books at Booksdeli.com, an online bookstore offering various best-selling books and specialized collections.

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