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Poetry anthology for reading group - recommendations please

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CaptainNelson · 02/06/2019 17:14

Just that really - or advice whether this is a good/bad idea. We've never had any poetry, but people are pretty tolerant and if someone doesn't like a book, they don't bother with it.
I wondered about a Daisy Goodwin anthology, but they're quite themed and maybe something broader would be better? Any ideas? TIA

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AdaColeman · 02/06/2019 21:00

It sounds like a good idea for a book group, could produce a good discussion.
Some ideas

Penguin's Poems for Life (£4.99 Kindle)

Poetry Please (£4.68 Kindle)

The Map and the Clock, chosen by Carol Ann Duffy (£6.99)

6 Poets, Hardy to Larkin, chosen by Alan Bennett. (£6.03 paperback)

CaptainNelson · 02/06/2019 22:24

Thanks Ada, I'll have a nosey at those

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hidingmystatus · 03/06/2019 13:56

If you just want one author - The World's Wife, by Carol Ann Duffy.

FreeFreesia · 05/06/2019 11:26

The Rattlebag has a broad spectrum. Some authors have multiple entries such as Emily Dickinson and Hardy so could choose one of those or choose a few poems from one era.

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