The Oxford Book of Story Poems - Hardcover

Harrison, Michael; Stuart-Clark, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0192760874 ISBN 13: 9780192760876

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

Dragons, castles and knights, mermaids, witches and magicians, ships on the high seas, journeys into mystery--they are all here, and more, in this new anthology of narrative verse for children. Story poems have always enchanted young readers, and in this comprehensive collection the old favorites like The Owl and the Pussycat and The Highwayman are joined by tales in verse from modern poets like Ray Bradbury and Adrian Mitchell. There's Stevie Smith's Fairy Story--a short trip through an enchanted forest. Or how about the traditional saga of The Hairy Toe--a lights-out, under-the-covers tale to chill you to the bone. Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky is here, and Edward Lear's The Pelican Chorus, plus scores of other classic story poems like La Belle Dame Sans Merci and Annabelle Lee. Illustrations by a variety of artist effectively highlight the text. The Oxford Book of Story Poems is a perfect choice for children, parents, teachers, and anyone who enjoys the great yarns of poetic literature.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Harrison is a teacher, anthologist, and author who lives in England. Other books for Oxford include Splinters: A Book of Very Short Poems and, as co-editor, The Oxford Treasry of Children's Poems.
Christopher Stuart-Clark is a principal of a school in Hong Kong. He has collaborated with Michael Harrison on other poetry anthologies, including Peace and War and The Oxford Book of Christmas Poems.

Review:

"What library, school or family could afford to be without it? This is a stunning anthology."--The Sunday Times

"This satisfying collection of modern and classic poems serves well for private pleasure, read-alouds, and recitation."--Yellow Brick Road

"An excellent source of verses both well-known and unfamiliar.... A marvelous resource."--Library Lane

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0192760874
• ISBN 13: 9780192760876
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176