Committed to Memory: 100 Best Poems to Memorize

Hollander, John (editor)

ISBN 10: 1885983158 / ISBN 13: 9781885983152

Published by Books & Co. / Turtle Point, New York, 1996

About this Item

8vo, 196 pp., Edited & with an introduction by John Hollander.

Seller Inventory # 008340

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Committed to Memory: 100 Best Poems to Memorize
• Publisher: Books & Co. / Turtle Point, New York
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1885983158
• ISBN 13: 9781885983152
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry

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Synopsis

Poet John Hollander has divided the poems into tales, sonnets, songs, meditations and counsels. Published in partnership with The Academy of American Poets.

Reviews

Somewhere along the way those who decide such things decided that memorizing poems was not really important to education. Of course, it wasn't really. However, it was a pleasure, and generations of young people are growing up today without knowing it, which is a shame. Hollander (American Poetry, LJ 9/1/93) has selected 100 poems by poets?including lyrics and narratives, meditations and counsels?ranging from Blake and Hughes, Bishop and Thomas, to Yeats and Hayden . These are classics that lend themselves to memory, being short; often in form, or at least metrical; always rhythmic; and delightful. Most readers will find old favorites and new gems here. It is a fine collection?for browsing, for reading, and for committing to memory. Recommended.?Louis McKee, Painted Bride Arts Ctr., Philadelphia
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