Poems on Nature

by Gaby Morgan (Editor), Helen Macdonald (introduction)

The poems in Poems on Nature are divided into spring, summer, autumn and winter to reflect in verse the changes of the seasons and the passing of time.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by Helen Macdonald, author of the international bestseller, H is for Hawk.Since poetry began, there have been poems about nature; it's a complex subject which has inspired some of the most beautiful poetry ever written. Poets from Andrew Marvell to W. B. Yeats to Emily Bront� have sought to describe the natural environment and our relationship with it. There is also a rich tradition of songs and rhymes, such as 'Scarborough Fair', that hark back to a rural way of life which may now be lost, but is brought back to life in the lyrical verses included in this collection.

Genres: Poetry

192 pages, Hardcover

Published May 14, 2024

Reviews

[Juliette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a lot of poetry this year and I found it really lovely.

[Kristina J · Rating 2 out of 5]

frankly disappointed

[Sesh · Rating 2 out of 5]

At most 35% of these were written by women. I understand the historical context of less female poets but there must be some more than this?

[Jess Debanné · Rating 4 out of 5]

this collection of poems was a retreat in nature. these words praised the changing of the seasons, the very real gift of nature’s riches—its smells and sounds and colors and creatures—a reminder that, “i think that i shall never see/ a poem lovely as a tree.”

[Carina F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of the poems really hit my heart. They made me think over everything once more.

I really loved them ❤️

[Pat Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful broad selection of nature poems.