A Poem for Every Night of the Year
(Author) Allie EsiriA Poem For Every Night of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share for every night of the year. The poems - together with introductory paragraphs - have a link to the date on which they appear. Shakespeare celebrates midsummer night, Maya Angelou International Women's Day and Lewis Carroll April Fool's day. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, it contains a full spectrum of poetry from familiar favourites to exciting contemporary voices. Alfred, Lord Tennyson, W. B. Yeats, A. A. Milne and Christina Rossetti sit alongside Roger McGough, Carol Ann Duffy and Benjamin Zephaniah. This soul-enhancing book is the perfect gift that will last the whole year, with a little bit of magic to read every evening.
Allie Esiri
Allie Esiri is a British writer and editor known for her poetry anthologies that celebrate classic and contemporary poetry. Her most notable works include "A Poem for Every Day of the Year" and "A Poem for Every Night of the Year." Esiri's anthologies showcase a wide range of poets and styles, making poetry accessible and enjoyable for readers of all ages. Her contributions to literature have helped introduce poetry to a new generation of readers and have made her a leading voice in the poetry world. Her most famous work, "A Poem for Every Day of the Year," has been widely praised for its diverse selection of poems and its ability to inspire and uplift readers.