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Poetry Books

Explore a world of emotions through our Poetry collection at Thryft. Discover works by renowned poets like Rumi, Robert Frost, and Maya Angelou. Our selection also features contemporary voices such as Warsan Shire and Ocean Vuong.
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The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou - Thryft
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Maya Angelou | Modern Library

The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou

$28.55

Goodreads rating: 4.2

$28.55

This book is perfect for anyone interested in reading about the life of one of America's greatest voices. Through her six autobiographies, Maya Angelou explores complex themes such as identity, race, and womanhood, with poetic prose that is both raw and powerful. Her story is one of triumph over adversity, and her inspiring journey will resonate with readers of all backgrounds and ages.
B-Sides and Backslides: 1986 - 2018 - Thryft
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Felix Cheong | Math Paper Press

B-Sides and Backslides: 1986 - 2018

$6.96

Goodreads rating: 3.33

$6.96

"B-Sides and Backslides" is a great read for poetry lovers who enjoy exploring a poet's style and development over time. Felix Cheong's anthology offers a range of themes, from love to social commentary, presented in an unflinchingly honest manner. What stands out most is the book's focus on the poet's personal growth, documented in liner notes that provide insight into the creative process. Readers will appreciate the author's introspection and the rich history that provides context for this poetic memoir.
Greatest Works of Rabindranath Tagore (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) - Thryft
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Rabindranath Tagore | Fingerprint! Publishing

Greatest Works of Rabindranath Tagore (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

$8.57

Goodreads rating: 4.34

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The Greatest Works of Rabindranath Tagore is a captivating hardbound edition that includes a collection of twenty-five classic short stories, Gitanjali, his celebrated poetry, his memoir, and the well-known novel, The Home and the World. This meticulous compilation showcases Tagore's versatility as a writer and his ability to present thought-provoking stories with nuances of philosophy. With its exquisitely designed leather-bound format and small editorial notes preceding each work, this book is perfect for lovers of literature who want to indulge in stories that inspire and provoke reflection.
Ezra Pound - Thryft
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Ezra Pound, Thom Gunn  | Faber & Faber

Ezra Pound

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Goodreads rating: 3.93

$5.01

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Ezra Pound's life is filled with controversies, including his support for Italian fascism and his treason charges. Nevertheless, his contributions to modern literature, such as his famous work, 'The Cantos,' are worth studying for those interested in literary artistry and the intersection of politics and literature.
Selected Poetry - Thryft
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John Carey, John Donne  | Oxford University Press

Selected Poetry

$5.56

Goodreads rating: 3.91

$5.56

Recommended for poetry enthusiasts keen to explore the depths of self-awareness through Donne's personalized rhythm, form and imagery. The timeless exploration of human complexities and ambiguities makes it an enriching experience.
Love Letters of Great Men - Thryft
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Ursula Doyle | Macmillan

Love Letters of Great Men

$9.96

Goodreads rating: 3.65

$9.96

Love Letters of Great Men is a perfect read for hopeless romantics who want to experience the timeless beauty and power of love. It offers a unique insight into the greatest minds and their heart's deepest desires. Through their letters, readers will be transported to a different time and place, and will be given a glimpse of how love can inspire and move even the greatest of men. This book is a treasure trove of romance and passion, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages.
Oh Skin-nay! - Thryft
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Clare Briggs, Wilbur D. Nesbit  | Drawn And Quarterly

Oh Skin-nay!

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

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A recommended read for those who enjoy heartwarming and humorous depictions of small-town life. Oh Skin-Nay! is a collection of charming poems and cartoons that provide a delightful portrayal of a year in small-town America. Clare Briggs, a popular cartoonist of early 20th century America, illustrated this book in his signature low-key style. The humorous portrayal of life through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy is sure to leave readers feeling nostalgic and entertained. The afterword by renowned comics historian Jeet Heer provides a fascinating insight into Briggs's work and his impact on the world of cartoons.
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Thryft
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Henry David Thoreau | Penguin Uk

Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

$4.42

Goodreads rating: 3.82

$4.42

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Thoreau's account of his solitary and self-sufficient home in the New England woods remains an inspiration to the environmental movement - a call to his fellow men to abandon their striving, materialistic existences of 'quiet desperation' for a simple life within their means, finding spiritual truth through awareness of the sheer beauty of their surroundings.
The Autobiography of a Super Tramp - Thryft
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W.H. Davies | Oxford University Press

The Autobiography of a Super Tramp

$5.07

Goodreads rating: 3.81

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Recommendation: This book is recommended for those who enjoy reading autobiographies of people who have lived unconventional lives. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is its narrative style, which is unvarnished and straightforward. It offers insight into the difficult life of a traveling tramp, and provides a glimpse into the harsher side of American life during the Great Depression. Readers who appreciate a raw human experience and a unique perspective on life will appreciate this book.
Letters of Note: Love - Thryft
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Shaun Usher | Canongate Books

Letters of Note: Love

$4.60

Goodreads rating: 3.93

$4.60

In Letters of Love , Shaun Usher gathers together some of the most powerful messages about love ever composed, whether inspired by love's first blush or the recriminations at its ending, the regrets of unrequited feelings and the joys of passions known. Includes letters Simone de Beauvoir, Frida KahloGeorgia O'Keeffe, Zora Neale HurstonEvelyn Waugh, Vita Sackville-WestNelson Mandela, Ansel Adams& many more
Love Letters Of Great Men - Thryft
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John C. Kirkland | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Love Letters Of Great Men

$9.94

Goodreads rating: 3.92

$9.94

When words of love do not come to you on their own, then read these letters. Complete, actual love letters of great men like Lord Byron, John Keats and Voltaire. Leaders like Henry VIII, George Washington, and Napoleon, who wrote to his beloved Josephine, "I awake consumed with thoughts of you..." Artists like van Gogh, Mozart, and Beethoven, who famously penned, "Though still in bed, my thoughts go out to you, my Immortal Beloved..." Dozens of intimate letters, coupled with over a score of period illustrations. Plus fascinating biographies, and insights into the couples' relationships-how they got there, the obstacles they faced, and what happened next. Poet warriors, from the first through the twentieth century, Ovid, Sir Walter Raleigh, Goethe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Leo Tolstoy, Victor Hugo, Shelley, Robert Browning, Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, Pierre Curie, George Bernard Shaw, Jack London, Admiral Peary, Woodrow Wilson, and many more.
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings - Thryft
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Maya Angelou | Virago Press

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

$7.32

Goodreads rating: 4.29

$7.32

Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope and joy, achievement and celebration. In this first volume of her autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evoker her childhood with her grandmother in the American South of the 1930s. She learns the power of the white folks at the other end of town and suffers the terrible trauma of rape by her mother's lover.
Journal of a Solitude - Thryft
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May Sarton | W. W. Norton & Company

Journal of a Solitude

$6.80

Goodreads rating: 4.15

$6.80

In this, her bestselling journal, May Sarton writes with keen observation and emotional courage of both inner and outer worlds: a garden, the seasons, daily life in New Hampshire, books, people, ideas―and throughout everything, her spiritual and artistic journey. "I am here alone for the first time in weeks," May Sarton begins this book, "to take up my 'real' life again at last. That is what is strange―that friends, even passionate love,are not my real life, unless there is time alone in which to explore what is happening or what has happened." In this journal, she says, "I hope to break through into the rough, rocky depths,to the matrix itself. There is violence there and anger never resolved. My need to be alone is balanced against my fear of what will happen when suddenly I enter the huge empty silence if I cannot find support there."In this book, we are closer to the marrow than ever before in May Sarton's writing.
The Uncollected Dorothy Parker - Thryft
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Dorothy Parker | Duckworth

The Uncollected Dorothy Parker

$6.06

Goodreads rating: 3.9

$6.06

The Uncollected Dorothy Parker

Immerse yourself in the world of Poetry

At Thryft, we value the power of words. Poetry can encapsulate feelings that are hard to express, offering solace and clarity. Our collection includes timeless classics, vibrant modern works, and significant contributions from local poets. Delve into these verses to enrich your mind and soul. Whether you're a poetry novice or a seasoned reader, find the perfect piece that speaks to you.