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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"Half-Hazard" is a collection of poems that explores the ups and downs of life through the lens of resilience, faith, and joy. Author Kristen Tracy takes readers on a journey through her own experiences, from growing up in a small Mormon farming community to exploring the forbidden world beyond. Tracy's knack for finding humor in difficult situations, her beautiful use of language, and her resilient spirit make this book a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration in life's chaos.
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Vahni Capildeo
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Like a Tree, Walking
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Like a Tree, Walking could be a good read for someone who enjoys poetic explorations of nature and self. It offers a unique and fresh perspective on ecopoetics and silence, and takes the reader on journeys that invite new kinds of address, declaration, and relation. The book is also guided by vernacular traditions of sensitivity, making it accessible to a diverse range of readers. Overall, readers may appreciate the book's lyrical style and emotional depth that delves into questions of identity and love.
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"God Was Right" is a unique collection of poems and essays that challenges traditional views on love, sex education, and heartbreak. Diana Hamilton's writing is thought-provoking, daring, and absurdly humorous, making this book a great choice for readers looking for a fresh and unconventional take on poetry. If you're someone who enjoys works that push boundaries and make you question your assumptions, this book is definitely for you.
Mother Of All Questions is a poignant collection of poetry that delves deep into the complexities of womanhood. Grace Chia's lyrical and elegiac poetry explores a wide range of themes, from childhood innocence to gendered rebellion, creating a landscape rich with sentiment and sensuousness. Readers who enjoy introspective works that offer insight into the meaning of life and personal identity will find this collection a rewarding read.
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Felix Cheong
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Math
Paper
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B-Sides and Backslides: 1986 - 2018
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"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.
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Sa’eda Bte Buang, Gwee Li Sui, Tan Chee Lay |
Marshall
Cavendish
Editions
Singathology : 50 New Works by Celebrated Singaporean Writers
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Singathology showcases the richness and diversity of Singaporean literature, featuring pieces from acclaimed artists like Cultural Medallion and Young Artist award winners. The unique inclusion of mother tongue languages provides an immersive experience for readers, while English translations allow for wider accessibility. Edited by literary expert Dr Gwee Li Sui, this two-volume anthology is a must-read for those looking to discover and appreciate Singaporean literature.
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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.
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Zhai Yongming, Hong Ying, Yang Lian |
Vagabond
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Poems Of Hong Ying, Zhai Yongming & Yang Lian
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This book would be a good read for those interested in exploring the contemporary Chinese experience through the unique perspectives of three prominent poets. With emotive poems that explore themes such as love, identity, and trauma, readers will be drawn into the rich cultural and historical context of China. The translations by Mabel Lee, Naikan Tao, and Tony Prince capture the essence of the original poems, making the reading experience seamless and enjoyable.
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Clare Briggs, Wilbur D. Nesbit |
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Oh Skin-nay!
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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.
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William Sieghart
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Faber
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Faber
Poems of the Decade : An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry
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Poems of the Decade is a must-read for poetry lovers who want to stay updated on the newest voices in contemporary poetry. The anthology brings together poems from the Forward Prizes for Poetry and showcases the unique styles and narratives of diverse poets. The works in this collection speak to universal themes of love, violence, and fear, reshaped for the modern world. Readers will appreciate the variety of forms and expressions employed by poets, from traditional prose to experimental styles, and will likely discover new favorites among both established and emerging poets.
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Tim Kendall
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Carcanet
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Strange Land
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Strange Land could be a good read for poetry enthusiasts who appreciate a diverse range of forms and styles. The collection explores a variety of themes, from the beauty of nature to the hardships of war, presented through a myriad of poetic forms. The psalms-based grounding of the book's music does well to inspire and explore modern culture.
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Holly Painter
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Titus
Books
Excerpts From A Natural History
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When the British natural philosophers of the 17th century founded modern natural history, they proposed finding a poet to compile a poetic account of everything that existed in nature, very broadly defined. Four hundred years later, the work is ongoing, made modern and rigorous with rules and style-guides, managers and research-poets.This collection follows a year’s worth of submissions by one such researcher-poet, but the poems are only half the story. The rest lies in the revisions and comments—of both a professional and personal nature—between the poet and the editor back at corporate offices. As the relationship unravels, natural history becomes a tool of the heartbroken and obsessed.
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Carolyn Kizer
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Copper
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Cool, Calm, and Collected : Poems 1960-2000
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Selected as a "Best Book of the Year" by the Los Angeles Times and Booklist magazine, and winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award, Cool, Calm, and Collected is a tour de force from one of the nation’s premier poets. For four decades, Carolyn Kizer has been one of the most influential, controversial, and recognizable figures in American poetry. A feminist practically before the term existed, she has never been afraid to say what is on her mind, writing poems infused with sexual politics, social awareness, and literary irreverence.Cool, Calm, and Collected was reprinted four times in cloth and became one of Copper Canyon Press’s bestselling titles. It features new poems, work from all of Kizer’s previous volumes, translations "from a dizzying number of poets" (New York Times), and several prose pieces, including "Pakistan Journal" and "My Good Father.". . . We women, Outside, breathing dust, are still the Other. The evening sun goes down; time to fix dinner. "You women have no major phiolosophers." We know. But we remain philosophic, and say with the Saint, "Let me enter my chamber and sing my songs of love."—from "Pro Femina""We cannot do without Kizer and never could—here are four decades of compelling reasons why."—Los Angeles Times"Carolyn Kizer is a national treasure."—San Francisco Chronicle"The book will appeal to poetry lovers and activists of all stripes."—Publishers Weekly"No library should be without this collection."—Booklist (starred review)Carolyn Kizer, recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, was educated at Sarah Lawrence College. She co-founded Poetry Northwest; served as the first director of the Literature Program at the National Endowment for the Arts; was a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets; and has been a poet-in-residence at Columbia, Stanford, and Princeton. Kizer lives in Sonoma, California.
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Nathalie Handal
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Love and Strange Horses
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"Trembles with belonging (and longing) and love and sex."--The New York Times "Nathalie Handal's Love and Strange Horses is riddled with provocative incantations that verge on a conjuring solidly based in this world and beyond. There's a subtle singing locked inside each poem that raises the stakes. This cosmopolitan voice belongs to the human family, and it luxuriates in crossing necessary borders. The pages are lit with scintillations that transport the reader to pithy zones of thought and pleasure."--Yusef Komunyakaa Nathalie Handal is an award-winning poet, playwright, and writer. She is the author of two previous poetry The NeverField and The Lives of Rain. Handal is the editor of The Poetry of Arab A Contemporary Anthology, winner of the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award, and coeditor of Language for a New Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia & Beyond. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies and publications including Ploughshares, Crab Orchard Review, and the Literary Review. She was named an honored finalist for the 2009 Gift of Freedom Award.
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Thom Gunn, Ted Hughes |
Faber
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Faber
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Selected Poems
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First published in 1962 this selection, made by the poets themselves, draws on the volumes they had published up to that date and forms a valuable introduction to their work.
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This is a second edition of Tony Harrison's "Selected Poems" containing 13 additional poems. It includes ten new sonnets for "The School of Eloquence" and his long poem "V".
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Ellie Colton, Stephen Elkins |
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Little One's Bible Prayers
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These special book from the LullaBible series will give you a chance to share God's love and your love as you cuddle your baby right into the kingdom. Play the bonus CD with 10 lullabies and your little one will fall asleep listening to the comforting assurances from God's Word. Baby steps are sure to mature into grown-up faith with these precious stories, beloved Bible verses, and soothing lullabies. Gently illustrated with adorable babies.
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Biswamit Dwibedy
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Harpercollins
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India
Ancient Guest
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Ancient Guest is a collection of four series of poems that overlap and interweave to create a fictional autobiography in verse. The poems explore the historical and the mythological, the spiritual and the sexual. Evocative, explosive and experimental, this collection marks a new direction in contemporary Indian poetry.
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Daryl Qilin Yam, Ruth Tang |
Math
Paper
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SingPoWriMo 2016: The Anthology
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Singapore poetry Writing Month, or as we affectionately call it, SingpoWriMo.Write one poem a day for thirty days in the cruel month of April: that was the challenge we first gave the Internet in 2014. In its third year, our anthology gathers the best of the 5,110 poems that were submitted in 2016. Daily challenging prompts reflected on the Singaporean condition, with verses written for every MRT and LRT station, poems that upgraded other poems that upgraded other poems and so on. We are proud to feature first-time poets beside established bards, a wide swath of languages — with poems in Minion next to poems in HTML — and the recently-revived form of the udaiyaathathu alongside the ground-breaking twin cinema and asingbol.
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Felix Cheong
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Ethos
Books
Sudden In Youth: New and Selected Poems
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Sudden in Youth is a collection of emotional and relatable poetry by author Felix Cheong, covering topics such as love, faith, fatherhood, and life experiences. The poems are intensely personal while still being universally applicable, making them a great read for anyone who enjoys emotive and relatable poetry. Users would appreciate the author's raw perspective on intimate topics.
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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.
If you're new to poetry, consider starting with accessible poets like Rupi Kaur for modern emotional expressions, or explore classics by Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost, known for their timeless appeal.
Absolutely! Thryft proudly features works by Asian poets including acclaimed authors like Ocean Vuong and Rizal Varma, highlighting diverse voices from the region.
Certainly! Our collection features nature-themed poetry, celebrating the beauty of the natural world. Discover authors like Mary Oliver whose works you can find in our Nature section.
Yes, we have a variety of poetry books suitable for young adults. Young readers might enjoy the modern style of poets like Amanda Lovelace. Explore more options in our Young Adult section.
Contemporary poetry has expanded to incorporate diverse voices and styles, reflecting current societal issues and emotions. Authors like Warsan Shire and Claudia Rankine have broken new ground, resonating with today's readers.