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The Nation's Favourite: Poems
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Nation's Favourite: Poems
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Griff Rhys Jones
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:192 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 145 |
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| Category/Genre | Poetry
Poetry anthologies |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780563387824
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| Classifications | Dewey:821.008 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Ebury Publishing
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| Imprint |
BBC Books
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| Publication Date |
19 September 1996 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
An anthology of inspirational, poignant and funny poems, both old and new, as voted for by the British public In a nationwide poll to discover Britain's favourite poem, Rudyard Kipling's 'If...' was voted number one. This unique anthology brings together the results of the poll in a collection of the nation's 100 best loved poems. Among the selection are popular classics such as Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shallott' and Wordsworth's 'The Daffodils' alongside contemporary poetry such as Allan Ahlberg's 'Please Mrs Butler' and Jenny Joseph's 'Warning'. Also included is the poignant 'Do not Stand at my Grave and Weep'.
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