A Hardy for heartache? A Larkin for loneliness? Providing a poetic pick-me-up for every hurdle, The Poetry Pharmacy is an apothecary of lyrical prescriptions with new finds alongside old remedies.
“Here is balm for the soul, fire for the belly, an arm around the lonely shoulder”, writes Stephen Fry, “a matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss.”
Universal, inspirational, delightful: William Sieghart’s The Poetry Pharmacy is less a collection of verse than a companion for life. There are words here for everyone, for every moment in our journey, dispensing wisdom and reassurance. As practical as it is beautiful, this anthology combines traditional verse favourites with new discoveries, ideal for poetry novices and ardent fans alike. A book to cherish.
Pocket-sized and ideally portable, The Poetry Pharmacy presents the most essential poems in Sieghart's dispensary. From everyday worries to finding the strength to tackle life's greater hurdles, this is the perfect volume to have by your side.
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781846149542
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 273 g
Dimensions: 204 x 131 x 18 mm
I have received this book from the publishers to review, and what a book. It is a completely different concept to any other poetry collection i have ever read. The poems are used as prescribed medicine to a variety of... More
This collection of poems and extracts provides literary 'prescriptions' for those difficult times when you need guidance, a lightened mood, or a renewed perspective. Despite the pharmaceutical title,... More
Whatever mountain your life makes you climb, this wonderful little book has a poem to deal with it. Rationalising your emotions, It’s a book that will be bought repeatedly as you continue to give copy after copy away.... More
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