Overview
'An entertaining guide to the rhyme and reason of poetry' -- The Idler
How history's most influential and inspiring poets – from Homer and Sappho to Shakespeare and Frank O'Hara – can teach us to better understand the world.
How did the greatest poets in history make the world anew? And what can we learn from the magic, wisdom and humour of their poetry? From the genius of the Ancient Greeks through to the love poetry and metaphysics of the Renaissance, through to the New York poets of the 20th century, this is the ultimate guide to the greatest writers of the human age.
Through short, biographical portraits, poet and writer Dai George provides an entertaining introduction to the great works of poetry, and a welcoming guide to how we can read them. He addresses questions poets have grappled with: How can we truly describe the world? How can we express love, grief or friendship? How can poetry help us to understand justice, dreams or anger?
This book paints vivid pictures of a global selection of renowned poets throughout history: from Sappho, Li Bai and Rumi, to William Shakespeare and John Donne, to Frank O Hara, Pablo Neruda and Sylvia Plath. George also re-examines the canon, traditionally dominated by Western, white and male poets, and bring to light major figures from other important cultures and communities, including China, India and the Caribbean.
This book title, How to Think Like a Poet (The Poets That Made Our World and Why We Need Them) - 9781399408318 - 9781399408318, ISBN: 9781399408318, by Dai George, published by Bloomsbury USA (March 31, 2026) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer How to Think Like a Poet (The Poets That Made Our World and Why We Need Them) - 9781399408318 - 9781399408318 books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order How to Think Like a Poet (The Poets That Made Our World and Why We Need Them) - 9781399408318 - 9781399408318 books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!