Introduced by The Revd Richard Coles.
Complete and unabridged.
A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. Poetry is the perfect medium to capture the elusive nature of happiness and this beautiful anthology explores happiness in all its forms - whether it be a fleeting moment, the promise of freedom and adventure, surviving adversity or the comfort of nature.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by writer, broadcaster and parish priest, The Reverend Richard Coles.
"Poems for Happiness" is an inspiring and life-affirming collection that features writing by some of our greatest poets whose work is still widely read today. It includes famous poems such as "How Do I Love Thee?" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, "If" by Rudyard Kipling, "My Heart Leaps Up" by William Wordsworth and "Invictus" by W. E. Henley. In addition to these well-known verses, this beautiful volume includes lesser-known poems to discover and enjoy.