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Vendor: Ian Walton
Fit For Human Consumption
Often contentious, but always illuminating, Ian Walton's poetry has won many prizes, including the prestigious 'Orbis International'. In Fit for Human Consumption his astute, sometimes humorous, comments on life and lives come together in warm, intimate and beautifully phrased poems. A book you will...- $10.72
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Vendor: Jean Andrews
The Muted Blade
Many of these poems respond to current events of the past twenty years, others take a longer view, exploring how the past and the recent past resonate in the most mundane aspects of everyday life; a kind of condensed open conversation with the turbulent...- $12.75
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Vendor: Rita Unger
An Autobiography in Verse
Rita Unger is a direct relative of the celebrated Austrian poet Adolf Unger, who was murdered in Auschwitz in the early years of the Second World War. Thankfully, his passion for poetry and his outstanding literary gift lives on and flourishes in the work...- $14.50
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Vendor: Thomasine Westall
Tiny Light Certainties
Curious tales of dreams and possibilities A collection of the poetical works of Thomasine Westall Presented here for the first time this unique collection of poetry from The Velvet Marionette covers the last ten months of her 'life'. As any teenager can attest to,...- $8.00
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Vendor: David Chapple
Goodbye Love
All the twenty four open verse writings in this book express something so sad and yet so beautiful. Dare you read them? Will you understand them? The challenge is open to you...Author: David ChappleISBN-10: 1845494458ISBN-13: 9781845494452Publisher: SwirlLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2010Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.00h x...- $11.25
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Vendor: Richard Hammersley
Borders Poetry: Before, After and Beyond
Richard Hammersley is a health psychologist who had a long university career and still practices from his family home in the Scottish Borders. He has been writing poetry since he was 13, in parallel with his academic career, which took him to the USA...- $13.99
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Vendor: John Davidson
John Davidson - Fleet Street Eclogues (Second Series): 'Then where is the wonderful land of spells''
John Davidson was born at Barrhead, East Renfrewshire on 11th April 1857. In 1862 his family moved to Greenock and there he began his education at Highlanders' Academy. Davidson would now spend many years at school and the beginnings of a career in various...- $10.24
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Vendor: Thomas Aird
Thomas Aird - The Christian Bride & The Churchyard: 'To earth succumbs he, gazing yet the while, On her whose presence can his pains beguile''
Thomas Aird was born on 28th August 1802 at Bowden, Roxburghshire in Scotland. After an education at the local parish school he studied for his degree at Edinburgh University. Whilst there he became friends with fellow writers James Hogg, Thomas Carlyle and John Wilson....- $10.24
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Vendor: Thomas Aird
Thomas Aird - The Captive of Fez: 'O' er golden Fez the summer sun is shining, But not for Julian, there in durance pining''
Thomas Aird was born on 28th August 1802 at Bowden, Roxburghshire in Scotland. After an education at the local parish school he studied for his degree at Edinburgh University. Whilst there he became friends with fellow writers James Hogg, Thomas Carlyle and John Wilson....- $10.24
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Vendor: Thomas Aird
Thomas Aird - Nebuchadnezzar & Other Poems: 'Whose spirit stumbles 'midst the corner-stones, Of realms disjointed and of broken thrones?''
Thomas Aird was born on 28th August 1802 at Bowden, Roxburghshire in Scotland. After an education at the local parish school he studied for his degree at Edinburgh University. Whilst there he became friends with fellow writers James Hogg, Thomas Carlyle and John Wilson....- $10.24
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Vendor: Thomas Aird
Thomas Aird - First & Second Tales: 'Divine of beauty more young seers they saw, And ancients laden with prophetic awe''
Thomas Aird was born on 28th August 1802 at Bowden, Roxburghshire in Scotland. After an education at the local parish school he studied for his degree at Edinburgh University. Whilst there he became friends with fellow writers James Hogg, Thomas Carlyle and John Wilson....- $10.24
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Vendor: William Pett Ridge
William Pett Ridge - Erb: 'When you take the bull by the horns what happens is a toss-up''
William Pett Ridge was born at Chartham, near Canterbury, Kent on 22nd April 1859. His family's resources were certainly limited. His father was a railway porter, and his son, after schooling in Marden, Kent became a clerk in a railway clearing house. The hours...- $11.24
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Vendor: Writ
And No Sound Remembered
Rubik Poetry; these poems can be read several ways and in several directions to find fresh and alternative meanings. Poems are written out in simple English for the sake of the reader, followed by the true versions of the poems in their various forms.Author:...- $30.00
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Vendor: Una Woods
afternoons (New edition): selected poems
Using only the words that are necessary these selected poems are fixed on the pinpoints of past present and future.Author: Una WoodsISBN-10: 1838431896ISBN-13: 9781838431891Publisher: AshtreesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2024Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.18d- $12.00
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Vendor: Nick Monks
Lovers and Tramps
Ten poems on tramps, ten poems on lovers. The two juxtaposed starkly and beautifullyAuthor: Nick MonksISBN-10: 1838126309ISBN-13: 9781838126308Publisher: Bluebell PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2020Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d- $10.50
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Vendor: Leon Gratton
Cocaine Poems Part III: Junior Junkies
This is the continuation of cocaine poet, it brings to life the young dope fiend's junior days down in Manchester, it's as usual, chronic dope smoking and running with the devil with lots of good times.Author: Leon GrattonISBN-10: 1803816104ISBN-13: 9781803816104Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing LimitedLanguage:...- $12.99
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Vendor: Carol Joan Campbell
A Collection of Carol's Creations
Not enough time to read a book? How about just a short story or a few poems? Here's a book filled with just that! Find a Fictional story-Creative Non Fiction, Poetry, Silliness, Sentimental? Read for an hour or just a few minutes. Flip through...- $29.99
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Vendor: Amy Spence
The Floor Was Never Lava
The Floor Was Never Lava is Amy's first collection of poetry. It focuses on the topics of childhood, adulthood, and womanhood.Author: Amy SpenceISBN-10: 1794886737ISBN-13: 9781794886735Publisher: Lulu PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2020Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d- $7.99
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Vendor: Dillon Longtin
A Look At My Love
This is a Little look inside my entirety of my love life. I have opened myself up completely and this is my side of the story.Author: Dillon LongtinISBN-10: 1794885862ISBN-13: 9781794885868Publisher: Lulu PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2020Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d- $10.00
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Vendor: O. G. Doad
Lovemaking Is the Angel of the Water
Poetry for the short-haul commuter or the busy housewives. These poems can fit neatly into the most hectic of schedules, and leave time for other sporting or leisure activities.Author: O. G. DoadISBN-10: 1794879765ISBN-13: 9781794879768Publisher: Lulu PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2020Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 7.00h x 4.25w...- $10.95
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Vendor: Tanya Ochoa
Enter Venus
A collection of poetry and prose. Gathering my thoughts collectively into one book.Author: Tanya OchoaISBN-10: 1794839399ISBN-13: 9781794839397Publisher: Lulu PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2020Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.12d- $12.00
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Vendor: Decipher James
Conflicted: A Literary Album
A work of art consisting of moments that vividly describe the many conflicts that men deal with on a daily basis. This is the story of many men that are conflicted trying to find out what living right consists of and the mistakes they...- $10.00
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Vendor: Jean-Jacques Fournier
Love - by any definition -
Jean-Jacques Fournier latest book is a collection of love poems, that attempts to express the diverse perspectives of love's sensibilities.Author: Jean-Jacques FournierISBN-10: 1794730192ISBN-13: 9781794730199Publisher: Lulu PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/23/2019Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d- $14.64
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Vendor: Santos Hernandez
43
Sequel to my poetry book 33 written ten years ago. This is also a sequel to a three part poetry book. This is where my life has reached its Prime. The poems in this book are deep and personal. The pain and mistakes are...- $9.99
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Vendor: Alan Mitchell
Poems for Ruth
You sit at the roadside watching the traffic of your life go by. Everything passes you, including yourself. Nothing is permanent. But poetry is an alchemy, which transforms experiences and memories and fixes them (through words and images) in their time and place, as...- $12.99
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Vendor: Mark Nuttall
Where Time Hangs
Where Time Hangs is a collection of 48 poems that traverse the spaces between presence and absence, history and modernity, nature and human intervention. These poems explore personal and collective memories, environmental reflections, and ancestral legacies. Mark Nuttall's verses are journeys through time and...- $13.95
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Vendor: Daphne Gloag
How Long is Not Long?
Daphne Gloag writes remarkable poems of cosmic scale. Yet, taking complex concepts such as time and cosmology as her references leads not to dense inaccessibility, but to conversational meditations on the human condition. Essentially her work is about love; effective and moving pieces about...- $9.00
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Vendor: Jennifer Copley
Being Haunted
Being Haunted is unusual in contemporary poetry for its formal energy and its imaginative daring. The poems have both a rhythmical drive and an inventiveness in their imagery and their (sometimes surreal) narratives that make them constantly surprising.Author: Jennifer CopleyISBN-10: 1788640616ISBN-13: 9781788640619Publisher: Cinnamon PressLanguage:...- $6.50
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Vendor: Jeff Crownson
Aaron's First Poetry Book
This is a poetry book by A.W.J. Pilgrim. All of the poetry in this book, has been written in the 'Cooltan Arts' poetry group. Each poem was written as part of a class exercise, which is hinted at in the title of each poem....- $6.40
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Vendor: James Thomson
The Poetry of James Thomson - Volume III: Lyrical Pieces & Other Works
James Thomson was born in Ednam in Roxburghshire around 11th September 1700 and baptised on 15th September. He was the fourth of nine children to father Thomas, the Presbyterian minister of Ednam and mother Beatrix.It is thought Thomson may have attended the parish school...- $10.24
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Vendor: Mary Betham
Matilda Betham - Elegies & Other Small Poems: 'Soon I return, Clad in nobler form again to Triumph, And again be slain''
Mary Matilda Betham, more usually known as Matilda Betham was born on 16th November 1776, the eldest of fourteen children to the Rev. William Betham and Mary Damant. Matilda was and raised in Stonham Aspal and had a very happy childhood although she was...- $10.24
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Vendor: Adelaide Anne Procter
Adelaide Anne Procter - Legends & Lyrics: First Series: 'Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night''
Adelaide Anne Procter was born at 25 Bedford Square in Bloomsbury, on October 30th, 1825. An early voracious reader she began her literary career as a teenager; her poems were primarily published in Charles Dickens's periodicals Household Words and All the Year Round and...- $10.74
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Vendor: Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe - The True-Born Englishman: "Why has God done this to me? What have I done to be thus used?"
Daniel Defoe is most well-known for his classic novels Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders. Born around 1660, he was also a journalist, a pamphleteer, a businessman, a spy. His life was long and colourful, and the breadth of his work, still highly regarded, is...- $8.74
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Vendor: Leon Gratton
Perfume and Opium
The quiet time All asunder Shall turn your mind And make you wonder With passions pen And feeling of thunder The movement Zen Is it just dreams? I wonder They come in colour No longer black and whiteAuthor: Leon GrattonISBN-10: 1786236621ISBN-13: 9781786236623Publisher: Grosvenor House...- $9.50
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Vendor: Nina Olsson
Reflections: Life's Poems and Other Stories
A book of poetry by Nina Olsson.Wandering through life, good times, bad times happy or sad an individual tapestry woven by us all.Lessons learned about expectations, capabilities, limitations and achievements.Nina Olsson lives happily on the Wirral Peninsula with her two cats. Her children long...- $12.99
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Vendor: Leon J. Gratton
Songs from the Few, to the Many
Author Leon Gratton says of Songs From the Few, to the Many: "this is a piece of work that I have wanted to publish for a very long time. I have tons of songs and lyrics that have been around since I was 16...- $9.50
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Vendor: Robert Bridges
Robert Bridges - The Growth of Love: "Beauty, the eternal Spouse of the Wisdom of God and Angel of his Presence thru' all creation."
Robert Bridges was born in Walmer, Kent on the 23rd of October 1844. He went to study medicine intending to practice until the age of forty and then retire to write poetry. Lung disease forced him to retire in 1882, and from that point...- $10.24
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Vendor: Robert Bridges
Robert Bridges - New Poems: "I know that if odour were visible, as colour is, I'd see the summer garden in rainbow clouds."
Robert Bridges was born in Walmer, Kent on the 23rd of October 1844. He went to study medicine intending to practice until the age of forty and then retire to write poetry. Lung disease forced him to retire in 1882, and from that point...- $10.24
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Vendor: William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth - The Waggoner & Other Works: "Faith is a passionate intuition."
William Wordsworth was born on 7 April, 1770 in Cockermouth, in Cumbria, northwest England. Wordsworth spent his early years in his beloved Lake District often with his sister, Dorothy. The English lakes could terrify as well as nurture, and as Wordsworth would write "I...- $8.24
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Vendor: Thomas Parnell
The Poetry of Thomas Parnell - Volume III: "Death's but a path that must be trod, If man would ever pass to God."
The Poet Thomas Parnell was born in Ireland on 11th September 1679. He was the descendant of an ancient family, which had been settled for hundreds of years at Congleton in Cheshire. His father, also named Thomas, went over to Ireland, where he purchased...- $10.24
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Vendor: Katherine Tynan
Katherine Tynan - The Story of Bawn: "It's a strange thing now how people will know they're dying themselves when no one else could suspect anything w
Katherine Tynan was born on January 23rd 1859 into a large farming family in Clondalkin, County Dublin, and educated at a convent school in Drogheda. In her early years she suffered from eye ulcers, which left her somewhat myopic. She first began to have...- $12.24
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Vendor: Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce - The Poetry Of Ambrose Bierce - Volume 2: "Egotist, n: A person of low taste, more interested in himself than me."
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce had a diverse literary, military and journalistic career, during which his sardonic view of human nature ensured he was both frequently critical and frequently criticised. As a writer, his work included short stories, fables, editorials and his journalism, which was often...- $12.24
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Vendor: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps - Stories & Poems: "Happiness must be cultivated. It is like character. It is not a thing to be safely let alone for a moment,
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward was born in Andover, Massachusetts on August 31st 1844 and baptized as Mary Gray Phelps. Her mother was ill for most of her adult life and died of brain fever shortly after the birth of her third child on November...- $11.24
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Vendor: Robert Nichols
The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 3: Poems & Phantasies
Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols was born in September 1893. Robert was educated at Winchester College and then Trinity College, Oxford. In September 1914 with the shadow of the Great War covering Europe he enlisted, despite poor health, with the Field Artillery. He trained for...- $10.24
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Vendor: Erwin Clarkson
Erwin Clarkson - Trench Ballads & Other Verses
Erwin Clarkson Garrett divides his book into three distinct parts. Part I, Trench Ballads, consists of forty American soldier poems in the World War, 1917-19, based entirely on actual facts and incidents, and almost exclusively on personal experiences and observations, when a private in...- $10.24
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Vendor: Robert Nichols
The Poetry Of Robert Nichols - Volume 2: A Faun's Holiday
Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols was born in September 1893. Robert was educated at Winchester College and then Trinity College, Oxford. In September 1914 with the shadow of the Great War covering Europe he enlisted, despite poor health, with the Field Artillery. He trained for...- $10.24
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Vendor: Owen Seaman
The Poetry Of Owen Seaman
Owen Seaman was born in Shrewsbury on September 18th, 1861. He was educated at Shrewsbury school and Clare College Cambridge. After graduating he was a school master and then a professor of literature. In 1894 his parody of Kipling 'Rhyme Of The Kipperling' was...- $10.24
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Vendor: Rudyard Kipling
Father's Day Poetry
Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at special days...- $9.84
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Vendor: Albert Peter Klassen
Looking at Life from an Angle
Life can be viewed from different perspectives. If we embrace a certain religion we see things differently than an atheist.A mother thinks on a different level than a child. A physicist and a farmer look at nature through their own unique lens. This book,...- $12.95
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Vendor: Albert Klassen
The Abstract god
This is a book written in poetic verse about the absurdity of a belief in a god named YHWH. It examines the ethical dilemma this fictional god faces as he claims to be a god of love while destroying most of mankind in the...- $9.95
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Poetry Books
Poetry books are a collection of literary works that focus on the art and expression of the written word through verse. They have been an integral part of human history, with evidence of poetic writings dating back to ancient civilizations.
Poetry books encompass a wide range of themes, styles, and forms, reflecting the diverse perspectives, emotions, and experiences of poets throughout different eras. From love to nature, politics to spirituality, poetry explores various subjects and serves as a medium to convey thoughts and feelings in a unique and creative way. The structure and format of poetry books can vary greatly. Some collections consist of individual poems written by a single author, while others may contain the works of multiple poets compiled together. They can be organized by themes, chronology, or even by different poetic styles and movements.
Poetry books are not only a source of artistic enjoyment, but they also offer insights into different cultures, periods, and social issues. They provide a medium for self-reflection, introspection, and contemplation. Many readers find solace, inspiration, and a deep connection with the emotions and experiences expressed in poetic verses. The popularity of poetry books has endured throughout history, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries. From ancient epics like "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" by Homer, to classic works like Shakespeare's sonnets, to contemporary collections like Rupi Kaur's "Milk and Honey," poetry has always remained relevant and influential.
Whether you are a poetry enthusiast, a lover of literature, or someone interested in exploring emotions, ideas, and the beauty of language, poetry books offer an immersive experience that can touch hearts, provoke thoughts, and inspire change.
Popular Poetry Books
Poetry books have always captivated readers with their rhythmic verses, vivid imagery, and poignant emotion. They have the power to transport us to different worlds, evoke deep feelings, and make us see ordinary things in extraordinary ways. Within the vast world of poetry, there are several notable and popular books that have left an indelible mark on literature and continue to enchant readers to this day. Let us explore some of these beloved poetry collections.
1. "Milk and Honey"
2. "The Sun and Her Flowers"
3. "Milk and Vine"
4. "Magnetic Poetry: Original Kit"
5. "The Classic Hundred Poems"
These popular poetry books represent just a fraction of the vast and diverse offerings within the genre. Whether you seek to be moved, inspired, entertained, or enlightened, there is a poetry collection out there waiting to captivate your imagination, stir your emotions, and leave a lasting impression on your literary journey.
Popular Poetry Books Authors
The world of poetry has produced numerous celebrated authors whose words continue to captivate and resonate with readers across generations. From timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, these poets have left an indelible mark on the literary landscape.
1. William Shakespeare
2. Emily Dickinson
3. Robert Frost
4. Maya Angelou
5. Langston Hughes.
6. Rumi
These authors represent just a fraction of the exceptionally talented poets whose works have left a lasting impact on the world of literature. Through their poetry books, they invite readers to explore the depth of human emotion, question societal norms, and find solace in the beauty of language.
Whether you are an admirer of classic poetry or a novice looking to explore this enchanting genre, White Rain Book House welcomes you with open arms. Step into this haven of literary delights, and allow the words of renowned poets, beautifully encapsulated in their poetry books, to transport you to a world of emotions and imagination.

