Edward Hirsch is a celebrated poet and a peerless advocate for poetry, whose lifelong devotion to verse permeates his work. He explores the depths of human emotion and the beauty of language with a penetrating and lyrical style. Hirsch offers readers an intimate perspective on the world through his poetry. His writings stand as a testament to the power of words and their ability to inspire and enrich life.
This collection features forty remarkable American poems curated by an acclaimed poet, highlighting the themes of hope and the nation's potential. Each poem reflects diverse voices and experiences, showcasing the richness of American literature while inspiring readers to explore the promise and complexities of the nation. The anthology serves as both a celebration of poetic artistry and a reflection on the American spirit.
100 of the most moving and inspiring poems of the last 200 years from around the world, a collection that will comfort and enthrall anyone trapped by grief or loneliness, selected by the award-winning, best-selling, and beloved author of How to Read a Poem Implicit in poetry is the idea that we are enriched by heartbreaks, by the recognition and understanding of suffering--not just our own suffering but also the pain of others. We are not so much diminished as enlarged by grief, by our refusal to vanish, or to let others vanish, without leaving a record. And poets are people who are determined to leave a trace in words, to transform oceanic depths of feeling into art that speaks to others. In 100 Poems to Break Your Heart, poet and advocate Edward Hirsch selects 100 poems, from the nineteenth century to the present, and illuminates them, unpacking context and references to help the reader fully experience the range of emotion and wisdom within these poems. For anyone trying to process grief, loneliness, or fear, this collection of poetry will be your guide in trying times.