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The Nation's Favourite Poems

The Nation's Favourite Poems

Paperback (19 Sep 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In a nationwide poll to discover Britain's favourite poem, Rudyard Kipling's 'If...' was voted number one. This unique anthology brings together the results of the poll in a collection of the nation's 100 best loved poems. Among the selection are popular classics such as Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shallott' and Wordsworth's 'The Daffodils' alongside contemporary poetry such as Allan Ahlberg's 'Please Mrs Butler' and Jenny Joseph's 'Warning'. Also included is the poignant 'Do not Stand at my Grave and Weep'.

About the Publisher

BBC Books

BBC Books is the publisher of choice for titles relating to BBC programmes and personalities. One of the UK's leading imprints in non-fiction publishing, BBC Books has had particular success in the food and drink, gardening, history, natural history, humour and travel genres. Amongst our authors are some of Britain's best-known and best-loved TV personalities including Delia Smith, David Attenborough, Alan Titchmarsh, Rick Stein and Ainsley Harriott.

Book information

ISBN: 9780563387824
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: BBC Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 821.008
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 208g
Height: 145mm
Width: 207mm
Spine width: 15mm