Celebrate love with this daily poetry anthology, which includes one selection for every day of the year. From well-known classic works to fresh contemporary approaches, "Love Poetry for Every Day of the Year" explores love in all its forms. Love is a uniquely human emotion that has become an inexhaustible theme for writers of all ages. There are so many meanings to this one word - it can refer to friends, family, romance, or a sense of home. We all have our own connections and associations, which makes this collection so captivating.
Among the 366 poems are Shakespeare's classic sonnets, Ocean Vuong's experiences of youthful queer love, Elizabeth Barrett Browning's ode to her dog, Charlotte Mew's handling of loss, and many more. With a wide range of voices spanning the globe and many eras, this anthology highlights how love can mean so much and how it connects us all. This is the new edition in Batsford's popular Poetry Anthologies series and is the ideal bedside companion for evening reading or morning reflection.