Doggerel: Poems About Dogs (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series)

by Carmela Ciuraru (Editor)

Hardcover, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

PR1195.D65 D64

Genres

Publication

Everyman's Library (2003), Edition: 1st Edition., 256 pages

Description

A collection of poetic works pays tribute to the canine companion includes such pieces as Margaret Cavendish's barking chorus of hunting beagles and Jane Kenyon's verse on her grinning and nuzzling dog on a drizzly afternoon.

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LibraryThing member jhagiya
A delightful and amusing collection of poems by distinguished English and American poets about dogs will charm readers. Similar to today’s popular music, these poems use repetition, rhythm, and rhymes to reach the many senses. A strength of this collection is its small size, making it
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non-intimidating. Each poem has substantial white space on each page, appealing to reluctant readers. Young adults can easily find a poem by using the Table of Contents and Index of Authors. Most poems are short and a fast read, great for integration into thematic lessons or use during a break between assignments.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2003

Physical description

256 p.; 6.46 inches

ISBN

140004037X / 9781400040377
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