Hi Joshua. Some really great poetry collections here in this video. I agree that poetry written in grief can be extremely powerful and moving. Keep these coming!
Thanks, Helen! I will do so! I love Tennyson’s poetry. I think he has a reputation of being an old, dusty and outdated poet; but his poetry speaks to me a lot.
I didn't see my favourite, John Clare, the poor poet contemporary with all of those big names. I am one of those people nostalgic for the English countryside that was enclosed during Clare's time. Coming from a small farming area, here in New Zealand, that is mainly what I hanker for. Thanks again, Joshua. Whilst making videos at least you aren't out in that biting Calgary cold.
He’s definitely a gap in this collection! I’ve read anthology entries by him, and have heard him described as a neglected poet among his contemporaries. From the poems I’ve read by him, they were delightful and full of authentic descriptions of nature. I can see why you like him, Mark. Haha, yeah, I’m spending my weekend indoors, without a doubt. Thanks, Mark!
You can always a trust a Penguin paperback to be a lovely book, can't you? I find OUP to be a little inconsistent in production values, especially with some of their hardback books - a pity. 'Idylls of the King' is such a wonderful read, a lot of fun, so dramatic & richly evocative, but I love narrative poetry.
Hmm, I’ve never owned any of their hardback stuff. Just the paperbacks, which I suppose are favourites of mine, judging by the frequency that they show up in these videos. Yes, narrative poetry is wonderful. I don’t know which I enjoy more - lyric or narrative poetry. Thanks for commenting, Phillip!
8:01 I recently watched this documentary short about Shelley on UA-cam, which was quite entertaining: ua-cam.com/video/jAv-40vNPhY/v-deo.htmlsi=op2tMjWGSaAMW7kd
So many books and so little time! Happy reading to you. Best wishes!
Happy reading to you too!
There's something about the design of the Oxford world classics books that I love so much
Me too! I also like their high-quality materials, like the thick pages.
I'm loving these bookshelf tours! It's so interesting seeing what people have on their shelves. Keep it up
Thanks so much! I will do so.
Hi Joshua. Some really great poetry collections here in this video. I agree that poetry written in grief can be extremely powerful and moving. Keep these coming!
Thanks, Helen! I will do so! I love Tennyson’s poetry. I think he has a reputation of being an old, dusty and outdated poet; but his poetry speaks to me a lot.
Love your thoughts on grief poetry
Thanks, Emily! 😀
Idk how i got to your video but im glad a did,
Keep makeing video 😎👍
Thank you!
I didn't see my favourite, John Clare, the poor poet contemporary with all of those big names. I am one of those people nostalgic for the English countryside that was enclosed during Clare's time. Coming from a small farming area, here in New Zealand, that is mainly what I hanker for.
Thanks again, Joshua. Whilst making videos at least you aren't out in that biting Calgary cold.
He’s definitely a gap in this collection! I’ve read anthology entries by him, and have heard him described as a neglected poet among his contemporaries. From the poems I’ve read by him, they were delightful and full of authentic descriptions of nature. I can see why you like him, Mark.
Haha, yeah, I’m spending my weekend indoors, without a doubt. Thanks, Mark!
Those “Major Works” books look wonderful. I’ve never seen one.
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You can always a trust a Penguin paperback to be a lovely book, can't you? I find OUP to be a little inconsistent in production values, especially with some of their hardback books - a pity. 'Idylls of the King' is such a wonderful read, a lot of fun, so dramatic & richly evocative, but I love narrative poetry.
Hmm, I’ve never owned any of their hardback stuff. Just the paperbacks, which I suppose are favourites of mine, judging by the frequency that they show up in these videos. Yes, narrative poetry is wonderful. I don’t know which I enjoy more - lyric or narrative poetry. Thanks for commenting, Phillip!
8:01 I recently watched this documentary short about Shelley on UA-cam, which was quite entertaining:
ua-cam.com/video/jAv-40vNPhY/v-deo.htmlsi=op2tMjWGSaAMW7kd
Ah, I love these kinds of documentaries. I remember seeing a couple of them before. Thanks for the reminder that they exist.