It Can Be Done: Poems of Inspiration
Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Wordsworth, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Burns, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, John Milton, John Keats, Alfred Tennyson
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
It Can Be Done: Poems of Inspiration is an enriching anthology that seeks to uplift and inspire through a carefully curated selection of poems spanning a variety of literary periods and styles. From the introspective Romantic verse of Wordsworth to the evocative storytelling of Kipling, this collection showcases the breadth and depth of English literatures capacity to motivate and console. The anthology is notable for its inclusion of works by both canonical figures like Shakespeare and Milton, and equally influential but sometimes lesser-celebrated poets such as Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ensuring a rich diversity of voices and perspectives on themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from disparate historical and cultural backgrounds, collectively echo the anthologys premise: that literature has the power to transcend temporal and situational boundaries, offering solace and encouragement to all who seek it. By weaving together the poetic expressions of figures from the Renaissance to the Victorian eraincluding luminaries of American transcendentalism and the Scottish literary renaissancethe collection provides a multifaceted exploration of the theme of inspiration, reflecting the universal human experience across centuries. This anthology is recommended for anyone seeking a source of comfort, motivation, or reflection. It Can Be Done: Poems of Inspiration invites readers into a dialogue with some of the greatest minds in literature, to explore the enduring power of the written word to inspire courage and hope. Whether you are a longtime admirer of these writers or encountering their works for the first time, this collection offers a unique opportunity to engage with the diverse ways in which poetry can uplift and empower the human spirit.
Available since: 08/12/2023.
Print length: 160 pages.
