Poems for Happiness [Hardcover]

Discover the many faces of happiness in this inspiring collection of poems, which includes work by some of the worlds greatest poets.

Poetry is the perfect medium to capture the elusive nature of happiness, and this beautiful anthology explores happiness in all its forms  whether it be a fleeting moment, the promise of freedom and adventure, surviving adversity or the comfort of nature.

Poems for Happinessis an uplifting collection that includes beloved classics such as How Do I Love Thee? by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, If by Rudyard Kipling, My Heart Leaps Up by William Wordsworth and Invictus by W. E. Henley. Alongside these well-known verses are lesser-known gems waiting to be discovered. An inspiring and cheerful volume that celebrates the joy, beauty and resilience of the human spirit through the power of poetry.

Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by writer, broadcaster and parish priest the Reverend Richard Coles.

An uplifting collection of poetry about happiness with an introduction by writer, broadcaster and parish priest the Reverend Richard Coles.Gaby Morganis an Associate Publisher at Macmillan Childrens Books and has run the children's poetry list for thirty years. She has compiled many bestselling anthologies, includingRead Me and Laugh: A Funny Poem for Every Day of the Year,Poems from the First World War,Fairy Poems which was short-listed for the CLPE Award  and the Macmillan Collectors Library poetry series featuring anthologies on Happiness, Nature, Childhood, Travelling and Christmas.Introduction - i: Introduction Unit - 1: Happy Thought Poem - 1: Happy Thought - Robert Louis Stevenson Poem - 2: Happy the Man - John Dryden Poem - 3: New Sights - Anon Poem - 4: On a Quiet Conscience - Charles I Poem - 5: LeislÃ"