# Poems to Live Your Life By

Poems to Live Your Life By is an illustrated anthology selected by political cartoonist Chris Riddell. It brings together 46 classic and modern poems in sections spanning themes such as family, love, nature, war and endings.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 8.49 GBP
- Previous price: 9.99 GBP
- Discount: 15%
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 550

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## At a glance

- Includes 46 poems, arranged in sections on musings, youth, family, love, imaginings, nature, war and endings.
- Features intricate illustrations by Chris Riddell alongside classic and modern poets.
- The named poets include William Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, W. B. Yeats, Christina Rossetti, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Carol Ann Duffy, Neil Gaiman and Roger McGough.

## Pros

- A broad selection combines well-known classic poets with contemporary writers.
- Illustrations accompany the poems, making this more than a text-only anthology.
- The thematic sections provide several different starting points for browsing.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Publication date: 14 Sept. 2023
- Edition: Main Market
- Language: English
- Print length: 208 pages
- Reading age: 12 years and up
- ISBN-10: 1509814388
- ISBN-13: 978-1509814381
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 1.5 x 20.5 cm
- Weight listed: 188 g

## Before you buy

- The publisher's stated reading age is 12 years and up, while customer feedback reports mixed views on age suitability, with some considering the content unsuitable for under-seventeens. Consider the intended reader and themes before choosing it.

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for an illustrated anthology with a range of classic and modern poetry.
- A gift for someone who enjoys poetry arranged around themes of life and relationships.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking only poems by one author or a single subject.
- Buyers who need age suitability to be settled beyond the publisher's stated 12 years and up.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the selection of poems and illustrations, and describes the book as emotionally affecting and a welcome addition to a library. Some readers question its suitability for younger readers, despite the stated reading age of 12 years and up, and opinions on value for money are mixed. The reported strengths suit buyers seeking an illustrated, varied anthology, while the age and value concerns are worth weighing for a specific recipient.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate the variety of poems and the illustrations.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes the book as an enjoyable gift and a worthwhile library addition.
- Mixed feedback: Age suitability receives mixed reactions, with some customers considering it unsuitable for readers under seventeen.
- Mixed feedback: Customers express mixed views on value for money.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many poems are included?
The listing describes an anthology of 46 poems.
### What themes does the collection cover?
It is divided into sections covering musings, youth, family, love, imaginings, nature, war and endings.
### What age is the book listed for?
The product details give a reading age of 12 years and up. Customer feedback reports mixed views on age suitability, so consider the recipient and the book's themes.

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