How lovely the ruins : inspirational poems and words for difficult times /

"In times of personal hardship or collective anxiety, words have the power to provide comfort, meaning, and hope. The past year has seen a resurgence of poetry and inspiring quotes-- posted on social media, appearing on bestseller lists, shared from friend to friend. Honoring this communal spir...

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Other Authors: Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962- (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Spiegel & Grau, [2017]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:"In times of personal hardship or collective anxiety, words have the power to provide comfort, meaning, and hope. The past year has seen a resurgence of poetry and inspiring quotes-- posted on social media, appearing on bestseller lists, shared from friend to friend. Honoring this communal spirit, [this book] is a timeless collection of both classic and contemporary poetry and short prose that can be of help in difficult times-- selections that offer wisdom and purpose, and that allow us to step out of our current moment to gain a new perspective on the world around us as well as the world within."--
Physical Description:xviii, 198 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-198) and index.
ISBN:9780399592836
0399592830