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. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. 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. Poems for Happiness is an inspiring and life-affirming collection that features writing by some of our greatest poets whose work is still widely read today. It includes famous poems 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. In addition to these well-known verses, this beautiful volume includes lesser-known poems to discover and enjoy.
