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Cover of The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects

The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects

Paul B Janeczko, illustrated by Chris Raschka

This collection brings together poems from many historical periods, each connected by its attention to physical things. The selected objects range from earthly subjects to celestial ones, while the poems reflect the eras in which their writers lived. The anthology includes both structured forms and free verse, pairing familiar poems with others that may be new to readers. Illustrations accompany the poems and can offer another way into their meanings.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · History · Space And Astronomy
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
March 10, 2015
ISBN-13
9780763669638
Language
English
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