This book includes poems of protest and poems that give social witness to lives lost and harmed by tyranny, terrorism, and oppression. As Bertolt Brecht said, "In the dark times, there will be singing."
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Poetry is not all somber, factual and pondering great truths. This collection shows its humorous side from the nonsense poetry of Edward Lear to limericks by Houseman and Belloc. This collection will make you chuckle as it ferries you “to the land where the bong trees grow.â€
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This collection covers all major periods and styles of Chinese poetry from the dawn of the art to the mid-20th century, translated by over fifty individuals. A broad sampling of the richness of Chinese poetry that helps you understand the country by sharing the beauty and range of its poetic art.