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Staying Home? – the poetry of comfort

Curated by

Jessica Johannesson

I often think of poetry as the espresso (or shot of tequila if you will) version of a writer’s voice. A great poem is a kick of emotion in a few words. Here’s a list of collections to begin or finish the day with –  for whenever you need some distilled solace, humour or wisdom.

Get 15% off when you buy all the books on the list

All books on this list £61.90 £52.61

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  • Blue Horses
    Mary Oliver
    £8.99
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  • Anecdotal Evidence
    Wendy Cope
    £10.99
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  • Aimless Love
    Billy Collins
    £10.99
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  • Dart
    Alice Oswald
    £10.99
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  • After
    Jane Hirshfield
    £8.95
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  • William Wordsworth
    William Wordsworth, Seamus Heaney
    £10.99
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