Poems for Happiness

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 poetry series of stunning, quarter-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.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Coles, Gaby Morgan, Morgan Gaby
• Assisted by: Morgan Gaby (Editor), Richard Coles (Introduction)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 24.02.2026
• EAN: 9781035063079
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3506307-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 101 mm x 160 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Collector's Library
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama > Poetry; FICTION / Classics, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), POETRY / Anthologies (multiple authors), Narrative theme: Interior life, Gift books, Poetry anthologies (various poets), Classic and pre-20th century poetry, POETRY / Subjects & Themes / Animals & Nature, POETRY / Subjects & Themes / Religious, Gift and novelty books / items