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Following the successful format of FAVOURITE POETS, this book provides short introductions to the life and work of 13 of the best-known classic poets from around the world, from Blake to A.A. Milne and Tennyson to Robert Frost Introducing key poets whose contribution to literature is unquestioned, the book devotes one spread to each of them. Each includes a short biography, brief summaries and quotes from key works, and a short quote by a contemporary writer. A further six are briefly covered on the final spread. Illustrated with historical pictures and photos and written in a punchy and succinct style, this will be an engaging and useful source of introductory information on classic poets that children will encounter in English classes and in their own reading.

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Informative, encouraging and well illustrated. - TES Teacher For teachers and young project searchers these guides will make useful source material. - The School Librarian Attractive and well-illustrated ... There does seem to have been a genuine effort to find variety and the choice of writers is sure to satisfy curiosity about some old favourites and perhaps to introduce young readers to some new ones. - Books for Keeps Useful as a starter source, with bibliographies, weblinks, and audiobook lists. - Carousel

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Brian Moses is a poet and author of books for children. Formerly a teacher himself, he also writes resource books for teachers. When not writing at home, he travels to schools, libraries, bookshops and festivals throughout the country where he runs writing workshops and performs his poetry.

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