The Oxford Book of Christmas Poems

The Oxford Book of Christmas Poems

by Michael Harrison (Author), Michael Harrison (Author), Christopher Stuart-Clark (Author)

Synopsis

What better time than Christmas to ponder the passing of the year, the mystery of the birth of Christ, the traditions of the season, and the expectation of what the New Year might usher in? And what better way to reflect on such themes than through poetry? This is a thought-provoking, satisfying collection that brings together poems ranging from traditional wassailing songs to the work of contemporary poets. Illustrated in both colour and black and white by artists such as Peter Bailey, Charles Keeping and Ian Beck, it is an anthology to treasure from childhood through to adulthood.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: Reissue
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 10 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 0192782436
ISBN 13: 9780192782434
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A festive feast of poetry for older children.

Media Reviews
[For the previous edition]: 'One of the richest poetry anthologies ever. The Sunday Times
Author Bio

Michael Harrison was educated in Oxford. After living in Queensland, Australia, Hartlepool and London, he has now returned to live, teach, and write in Oxford.
Christopher Stuart-Clark has worked extensively with Michael Harrison on anthologies of poetry for Oxford Children's Books. He lives in Oxfordshire.