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Poems That Make Grown Women Cry

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Poems That Make Grown Women Cry is an evocative collection featuring poems that touch the hearts of renowned women across various fields. Curated by Anthony and Ben Holden, the anthology celebrates the emotional power of verse, with each poem accompanied by a reflection from the contributor about its significance and impact. This book explores themes of vulnerability and strength, highlighting the universal language of poetry in expressing profound feelings.
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This collection may appeal to you if you appreciate poignancy and profound emotion in poetry. It features selected verses that have moved women of diverse backgrounds to tears, offering a rich tapestry of human experience and insight. Perfect for those who enjoy exploring the depth of emotion and the power of words.

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‘A deep and valuable collection that you could rely upon in your time of need’ The Times

Following the success of their anthology Poems That Make Grown Men Cry, father-and-son team Anthony and Ben Holden, working with Amnesty International, have asked the same revealing question of 100 remarkable women: what poem has moved you to tears?

The poems chosen range from the eighth century to today, from Rumi and Shakespeare to Sylvia Plath, W. H. Auden to Carol Ann Duffy, Pablo Neruda and Derek Walcott to Imtiaz Dharker and Warsan Shire. Their themes range from love and loss, through mortality and mystery, war and peace, to the beauty and variety of nature.

From Yoko Ono to Judi Dench, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Elena Ferrante, Carol Ann Duffy to Meera Syal, and Joan Baez to Olivia Colman, this unique collection delivers private insights into the minds of women whose writing, acting and thinking are admired around the world.

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This anthology, curated by Anthony and Ben Holden, is celebrated for its accessibility and the emotional resonance of its poetry selections. Critics highlight its broad appeal, noting it as an enjoyable and fun collection that transcends traditional literary boundaries and gender issues. It offers both familiar favourites and fresh voices, making it a valuable companion for readers in search of poetic solace.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471148644

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Anthony Holden is an award-winning journalist who has published more than thirty books, including He Played For His Wife…And Other Stories and biographies of Laurence Olivier, Tchaikovsky, and Shakespeare. He has published translations of opera, ancient Greek plays, and poetry. He was director of European Film and Television at Exclusive Media, where he helped relaunch Britain’s most famous film production label, Hammer. Anthony Holden lives in London. Ben Holden is a writer and film producer. He lives in London and studied English at Merton College, Oxford. With his father Anthony, Ben edited the bestselling Poems That Make Grown Men Cry and Poems That Make Grown Women Cry.

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