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Poetry Unbound

50 Poems to Open Your World
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Poetry Unbound by Pádraig Ó Tuama is a beautiful exploration of poetry's ability to illuminate the human experience. The book delves into a curated selection of poems, uncovering their depths and revealing the intimate ways they connect with life’s bigger questions. Thoughtfully interpreted by Ó Tuama, this collection encourages readers to find solace, insight, and inspiration in the world of poetry.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate the deep exploration of poetry and its ability to unearth emotion and meaning in concise, impactful ways. With insights from Pádraig Ó Tuama, it offers an accessible yet profound approach, beautifully bridging the gap between the arts, culture, and personal reflection.

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Poetry Unbound

A beautiful book of immersive poetry, based on the much-loved Poetry Unbound podcast downloaded more than 6 million times - the perfect gift for all poetry lovers.

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An immersive collection of poetry to open your world, curated by the host of Poetry Unbound.

This inspiring collection, edited by Pádraig Ó Tuama, presents fifty poems, each accompanied by its own commentary and personal anecdotes, alongside insights into the content of the poem.

The poems gathered in this selection are from many walks of life, many experiences, and many points of view. Engaging, accessible, diverse, and inviting, Poetry Unbound is the perfect companion for everyone who wants to delve deeper into poetry.

Contains expanded reflections on poems as heard on the podcast, as well as exclusive new selections.

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Poetry Unbound by Pádraig Ó Tuama is highly praised for its mesmerising and deeply moving content, inspiring creativity and renewing faith in humanity. Reviewers highlight Ó Tuama's ability to illuminate and describe the intricacies of human experience with profound insight, making it a recommended read for poetry lovers and creative souls. His commentary offers a captivating and enriching experience, turning the anthology into a celebration of poetry and understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838856328

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 494g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet, conflict mediator and theologian. He presents Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios, which has amassed over ten million downloads since 2020. Profiled in The New Yorker, published and broadcast internationally, Pádraig travels widely, lecturing and leading retreats, and writes both poetry and prose. The latest collection of his own poetry is Feed the Beast.

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