How lovely the ruins: inspirational poems and words for difficult times
(Book)
Contributors:
Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962- writer of foreword.
Published:
New York : Spiegel & Grau, [2017].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780399592836, 0399592830
Status:
EVLD Eagle Public Library
808.8035 HOW
Description
"In times of personal hardship or collective anxiety, words have the power to provide comfort, meaning, and hope. The past year has seen a resurgence of poetry and inspiring quotes-- posted on social media, appearing on bestseller lists, shared from friend to friend. Honoring this communal spirit, [this book] is a timeless collection of both classic and contemporary poetry and short prose that can be of help in difficult times-- selections that offer wisdom and purpose, and that allow us to step out of our current moment to gain a new perspective on the world around us as well as the world within."--
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
EVLD Eagle Public Library
808.8035 HOW
On Shelf
Nov 21, 2020
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
GCP Carbon Non Fiction
808.8HOW
On Shelf
Nov 9, 2023
More Details
Physical Desc:
xviii, 198 pages ; 22 cm
Language:
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-198) and index.
Description
"In times of personal hardship or collective anxiety, words have the power to provide comfort, meaning, and hope. The past year has seen a resurgence of poetry and inspiring quotes-- posted on social media, appearing on bestseller lists, shared from friend to friend. Honoring this communal spirit, [this book] is a timeless collection of both classic and contemporary poetry and short prose that can be of help in difficult times-- selections that offer wisdom and purpose, and that allow us to step out of our current moment to gain a new perspective on the world around us as well as the world within."--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Alexander, E. (2017). How lovely the ruins: inspirational poems and words for difficult times. First edition. New York, Spiegel & Grau.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962-. 2017. How Lovely the Ruins: Inspirational Poems and Words for Difficult Times. New York, Spiegel & Grau.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962-, How Lovely the Ruins: Inspirational Poems and Words for Difficult Times. New York, Spiegel & Grau, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Alexander, Elizabeth. How Lovely the Ruins: Inspirational Poems and Words for Difficult Times. First edition. New York, Spiegel & Grau, 2017.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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