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The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects
The Death of the Hat A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects Author:Paul B. Janeczko A celebrated duo reunites for a look at poems through history inspired by objects?earthly and celestial?reflecting the time in which each poet lived. — A book-eating moth in the early Middle Ages. A peach blossom during the Renaissance. A haunted palace in the Victorian era. A lament for the hat in contemporary times. Poetry has been a living for... more »m of artistic expression for thousands of years, and throughout that time poets have found inspiration in everything from swords to stamp albums, candles to cobwebs, manhole covers to the moon. In The Death of the Hat: A Brief History of Poetry in 50 Objects, award-winning anthologist Paul B. Janeczko presents his fiftieth book, offering young readers a quick tour of poets through the ages. Breathing bright life into each selection is Chris Raschka?s witty, imaginative art.« less
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