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The Rattle Bag: An Anthology of Poetry [Paperback]

Ted Hughes , Seamus Heaney
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17 Mar 2005 0571225837 978-0571225835
Conceived of as a collection of the editors' own favourite poems, The Rattle Bag has established itself as the classic anthology of our time. Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes have brought together an inspired and diverse selection, ranging from undisputed masterpieces to rare discoveries, as well as drawing upon works in translation and traditional poems from oral cultures. In effect, this anthology has transformed the way we define and appreciate poetry, and it will continue to do so for years to come.

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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber (17 Mar 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0571225837
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571225835
  • Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 3.6 x 21.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"'A must for anyone who likes poetry.' Melvyn Bragg, Sunday Times"

About the Author

Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was born in Yorkshire. His first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published in 1957 by Faber and Faber and was followed by many volumes of poetry and prose for adults and children. He received the Whitbread Book of the Year for two consecutive years for his last published collections of poetry, Tales from Ovid (1997) and Birthday Letters (1998). He was Poet Laureate from 1984, and in 1998 he was appointed to the Order of Merit.

Seamus Heaney was born in County Derry in Northern Ireland. Death of a Naturalist, his first collection of poems, appeared in 1966 and since then he has published poetry, criticism and translations - including Beowulf (1999) - which have established him as one of the leading poets now at work. In 1995 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. District and Circle was awarded the T. S. Eliot Prize in 2006. Stepping Stones, a book of interviews conducted by Dennis O'Driscoll, appeared in 2008. In 2009 he received the David Cohen Prize for Literature. Human Chain was awarded the 2010 Forward Prize for Best Collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal introduction to poetry 22 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
This anthology - along with my S-Level English teacher - first introduced me to poetry. I would recommend it to anyone interested in poetry or the history of poetry or anyone looking to introduce someone to poetry. The selection is a wise one, for most of the poems are short and therefore digestible and accessible (particularly to children). The scope of the selection also covers several centuries for those with an interest in how poetry has evolved and encompasses many poems from the non-English-speaking world (all translated into English). The sheer number of poems ensure a multiplicity of styles and in this respect it is particularly good for dipping into.
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't go wrong 5 Oct 1999
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Format:Paperback
I was nervous when I saw the two famous poets who edited this selection, as I don't like either of them much. But the content seldom fails to impress... I can't count the poems I first encountered here which I now rank among my favourites. Good poetry is among the best value you can get in books, and this anthology is the best I have ever seen. The ordering of poems by title produces some odd juxtapositions but that only adds to the interest for me. Buy it, and also Scanning the Century by Peter Forbes. Supposedly for children (!) but no adult poetry fan will be disappointed....
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little collection 16 Jan 2012
By DixieAl
Format:Paperback
Bought this book for our book club monthly. Not in the habit of purchasing poetry books nor anthologies, especially for a communal read. This collection is a delight to dip into, however, with poets familiar and unknown (to me), including some of my beloved Robert Frost and Walt Whitman. I'm a Kindler so don't buy 'real' books much any more, but to hold a book like this makes me realise that Kindle could never match it. You have to be able to flip from one page to another quickly, just for the delight of browsing. Kindle would never permit that freedom.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must' for poetry lovers
A marvellous anthology. Many unknown, memorable poems and the system, alphabetical order, juxtaposes poems on different subjects .I thought it would be all modern but I was wrong
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. A. Savage
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun to dip into
Being organised alphabetically, this collection discourages the reader from attempting any systematic reading of the poems. Instead, you are encouraged to just take a 'lucky dip'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Lockwood
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rattlebag
Recommended by my son. I would recommend it to anyone just beginning to read poetry. It is a great mixture
Published 4 months ago by A D Farley
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rattle Bag - far from being a rag bag
As a lover of poetry, anf having heard this was one of the best poetry collections, I was delighted with the book - and, as promised by the supplier, it came in very good... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs Wendy Fellingham
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
one of the best anthologies I have read, contains a broad range of styles, very few of which I skip when reading the book.
Published 5 months ago by gamegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Rattle Bag Review
If you looking for a good poetry anthology you cannot go wrong we this one. It's a good selection of poets organised with the poems in Alphabetical order,which is a little unusual. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ioannes
5.0 out of 5 stars A congenial companion
The choice and sequence of the poems by Heaney and Hughes is a bit like a lively conversation, ranging over ever topic under the sun in a truthful way. Read more
Published 15 months ago by leonard
5.0 out of 5 stars kindle request
I think that this is a fantastic book - could it be made available on Kindle????
Does anyone agree???
Published on 30 Jan 2011 by David
5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement
A replacement copy as I had lost my original one. A much loved book I was delighted to replace.
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by RosiC
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good indeed
It arrived promptly, was cheaper than in the High Stret and was what I wanted.
Published on 6 Aug 2010 by Sarah
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