But, for this piece, I am reflecting oninspirationalpoems that I believe can do the job of picking you up at those times when you need just a tiny bit of inspiration to get us through a rough patch. Some of these famous short poems you have heard before, but others may be new. Eith...
In Isabella Wang’s case, part of what makes her poems’ use of Mandarin interesting is that she herself is no longer as fluent as she’d like to be, so the way some of the characters remain untranslated suggests the same sort of disorientation that her poem’s speaker is faced with in...
Baby Shakespeare presents little ones with 12 common words that can be found within the rich context of classic poems and the beauty of nature. By combining the poetry with engaging puppet shows, funny sound effects, colorful, stimulating images and the glorious music of Ludwig van Beethoven, ...
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this piece (these pieces). The quotes I’ve shared about his work all ring true from what I read here – the mix of forms (lists, poems, interviews, and so on), the wit and humour, the “diverse angles”. It is a work that draws from Native American e...
Fat and Thin by Anton ChekhovChekhov's commentary on the power of Russia's vertical hierarchy trumping all else. Looking for more? Check out our Favorite Short Stories Collection. You may also enjoy 100 Great Poems Read about the authors' own stories in American Biographies...
Why we love it: Poe should be on every middle school reading list. In this story, Death is a character and Poe creates a fantastic personification of Death with his descriptive writing. Learn more:25 Edgar Allan Poe Poems 14. The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry ...
Learn more:25 Popular Edgar Allan Poe Poems 36. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain “Smiley said all a frog wanted was education, and he could do ‘most anything’—and I believe him.” Why we love it: A Mark Twain story about a man who bets on anything. ...
To laugh at pain and loss and keep fast hold his Grit. Poems about Hope Never Give Up! Poet: Martin Farquhar Tupper Never give up! It is wiser and better Always to hope than once to despair; Fling off the load of doubt’s heavy fetter, ...
Published in 2006,this collectionincludes over 30 short stories, poems, and novellas full of Gaiman’s magical and imaginative creations. It won the Locus Award in 2007 for Best Collection and several of the individual stories have also won the Locus and Hugo Awards. ...
This excellent collection of poems, short stories and reimaginings reignited the finger of fear that Baba Yaga left in my spine as a child. I can’t pick a favourite piece, they’re all so good. And while all of the authors are women, they’re a diverse crowd and bring their unique...