Poets' Corner: The One and Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family by John Lithgow
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(Hardcover - Revised With Bonus MP3 CD)
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- ISBN: 0446580023
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Pub. Date: November 2007
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Synopsis
From listening to his grandmother recite epic poems from memory to curling up in bed while his father read funny verses, award-winning actor John Lithgow grew up with poetry. Ever since, John has been an enthusiastic seeker of poetic experience, whether reading, reciting, or listening to great poems.
The wide variety of carefully selected poems in this book provides the perfect introduction to appeal to readers new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Dylan Thomas are just a few names among Lithgow's comprehensive list of poetry masters. His essential criterion is that "each poem's light shines more brightly when read aloud." This unique package provides a multimedia poetry experience with a bonus MP3 CD of revelatory poetry readings by John and the familiar voices of such notable performers as Eileen Atkins, Kathy Bates, Glenn Close, Billy Connolly, Jodie Foster, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Lynn Redgrave, Susan Sarandon, Gary Sinise, and Sam Waterston.
Every reader will enjoy reciting or listening to these poems with the entire family, appreciating how each one comes to life through the spoken word in this superlative poetry collection.
Biography
JOHN LITHGOW is a two-time Tony Award winner, two-time SAG Award winner, two-time Academy Award nominee, and four-time Grammy Award nominee. He has worked extensively on Broadway and in film, and is perhaps most widely known for his role on 3rd Rock from the Sun, for which he also received a Golden Globeand an American Comedy Award. He is also a national bestselling children's author. He has recently teamed with Broadthink to launch The Lithgow Palooza Company, which will promote his original projects for children. The author encourages you to visit their Website at www.lithgowpalooza.com. You can visit our Website at www.hachettebookgroupusa.com
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Stimulating, Thought Provokingby Bobby_K
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05/17/2009: A must read for those who wish to contemplate life's give and take. Lithgow's inclusions not only tell us about him but ourselves as well. Our humanity is discussed in mighty detail.
A Wonderful Introduction to or Refresher Course on Poetry Classicsby Anonymous
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03/23/2009: John Lithgow has given parents another terrific little book. For parents who need a refresher course on poets they learned about in school or for children just beginning to appreciate poetry, this little gem will be invaluable.
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