Book Synopsis

A book for self-discovery, and also sharing, with more than 100,000 copies sold!

"This book is a dream, a revivalist campaign, a challenge, a book of days, and an anthology, all in one." -- The Guardian

Features 366 poems old and new, one for each day of the year, each worth discovering, sharing, or learning by heart.

On most pages readers will also find brief, often amusing, always interesting details about the poets and their poems to enrich the experience.

Poem a Day makes an ideal gift for just about any occasion. It can bring together friends and loved ones, who, whether across town or across the country, can share the ritual of reading the same poem each day. And it is a wonderful companion for anyone who wants to make poetry a part of everyday life.

Poem a Day is truly a beautiful poetry collection from the classics to the present. The book provides:
- a great introduction to poetry and poets
- a diverse range of poets and styles
- a short bio of each author at the bottom of the page, which makes reading the poem more meaningful

Review Quotes

"A very good and varied collection, with delightful oddities." -- The Times (London)

About the Author

Nicholas Albery (1948-2001) was the founder of the Institute for Social Inventions. He was also a writer, activist, and lover of poetry. He lived in London.