Discover the beauty and power of poetry with "Poems You Ought to Know" by Elia Wilkinson Peattie. This stunning collection features a diverse selection of classic and contemporary poems from renowned poets such as William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Alan Poe, and many more. Each poem has been carefully chosen for its emotional resonance, timeless relevance, and literary merit. From sonnets and ballads to free verse, this collection offers something for every reader and occasion. Whether you're a lifelong poetry enthusiast or just discovering the genre, this anthology is a must-have addition to your bookshelf.

"Amy Newman is one of the most gifted and original poets writing in America today."—Martha Collins Each prose poem in this extraordinary volume is an impassioned letter to a nameless editor from a poet seeking publication for her collection about chess, sainthood, and the poet's lonely childhood. Taken individually, the poems display a dazzling originality; together, they form an exquisite exploration of memory and longing.

Over 80 poems from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including works about love and war, ships and the sea, farms and family, life and death, heaven and hell.

In these imaginative poems you'll find animals that nobody has ever hear of-but that certainly ought to exist. Each poem in this collection is paired with a striking painting by renowned artist, Leonard Baskin, and will inspire young readers to invent their own animals that ought to be.