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Poetry Book Review: For Weddings and a Funeral, edited by John Marsden
Reviewed by Sally Murphy
A lovely collection.
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John Marsden is best known for his books for children and young adults, including the unforgettable Tomorrow series. Here, though, he offers something very different - an anthology of poems for special occassions - most specifically for reading at weddings and funerals. It was put together, Marsden says in his introduction, to offer a selection of special poems to add a personal touch to events - so that everyone who takes part in ceremoniies (can) have something chosen specifically for the occasion.The weddings section of the book offers well known pieces such as Marlowe's 'The Passionate Shepherd to his Love and Edward Lear's The Owl and the pussycat' as well as lesser known offerings such as a translated Apache Song. The funeral section is similarly diverse, with offerings from Emily Dickinson, WB Yeats, Robert Louis Stevenson and many more. This is a special collection with a lovely selection of peoms for special occasions. For Weddings and a Funeral, edited by John Marsden
Pan, 2006
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