Reviews for The Norton Anthology of Poetry, Shorter 5th Edition

The average rating for The Norton Anthology of Poetry, Shorter 5th Edition based on 27 reviews is 3.8148148148148 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-05-20 00:00:00 Irina Gordic This poetry anthology of mine has gone missing. I am convinced someone has walked away with it.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-12-15 00:00:00 Nicolas Van Tomme Great anthology, but I'm surprised that there are some key missing poems from famous poets... lots missing from ee cummings but that makes sense because they can't include ~every~ poem he's written. I'm surprised they chose "A Blessing" over "Lying on a Hammock at William Duffy's Farm in Pine Island, Minnesota." Also to print out a few pages of "Howl" and not even the most subversive part (the condemnation of capitalism and government structures) while printing pages and pages of Shakespeare's p Great anthology, but I'm surprised that there are some key missing poems from famous poets... lots missing from ee cummings but that makes sense because they can't include ~every~ poem he's written. I'm surprised they chose "A Blessing" over "Lying on a Hammock at William Duffy's Farm in Pine Island, Minnesota." Also to print out a few pages of "Howl" and not even the most subversive part (the condemnation of capitalism and government structures) while printing pages and pages of Shakespeare's poems was disappointing.

Review # 3 was written on 2019-05-29 00:00:00 Mike Mayers I did not read all of this. But, for a class, I was exposed to about 20 great poets, and the professor was so great, she got me over the hump to actually embrace poetry now.

Review # 4 was written on 2019-10-08 00:00:00 Norman Greenhalgh I only read excerpts for class, but I highly recommend owning this volume! It has a lot of great (and some less great) poems that are helpful to have close at hand.

Review # 5 was written on 2017-07-24 00:00:00 Claude Thibodeau Didn't read the whole thing, but read a range of poems for class. Will be useful to turn back to. My summer course in Teaching, Reading and Enjoying Poetry was very enjoyable!

Review # 6 was written on 2009-01-07 00:00:00 Sylvio Nunes Neto I like it, because it has poetry. I can't say whether it is better or worse than other anthologies, since I've avoided them for years. It is a good source of a few poems, though I can hardly say it has even the most notable of all the poets included. Anthologies, then, seem convenient, but by no means breathtaking or conclusive. There are some fantastic poems, of course, but those stand on their own without the anthology... It is a quandary. Or perhaps better a quandariness. I like it, because it has poetry. I can't say whether it is better or worse than other anthologies, since I've avoided them for years. It is a good source of a few poems, though I can hardly say it has even the most notable of all the poets included. Anthologies, then, seem convenient, but by no means breathtaking or conclusive. There are some fantastic poems, of course, but those stand on their own without the anthology... It is a quandary. Or perhaps better a quandariness.

Review # 7 was written on 2011-04-19 00:00:00 Ben Schempp Reading selections for the Tutorial part of Basic Program Year 2 Spring Curriculum. I'm enjoying reading familiar and new poems. Our in-depth class discussions are invaluable for understanding and appreciation of the poems.

Review # 8 was written on 2016-02-11 00:00:00 Tom Hoper This book is a collection of Poems. It isn't something you just sit down and read, but after a semester of closely studying out of it for Poetry class, the collection in it gave me a different outlook than I was expecting. I really enjoyed the poetry in ways I have not before. This book is a collection of Poems. It isn't something you just sit down and read, but after a semester of closely studying out of it for Poetry class, the collection in it gave me a different outlook than I was expecting. I really enjoyed the poetry in ways I have not before.

Review # 9 was written on 2013-08-26 00:00:00 Kathleen Fultz Read selections from this in college. Re-reading it to re-ignite my passion for literature, especially poetry, and to help me find good poetry selections to study with my students.

Review # 10 was written on 2009-06-22 00:00:00 Brina Mathis A good overview of poetry. Chances are if you've taken a poetry class in college you own it. Worth holding on to. A good overview of poetry. Chances are if you've taken a poetry class in college you own it. Worth holding on to.

Review # 11 was written on 2019-10-08 00:00:00 Jim Nathans Read for class, obviously focused on certain sections. It was pretty good, made me love a lot of new poets. Also appreciate my old loves (Poe).

Review # 12 was written on 2010-12-14 00:00:00 Kentrell Smith An amazing work on poetry

Review # 13 was written on 2010-08-21 00:00:00 Franz Kautzky for school

Review # 14 was written on 2017-03-18 00:00:00 Lesley Dinoff ESSENTIAL

Review # 15 was written on 2019-09-20 00:00:00 Terry Pink Great anthology.

Review # 16 was written on 2014-02-06 00:00:00 John Huffman This was an assigned reading for a college class (Women and Crime), and I absolutely loved it. It is very raw and emotional at times, and at others, beautiful and poetic. Lamb provides the reader with access into the physical and mental prisons of incarcerated women, through their own voices. Your experience with this book will probably change the way you view female prisoners and the U.S. justice system. I highly recommend it to everyone, but especially to those interested in Women's Studies, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Sociology, or Psychology.

Review # 17 was written on 2014-02-06 00:00:00 Alicia Fehrman "There are things [we] need to know about prison and prisoners. There are misconceptions to be abandoned, biases to be dropped. There are a heart and a mind that need opening. There are many. We are a paradoxical nation, enormously charitable and stubbornly unforgiving. We have called into existence the prisons we wanted. I am less and less convinced they are the prisons we need." Excellent read. It humanizes those who need our understanding and compassion the most.

Review # 18 was written on 2013-07-25 00:00:00 Cassie Eb I found this collection of essays from incarcerated women compelling. Though I can't condone the paths these women took to lead them to prison, learning the details of their often violent childhoods did make me more compassionate as to their plight. The women's writing skills also impressed me, especially since many of them had an incomplete education. I recommend this book.

Review # 19 was written on 2008-10-05 00:00:00 Daniel Swensen This was a very different book of short stories. Each of the stories was written by a woman prisoner aided by Wally Lamb. It was very interesting how these women ended up in prison with the common denominator being a dysfunctional childhood. It was very well done and Wally Lamb put years of work into it.

Review # 20 was written on 2017-11-15 00:00:00 Thomas Sallah I was a little blown away by this collection of pieces by female inmates at a Connecticut prison. The collection is forwarded by Wally Lamb who taught a writing class there and put this together. I was blown away by the stories these women told. Almost every single one of these women was abused sexually or physically starting at an early age. Breaks my heart.... I highly recommend the book.

Review # 21 was written on 2013-07-04 00:00:00 Andres Carciente This book makes me hate prisons and lose a little faith in humanity. So many women who end up in prison battle mental health and addiction issues primarily due to having been victims of abuse and violence and neglect in early childhood. The cycle is so ugly. These tales they tell of their lives make me weep. Such a vivid, moving book.

Review # 22 was written on 2018-03-06 00:00:00 Kenneth Rearick I wasn't sure what to expect, and while these stories are full or hurt and pain, it's not a bleeding train wreck. This is a book full of hope and memories of good times. None of these women's stories are asking for your sympathy or cause you to feel sorry for them. More than anything, this is a book of lessons learned. I wasn't sure what to expect, and while these stories are full or hurt and pain, it's not a bleeding train wreck. This is a book full of hope and memories of good times. None of these women's stories are asking for your sympathy or cause you to feel sorry for them. More than anything, this is a book of lessons learned.

Review # 23 was written on 2016-08-09 00:00:00 David Preaus Wow! I loved this book. The fact that these women were able to tell their stories is a testament of Wally Lamb's ability to reach and teach them. Awesome book.I could not put it down, and I couldn't keep it to myself!!! Wow! I loved this book. The fact that these women were able to tell their stories is a testament of Wally Lamb's ability to reach and teach them. Awesome book.I could not put it down, and I couldn't keep it to myself!!!

Review # 24 was written on 2020-01-28 00:00:00 Jim Morrissonn I spent years dying for a follow up to I Know This Much Is True. When I read it was going to be a non-fiction book, I was all "maaaaaan! bummer." Yeah, I was stupid. This is one of the most amazing books I've ever read. If you don't read it, you are stupid! I spent years dying for a follow up to I Know This Much Is True. When I read it was going to be a non-fiction book, I was all "maaaaaan! bummer." Yeah, I was stupid. This is one of the most amazing books I've ever read. If you don't read it, you are stupid!

Review # 25 was written on 2011-03-02 00:00:00 Robbie Grant These women, and good 'ol Wally deserve every star. I cried, laughed, cringed, and felt a deep sense of empathy for them all. Second book of this set will be in my shopping cart soon!

Review # 26 was written on 2013-06-20 00:00:00 David Platter this book was life changing. . ..waiting for the sequel from the library. amazing book.

Review # 27 was written on 2011-07-25 00:00:00 Daniel Hoey This collection of stories are both tragic and inspiring. These women are remarkable in many ways and further opened my eyes to the broken systems and cycles too many have endured. Their writing is artistic and skilled. Raw,revised, and real. A privilege to read every word and descriptive image created.