Poetry

Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex.In Henry IV, Part 1, the King is in a doubly ironic position. His rebellion against Richard...

This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive Introduction and Notes by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex.As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s finest romantic...

Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex.Antony and Cleopatra is one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies: a spectacular, widely-ranging drama of love...

Comprising Tolkien's translation of the tenth-century epic poemThe Battle of Maldonalongside the original verse-dialogueThe Homecoming of Beorhtnoththat it inspired, this immersive volume is testament to the breathtaking world-building skills of...

Here is one of Thomas Hardy’s most popular novels, soon to be released as a major motion picture in May 2015.‘I shall do one thing in this life – one...

The author of the groundbreakingQuietturns her attention to the curious amalgam of pain and beauty that is 'bittersweetness' and how embracing it can aid personal growth and happiness.In this inspiring...

TikTok poet Shelby Leigh presents a moving and inspirational collection of poetry about growing up and embracing all the beauty life has to offer. The perfect gift for fans of...

"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Other Poems" is a compilation of some of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's most famous and influential poetic works.

Confessions describes Saint Augustine’s conversion to Christianity and is the basis for his reputation as one of Christianity's most influential thinkers.

Read an exclusive new poem by Rupi Kaur on the Waterstones blog.this is the recipe of lifesaid my motheras she held me in her arms as i weptthink of those...