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What should I read to introduce myself to english poetry? (jlai.lu)

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I'm French native speaker. I believe I can speak fluent English but I know want to discover English poetry. Where should I start ?

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[–] CaptObvious 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I second the suggestion of Frost as good beginning. Robert Browning and John Keats are also approachable British poets.

For Americans, depending on your taste in literature, you might enjoy Emily Dickinson or Edgar Allan Poe.

[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thank you.

[–] CaptObvious 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

You’re welcome.

I realized during the night that it’s obvious I teach a literature course. None of my suggestions are light and happy poets.

So let me add Maya Angelou to the list. If you want to read children’s poetry, try Dr Seuss and the Mother Goose nursery rhymes.