Overview

Robert Browning was one of the greatest poets of the Victorian age - perhaps of any age. His poetry has mysteries and a beauty of language that young readers will love to explore - perfect for parents to read aloud and/or along with their children. Now, introduce children to Browning's most accessible work with this volume illustrated in full colour with paintings specially dommissioned from Joel Spector. The pieces are fully annotated with difficult vocabulary defined and contexts explained. The 25 exerpts and selections include: * The Pied Piper of Hamlyn * Pippa Passes * My Last Duchess * * Home Thoughts From Abroad ( Oh to be in England, Now that April's there... ) * * Memorabilia * Love Among the Ruins * Boot and Saddle * * James Lee's Wife: In the Doorway * Prospice *

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert Browning ,  Eileen Gillooly ,  Joel Spector
Publisher:   Sterling Juvenile
Imprint:   Sterling Juvenile
Edition:   Annotated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780806955438

ISBN 10:   0806955430
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   01 February 2003
Recommended Age:   8+
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

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Gillooly's clear introductions give valuable assistance in understanding ...Spector's spectacular, energy-filled paintings further illuminate the meanings of the poetry, providing historical details and defining settings. --School Library Journal <br> Colorful pastels fill the inside, vividly bringing to life the drama, beauty, and action of these reader-friendly selections. All will engage readers as well as stimulate them to think. A spirited addition to the Poetry for Young People series. --Children's Literature <br>

Gillooly's clear introductions give valuable assistance in understanding ...Spector's spectacular, energy-filled paintings further illuminate the meanings of the poetry, providing historical details and defining settings. --School Library Journal Colorful pastels fill the inside, vividly bringing to life the drama, beauty, and action of these reader-friendly selections. All will engage readers as well as stimulate them to think. A spirited addition to the Poetry for Young People series. --Children's Literature

Gillooly's clear introductions give valuable assistance in understanding ...Spector's spectacular, energy-filled paintings further illuminate the meanings of the poetry, providing historical details and defining settings. --School Library Journal Colorful pastels fill the inside, vividly bringing to life the drama, beauty, and action of these reader-friendly selections. All will engage readers as well as stimulate them to think. A spirited addition to the Poetry for Young People series. --Children's Literature

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NY, NY/Spector: New Milford, CT.

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