I didn't know Edith Wharton wrote poetry until I came across this collection. And I'm so glad I did! There are some real treasures among this collection. I highly recommend this book to lovers of Edith Wharton and lovers of poetry.

Selected Poems of Edith Wharton

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Edith Wharton is a well-known writer and classic poet. She is someone who many people read, admire, love, and recommend. I don’t know why I requested this collection for review. I think I was under the impression that I liked poetry from this century which is confusing because I hate most romantic poets. I gave this collection a shot, but I loathed it. There was not a lot to love for me. I think at first, I loved this collection, but the more I read, the less I enjoyed. I gave Edith Wharton’s poetry a shot and I think I’ll pass on the rest. However, I am interested in reading The House of Mirth. Classic poetry is just not for me. Correction. Romantic class poetry is not for me.


Whimsical Writing Scale: 1.25

Plotastic Scale: 1

Cover Thoughts: I love this cover. I think it’s beautiful.

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This collection of Edith Wharton's poetry is a delight. I slowly savored these words in this book over a while, Her crafted and eloquence is always impactful, and leaves me in a peaceful state. This collection contains a few of my favorite of her titles, so this was such a treasure to own and read.

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Edith Wharton is one of my favorite poets, so I was very excited to see this collection of some of her best. I was not disappointed as this featured most of her greatest poems and reminded me what I love so much about the emotions poetry evokes.

What a stunning book. This is poetry the way I love. It's deep, makes you think, and yet leaves you hanging onto every word.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to review this book.

Edith Wharton is one of my faves and this collection is amazing.

I wasn't familiar with Edith Wharton's poetry before reading this collection. To be honest I was a little surprised at how much I ended up liking some of her poems, however as it usually is the case with collections, there were plenty of hits and misses.

I tried but I just do not like this kind of poetry. Probably skillful, bit too boring for me to read on. In addition, I am not much into rhyming poetry.

I’m a big fan of Edith Wharton’s novels and have read a lot of her travel writing and prose as well, but I hadn’t read any of her poetry until I opened this volume of selected poems. Thematically organized into chapters such as “A Public Voice,” “Nature’s Lure” and “Courtship, Love and Heartache,” each poem is introduced with a short critical piece that places the it in the context of Wharton’s work and highlights some of its themes. Wharton’s novels are still my favorite, but Irene Goldman-Price’s thoughtful presentation of her poetry in this collection gave me a new appreciation for a side of Wharton I wasn’t familiar with. A must for Wharton completists.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I appreciate that Edith (Jones) Wharton’s works are preserved in this collection. The descriptions before each poem are extremely helpful to understand her point of view. However, I felt disconnected from her high class living and descriptions of this era. I’m sure plenty of others will adore this collection—especially those who are historical students of WW1.

Thanks to #NetGalley, I had an advanced PDF to read and review.

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Selected Poems of Edith Wharton is an excellent collection. I don’t know much about Wharton, but I do know is that she was born in a time when women were discouraged from achieving anything beyond a proper marriage. Wharton broke through these strictures to become one of America’s greatest writers. she wrote over 40 books in 40 years, including authoritative works on architecture, gardens, interior design, and travel. She was the first woman awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Yale University, and a full membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters. So, with each poem providing biographical information was a pleasant surprise. This was an excellent quick read I would recommend.

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I had never read anything by Edith Wharton before this. I know that she is most well known for fiction, however, I found her poetry to be quite enjoyable. She wrote poetry throughout her life. Of the 134 poems, 50 of them had never been published before. The poems are arranged according to theme and the book does a good job of giving the reader some context for the poems. Even the most oblivious poetry reader will be able to get some extra depth for the poems.

Selected Poems of Edith Wharton
by Edith Wharton; Irene Goldman-Price

Scribner

Poetry

Pub Date 09 Jul 2019


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Despite Poetry being one of the most difficult genres Review, because poetry is such a personal experience, everyone can read the same poem and come up with a different interpretation.


Edith Wharton is well known for her fiction but over her career she wrote many poems as well, in various forms dealing with everything from love and loss to life and nature! The poems were written over many decades including several in her youth.




Of the 134 poems that were selected for this volume 50 have never been published before. The poetry in this collection is arranged by theme. The poems in this collection show a richer sometimes even darker side of Wharton.



The poems showcased in this selection vividly share Wharton’s personal experiences. Relatively overlooked until now, her poetry and its importance in her life provide an enlightening lens through which to view one of the finest writers of the twentieth century.


I give Selected Poems Of Edith Wharton five out of five stars because it shares a bit of the background of each poem and was obviously well researched!


Happy Reading!

A really nice selection of poetry by an author who is not know for her poems. Unfortunately, poetry is a hard hand-sell for me, but a nice collection just the same.

Loved Edith Wharton since I first picked up Ethan Frome in high school. This selection of poetry definitely includes her best works and is a must read for poetry fans. Will be right at home in the current poetry trend.

I have adored Edith Wharton's writing since my high school years although that was her fiction. This was my first time reading anything outside of that genre and it did not disappoint. There were several things about this collection that stand out. One is the artwork accompanying the poems, as well as the photos of personal writings from Wharton herself. Several of the poems were personal favorites in this collection. I especially enjoyed the poem: "Heaven" and "Life" and "Grief". I think seeing a finished edition will be fantastic and that many of these will resonate at different times as I reread this collection.
Thank you to #SimonandSchuster for this early edition. What a treat!

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I've not ready Edith Wharton since high school, and if I'm honest, I didn't love Ethan Frome. Wharton's poetry leans heavily on classical and historical references, but the notes provided by the editor give enough context for them to be easily understood. Many of the poems are written in language that seems foreign to modern ears, but I appreciated them for their elegance and adherence to classic forms. Some of the lines were stunningly beautiful, and I learned a lot by reading them.

Edith Wharton is best known for her novels, and her poetry is not mentioned often. The Age of Innocence earned the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 and made her the first woman to hold that honor. From a young age, she wrote poetry and mastered the sonnet as a young teen. Her early style reflects the Romantic Era, although more in tune with the works of man than nature. Her travels in Europe and especially Greece inspired spectacular verse. Like the Romantics, she was also intrigued by the supernatural, death, and Christianity. These themes also play a role in her writing. Her poetry does take a sharp turn after experiencing the First World War. Like many who fought, she is first taken in by the need ”to save civilization.” Soon, however, the death and loss of loved ones takes a toll on her and her writing. A reader following along chronologically instead on by topics as this book is arranged will notice the change of tone. The vividness and innocence of the world have faded or is lost. One often reads of the loss of innocence the war brought on, but to witness it in writing is moving. An excellent collection from a well-known writer and unfortunately a lesser known poet.

This collection is edited by Irene Goldman-Price and will be available July 9, 2019, from Scribner.

Edith Wharton is one of the greats. To be able to read her poetry in one collection is priceless. The poems are arranged by theme, which, for this English teacher is perfectly crafted. We know her as a brilliant novelist and seeing her transcend genres is wonderful. Edith writes poems with imagery, care and sophistication. This is a must read/buy for anyone who is a fan of a classic writer!

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These poems showcase an introspective side of Wharton, observant and attuned to her surroundings. All of the innocence and candor found in her novels is evident here, but accentuated by a hint of vulnerability often shrouded in her prose. The editor's explanation of each poem's setting enhanced the understanding of Wharton's voice and intent. This is a wonderful selection that is going on my keeper shelf as the perfect capstone to one of America's greatest literary treasures. This was a 5 star read for me.