"Early British Poetry: Words That Burn" by Paula Johanson delves into the rich tapestry of early British verse, exploring the voices and themes that shaped the literary landscape. This collection showcases the transformative power of poetry, revealing how early poets utilized language to reflect social issues, personal struggles, and the natural world. Through analysis and accessible commentary, Johanson highlights the enduring relevance of these works, encouraging readers to appreciate the historical context and emotional depth behind each poem. The book serves both as an introduction for newcomers and a thoughtful exploration for those familiar with the genre, celebrating the lasting impact of these timeless words. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Poetry Rocks .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Enslow Publishing .