Bestiary

In this engaging collection, Stephen Mitchell brings together a vibrant array of animal poems from various ages and cultures, featuring excerpts from ancient masterpieces like The Hymn to the Sun and The Book of Job, alongside haikus by Basho and Issa. The anthology also includes cherished works by renowned poets such as Christopher Smart, William Blake, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Perfect for animal lovers, this treasury promises to evoke both humor and passion in its celebration of our connection with the animal world.