Poetry by various authors

Maya Angelou

Marion Angus

Anne Askew

Bei Dao

Philippe Delerm,
Petr Hruška

Ingrid

Ivan Martin Jirous 

Vít Kremlička

Karel Kryl 

Vojtěch Kučera,

Petr Mikeš

Marie Šťastná

Kateřina Rudčenková

John Millington Synge

Jáchym Topol,

Iain Campbell Webb

Mogg Williams

William Butler Yeats

more to be added

I hope you will enjoy this anthology. Reading poetry by different authors can be a deeply enriching experience, as each poet brings their unique worldview, experiences, and emotions to their work. This diversity helps you see the world through different lenses and understand various human experiences. Different poets have distinct styles, from structured forms to the free verse of contemporary poets. Exploring these styles can enhance your appreciation of the art form and inspire your own creativity.

Poetry often reflects the culture and time in which it was written. By reading poets from different backgrounds and eras, you can gain insights into various cultures and historical contexts.

Different poets can evoke different emotions. Some might resonate with your current feelings, while others might challenge you to think or feel in new ways.

Poetry is a celebration of language. Different poets use language in unique ways, playing with rhythm, sound, and meaning. This can deepen your understanding and enjoyment of language itself. It also makes translation more difficult, which is why we have included the original text.