Dancing By The Light of The Moon: Over 250 poems to read, relish and recite

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Gyles Brandreth is one of Britain’s busiest after-dinner speakers and award ceremony hosts. He has won awards himself, and been nominated for awards, as a public speaker, novelist, children’s writer, broadcaster (Sony), political diarist (Channel Four), journalist (British Press Awards), theatre producer (Olivier), and businessman (British Tourist Authority Come to Britain Trophy). Whether seeking some words to reflect your mood, wanting to celebrate or mark an occasion or simply looking for lines of comfort and joy in difficult times, this collection has everything for readers of poetry both young and old, novices and old hands alike, will love and return to again and again. A little poetry really can save your life . . . Poetry is officially good for you. Not only does it enhance literacy in the young, but learning poetry by heart is the one truly pleasurable thing you can do to improve memory, boost brain power, extend your vocabulary and beat cognitive decline as time goes by. To instil a love of literature, a copy of Dancing by the Light of the Moon ought to find its way into every home in the land * Daily Mail, Book of the Week *

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Delight in the wonder of poetry with 250 of the nation's favourite poems for every occasion, perfect fot young and old alike After all, a poem can: comfort, challenge, be a friend, stretch your vocabulary, help you sleep, break the ice, find you a lover, be utter nonsense, console, make you laugh - or cry. I find poetry works so much better when recited aloud rather than being silently read. Here, Gyles Brandreth leaves us with no excuse not to learn and recite poetry. The book is full of tips and advice to get started and I am now on my way to learning my second poem by heart. A little longer this time: 'Night Mail' by W.H. Auden. A lovely rhythmical set of verses.There's never been a better time to read, relish and recite poetry and Gyles Brandreth has chosen 250 of the nation's favourite poems for us all to enjoy and learn together. Gyles has discovered the secret of finding happiness through learning poetry by heart. It's wonderful and so much fun' Dame Judi Dench

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Dancing by the Light of the Moon, a collection of poetry to last you a lifetime - poems that will bring you joy, solace, celebration and love for every occasion Buy this book from hive.co.uk to support The Reading Agency and local bookshops at no additional cost to you.

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If you feel that you don’t ‘get’ poetry then this will bring poetry to life for you! It is filled to the brim with poems for every person or occasion and the commentary from Gyles Brandreth makes the poems become more accessible and relatable for the casual appreciator of poetry. Allow Gyles Brandreth to be your guide to not only the wonders of poetry - and there are many - but also its practical uses in everyday life. This is a poetry anthology with a difference. Brandreth focuses on memorising it, giving us at first a whole plethora of reasons why this is fun and useful. He follows on with various techniques on how to go about it, learning just two lines per day.Not only does it enhance literacy in the young, but learning poetry by heart is the one truly pleasurable thing you can do to improve memory, boost brain power, extend your vocabulary and beat cognitive decline as time goes by. Gyles Brandreth has compiled a collection of 250 poems that he believes will transform your memory and change your life. I couldn't agree me -- Dr Max Pemberton * Daily Mail *

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Last year I read a poem entitled 'The Orange' written by Wendy Cope. It is a simple poem encouraging the reader to enjoy the simple things in life. At about the same time I read about the publication of Dancing by the Light of the Moon. What a wonderful coincidence. It went to the top of my Christmas gift list and my daughter duly served it up.

It's wonderful and so much fun' Dame Judi Dench _______For every moment in your life, there is a poem. In Dancing by the Light of the Moon you will find a remarkable collection of the best-loved poems in the English-speaking world. Whether you are nine, nineteen or ninety, Gyles Brandreth will be your guide to not only the wonders of poetry - and there are many - but also its practical uses in everyday life. After all, a poem can: comfort, challenge, be a friend, stretch your vocabulary, help you sleep, break the ice, find you a lover, be utter nonsense, console, make you laugh - or cry. For readers of poetry both young and old, this is a beautiful collection to return to again and again. _______'To instil a love of literature, a copy of Dancing by the Light of the Moon ought to find its way into every home in the land' Daily Mail, Book of the WeekPoets include: A. Whether you are nine, nineteen or ninety, the poems and advice in this book provide the most enjoyable, moving and inspiring way to ensure a lifetime of dancing by the light of the moon - one joyous poem at a time . . .