Author Photographer Illustrator Keywords Become a member and receive great benefits on all National Geographic books and products. From Around the World Artistic and poetic voices from six continents, lovingly selected by Barbara Brenner, fill the pages of this beautiful anthology. Each continent is introduced by a stunning photo that sets a mood and sense of place for the representative poetry and art that follow. Sidebars supply further details about the selections, their creators, and historic or cultural references in the works.
Some voices cover familiar themes of home, land, and family while others deal with war and peace.
Both eminent and little-known poets are included, with subjects ranging from chasing a bagel down a city street to a lyrical morning greeting to African ancestors. A Garden of Poems About Our Planet.