Poetry for the Many: An Anthology

Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey have collaborated on an anthology of poems to celebrate the biggest electoral success for socialism in recent British history. The collection includes works by Shakespeare, Juana de la Cruz, William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Bertolt Brecht, Stevie Smith, and Linton Kwesi Johnson, as well as appreciations of poems selected by guest contributors. All royalties from sales will be donated to the Peace and Justice Project.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: OR Books

In a remarkable alliance, Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey joined forces to secure the most significant electoral triumph for socialism in recent British history. Their shared vision for a fairer, more egalitarian Britain is encapsulated in the election slogan "For the many, not the few," inspired by Shelley's renowned poem "The Masque of Anarchy." Beyond their political convictions, these two men share a lifelong passion for poetry, evident in their captivating anthology. Spanning centuries and continents, their choices encompass the works of Shakespeare, Juana de la Cruz, William Blake, Emily Dickinson, Bertolt Brecht, Stevie Smith, and Linton Kwesi Johnson. Rounding out the collection are appreciations of poems selected by esteemed guest contributors such as Melissa Benn, Rob Delaney, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Ken Loach, Morag Livingstone, Francesca Martinez, Karie Murphy, Maxine Peake, Michael Rosen, Alexei Sayle, and Gary Younge. As poetry continues to gain widespread popularity, particularly among Gen Z, this delightful celebration of the power of verse is poised to captivate and inspire audiences across the board. Furthermore, all royalties from the sales of this book will be generously donated to the Peace and Justice Project.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 158 x 211 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682194331