Selections from Pablo Neruda’s extraordinary late work — childlike, profound questions that probe existence, time, love, and the world. Simple inquiry as deep philosophical poetry: a perfect introduction to a Nobel laureate whose range extends far beyond his famous love poems.

Patti Smith: Collected Lyrics (Bloomsbury) — the complete lyrics from four decades of songwriting, from ‘Gloria’ and ‘Horses’ through ‘Because the Night’ and ‘Easter’ to the work of her later decades. One of the most sustained and most seriously literary bodies of songwriting in popular music history — moving between prophetic declaration and intimate confession, between political rage and private elegy, with a freedom that almost no other songwriter has achieved. Published by Bloomsbury.

My Life Had Stood a Loaded Gun by Emily Dickinson (Penguin) — an essential selection of poems by one of the greatest poets in the English language, gathered in a beautiful Penguin Little Black Classic. ‘I heard a Fly buzz — when I died’, ‘Because I could not stop for Death’, and other essential poems: Dickinson’s compression and originality at their most striking.

Selected Poems by Jorge Luis Borges (Penguin Modern Classics) — the finest work from his entire poetic career in a bilingual edition. From early ultraist verse to the late sonnets of near-blindness, Borges’s poetry displays precision, musical exactness, and philosophical depth. With translations by W.S. Merwin, Mark Strand, and Richard Wilbur.

Selected Poems by John Keats (Penguin Classics) — the great odes, narrative poems, and celebrated lyrics in a compact annotated edition. The ideal introduction to one of the supreme poets in the English tradition. Edited by John Barnard, with full scholarly notes.

The Complete Poems by Thomas Wyatt (Penguin Classics) — the entire surviving work of the founder of the English lyric tradition, who introduced the Petrarchan sonnet into English at Henry VIII’s court. Remarkable for sophistication and emotional directness. The standard scholarly edition, edited by R.A. Rebholz.

Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting poetry collection from Bloomsbury Publishing USA showcases the master’s most influential verses. Experience the atmospheric power and technical brilliance that established Poe as a cornerstone of American literature. Essential reading for poetry lovers and students exploring the gothic tradition in American letters.

Arthur Rimbaud’s essential poetry and personal letters come alive in Jeremy Harding’s acclaimed translation. This Penguin Books collection captures the revolutionary French poet’s visionary verses and intimate correspondence, revealing the genius who transformed modern literature before age twenty. Experience the raw intensity and linguistic brilliance that established Rimbaud as one of history’s most influential poets.

Walt Whitman’s complete poetic works in this definitive Penguin Classics collection showcase the revolutionary American poet who transformed literature forever. From Civil War observations to intimate reflections on identity, Whitman’s groundbreaking manuscripts capture the essence of 19th-century America through the lens of one of history’s most daring voices.

Experience Virgil’s immortal epic poem in this prestigious Everyman’s Library Classics edition. The Aeneid brings the legendary Aeneas to life through masterful Latin epic poetry, expertly translated into English. A cornerstone of Western literature exploring themes of destiny, heroism, and the founding of Rome, this timeless work continues to inspire readers with its powerful storytelling and profound insights into human nature.

Experience the timeless beauty of France’s greatest poets in French Poetry, curated by Patrick McGuinness for Everyman’s Library. This essential anthology features masterful English translations spanning centuries of French verse, from passionate romanticism to philosophical reflection. Perfect for poetry lovers and students of French literature seeking to explore the lyrical traditions that have influenced world literature.