A complex and truly timeless emotion; love - whether passion or heartbreak; infatuation or flirtation - has provoked some of the greatest names in literature to write verse of outstanding beauty. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning; clothbound; pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by bestselling author; and Romantic Novelist Association prize-winner; Joanna Trollope. There has always been love; and we have been writing poetry about it for over 4;000 years. From John Donne and William Shakespeare to Emily Dickinson and Christina Rossetti; the very best classic love poetry is collected in this elegant anthology; Poems for Love. That we still read and enjoy these heartfelt poems today is a testament both to their individual genius; and to the enduring power of love.