{"title":"Series: Vintage Classics Love Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting realm of \u003cem\u003eVintage Classics Love Poems\u003c\/em\u003e, a curated collection that captures the timeless allure of love in its myriad forms. This series beckons readers to explore the profound depths of emotion through some of the most celebrated poetic works of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonnets\u003c\/strong\u003e invites you into the rich and intricate world of structured verse, where every quatrain and couplet unveils the delicate dance of love and longing. These timeless compositions have captured hearts for generations, offering insights into the human condition and the enduring power of affection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ink Dark Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll find an exquisite compilation of Japanese court poetry from the Heian period. The evocative lines transport readers to a world where subtlety and suggestion weave together to express the beauty and complexity of romantic sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair\u003c\/strong\u003e by Pablo Neruda stands as a testament to passionate and profound expression. This collection captures the intensity and fervour of love, painting vivid pictures of desire and despair with each beautifully penned verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with these masterpieces under the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, and immerse yourself in the eloquence and enduring charm of poetry that speaks to the heart across time and culture. Let these pages inspire and awaken the romantic within, as timeless words resonate with the universal language of love.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"twenty-love-poems-and-a-song-of-despair-by-pablo-neruda-9781784878207","title":"Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair\u003c\/em\u003e is Neruda's frank, sexual and romantic masterwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the greatest collections of love poetry ever published. Inspired by Pablo Neruda's youthful relationships and injected with an expressive eroticism, these poems are as accomplished as they are evocative and sensual. First published in 1924 to international acclaim when Neruda was just nineteen, this book is still adored the world over for being one of the most memorable, intense, and romantic works of poetry ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a work of poetry to be cherished by lovers old and new. The perfect Valentine's Day present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRODUCED BY LEO BOIX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The poems today remain as urgently gorgeous as freshly picked flowers'\u003c\/em\u003e - Carol Ann Duffy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintage Classics Love Poems series brings together some of the most sensual, heart-breaking and romantic poetry ever written. Working in collaboration with Vintage Creative Director Suzanne Dean, this edition has been created by Spanish illustrator Jesos Cisneros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46216004993260,"sku":"9781784878207","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784878207.jpg?v=1740531735"},{"product_id":"sonnets-by-william-shakespeare-9781784878238","title":"Sonnets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSonnets\u003c\/em\u003e by William Shakespeare offers the complete collection of the bard's renowned poems in one beautiful edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLove sonnets are ideal for romantics, starry-eyed lovers, and ardent hearts. Shakespeare's sonnets are arguably the finest ever written. 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