Erotic Poems: A Seductive Selection

This anthology presents an excellent cross section of poems, from classical cultures to the twentieth century. There can never be a completely comprehensive collection of erotic poems to satisfy all tastes, since poetry is also subjective. It's an excellent reader for anyone to use as a starting point and further explore those poets and poems that they appreciate the most. I really enjoy the Everyman's Library editions, and this volume is well worth adding to your collection.

I bought this book 2 years ago now. The poems are sensual every every particular way. At the beginning of the book it states that if you're looking for "erotic" as in sexual then this wouldn't be for you, such as if you're expecting pornographic poems, then this wouldn't be the book you're after. However if you're into more sensual reading and enjoy poetry in general, then this little book is one you'd want to add to your collection. It has passion, desire, and sensuality all rolled into one little book. Beautifully written and very well composed.

There are poems from ancient tradition and from modern, short brash work, intense emotive pieces and snappy and witty tongue in cheek pieces. The book is a beatiful publication with a great introduction to a wide selection of poets. It explores the full gamut of what is eroticism from shy romantic fantasy all the way through to full frontal in your face sexuality. Great to read in bed with your partner, even better on your own on the bus on the way home from work.

The cover is demure but the words inside are not. Erotic Poems has selections from some of my all time favorite poets and I have discovered many more. If you love poetry, you should get this book. If you are an erotician, you should get this book. If you love classical literature, you should get this book. In fact, just get the book!