Poems for Tortured Souls

Liz Ison

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Hodder Children's Books
14 October 2025

Children's & young adult poetry, anthologies, annuals

Dear Reader, these poems are an introduction to the passionate words of some of the English language's most renowned poets. Inspired by today's greatest lyricist, Taylor Swift, this collection overflows with folklore, love, heartache, revenge and peace - the perfect balm for any tortured soul.

Featuring poems by William Wordsworth, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, William Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll and many more, this moody and melancholy anthology celebrates the most famous - and tortured - poets.

WARNING: These poems might make you cry!

By: Liz Ison
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781444983784
ISBN 10: 1444983784
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Liz believes in the transformative power of poetry. Following the publication of her anthology, A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year, she has conducted workshops encouraging a daily poetry habit. She is a museum and gallery educator at the Charles Dickens Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. Liz has a degree in English literature and social science from the University of Cambridge and a doctorate from University College London for research into childhood speech and literacy development. You can follow Liz's Literary Quotes on Instagram @liz.ison