Compiled by by award winning writer Rustum Kozain, this brand new anthology of engaging poems from different eras features poems from South Africa, Africa and the world.

From exam classics to contemporary poems that you will enjoy, the wide span of styles includes sonnet, elegy, ballad, free verse, lyric, lament and protest poetry, covering global and personal issues.

The following CAPS specific features offer valuable support in the classroom

• notes on every poet and the events that shaped their work help you understand the poems in context
• margin notes on key themes, and literary techniques plus footnotes explaining difficult words, guide you as you read
• contextual and essay questions with answers, as well as enrichment activities, unpack the meaning of each poem
• formal assessment practice helps you prepare for exams.