In 'The World's Best Poetry, Volume 04: The Higher Life,' Various poets come together to explore the theme of living a higher, more enlightened existence through their verses. The poems in this collection are rich in imagery and powerful in emotion, reflecting the literary context of the 19th century Romanticism movement. The poetic styles vary from free verse to structured forms, showcasing the diversity of the contributors. Various authors of this anthology may have been inspired to write about The Higher Life due to their own spiritual journeys or philosophical beliefs. Their backgrounds in literature and knowledge of different poetic forms contribute to the depth and complexity of the poems presented in this volume. I highly recommend 'The World's Best Poetry, Volume 04: The Higher Life' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking poetry that delves into themes of spirituality and personal growth. This collection offers a glimpse into the minds of talented poets who seek to inspire and uplift through their words.

For the first time, Faber publish a selection from the poetry of Philip Larkin. Drawing on Larkin's four collections and on his uncollected poems. Chosen by Martin Amis. 'Many poets make us smile; how many poets make us laugh - or, in that curious phrase, "laugh out loud" (as if there's another way of doing it)? Who else uses an essentially conversational idiom to achieve such a variety of emotional effects? Who else takes us, and takes us so often, from sunlit levity to mellifluous gloom?... Larkin, often, is more than memorable: he is instantly unforgettable.' - Martin Amis

Issues for Jan 12, 1888-Jan. 1889 include monthly "Magazine supplement".