This beautifully illustrated anthology contains an extraordinary selection of verse by women through the ages. A record of the courage, compassion, fortitude and humour of women in all cultures and circumstances, this volume celebrates the eternal role of poetry as a lexicon of emotion, bringing the feelings and perception of the long-dead alive. Transcending barriers of race, dialect and time Thousand Years of Women's Poetry is a moving collection of timeless sentiments drawn from all parts of the world. Illustrated with a rich range of artworks, this is an essential book for all who have been touched by the universal language of poetry.