Poetry

Poetry can be simple, complicated, deep, funny, heart-breaking, inspirational, and everything in between. The width and breadth of poetry is so vast that often, those who claim to dislike poetry simply haven’t found the right kind for them.

Booktopia’s large selection of poetry books online makes it easy to discover new writers and collections that appeal to you.

Poetry by Australian authors
We are always proud to support Australian authors, and especially so when it comes to Australian poets.

Dropbear, by Evelyn Araluen is just one example of local talent. This collection of poetry and prose won the 2022 Stella Prize, and has been recognised in a slew of other awards. A relative newcomer in the Australian literary scene, Araluen adds an Indigenous voice to our impressive collection of home-grown poetry.

Poetry anthologies
For those unsure where to start, and for those who love to devour an entire book of different poets, anthologies offer an exciting collection of works. These are often curated around a specific theme, but can also simply offer variety and beauty.

A Nature Poem For Every Day of the Year offers a fun and poignant selection of poems by different writers, some well-known, and others hardly known at all. The poems progress through the year with the seasons, ensuring the reader enjoys warm, sunny poems in summer, and chilly, rainy vibes through the cooler months.

Poetry by individual authors
Some poets are so wonderful that you just want to read their work all day long. In that case, try searching in our section for poetry by individual authors.

The originality and style of Emily Dickinson is hard to beat, which is just part of what makes her Complete Poems a must-have for any poetry lover. This release is the only single-volume edition that contains all of her verse in one book, making it an extra special gift for yourself or a loved one.