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Because I Fly: A Collection of Aviation Poetry

by Helmut Reda

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A wide-ranging anthology of verse about flight

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A wide-ranging anthology of verse about flight

Spanning poems published between 1869 and 2001, Because I Fly gathers 170 selections drawn from aviation writing in several countries. The anthology frames flight as both an experience and a subject of reflection, bringing together verse concerned with its freedom, beauty, risks, and the distinctive perspective of pilots and other airmen. Its scope makes it less a single poet’s statement than a historical cross-section of aviation poetry, tracing how writers have responded to the expanding world of flight across more than a century.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Aviation enthusiasts interested in the cultural and imaginative side of flying
  • Poetry readers seeking a themed anthology spanning multiple eras
  • Pilots and airmen interested in verse about flight and aviation identity

Themes

FlightAviation cultureFreedomRisk and dangerBeauty of the air

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Book overview

This book is the most complete, up-to-date collection of aviation poetry ever published. Its sole purpose is to consolidate all of the best in aviation poetry and inspirational verse. Helmut Reda examined over 115 books and magazines in the United States, England, Canada, France, and Australia. He also investigated over 42,500 hits on the Internet. From his exhaustive research, 170 poems were selected covering the period between 1869 and 2001.

This collection of poetry serves as an exciting introduction to the experience of flight. These poems will fascinate your family and expose them to an expanded world with new dimensions, freedoms, and even the beauty and dangers of flight. For the pilot, the poems will take your spirit aloft to rekindle your bond with other airmen. This collection will help others understand pilots and why they do things in a different way. If you are truly intrigued by flight, this book is for you!

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