100 Poets - A Little Anthology (Hardcover)

A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of Poetry "Does anyone know more about poetry than John Carey? Almost certainly not."-The Times A poem seems a fragile thing. Change a word and it is broken. But poems outlive empires and survive the devastation of conquests. Celebrated author John Carey here presents a uniquely valuable anthology of verse based on a simple principle: select the one-hundred greatest poets from across the centuries, and then choose their finest poems. Ranging from Homer and Sappho to Donne and Milton, Plath and Angelou, this is a delightful and accessible introduction to the very best that poetry can offer. Familiar favorites are nestled alongside marvelous new discoveries-all woven together with Carey's expert commentary. Particular attention is given to the works of female poets, like Christina Rossetti and Charlotte Mew. This is a personal guide to the poetry that shines brightest through the ages. Within its pages, readers will find treasured poems that remain with you for life.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2021
Authors:	John Carey
Dimensions:	222 x 146 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-25801-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General
LSN:	0-300-25801-1
Barcode:	9780300258011

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