100 Poets - A Little Anthology
Author(s): John Carey
A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of Poetry
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.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Yale University Press
- : Yale University Press
- : 0.666
- : 31 August 2021
- : 1.5 Centimeters X 14 Centimeters X 21.6 Centimeters
- : books
Special Fields
- : John Carey
- : Hardback
- : 2110
- : English
- : 808.81
- : 280