100 Poets

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A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of Poetry

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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.

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Weight 496 g
Dimensions 21.6 × 14 × 3 cm
Author

Publisher

Yale University Press

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

viii, 268

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

808.81 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K