100 Poets : A Little Anthology Hardback
by John Carey
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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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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages
- Publisher:Yale University Press
- Publication Date:14/09/2021
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- ISBN:9780300258011
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages
- Publisher:Yale University Press
- Publication Date:14/09/2021
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- ISBN:9780300258011