The Concise Encyclopedia Of English And American Poets And Poetry
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A landmark reference work in the world of Anglophone verse, The Concise Encyclopedia of English and American Poets and Poetry presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of poetic tradition on both sides of the Atlantic. Edited by two celebrated literary figures — Stephen Spender and Donald Hall — this volume chronicles the lives, works, and legacies of the most significant poets in the English language, from medieval forebears to modern masters, weaving together biography, criticism, and cultural context into a single indispensable resource. Organised as both a scholarly reference and an accessible guide, the encyclopedia argues for the centrality of poetry in shaping English-language culture, illustrating how each poet's voice emerged from — and in turn transformed — the literary landscape of their era. Spender's transatlantic perspective as a celebrated British poet, combined with Hall's authority as one of America's foremost men of letters, lends the volume a rare balance and depth. Whether used as a starting point for the uninitiated or a trusted companion for the seasoned reader, this encyclopedia rewards every encounter with a fresh discovery waiting just around the next page.
Author: Stephen Spender And Donald Hall
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark reference work in the world of Anglophone verse, The Concise Encyclopedia of English and American Poets and Poetry presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of poetic tradition on both sides of the Atlantic. Edited by two celebrated literary figures — Stephen Spender and Donald Hall — this volume chronicles the lives, works, and legacies of the most significant poets in the English language, from medieval forebears to modern masters, weaving together biography, criticism, and cultural context into a single indispensable resource. Organised as both a scholarly reference and an accessible guide, the encyclopedia argues for the centrality of poetry in shaping English-language culture, illustrating how each poet's voice emerged from — and in turn transformed — the literary landscape of their era. Spender's transatlantic perspective as a celebrated British poet, combined with Hall's authority as one of America's foremost men of letters, lends the volume a rare balance and depth. Whether used as a starting point for the uninitiated or a trusted companion for the seasoned reader, this encyclopedia rewards every encounter with a fresh discovery waiting just around the next page.