An Anthology Of Modern Verse 1900–1920
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At the dawn of a new century, British poetry underwent a seismic transformation — and An Anthology of Modern Verse 1900–1920 stands as one of the most authoritative records of that remarkable era. Chosen by A. Methuen with an introduction by Robert Lynd, this landmark collection gathers the finest verse produced in the first two decades of the twentieth century, capturing the voices of poets who wrestled with the beauty of the Edwardian world and the shattering upheaval of the First World War. Inspired by Matthew Arnold's celebrated conviction that by nothing is England so glorious as by her poetry, the anthology presents a panoramic vision of an age in transition, from Georgian pastoral lyricism to the raw modernist impulse that would reshape English literature forever. Published by Methuen & Co Ltd, this collection is a cornerstone of twentieth-century literary history, offering readers an invaluable window into the aesthetic debates and cultural anxieties of the period. Robert Lynd's introduction provides a thoughtful critical framework that situates each voice within the broader sweep of literary change, making the anthology as instructive as it is inspiring. With poems drawn from across the full spectrum of early modern British verse, this volume remains an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand how the English poetic tradition both endured and reinvented itself in one of history's most turbulent chapters — leaving the reader to wonder which of these voices truly prophesied the century to come.
Author: A. Methuen
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
At the dawn of a new century, British poetry underwent a seismic transformation — and An Anthology of Modern Verse 1900–1920 stands as one of the most authoritative records of that remarkable era. Chosen by A. Methuen with an introduction by Robert Lynd, this landmark collection gathers the finest verse produced in the first two decades of the twentieth century, capturing the voices of poets who wrestled with the beauty of the Edwardian world and the shattering upheaval of the First World War. Inspired by Matthew Arnold's celebrated conviction that by nothing is England so glorious as by her poetry, the anthology presents a panoramic vision of an age in transition, from Georgian pastoral lyricism to the raw modernist impulse that would reshape English literature forever. Published by Methuen & Co Ltd, this collection is a cornerstone of twentieth-century literary history, offering readers an invaluable window into the aesthetic debates and cultural anxieties of the period. Robert Lynd's introduction provides a thoughtful critical framework that situates each voice within the broader sweep of literary change, making the anthology as instructive as it is inspiring. With poems drawn from across the full spectrum of early modern British verse, this volume remains an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand how the English poetic tradition both endured and reinvented itself in one of history's most turbulent chapters — leaving the reader to wonder which of these voices truly prophesied the century to come.