The Premier Book Of Major Poets: An Anthology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From the devotional cadences of the Middle Ages to the bold, fractured rhythms of modern verse, The Premier Book of Major Poets presents a sweeping panorama of the English and American poetic tradition, curated with discerning precision by editor Anita Dore. This landmark anthology gathers the most significant voices in the literary canon — from Chaucer and Shakespeare through Milton, Keats, and Whitman, to the bold modernists of the twentieth century — offering readers both a grand historical survey and an intimate encounter with the enduring power of the lyric form. Dore's editorial vision is both scholarly and accessible, arranging the collection to illuminate the evolution of poetic thought across centuries and continents, tracing how each era's preoccupations — faith, nature, war, love, and loss — find their sharpest expression in verse. The anthology stands as an essential companion for students, scholars, and lovers of literature alike, its rich selection of modern verse ensuring that the collection feels as alive and urgent as it does authoritative. Whether you are revisiting beloved poems or discovering vital voices for the first time, this volume leaves one question lingering: which poet will claim you next?
Author: Anita Dore
Format: Paperback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, price clipped
From the devotional cadences of the Middle Ages to the bold, fractured rhythms of modern verse, The Premier Book of Major Poets presents a sweeping panorama of the English and American poetic tradition, curated with discerning precision by editor Anita Dore. This landmark anthology gathers the most significant voices in the literary canon — from Chaucer and Shakespeare through Milton, Keats, and Whitman, to the bold modernists of the twentieth century — offering readers both a grand historical survey and an intimate encounter with the enduring power of the lyric form. Dore's editorial vision is both scholarly and accessible, arranging the collection to illuminate the evolution of poetic thought across centuries and continents, tracing how each era's preoccupations — faith, nature, war, love, and loss — find their sharpest expression in verse. The anthology stands as an essential companion for students, scholars, and lovers of literature alike, its rich selection of modern verse ensuring that the collection feels as alive and urgent as it does authoritative. Whether you are revisiting beloved poems or discovering vital voices for the first time, this volume leaves one question lingering: which poet will claim you next?