The Works Of The Poets Of Great Britain And Ireland (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430450696)

The Works Of The Poets Of Great Britain And Ireland is a comprehensive anthology of poetry compiled by the renowned English writer and lexicographer Samuel Johnson. The book includes works from some of the most celebrated poets of the British Isles, spanning several centuries of literary history. From the medieval verse of Geoffrey Chaucer and Sir Thomas Wyatt to the Romantic poetry of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the collection covers a wide range of styles and genres. The book is divided into sections based on historical periods, with each section featuring a detailed introduction by Johnson that provides context for the works included. The anthology also includes biographical sketches of each poet, as well as critical commentary and analysis of their work. The Works Of The Poets Of Great Britain And Ireland is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone with an interest in the rich history of poetry in the British Isles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Samuel Johnson
ISBN-10: 143045069X
ISBN-13: 9781430450696
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 532
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d