British Poems: From Chaucer to Kipling
Hardcover
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ISBN13: 9781025317083
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 594
Weight: 2.21
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
British Poems, From Chaucer to Kipling is a comprehensive anthology that showcases the extraordinary breadth and depth of the British poetic tradition. Edited by Percy Adams Hutchison, this collection spans several centuries of literary history, providing a chronological survey of the masters of the English language. From the foundational Middle English verses of Geoffrey Chaucer to the late-Victorian and Edwardian works of Rudyard Kipling, the volume offers a curated journey through the evolution of poetic form, style, and sentiment.
The collection includes pivotal works from the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Romantic movement, and the Victorian era, allowing readers to trace the shifting cultural and intellectual landscapes of the British Isles. Included are essential voices that have defined the canon, illustrating the development of the sonnet, the epic, the lyric, and the ballad. As a significant record of literary heritage, British Poems, From Chaucer to Kipling serves as both an invaluable resource for students of literature and a timeless treasury for any lover of classic verse. This work highlights the enduring power of British poetry to capture the human experience across generations.
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