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The Chilswell Book of English Poetry

The Chilswell Book of English Poetry

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ISBN10: 1025549058
ISBN13: 9781025549057
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 294
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Chilswell Book of English Poetry is a distinguished anthology of verse compiled by Robert Seymour Bridges, who served as Britain's Poet Laureate. This collection represents a curated selection of the finest lyrical and narrative poetry in the English language, spanning several centuries of literary achievement. Bridges' editorial vision focuses on works that exemplify linguistic beauty, emotional depth, and moral resonance, making it an essential volume for students and lovers of classical literature.

The anthology includes masterpieces from the giants of English letters, offering a comprehensive overview of the evolution of poetic style and form. From Elizabethan sonnets to Romantic odes and Victorian elegies, the collection highlights the rhythmic diversity and thematic richness that define the British poetic tradition. Bridges intended this volume not merely as a scholarly record, but as a source of inspiration and cultural enrichment for readers of all ages.

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