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The English Poets Selections With Critical Introductions
Hardcover
Poetry AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025633251
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 682
Weight: 2.48
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The English Poets Selections With Critical Introductions (Volume 4) offers a definitive survey of the English poetic tradition, specifically focusing on the masters of the nineteenth century. Edited by Thomas Humphry Ward with significant critical contributions and an influential general introduction by the renowned poet and critic Matthew Arnold, this volume provides a curated selection of verses from the era's most significant voices. The anthology is distinguished not only by the breadth of its selections-ranging from the Romanticism of Wordsworth and Coleridge to the Victorian heights of Tennyson and Browning-but also by its rigorous critical apparatus. Each poet is introduced by an insightful essay written by a leading scholar of the time, offering historical context, stylistic analysis, and an evaluation of the poet's place within the literary canon.
Designed for students, scholars, and lovers of verse, this collection remains a cornerstone of literary study. It captures the evolution of the English language and the shifting philosophical concerns of a century marked by profound change. Through Arnold's guiding principle of seeking the best that has been thought and said, this volume serves as both a treasure trove of individual masterpieces and a cohesive narrative of English literature's enduring power.
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