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The Pageant of English Poetry: Being 1150 Poems and Extracts by 300 Authors
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ISBN13: 9781025895550
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 632
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Pageant of English Poetry is an expansive and meticulously curated anthology that offers a sweeping overview of the English poetic landscape. Containing 1,150 poems and carefully selected extracts, this volume brings together the work of 300 different authors, spanning several centuries of literary history. From the early masters of the craft to the celebrated voices of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the collection serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of verse written in the English language.
The selection explores a wide range of themes, including love, nature, mortality, and heroism, presented through various forms such as sonnets, odes, ballads, and epic fragments. By organizing these disparate works into a single cohesive volume, The Pageant of English Poetry provides readers with a unique opportunity to witness the evolution of poetic style and the enduring power of English literature. Whether seeking familiar classics or discovering hidden gems, readers will find this anthology to be an invaluable resource for understanding the breadth of the English literary tradition. This collection remains an essential reference for students of literature and enthusiasts of fine poetry alike.
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