Isbn: 9781331235996 - the book collector's guide: a practical handbook of british and american bibliography (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book carves a nuanced path through English literary history from Chaucer to Swinburne, elucidating the development of poetry in Britain over six centuries. The author assembles 150 of the greatest poems in the English language into a single, meticulously curated overview of this rich literary landscape. The entries are arranged chronologically, allowing readers to see both the continuity and evolution of themes, style and prosody, as well as the ways in which epoch-defining historical events impacted the literary climate of each era. Additionally, each entry is prefaced by a concise biographical introduction to the poet and an illuminating discussion of the poem's significance. The result is a comprehensive primer for both novice and seasoned poetry enthusiasts alike, offering a deep understanding of the evolution of one of the world's most influential literary traditions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …