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The Oxford Anthology Of English Poetry
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This Welcome Twovolume Reissue Of John Wain'S Classic Anthologies Celebrates Four Centuries Of English Poetry From The Elizabethan Era To The Present.Beginning With The English Renaissance Poet Edmund Spenser, The Collection Progresses Through The Periods Of Metaphysical Poets Such As Donne And Marvell, Augustans Such As Dryden And Pope, Victorians Such As Tennyson And Browning, And World War I Poets Such As Sassoon And W.H. Auden. In Addition, The Anthology Includes The Works Of Contemporary Poets, Featuring Seamus Heaney, Anne Stevenson, Peter Levi, And Ted Hughes, Among Many Others. The Result Is A Rich And Varied Portrait Of The Poetry Of The Agescomic And Dramatic, Conventional And Unconventionalthat Is Enhanced By Works Of The Less Wellknown Poets. A Beautiful Record Of Britain And Ireland'S Verbal Heritage, This Work Will Delight All Poetry Lovers.
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- Q: What is The Oxford Anthology of English Poetry about? A: The Oxford Anthology of English Poetry is a two-volume collection celebrating four centuries of English poetry, featuring works from poets across various eras, including the Elizabethan period, the metaphysical poets, Victorians, and contemporary poets.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is compiled by John Wain, a notable figure in English literature.
- Q: What is the page count of this anthology? A: The Oxford Anthology of English Poetry contains a total of 684 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of The Oxford Anthology of English Poetry is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of the anthology was published on May 15, 2003.
- Q: What type of condition can I expect from a used copy? A: This book is categorized as a used book in good condition, which generally indicates that it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: Does this anthology include contemporary poets? A: Yes, the anthology features works from contemporary poets such as Seamus Heaney, Anne Stevenson, Peter Levi, and Ted Hughes.
- Q: Is this anthology suitable for someone new to poetry? A: Yes, The Oxford Anthology of English Poetry provides a diverse range of poems, making it suitable for both newcomers and seasoned poetry lovers.
- Q: What themes are explored in this anthology? A: The anthology explores a variety of themes through its collection of poems, including comic, dramatic, conventional, and unconventional elements of English poetry.
- Q: Can I find lesser-known poets in this anthology? A: Yes, alongside well-known poets, the anthology also includes works from less well-known poets, enriching the overall portrait of English poetry.