| Editor |
Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
| Title |
The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a comprehensive anthology of English poetry covering a period from the 13th century to the late 19th century. This work aims to present the best examples of English verse, showcasing the evolution of the poetic form and its varied themes across centuries. Readers can expect to explore a rich selection of lyrical and narrative poems authored by both renowned and anonymous poets. At the start of this anthology, Quiller-Couch provides a preface explaining his editorial choices and intentions for compiling the work. He outlines his approach to selecting and arranging the poems, emphasizing both the historical significance and aesthetical beauty of the pieces chosen. The opening portion includes various excerpts, highlighting the themes of spring, love, and the passage of time, thus setting the stage for the reader's exploration of English poetry throughout the centuries. The anthology aims to not only cater to poetry enthusiasts but also to inspire newcomers to grace the world of verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66619 |
| Release Date |
Oct 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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