100 Poets :A Little Anthology
100 Poets :A Little Anthology
hardback
Published:
14 September, 2021
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Description
"Does anyone know more about poetry than John Carey? Almost certainly not."-The Times
A poem seems a fragile thing. Change a word and it is broken. But poems outlive empires and survive the devastation of conquests. Celebrated author John Carey here presents a uniquely valuable anthology of verse based on a simple principle: select the one-hundred greatest poets from across the centuries, and then choose their finest poems.
Ranging from Homer and Sappho to Donne and Milton, Plath and Angelou, this is a delightful and accessible introduction to the very best that poetry can offer. Familiar favorites are nestled alongside marvelous new discoveries-all woven together with Carey's expert commentary. Particular attention is given to the works of female poets, like Christina Rossetti and Charlotte Mew. This is a personal guide to the poetry that shines brightest through the ages. Within its pages, readers will find treasured poems that remain with you for life.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780300258011 |
| ISBN10 | 0300258011 |
| Number Of Pages | 280 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Yale University Press |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
"Enthusiasm for the underdog is infectious . . . It reveals a sensitivity in Carey's aesthetic, a rejection of the sentimental and the highbrow in favour of the lyrical, the melancholy and the divine. It's what ultimately ties the book together, and lends a profound emotional weight to the intellectual rigour."-Andrew Male, Sunday Times
"Reading poetry is a perfect commuter pastime, but can feel intimidating. Where to start? Perhaps with this gentle, welcoming anthology by this paper's chief literary critic, which offers one emblematic poem, and a brief introduction, for 100 poets."-Sunday Times
"100 Poets is a good anthology to dip into or to read straight through, like I did. Whatever your experience of poetry, I think you'll find something here to enjoy."-David's Book World
"Professor John Carey has rounded up a collection of his favourite 100 poets, from Homer to Sylvia Plath, covering the familiar and the less common...A bedside-table book of portable proportions and in durable hardback"-Lucy Lethbridge, The Oldie Christmas Gift Guide
Author's Bio
John Carey is emeritus professor at the University of Oxford. His books include A Little History of Poetry, The Essential Paradise Lost, What Good Are the Arts?, studies of Donne and Dickens, and a prizewinning biography of William Golding.