British Poetry History (Essential Edition)

Author: Wang Zuoliang
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Publish Date: 1997-07-01
Features: Old English and Middle English have distinct poetic styles and meters. Modern English poetry incorporates the strengths of both while placing emphasis on certain aspects, while also drawing on the essence of European continental and recent American poetry for innovation. This has enabled Britain to develop a distinctive poetic literature with a succession of great poets, making significant contributions to world literature.