Columbia British Poetry History (W)

Author: Wood Lin, Shapiro edited
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Publishing Time: 2005-02-01
Features: This book consists of 26 essays, employing diverse approaches to outline the historical development of British poetry from various perspectives. It covers major historical stages of British poetry from the earliest Anglo-Saxon poetry with documented records to the 20th century, discussing British poetry rooted in the soils of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. It not only introduces influential British poets and their works that have had a significant impact on literary history but also delves into many obscure ballad singers and long-neglected female poets, thereby presenting a multi-layered and multi-faceted overview of British poetry. It is suitable for reference and reading by a broad audience of British poetry researchers and enthusiasts.