100 Poets: A Little Anthology by John Carey (English) Hardcover Book

Description: 100 Poets by John Carey A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of Poetry FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of Poetry"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 Careys 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. Author Biography 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. Review "Enthusiasm for the underdog is infectious. . . . It reveals a sensitivity in Careys aesthetic, a rejection of the sentimental and the highbrow in favour of the lyrical, the melancholy and the divine. Its 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 papers 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 youll find something here to enjoy."—Davids 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 Review Quote "Reading this book and its galaxy of poets is like looking up at the sky and seeing the whole wheeling and constellated universe."--Daljit Nagra, author of Look We Have Coming to Dover! "A fizzing, exhilarating book."--Sebastian Faulks, Sunday Times "Careys delightful survey never takes itself or its subject too seriously. Over the centuries countless thousands of poems have been forgotten, he writes. This is a book about some that have not."-- New York Times "Generous in its sympathies, inviting in its choices, with a clear emphasis on human stories underpinning poetic achievement."--Emma Smith, author of This Is Shakespeare Details ISBN0300258011 Author John Carey Short Title 100 Poets Publisher Yale University Press Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0300258011 ISBN-13 9780300258011 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Little Anthology Imprint Yale University Press Country of Publication United States Pages 280 AU Release Date 2021-09-14 NZ Release Date 2021-09-14 US Release Date 2021-09-14 Publication Date 2021-09-14 UK Release Date 2021-09-14 DEWEY 808.81 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133712764;

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