Publisher's Synopsis
The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900 Part 2 is a comprehensive anthology of English poetry compiled by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch. First published in 1902, this book includes a diverse selection of poems from the Middle Ages to the Victorian era. The collection is divided into several sections, each representing a different period of English literary history. The book features works by well-known poets such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, as well as lesser-known poets. The poems are arranged chronologically, allowing readers to follow the evolution of English poetry over time. The book also includes an introduction by Quiller-Couch, in which he provides historical and literary context for the poems. The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900 Part 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, poetry, or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.