This major new poetry anthology blends the best selections from the poetic tradition with a wide range of contemporary works, thematic casebooks, and engaging essays that contextualize poetry century by century. Featuring a breathtaking scope of poetry from the English-speaking world, this diverse collection brings unparalleled historical and cultural background to the study of poetry including discussions of the poetic conventions of the time and the poetic “fingerprints” of particular poets. Introductions by respected scholars provide historical context and thematic casebooks provide insight into key literary movements to demonstrate to students how to write effectively about poetry.
- ISBN10 0321117255
- ISBN13 9780321117250
- Publish Date 25 January 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 September 2008
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Format Paperback
- Pages 1904
- Language English