The Oxford Book of Poetry - Latin Verse English Verse Book of Ballads & Modern Poetry With Oxford Lectures on Poetry

Walt Whitman, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, George MacDonald, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Emily Brontë, William Wordsworth, George Meredith, Andrew Lang, Edmund Spenser, Julius Caesar, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Christopher Marlowe, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Burns, Thomas Love Peacock, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Gilbert Parker, Robert Browning, Oliver Goldsmith, John Milton, Virgil Virgil, William Blake, Ovid, Geoffrey Chaucer, Alexander Pope, John Keats, T. W. Rolleston, William Butler Yeats, Alfred Tennyson, Walter Scott, Quintus Tullius Cicero, Claudius, Porcius Licinius, Gaius Maecenas, Numa Pompilius, Sir Thomas Wyatt, Sir Walter Raleigh

Editorial: DigiCat

Sinopsis

The Oxford Book of Poetry masterfully curates a rich tapestry of poetic voices and styles, spanning centuries and cultures, to encapsulate the evolving landscape of verse. This anthology showcases the grandeur of classical epics, the intricacies of Romantic meditations, and the quintessential charm of Victorian sentimentality. Within its pages, readers will uncover stirring sonnets, haunting elegies, and narrative ballads, with standout pieces offering luminous insights into the human condition and the natural world. The collection's authenticity and depth render it a testament to poetry's enduring significance in literature, as it dances between the ineffable beauty of nature, the complexities of human emotions, and profound philosophical inquiries. The assemblage of authors contributing to this anthology hails from diverse historical epochs and literary movements, including the powerful passions of the Romantics, the ingenious narratives from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, and the introspective vigor of Victorian poets. The renowned editors have drawn together voices as varied as the eloquent harmonies of Shakespeare and the visionary musings of Blake and Yeats, weaving a dialogue that traverses time and space. This gathering, thus, not only celebrates poetic achievements but also reveals the universal themes that bind disparate generations. For anyone seeking a profound immersion into the realm of poetry, The Oxford Book of Poetry offers an unparalleled exploration of a multitude of cultures and eras. It stands as a bridge across temporal divides, inviting readers into a classroom of the past and present. The power of this anthology lies in its educational potential, providing insights into the minds of poetic geniuses, while nurturing an appreciation for the rich dialogue of styles and themes that have shaped literary history. Engage with this collection to experience firsthand the transcendental nature of poetry itself.

Disponible desde: 26/11/2023.

Longitud de impresión: 3089 páginas.

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