The All-time Poems of the English Language
From Chaucer Through Robert Frost
On Sale: 08/07/2007
The Best Poems of the English Linguistic communication
From Chaucer Through Robert Frost
On Sale: 08/07/2007
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About the Book
"To read Blossom's insights here is to bask in the emanation of genius. Every bit entertaining and erudite every bit his choices of the works he most loves are, the book's overriding strength is the guidance it gives, in context and comprehension." –Baltimore Dominicus
This comprehensive album offers renowned critic Harold Bloom's choice of the all-time of six centuries of neat British and American poetry, selected in accordance with his 3 absolute criteria: artful splendor, intellectual power, and wisdom. In Flower'due south introductory essay "The Fine art of Reading Poesy," he presents his critical reflections of more than half a century devoted to reading, pedagogy, and writing virtually great verse, the literary achievement he loves most. Throughout this volume, Bloom includes extensive introductions to each poet and to many of the individual poems. More than any other anthology, this book provides readers who want the pleasures of sublime art with near everything they need in a single volume.
Disquisitional Praise
"A colossus among critics. . . . His enthusiasm for literature is a joyous intoxicant." - New York Times Magazine
"Our almost valuable critic . . . Harold Flower reminds us what matters." - Boston Globe
"One feels about Bloom'southward focus, every serious reader of poesy really must begin with the works he so ardently loves and champions…this comprehensive album is an ideal starting place." - Booklist
"A poetry anthology of and for the ages." - Los Angeles Times
"Whether y'all love poetry or you desire to know more about the art grade over the centuries, this is the book you lot volition want." - Albuquerque Journal
"Uncommonly valuable to all who appreciate poetry. . . . This superb album will ensure Flower'due south function in the process for a long time and will, I hope, inspire others to walk in his formidable footsteps." - San Francisco Chronicle
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780060540425
- ISBN 10: 0060540427
- Imprint: Harper Perennial
- On Sale: 08/07/2007
- Pages: 1008
- List Cost:28.50 CAD
- BISAC1 : Poesy / American / Full general
- BISAC2 : LITERARY CRITICISM / Verse
- BISAC3 : POETRY / European / English, Irish gaelic, Scottish, Welsh
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