English Poetry 1170-1892 - John Matthews Manly - Bog

""English Poetry 1170-1892"" is a comprehensive anthology of English poetry, compiled and edited by John Matthews Manly. The book covers a wide range of poets and styles, spanning over seven centuries of English literature. The collection includes works by well-known poets such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, and Alfred Tennyson, as well as lesser-known poets and anonymous works. The book is organized chronologically, with each section providing a brief historical and literary context for the poems included. Manly's introduction provides an overview of the development of English poetry over the centuries, and his notes throughout the book offer valuable insights into the language, themes, and cultural significance of each poem. ""English Poetry 1170-1892"" is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and lovers of English literature, offering a rich and diverse selection of poems from across the centuries.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.