Publisher's Synopsis
Beeton's Great Book of Poetry Volume 1, originally published in 1870, is a comprehensive collection of poems from some of the greatest poets of all time. Compiled by Samuel Orchart Beeton, the book features works from William Shakespeare, John Milton, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and many others. The collection includes a wide range of poetry, from sonnets and ballads to epic poems and odes. Each poem is accompanied by a brief introduction providing context and background information on the poet and their work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in poetry and literature, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the literary tastes of the Victorian era.Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548809895.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.
