Publisher's Synopsis
""English Lyrics: Chaucer To Poe 1340-1809"" is a collection of poems compiled by William Ernest Henley. The book features a wide range of English poetry spanning from the 14th century to the 19th century, including works by famous poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, and Edgar Allan Poe. The poems are organized chronologically, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the evolution of English poetry. The book also includes an introduction by Henley, in which he discusses the historical context and significance of each poem. ""English Lyrics: Chaucer To Poe 1340-1809"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the evolution of poetry over time.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.
