The Mentor Book of Major British Poets

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Used with LLATL The Gold Book British Literature, (High school)

A representative gathering of the work of England's finest poets-from William Blake to Dylan Thomas-is presented in this compact anthology.

Editor Oscar Williams has chosen more than 400 selections from 22 major British poets, selections large enough and diverse enough to reflect each poet's individual genius as well as his life and times. Included is an introduction by Julian Symons, the brilliant British critic, describing the movement begun by the Romantics.

Softcover ISBN 9780451626370

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