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The Best Poems of the English Language : From Chaucer Through Robert Frost by Harold Bloom (2007, Trade Paperback)

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This comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. The book features a large introductory essay by Harold Bloom called "The Art of Reading Poetry," which presents his critical reflections of more than half a century devoted to the reading, teaching, and writing about the literary achievement he loves most. In the case of all major poets in the language, this volume offers either the entire range of what is most valuable in their work, or vital selections that illuminate each figure's contribution. There are also headnotes by Harold Bloom to every poet in the volume as well as to the most important individual poems. Much more than any other anthology ever gathered, this book provides readers who desire the pleasures of a sublime art with very nearly everything they need in a single volume. It also is regarded as his final meditation upon all those who have formed his mind.

Book Title
Best Poems of the English Language : from Chaucer Through Robert Frost
Author
Harold Bloom
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Anthologies (Multiple Authors), General
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Poetry
Number of Pages
1008 Pages

Reviews
Uncommonly valuable to all who appreciate poetry. . . . This superb anthology will ensure Bloom's role in the process for a long time and will, I hope, inspire others to walk in his formidable footsteps., One feels about Bloom's focus, every serious reader of poetry really must begin with the works he so ardently loves and champions...this comprehensive anthology is an ideal starting place., Whether you love poetry or you want to know more about the art form over the centuries, this is the book you will want., "A colossus among critics. . . . His enthusiasm for literature is a joyous intoxicant." -- New York Times Magazine "Our most valuable critic . . . Harold Bloom reminds us what matters." -- Boston Globe "One feels about Bloom's focus, every serious reader of poetry really must begin with the works he so ardently loves and champions...this comprehensive anthology is an ideal starting place." -- Booklist "A poetry anthology of and for the ages." -- Los Angeles Times "Whether you love poetry or you want to know more about the art form over the centuries, this is the book you will want." -- Albuquerque Journal "Uncommonly valuable to all who appreciate poetry. . . . This superb anthology will ensure Bloom's role 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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