Publisher's Synopsis
""Select Works of the British Poets: A Chronological Series from Falconer to Sir Walter Scott"" is a comprehensive anthology of poetry that showcases the works of some of the most prominent British poets from the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection has been compiled and edited by John Frost and features a chronological arrangement of poems, starting from William Falconer and ending with Sir Walter Scott. The book includes a diverse range of styles and genres, from romantic poetry to satirical verse, and includes works from famous poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats. The anthology also features lesser-known poets whose works are equally deserving of recognition. Each section of the book includes an introduction that provides context and background information about the poets and their works. Additionally, the book includes an index of first lines and a glossary of unfamiliar words and phrases to aid readers in understanding the poetry. Overall, ""Select Works of the British Poets"" is an essential read for anyone interested in British literature and the evolution of poetry during the 18th and 19th 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.