Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Treasury of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language is a collection of poetry curated by Francis Turner Palgrave. Originally published in 1861, this book is considered a classic in English literature and has been reprinted numerous times. The collection includes poems from the medieval period to the mid-19th century, with a focus on lyrical and romantic poetry. The book is divided into four sections: Book I contains poems about childhood and nature, Book II focuses on love and romance, Book III explores religious and spiritual themes, and Book IV includes poems about death and the afterlife. Some of the most famous poets featured in this collection include William Shakespeare, John Keats, William Wordsworth, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The book is widely regarded as a must-read for anyone interested in English poetry and literature.1882. Francis Turner Palgrave, was remembered as the friend of Tennyson, the editor of The Golden Treasury and the twenty-first Professor of Poetry at Oxford. He describes his Golden Treasury: This little collection differs, it is believed, from others in the attempt made to include in it all the best original Lyrical pieces and Songs in our language, by writers not living, and none beside the best. Many familiar verses will hence be met with; many also which should be familiar. The Editor will regard as his fittest readers those who love Poetry so well, that he can offer them nothing not already known and valued. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
