by Nina Bawden
First published 1992
This anthology brings together beloved narrative poems that have captivated readers for generations. The collection features Alfred Noyes' "The Highwayman" with its tale of doomed love and sacrifice, Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott" following the cursed weaver who dares to look upon Camelot, and Lewis Carroll's whimsical "The Hunting of the Snark" with its crew of unlikely adventurers. Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" tells of a sailor's supernatural encounter and its consequences. Each poem tells a complete story through verse, combining memorable characters with dramatic action. These works demonstrate poetry's power to create vivid worlds and unforgettable moments through rhythm, imagery, and narrative force.
Genres: literature, anthologies, 20th-century, poetry
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: dramatic-action, memorable-characters, vivid-worlds
Period: 19th-century
191 pages · Hardcover · Clio Press / ISIS Large Print Books