First published 1998
Discover the poems that have captivated generations. "The Classic Hundred" compiles the 100 most frequently included works, as voted by over 1,000 poetry anthologies. From the Elizabethan sonnets to the Modernist free verse, these timeless verses span the breadth of the English poetic canon. With insightful context on each poem's history and form, this collection offers the perfect introduction to the world's most beloved poems.
Genres: classic-literature, anthologies, 20th-century, poetry, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Period: Elizabethan, Modernist
262 pages · Paperback · Columbia Univ Pr