"The Oxford Book Of English Verse 1250-1900" 1930 QUILLER-COUCH, Arthur (SOLD)

"The Oxford Book Of English Verse 1250-1900" 1930 QUILLER-COUCH, Arthur (SOLD)QUILLER COUCH, Arthur [1084] pp. Clarendon Press 1930 Custom Morocco bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe London, England In marbled cardboard slipcase 7" x 4 3 4" VG The Oxford Book of English Verse, 12501900 is an anthology of English poetry, edited by Arthur Quiller Couch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least a generation. It was published by Oxford University Press in 1900; in its India paper form

QUILLER-COUCH, Arthur

[1084] pp.

Clarendon Press

1930

Custom Morocco bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe London, England

In marbled cardboard slipcase

7" x 4 3/4"

VG

The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250–1900 is an anthology of English poetry, edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least a generation. It was published by Oxford University Press in 1900; in its India-paper form it was carried widely around the British Empire and in war as a 'knapsack book'.

"The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1900" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a comprehensive anthology of English poetry covering a period from the 13th century to the late 19th century. This work aims to present the best examples of English verse, showcasing the evolution of the poetic form and its varied themes across centuries. Readers can expect to explore a rich selection of lyrical and narrative poems authored by both renowned and anonymous poets. At the start of this anthology, Quiller-Couch provides a preface explaining his editorial choices and intentions for compiling the work. He outlines his approach to selecting and arranging the poems, emphasizing both the historical significance and aesthetical beauty of the pieces chosen. The opening portion includes various excerpts, highlighting the themes of spring, love, and the passage of time, thus setting the stage for the reader's exploration of English poetry throughout the centuries. The anthology aims to not only cater to poetry enthusiasts but also to inspire newcomers to grace the world of verse.