In this large anthology of 1860 the Scottish critic George Gilfillan gathers poets overshadowed by the great names, from Gower, Barbour, Wyntoun, Blind Harry and James I of Scotland onward, each introduced by a brief memoir. An introductory essay traces English poetry from its beginnings to the days of Chaucer.
A treasure-house for readers who like to wander beyond the familiar anthologies. Download the free EPUB.