Meynell set out to gather English poetry by quality alone, from an anonymous thirteenth-century carol through Raleigh, Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Donne, Marvell and Herbert to the Romantics. Her introduction explains a selection made by taste alone, setting familiar pieces beside less-known ones.
A personal, discerning anthology for readers who enjoy seeing English poetry through a fine poet’s eye. Download the free EPUB.