A Household Book of English Poetry by Richard Chenevix Trench

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Compiler Trench, Richard Chenevix, 1807-1886
LoC No. 11032179
Title A Household Book of English Poetry
Selected and Arranged with Notes
Note Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Household Book of English Poetry" by Richard Chenevix Trench is a collection of poetry curated and organized for a general audience, written in the late 19th century. This anthology strives to present a diverse range of English poetry, drawing from both established and lesser-known poets. Trench's arrangement includes notes to provide context and insights, making the collection accessible for readers unfamiliar with the nuances of English poetry. The opening of this work includes Trench's thoughtful preface, where he reflects on the purpose of the anthology and its intended audience. He discusses the desire to make poetry a part of every household by selecting pieces that range from popular to obscure, aiming for originality without being exhaustive. The preface emphasizes the transient nature of life and the enduring joy that great poetry brings, setting the tone for the selected works that follow, which explore themes of love, mortality, beauty, and the human condition through various poets' perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry
Subject American poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 55496
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 8, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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