"Explores poetry in the British Isles from the early nineteenth century until the late twentieth century ..."--P. [4] of cover.

"Examines early British poetry from the 7th century into the 19th century, including short biographies of poets like William Shakespeare and John Donne; also ex

"Discover some of the poetry of leading contemporary American poets, including: Roethke, Bishop, Stafford, Lowell, Brooks, Wilbur, Ginsberg, Merwin, Plath, Coll

"Discusses early American poetry from the early 17th century into the late 19th century, including short biographies of poets like Phillis Wheatley and Walt Whi