The Best Short Poems Of The Nineteenth Century: Being The Twenty-Five Best Short Poems As Selected By Ballot By Competent Critics (1899)

By William Sinclair Lord

Book Overview

The Best Short Poems Of The Nineteenth Century is a collection of twenty-five of the most acclaimed and beloved short poems from the 1800s. The poems were selected by ballot by a group of competent critics, led by the author William Sinclair Lord, and represent the finest examples of the poetic form from the era. The collection includes works by renowned poets such as Emily Dickinson, Robert Browning, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Walt Whitman, among others. Each poem is accompanied by a brief introduction and analysis, providing context and insight into the poet's intent and style. Published in 1899, this book remains a valuable resource for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering a glimpse into the literary landscape of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116482466X
• ISBN13: 9781164824664
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"