This authoritative three-volume collection, edited by renowned poet and scholar John Wain, celebrates four centuries of English poetry. The set spans from the Elizabethan era to the late 20th century, featuring masterpieces from over 95 poets, including greats like Spenser, Dryden, Blake, and Heaney, as well as significant but lesser-known voices. It offers a rich tapestry of the depth and energy of the British and Irish poetic traditions.
