Book of the week: “100 poets: a little anthology” by John Carey
February 13, 2023
A poem seems a fragile thing. Change a word and it is broken. But poems outlive empires and survive the devastation of conquests. Celebrated author John Carey here presents a uniquely valuable anthology of verse based on a simple principle: select the one-hundred greatest poets from across the centuries and then choose their finest poems.
Ranging from Homer and Sappho to Donne and Milton, Plath, and Angelou, this is a delightful and accessible introduction to the very best that poetry can offer. This is a personal guide to the poetry that shines brightest through the ages. Within its pages, readers will find treasured poems that remain with you for life.
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