Longman Anthology of Poetry

Name: Longman Anthology of Poetry
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ISBN: 9780321117250

ISBN-10: 0321117255

ISBN-13: 9780321117250

Edition: 2006

Authors: Lynne McMahon, Averill Curdy, Averill Curdy

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This major new poetry anthology blends the best selections from the poetic tradition with a wide range of contemporary works, thematic casebooks, and engaging essays that contextualize poetry century by century. Featuring a breathtaking scope of poetry from the English-speaking world, this diverse collection brings unparalleled historical and cultural background to the study of poetry including discussions of the poetic conventions of the time and the poetic fingerprints of particular poets. Introductions by respected scholars provide historical context and thematic casebooks provide insight into key literary movements.

Book details

List price: $102.80
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 12/30/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 1904
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 2.25" tall
Weight: 3.344
Language: English

Author of Foreword was judge of poetry prize. She is a poet and professor at Univ. of Missouri.



Preface


Acknowledgments


Versification


Medieval Period


Introduction to Poetry of the Medieval Period


Old English Verse (650-1100 A.D.)


The Warrior Culture


The Influence of Christianity


The Oral Tradition


Caedmon's Hymn and Old English Elegies


The Epic of Beowulf


Middle English Verse (1100-1500 A.D.)


The Norman Invasion


French Court Culture and the Code of Chivalry


The Influence of Christianity


Sir Gawain and the Green Knight


Geoffrey Chaucer


English Poetry After Chaucer


Sources and Suggestions for Further Reading The Lord's Prayer in Old English Caedmon's Hymn (two versions) from Beowulf


Opening


Lament of the Last Survivor


Anonymous


Riddles