{"product_id":"the-best-poems-of-the-english-language-from-chaucer-through-robert-frost-isbn-9780060540425","title":"The Best Poems of the English Language: From Chaucer Through Robert Frost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“To read Bloom’s insights here is to bask in the emanation\u003cbr\u003eof genius. As entertaining and erudite as his choices of the works he most\u003cbr\u003eloves are, the book’s overriding strength is the guidance it gives, in context\u003cbr\u003eand comprehension.” –\u003cem\u003eBaltimore Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive anthology offers renowned critic Harold\u003cbr\u003eBloom’s choice of the best of six centuries of great British and American\u003cbr\u003epoetry, selected in accordance with his three absolute criteria: aesthetic\u003cbr\u003esplendor, intellectual power, and wisdom. In Bloom’s introductory essay “The Art\u003cbr\u003eof Reading Poetry,” he presents his critical reflections of more than half a\u003cbr\u003ecentury devoted to reading, teaching, and writing about great verse, the\u003cbr\u003eliterary achievement he loves most. Throughout this volume, Bloom includes\u003cbr\u003eextensive introductions to each poet and to many of the individual poems. More\u003cbr\u003ethan any other anthology, this book provides readers who desire the pleasures\u003cbr\u003eof sublime art with nearly everything they need in a single volume. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. The book features a large introductory essay by Harold Bloom called \"The Art of Reading Poetry,\" which presents his critical reflections of more than half a century devoted to the reading, teaching, and writing about the literary achievement he loves most. In the case of all major poets in the language, this volume offers either the entire range of what is most valuable in their work, or vital selections that illuminate each figure′s contribution. There are also headnotes by Harold Bloom to every poet in the volume as well as to the most important individual poems. Much more than any other anthology ever gathered, this book provides readers who desire the pleasures of a sublime art with very nearly everything they need in a single volume. It also is regarded as his final meditation upon all those who have formed his mind.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Whether you love poetry or you want to know more about the art form over the centuries, this is the book you will want.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbuquerque Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Uncommonly valuable to all who appreciate poetry. . . . This superb anthology will ensure Bloom’s role in the process for a long time and will, I hope, inspire others to walk in his formidable footsteps.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Our most valuable critic . . . Harold Bloom reminds us what matters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One feels about Bloom’s focus, every serious reader of poetry really must begin with the works he so ardently loves and champions…this comprehensive anthology is an ideal starting place.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A poetry anthology of and for the ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A colossus among critics. . . . His enthusiasm for literature is a joyous intoxicant.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887595745509,"sku":"NP9780060540425","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060540425.jpg?v=1730227035","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-best-poems-of-the-english-language-from-chaucer-through-robert-frost-isbn-9780060540425","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}