A Linguistic History of English Poetry (Interface)

This comprehensive guide takes readers on a journey through literary history from the Renaissance to Postmodernism, providing detailed readings of individual texts that reflect and unsettle their broader linguistic and cultural contexts.

With an emphasis on both literary and historical significance, this book is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of English literature.

Featuring poems by some of the greatest minds in literature, including Donne, Herbert, Marvell, Milton, Pope, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake, Keats, Hopkins, Browning, Pound, Eliot, Carlos Williams, Auden, Larkin, and Geoffrey Hill, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of English literature.