The last seven years of Lowell's life, including 'The Dolphin' sonnets controversy, his break up and reconciliation with EH, seen through their letters to each other, Elizabeth Bishop, Caro... read more
An excellent collection that includes over three hundred poems ranging from the early medieval period to the C21st. Three finer editors would be hard to imagine.
Pope’s poem is illustrated with charm and wit by Roland Pym, whose work ranged from book illustration to theatrical design and murals (including the State Saloon at Woburn Abbey). The illu... read more
A brilliant journey through a particular vein of literary history, from the C17th onwards. The Golden Treasury, General Wavell, Arthur Quiller-Couch, The Mersey Sound... rich pickings indee... read more
This anthology of Japanese poetry dates from the C10th and became the basis of all later vernacular poetry including haiku. The early literary authors Shikibu and Shonagon drew from it too, ... read more