This anthology collects selected poems by some of the most celebrated English poets from the 16th to the 19th century, including Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, and Keats. The poems are accompanied by critical introductions by a range of scholars and writers, offering insightful commentary on the poets' styles, themes, and contributions to English literature.

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