Delve into the beauty and meaning of some of the world's greatest poetry with this collection of essays from Irish writer and critic Stopford Brooke. From the romantic verse of Keats and Shelley to the spiritual insights of the Psalms, Brooke offers a thoughtful and engaging analysis of what makes poetry such a vital and enduring art form.

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