He had tried to range over the whole field of English Verse from the beginning, or from the Thirteenth Century to this closing year of the Nineteenth, and to choose the best. Larkin writes in the short preface that the selection is wide rather than deep; and also notes that for the post-1914 period it is more a collection of poems, than of poets. The Oxford book of English verse This edition published in 1999 by Oxford University Press in Oxford, . Arranged in chronological order, the poems contained here range from the old, anonymous "Summer is icumen in" to the work of Seamus Heaney. SmallWorksBooks They have both thoroughly enjoyed this collection and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in reading a wide selection of verse. "The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250 - 1900 is an anthology of English poetry, edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least a generation. He had, Ricks's "English verse," then, is predominantly verse from England, and of a fairly senior variety at that--the juniors here are such golden codgers as Thom Gunn, Derek Walcott, and Seamus Heaney. Great poetry, it certainly doesn’t have everything for everyone but it’s still a great collection of poetry. Upset that it was delivered with a slightly torn cover though. Get this from a library! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Condition: Fine. 1st. has been added to your Cart. Hardcover. Fabric. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900. Hardcover. Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019. It was published by Oxford University Press in 1900; in its india-paper form it was carried widely around the British Empire and in war as a 'knapsack book'. Ricks brings in plenty of dialect verse, excerpts from long poems and verse plays, and a few translations into English. 3. RFM - Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage oder auf unserer Homepage. Seller Inventory # 951750. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. "The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250 - 1900 is an anthology of English poetry, edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least a generation. Ecken leicht bestoßen, Besitzeinträge auf fliegenden Vorsätzen, einige Blätter unten etwas stockfleckig, sonst wohlerhalten. Fine collection of English poets in stunning leather binding. Everyone should have a copy of this book and read it. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1925. Condition: Very Good. The Oxford book of English verse, 1250-1918. I recommend this for anybody who loves English poetry. But such anthologies stand or fall on findings from minor authors, and Ricks offers a bounty of obscure good poems, among them Richard Corbett's sharp-tongued "Farewell, rewards and fairies"; Caroline Oliphant's wrenching Scots lament; a resonant story-in-verse from the second James Thomson; a harsh condemnation of war from Rudyard Kipling; and enjoyable silliness from W.M. Classifications Dewey … The Oxford Book of English Verse, created in 1900 by Arthur Quiller-Couch and selected anew in 1972 by Helen Gardner, has established itself as the foremost anthology of English poetry: … (Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1901. The Oxford Book of English Verse was first published in 1900 and it initiated the famous series of Oxford Books that has been running ever since. -- India paper edition. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900, First Edition 1912 Leather spine and corners with the rest of the volume in cloth Very good condition with all pages present, some foxing to inside cover and back cover and just a small message stating Christmas 1913 in 2nd page Twentieth-century choices look either "conservative" or idiosyncratic: William Empson (4.5 pages) gets almost as much space as Yeats (5.5), Basil Bunting only a page and a half (of translations). Oxford U Press, London More information about this seller I suppose a matter of taste, the price is attractive for a weighty tome and you can’t please everyone all the time but I admit to mild disappointment. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Tis amazing that such a anthology of great English poetry has been put together to show how effective English Poetry has been over the centuries. Small octavo. In 1939, the editor revised it, deleting several poems (especially from the late 19th century) that he regretted including and adding instead many poems published before 1901 as well as poems published up to 1918." It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2020. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. Main The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900. First edition. Condition: Poor. Unable to add item to List. Clarendon Press, 1931. According to Wikipedia: "Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (21 November 1863 – 12 May 1944) was a British writer, who published under the pen name of Q. 1,084 pages. "The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250 - 1900 is an anthology of English poetry, edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least a generation. Clarendon Press, its produced on good paper and presented beautifully a great gift, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2014. Fine leather binding by Ringer & Hertzberg for Brentano's. 1st Edition. Finally available, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, on a freshly published and beautifully edited paperback ed. Clarendon Press, Oxford Ricks also includes poems famous for nonliterary reasons: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star," for example (by one Jane Taylor). When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 Arthur Quiller-Couch "A new, special, large type edition of the most famous collection of English verse ever made." (Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1918. New York. Condition: Very Good. Yeats's Oxford Book of Modern Verse 1892-1935, The Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse ranges widely across this century's verse, introducing many less well-known poets among the acknowledged greats. Publication date 1912 Topics English poetry Publisher Oxford, The Clarendon Press Collection cornell; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights (1918), From: Some of the poetry has been adapted by a few words that keep the thought and meter, e.g. Bound by Birdsall in green leather with spine stamped in gilt with five raised bands, boards ruled in gilt, inner dentelles gilt, edges gilt, and marbled endpapers. Selection of verse from dates stated. (Nov.), This new edition of The Oxford Book of English Verse celebrates the centennial of the first edition (produced by Arthur Quiller-Couch) and the first revision since Helen Gardner's 1972 edition. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1901. 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Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Oxford Book of English Verse The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250–1900 is an anthology of English poetry edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch , that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least a generation. Five raised hubs to spine. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Judiciously selected and beautifully produced, this anthology will reward both poetry virgins and over-versed roués with its canny, sometimes inspired conjoining of the familiar and the obscure. (Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom), About this Item: Clarendon Press, 1931. Can't remember the title or the author of a book? Contemporary dark-blue morocco, spine with five raised bands, gilt title on second compartment, turn-ins richly tooled with gilt fillets, all edges gilt. Send-to-Kindle or Email . Condition: Very Good. More information about this seller He had tried to range over the whole field of English Verse from the beginning, or from the Thirteenth Century to this closing year of the Nineteenth, and to choose the best. Published by One of these items ships sooner than the other. Published by When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. Fine leather binding by Ringer & Hertzberg for Brentano's. | Contact this seller Too many of the poems I remembered were not included while too many lesser known (less interesting) poems and extracts from poems were. Oxford, Oxford, 1923. Pages: 1098. Condition: Poor. It quickly established itself as a classic anthology, equal to Palgrave's Golden Treasury in … -- India paper edition. It was published by Oxford University Press in 1900; in its india-paper form it was carried widely around the British Empire and in war as a 'knapsack book'. And in the end, although he adds a scattering of fresh names to this classic work and places some new pieces alongside the old standards, he has broken little ground.AThomas L. Cooksey, Armstrong Atlantic State Univ., Savannah, GA. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Leather bound. RFM - Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage oder auf unserer Homepage. -- India paper edition. Fabulous book! Please try again. Dünndruckausgabe. | Contact this seller Binding vg with a little looseness through use. He is primarily remembered for the monumental Oxford Book Of English Verse 1250–1900 (later extended to 1918), and for his literary criticism." The Oxford book of English verse. The Oxford Book of English Verse, created in 1900 by Arthur Quiller-Couch and selected anew in 1972 by Helen Gardner, has established itself as the foremost anthology of English poetry: ample in span, liberal in the kinds of poetry presented. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Oxford University Press; 1st edition (December 16, 1999). Get it Now! James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 by Quiller-Couch, Arthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. In 1939, the editor revised it, deleting several poems (especially from the late 19th century) that he regretted including and adding instead many poems published before 1901 as well as poems published up to 1918." Nonetheless, the poetry itself is wonderful and this is a nice addition to one’s library. Praed ("I'll cultivate rural enjoyment/ And angle immensely for trout"). It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. 1st Edition. Successor to W.B. Fine collection of English poets in stunning leather binding. Quiller-Couch, Arthur, ed. They are both elderly now and some of the lines take them back to their younger days, either as adults starting out in the 55 years of marriage or as children reading poetry in school. Five raised hubs to spine. Even after too-long-days, the volume is always at the ready for a dose of "culture" that is altogether too fragile in our politically correct world. PO name on first page. Christopher Ricks's 1999 version of The Oxford Book of English Verse contains some of the finest poetry the world has ever seen. Well-organized: chronologically by Author's dates. First compiled in 1900, the Oxford Book has been one of the few giant poetry anthologies intended more for bedsides and train rides than for classrooms. Poor. TEG. A tidy book Size: 14 x 19.5 Cm. This latest version, prepared by the prolific critic Ricks (English, Boston Univ.) Let's get one thing straight. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 (FINE BINDING COPY). Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. 6. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Back in Time Rare Books Erste Ausgabe. Blue fabric covers with gilt titles to front and spine. Spine discoloured with boards missing on both front and back, First edition. First Edition. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Signed on upper turn-in: Hatchards 187 Piccadilly. The Oxford Book of English Verse, created in 1900 by Arthur Quiller Couch and selected anew in 1972 by Helen Gardner, has established itself as the foremost anthology of English poetry: ample in span, liberal in the kinds of poetry presented. Blue fabric covers with gilt titles to front and spine. Published by My happy solution was to buy all of them used via amazon.com. It asks, "Who am I?" Here is a treasure-house of over seven centuries of English poetry, chosen and introduced by Christopher Ricks, whom Auden described as exactly the kind of critic every poet dreams of finding. Dünndruckausgabe. Published by (Wikipedia). (Wikipedia). Chosen & Edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch. This was not quite as good a selection as I had hoped. Something went wrong. 1082 clean pages will all manner of verse. 1. I bought this for my father as a gift to give to my mother. The Oxford book of English verse, 1250-1900; by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir, 1863-1944. "This volume soon became the standard anthology of English verse and sold nearly a million volume during Quiller-Couch's lifetime" (ODNB). Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. First edition has title: The Oxford book of English verse, 1250-1900 Robert Mannying -- William Langland -- John Barbour -- Gefforey Chaucer -- Thomas HOccleve -- John Lydgate -- King James I of Scotland -- Robert Henryson -- William Dunbar -- John Skelton -- Sir Thomas Wyatt -- Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey -- Nicholas … at least 27 years after it was first published / registered but not later than 31 December in the 28th year. More information about this seller Some choices from major poets seem eccentric: of Pope, eight excerpts, and not one complete major poem? Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Not the book's fault, so I gave it five stars, but I'm disappointed with the seller. B Y favour of the Public, The Oxford Book of English Verse has held its own in request for close upon forty years. 4 1/4 X 6 1/2 Inches. I was raised on the Norton anthologies- but the OBEV is the English versus American standard and carries a much fuller repoitoire of poetry alone. It quickly established itself as a classic anthology, equal to Palgrave's Golden Treasury in popularity and public recognition. What he has undoubtedly produced, however, is an invaluable record of the past glories of English poetry, which will continue to inspire both readers and poets--whatever their age, wherever they are. Wear to edges and corners with some loss of colour. Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 xix, [1 blank], 1083, [1 blank] pp. This edition presents the original twelve poems from Whitman's premier 1855 publication of Leaves of Grass. - Handgebundener dunkelblauer Maroquinband der Zeit mit fünf erhabenen Bünden, goldgeprägter Titel auf zweitem Feld, alle mit doppelten Randrahmen, unten das Jahr, die Deckel ebenfalls mit Randrahmen aus Doppellinien, Stehkantenvergoldung aus einer Linie, filigrane Innenkantenvergoldung, Goldschnitt, handgestochene, dreifarbige Kapitale, signiert auf dem vorderen Ledereinschlag unten: "Hatchards 187 Piccadilly". Seller Inventory # 006680. Wear to edges and corners with some loss of colour. Learn more about the program. Poor. The first edition appeared in 1900 and was edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch, a poet himself and sometime King Edward VII Professor of English Literature at Cambridge. Poetry) QUILLER-COUCH, A.T.; HERRICK, Robert; MILTON, John; COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor; et all, Published by (Berlin, Germany), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1925. Sprache: Englisch, (Spine lightly discoloured, corners slightly bumped, some leaves with foxing, owners' names to fly leaf and another front blank, else good.). A tidy book Size: 14 x 19.5 Cm. Spine discoloured with boards missing on both front and back, First edition. | Contact this seller It was published in 1973 by Oxford University Press with ISBN 0-19-812137-7. None (illustrator). Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. None (illustrator). Long after reviewers stop debating how Ricks chose each item, readers will keep returning to these pages to find yet another good poem they've not before seen. Highly recommend. Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 (1931) ... Of English Verse 1250—1900 Impression of 1931 First edition, 1900 ... i.e. Selection of verse from dates stated. 2. Chosen and edited by Helen Gardner. Taylor & Baumann Books, LLC Ecken leicht bestoßen, Besitzeinträge auf fliegenden Vorsätzen, einige Blätter unten etwas stockfleckig, sonst wohlerhalten. Erste Ausgabe. Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019. Edition Notes Includes indexes. It was published by Oxford University Press in 1900; in its india-paper form it was carried widely around the British Empire and in war as a 'knapsack book'. Finally available, The Waste Land and Selected Poems by T. S. Eliot, on a freshly published and beautifully edited paperback ed. Seller Inventory # 261. Second edition, 1939. Chosen by Sir Humphrey Milford. 1919. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Fabric. Chosen and edited by H. S. Milford. The Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse is a poetry anthology edited by Philip Larkin. The Oxford Book of English Verse of the Romantic Period, 1798-1837. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900. American students who want to really know English poetry must know this book, Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2015. Please login to your account first; Need help? If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. 1082 clean pages will all manner of verse. “The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250–1900” is an anthology of English poetry — edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch and published in 1919 — that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least several generations. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Seller Inventory # 9027074. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1918. 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