Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. 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 | Contact this seller Signed on upper turn-in: Hatchards 187 Piccadilly. SmallWorksBooks Leather bound. 396 Gramm. Seller Inventory # 4161. The various Oxford books of poetry are the best value in literature, Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021. The Oxford book of English verse, 1250-1918. 5. 396 Gramm. 1st Edition. Ricks also includes poems famous for nonliterary reasons: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star," for example (by one Jane Taylor). | Contact this seller The Oxford book of English verse, 1250-1900; by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir, 1863-1944. A tidy book Size: 14 x 19.5 Cm. Chaucer's happy band of pilgrims. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. They have both thoroughly enjoyed this collection and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in reading a wide selection of verse. First edition. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. No Jacket. 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. People fall into hissy-fits about the several editions of the Oxford Book of English Verse, but they are all good and the differences reflect only the milieu and the individual editors' choice. Well-organized: chronologically by Author's dates. Poetry) QUILLER-COUCH, A.T.; HERRICK, Robert; MILTON, John; COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor; et all, Published by Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Chosen & Edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch. The Oxford Book Of English Verse - 1st Edition 1910. (1918), From: More information about this seller | Contact this seller The Oxford Book of English Verse, A.D. 1250-1918. "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. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1901. Condition: Fine. Let's get one thing straight. Condition: Poor. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. No Jacket. 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. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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. 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." Condition: Very Good. Dünndruckausgabe. Small octavo. (1912), From: Selection of verse from dates stated. Quiller-Couch, Arthur, ed. Clarendon Press, Oxford I wanted the best in English poetry to give my children a new interest, especially during COVID-19 lockdown days. Ricks admits that "most of us are not good at appreciating the poetry of those appreciably younger than we are." Oxford U Press, London, 1912. Oxford, Oxford Hardcover. Chosen and edited by Helen Gardner. Ricks brings in plenty of dialect verse, excerpts from long poems and verse plays, and a few translations into English. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019. 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." Condition: Very Good. Can't remember the title or the author of a book? Arranged in chronological order, the poems contained here range from the old, anonymous "Summer is icumen in" to the work of Seamus Heaney. 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'. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. - India paper edition. None (illustrator). 1082 clean pages will all manner of verse. 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. (Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom), About this Item: Clarendon Press, 1931. Get it Now! Christopher Ricks's 1999 version of The Oxford Book of English Verse contains some of the finest poetry the world has ever seen. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900. Finally available, The Waste Land and Selected Poems by T. S. Eliot, on a freshly published and beautifully edited paperback ed. Interestingly, it was carried widely around the British Empire and was seen as a… That's a shame, because it denies The Oxford Book of English Verse a role in disseminating the work of the younger generation (and we're talking under 60 here) from a diversity of backgrounds. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2020. Condition: Very Good. Leather bound. ", The Best Poems of the English Language: From Chaucer Through Robert Frost, The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1918, The Oxford Book of English Verse (chosen and edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch), The New Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1950 (Oxford Books of Verse), The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry, A Man for All Seasons: A Play in Two Acts, The Golden Treasury: The Best of Classic English Verse, Fierce Wars and Faithful Loves: Book I of Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources (Penguin Classics), Let's get one thing straight. On my "mindful days" I can escape everything and enter a world of civilized, verbal discipline. Something went wrong. Please try again. When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. 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 … The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250 - 1900. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. Back in Time Rare Books 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). 1. 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 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. The Oxford Book of English Verse of the Romantic Period, 1798-1837. 1,084 pages. The Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse is a poetry anthology edited by Philip Larkin. When I purchase something new, especially books I expect top quality. Wear to edges and corners with some loss of colour. Chosen and edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch. Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 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. Upset that it was delivered with a slightly torn cover though. One reader of "Desert Stones - A Poem" said it inspired her. -- India paper edition. Too many of the poems I remembered were not included while too many lesser known (less interesting) poems and extracts from poems were. Poor. Poor. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 9027074. (Berlin, Germany), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1925. First Edition. Taylor & Baumann Books, LLC 4. 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. | Contact this seller Please try again. First edition has title: The Oxford book of English verse, 1250-1900. Its second edition of 1952 was edited by B. Pages: 1098. xix, [1 blank], 1083, [1 blank] pp. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250 - 1918 (1940 New Edition) Hardcover – January 1, 1939. | Contact this seller 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. 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. Send-to-Kindle or Email . Oxford University Press; 1st edition (December 16, 1999). We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Early edition of Quiller-Couch's collection of English poetry, first published in 1900, in a handsome art nouveau-influenced style binding. (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. Fine collection of English poets in stunning leather binding. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Hardcover. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. (Wikipedia). The New Oxford Book of English Verse. 1st. First Edition. This edition also includes 12 illustrations. Great book with all sorts of good poetry. Published by The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 (FINE BINDING COPY). Buybyebooks Eliot, and creator of The New Oxford Book of Victorian Verse, Ricks must be one of the few people on the planet both famous enough to be asked to remake this book and widely enough read to do it well. -- India paper edition. 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. anthologizes writings that come mostly from the British Isles. 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. 1st. 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. Published by Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. More information about this seller It quickly established itself as a classic anthology, equal to Palgrave's Golden Treasury in … The Book of Common Prayer: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition). Highly recommend. Fine leather binding by Ringer & Hertzberg for Brentano's. "This volume soon became the standard anthology of English verse and sold nearly a million volume during Quiller-Couch's lifetime" (ODNB). This latest version, prepared by the prolific critic Ricks (English, Boston Univ.) The Oxford book of English verse. RFM - Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage oder auf unserer Homepage. 1st Edition. 167 x 104 mm. Published by I beautifully presented anthology of British verse, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2019, this is a fantastic buy, plenty of British poetry from medieval to 2oth century. (Wikipedia). Looking forward to dipping into this, as and when. Seller Inventory # 021456. Oxford U Press, London I recommend this for anybody who loves English poetry. 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. This edition presents the original twelve poems from Whitman's premier 1855 publication of Leaves of Grass. Five raised hubs to spine. First published in 1999 Subjects English poetry, English poetry (collections) Edit. 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. Publication date 1912 Topics English poetry Publisher Oxford, The Clarendon Press Collection cornell; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights 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'. It was published in 1973 by Oxford University Press with ISBN 0-19-812137-7. Hardcover. 1st. "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. PO name on first page. B Y favour of the Public, The Oxford Book of English Verse has held its own in request for close upon forty years. This completely fresh selection brings in new poems and poets from all ages, and extends the range by another half century, to include many twentieth century … PO name on first page. The New Oxford Book of Light Verse by Kingsley Amis 37 ratings, average rating, 3 reviews The New Oxford Book of Light Verse Quotes Showing of 1 “Some mysterious revenge of nature has seen to it that no poem in praise of drink or tobacco (or snuff, if any) can succeed.”Cited by: 5. Contemporary dark-blue morocco, spine with five raised bands, gilt title on second compartment, turn-ins richly tooled with gilt fillets, all edges gilt. | Contact this seller B. Vidigal, who chose 1 946 as the cut-off date because that year had seen the publication Classifications Dewey … Learn more about the program. Second edition, 1939. - 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". (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). The book is fantastic. Fabulous book! Ecken leicht bestoßen, Besitzeinträge auf fliegenden Vorsätzen, einige Blätter unten etwas stockfleckig, sonst wohlerhalten. Please try your request again later. (Ridgefield, CT, U.S.A.), About this Item: Oxford U Press, London, 1912. Great poetry, it certainly doesn’t have everything for everyone but it’s still a great collection of poetry. James & Mary Laurie, Booksellers A.B.A.A 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. Author of books about Keats and T.S. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Eliot, and Selection of verse from dates stated. Clarendon Press, Oxford Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Condition: Very Good. 4 1/4 X 6 1/2 Inches. 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. (Poets from other countries are excludedAexcept Derek Walcott.) To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Author of books about Keats and T.S. [Arthur Quiller-Couch;] -- "First published 1900; reprinted ... 1930; new edition 1939." at least 27 years after it was first published / registered but not later than 31 December in the 28th year. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Fine leather binding by Ringer & Hertzberg for Brentano's. None (illustrator). More information about this seller RFM - Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage oder auf unserer Homepage. Published by After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Fabric. 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. It quickly established itself as a classic anthology, equal to Palgrave's Golden Treasury in popularity and public recognition. Condition: Poor. Please try again. Binding vg with a little looseness through use. (1931), From: 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. He chose poems from the period 1250–1900. 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. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Poetry changes lives by providing a new perspective. Everyone should have a copy of this book and read it. A deeply satisfying book of the best of English poetry. Condition: Very Good. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Erste Ausgabe. 167 x 104 mm. Wear to edges and corners with some loss of colour. . 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. She loves the selection of poems and reads a part of this book every day. (1901), From: Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. The only reason I gave this book two stars instead of five is simply because it arrived soiled and the dusk cover ruffled and torn. More information about this seller I bought this for my father as a gift to give to my mother. Hardcover. 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." 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. TEG. One of these items ships sooner than the other. This was not quite as good a selection as I had hoped. Condition: Fine. New York. has been added to your Cart. 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. I had this as a text book in college and it go shuffled in one of my moves so I reordered it to read at night to help me fall asleep. Chosen by Sir Humphrey Milford. Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 (1931) ... Of English Verse 1250—1900 Impression of 1931 First edition, 1900 ... i.e. Easy to read and use as a reference. (Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1918. 1084 PP. More information about this seller Hardcover, 1,166 pages. Seller Inventory # 951750. (Wikipedia). Fabric. 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: … Author (s): Arthur Quiller-Couch (Editor) ISBN: 0198121075 (ISBN13: 9780198121077) Edition language: English. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - … 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. 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." xix, [1 blank], 1083, [1 blank] pp. I admit to buying the book because of the deep love and esteem Horace Rumpole carries for it - but it didn't disappoint me - it's sheer beauty! 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. -- India paper edition. First edition. Hardcover. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Christopher Ricks's 1999 version of, 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. Get it Now! 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. The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language, Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition (Dover Thrift Editions). To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Clarendon Press, Oxford “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. 100 Best-Loved Poems (Dover Thrift Editions). Nonetheless, the poetry itself is wonderful and this is a nice addition to one’s library. "What is real?". Some choices from major poets seem eccentric: of Pope, eight excerpts, and not one complete major poem? 1919. 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'. More information about this seller Five raised hubs to spine. WONDERFUL POETRY BUT BOOK CONDITION UNSATISFACTORY, Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020. The various Oxford books of poetry are the best value in literature. Fine collection of English poets in stunning leather binding. 1st Edition. Get this from a library! 6. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1925. The Oxford Book of Englis... (1925), From: Shipped with USPS Media Mail. 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. Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Edition Notes Includes indexes. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 3. Please login to your account first; Need help? 1,084 pages. Finally available, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, on a freshly published and beautifully edited paperback ed. My happy solution was to buy all of them used via amazon.com. Published by Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. Versandantiquariat Bürck (VDA / ILAB) (1923), From: The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900. TEG. Erste Ausgabe. Not the book's fault, so I gave it five stars, but I'm disappointed with the seller. (Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1901. The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1918. Oxford, Oxford, 1923. 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.
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