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"To read Bloom's insights here is to bask in the emanation of genius. As entertaining and erudite as his choices of the works he most loves are, the book's overriding strength is the guidance it gives, in context and comprehension." -Baltimore Sun

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Bloom's stand-alone introduction to The Best Poems of the English Language A notable feature of Harold Bloom's poetry anthology The Best Poems English Language is his lengthy introductory essay, here reprinted as a separate book. For the first time Bloom gives his readers an... Read Full Overview

This comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. In the case of all major poets in the language, this volume offers either the entire range of what is most valuable in their work, or vital selections... Read Full Overview

This comprehensive anthology attempts to give the common reader possession of six centuries of great British and American poetry. The book features a large introductory essay by Harold Bloom called "The Art of Reading Poetry," which presents his critical reflections of more than... Read Full Overview