The Golden Treasury
Of English Verse
(Author) Francis Turner PalgraveDesigned to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. The Golden Treasury is one of the best loved anthologies of English poetry ever published. The book was meticulously compiled by poet and scholar, Francis Turner Palgrave, in collaboration with Alfred Tennyson, who was then poet laureate. It’s arranged chronologically into four books which each celebrate a different era in the evolution of English poetry. All the greats are here from Shakespeare and Milton, Marvell and Pope, Wordsworth and Keats. First published in 1861 it became the standard anthology for over 100 years. This Macmillan Collector’s Library edition includes a foreword by poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, and is published to mark Macmillan’s 175th anniversary.
Francis Turner Palgrave
Francis Turner Palgrave (1824-1897) was an English poet, anthologist, and critic. He is best known for his anthology "The Golden Treasury of English Songs and Lyrics," which remains a classic collection of English poetry. Palgrave's literary style is characterized by his appreciation for traditional forms and his mastery of poetic language. His contributions to literature include promoting the work of contemporary poets and preserving the beauty of English verse for future generations. Palgrave's impact on the literary genre of poetry is significant, as his anthology continues to be studied and enjoyed by readers around the world.
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