I was browsing Amazon but there is large discrepancy over the integrity of different collections. Would someone with the requisite knowledge be as kind to point out the prime choice for someone relatively infantile in their indulgence of poetry. I understand one issue might be how recent the work is, this can sway my opinion if there is too big of a trade-off in contemporary poets crowding classics out. Thanks.
Note: I was eying ‘The Oxford Book of English Verse’.
Also the Norton Anthology.
"Oxford" would be a good choice. "The Norton Anthology of Poetry" is also good. Some hands-on browsing at your local library or bookstore might help you decide. You can also ask for advice from a teacher or librarian you trust.
June 7th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
"Oxford" would be a good choice. "The Norton Anthology of Poetry" is also good. Some hands-on browsing at your local library or bookstore might help you decide. You can also ask for advice from a teacher or librarian you trust.
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