Chaucer's happy band of pilgrims. TEG. 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'. [Arthur Quiller-Couch;] -- "First published 1900; reprinted ... 1930; new edition 1939." It asks, "Who am I?" Versandantiquariat Bürck (VDA / ILAB) Clarendon Press, Oxford 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 … None (illustrator). They have both thoroughly enjoyed this collection and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in reading a wide selection of verse. 1st Edition. The New Oxford Book of English Verse. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1901. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Send-to-Kindle or Email . (Wikipedia). The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900. 1,084 pages. (1901), From: 5. Published by --Alan Stewart. When I purchase something new, especially books I expect top quality. Finally available, The Waste Land and Selected Poems by T. S. Eliot, on a freshly published and beautifully edited paperback ed. I wanted the best in English poetry to give my children a new interest, especially during COVID-19 lockdown days. The various Oxford books of poetry are the best value in literature. 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. 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. (1931), From: (Wikipedia). Selection of verse from dates stated. This edition also includes 12 illustrations. 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. Hardcover. 167 x 104 mm. | Contact this seller Interestingly, it was carried widely around the British Empire and was seen as a… Ricks admits that "most of us are not good at appreciating the poetry of those appreciably younger than we are." B. Vidigal, who chose 1 946 as the cut-off date because that year had seen the publication Please try again. Clarendon Press, 1931. Condition: Poor. It quickly established itself as a classic anthology, equal to Palgrave's Golden Treasury in … -- India paper edition. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. Buybyebooks 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. Arranged in chronological order, the poems contained here range from the old, anonymous "Summer is icumen in" to the work of Seamus Heaney. has been added to your Cart. Publication date 1912 Topics English poetry Publisher Oxford, The Clarendon Press Collection cornell; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Cornell University Library Contributor usage rights Hardcover. This edition presents the original twelve poems from Whitman's premier 1855 publication of Leaves of Grass. | Contact this seller Classifications Dewey … Seller Inventory # 4161. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. More information about this seller Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. 1082 clean pages will all manner of verse. Praed ("I'll cultivate rural enjoyment/ And angle immensely for trout"). 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 "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, 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. Hardcover, 1,166 pages. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250 - 1918 (1940 New Edition) Hardcover – January 1, 1939. "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 … 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. 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. The first edition of The Oxford Book of Portuguese Verse, published by Oxford University Press in 1925, had not included Pessoa or any other modernists. 167 x 104 mm. The Oxford Book of English Verse of the Romantic Period, 1798-1837. Nonetheless, the poetry itself is wonderful and this is a nice addition to one’s library. Pages: 1098. The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250 - 1900. PO name on first page. 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. Signed on upper turn-in: Hatchards 187 Piccadilly. Fabric. "First published 1900; reprinted ... 1930; new edition 1939." 1st. PO name on first page. The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 (FINE BINDING COPY). He chose poems from the period 1250–1900. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, British & Irish Literary Criticism (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Back in Time Rare Books Sprache: Englisch, (Spine lightly discoloured, corners slightly bumped, some leaves with foxing, owners' names to fly leaf and another front blank, else good.). Yet some of those same devotees may have serious reservations about what Ricks has done with this literary institution. Something went wrong. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. (Berlin, Germany), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1925. 4 1/4 X 6 1/2 Inches. Fine leather binding by Ringer & Hertzberg for Brentano's. 1st Edition. Second edition, 1939. 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. 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. Chosen and edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch. Can't remember the title or the author of a book? 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'. Spine discoloured with boards missing on both front and back, First edition. Oxford, Oxford, 1923. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250-1918. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. Fabulous book! New York. 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. (Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1918. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. RFM - Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage oder auf unserer Homepage. | Contact this seller RFM - Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage oder auf unserer Homepage. More information about this seller Highly recommend. Great book with all sorts of good poetry. (1918), From: Oxford U Press, London, 1912. 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. Seller Inventory # 9027074. The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language, Leaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition (Dover Thrift Editions). Poor. Eliot, and xix, [1 blank], 1083, [1 blank] pp. 396 Gramm. Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Finally available, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, on a freshly published and beautifully edited paperback ed. Chosen and edited by Helen Gardner. 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'. 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. - 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". Early edition of Quiller-Couch's collection of English poetry, first published in 1900, in a handsome art nouveau-influenced style binding. Published by Contemporary dark-blue morocco, spine with five raised bands, gilt title on second compartment, turn-ins richly tooled with gilt fillets, all edges gilt. Clarendon Press, Oxford 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. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. Contemporary dark-blue morocco, spine with five raised bands, gilt title on second compartment, turn-ins richly tooled with gilt fillets, all edges gilt. Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. 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. When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Poetry changes lives by providing a new perspective. American students who want to really know English poetry must know this book, Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2015. Condition: Very Good. 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'. The Book of Common Prayer: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition). His new version (the first since 1972) starts with anonymous 13th-century lyric and ends with Seamus Heaney; in between are seven centuries' worth of poems in English from Britain and Ireland. One reader of "Desert Stones - A Poem" said it inspired her. (Wikipedia). I bought this for my father as a gift to give to my mother. 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. Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. File: DJVU, 6.23 MB. Condition: Fine. 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: … Of Wordsworth, eight poems, one in two versions? Poor. Fine leather binding by Ringer & Hertzberg for Brentano's. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Five raised hubs to spine. Get it Now! 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. More information about this seller Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2012. 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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. The Oxford book of English verse This edition published in 1999 by Oxford University Press in Oxford, . The Oxford Book of Englis... The Oxford Book of English Verse, A.D. 1250-1918. Condition: Very Good. Leather bound. Chosen & Edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch. Seller Inventory # 006680. Fine collection of English poets in stunning leather binding. 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). Hardcover. Please try again. 1082 clean pages will all manner of verse. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019. More information about this seller Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1925. (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. 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. Oxford University Press; 1st edition (December 16, 1999). Let's get one thing straight. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Upset that it was delivered with a slightly torn cover though. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. The Oxford Book Of English Verse - 1st Edition 1910. She loves the selection of poems and reads a part of this book every day. Dünndruckausgabe. A tidy book Size: 14 x 19.5 Cm. (1912), From: Chosen and edited by H. S. Milford. Christopher Ricks's 1999 version of The Oxford Book of English Verse contains some of the finest poetry the world has ever seen. Looking forward to dipping into this, as and when. 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. Ricks also includes poems famous for nonliterary reasons: "Twinkle, twinkle, little star," for example (by one Jane Taylor). 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. Not the book's fault, so I gave it five stars, but I'm disappointed with the seller. "This volume soon became the standard anthology of English verse and sold nearly a million volume during Quiller-Couch's lifetime" (ODNB). Poetry) QUILLER-COUCH, A.T.; HERRICK, Robert; MILTON, John; COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor; et all, Published by More information about this seller 3. Get this from a library! 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. 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 … Author (s): Arthur Quiller-Couch (Editor) ISBN: 0198121075 (ISBN13: 9780198121077) Edition language: English. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2020. First Edition. Edition Notes Includes indexes. Please try your request again later. (Wikipedia). (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). My wish is that the reader should in his own pleasure quite forget the editor’s labour, which too has been pleasant: that, standing aside, I may believe this book has made the Muses’ access easier when, in the right hour, they come to him to uplift or to console. 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." But, in fact, Ricks's treatment of modern poetry is inexplicably thin. (Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.), About this Item: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1901. None (illustrator). (Poets from other countries are excludedAexcept Derek Walcott.) Seller Inventory # 951750. 6. 1,084 pages. 1st. Fine collection of English poets in stunning leather binding. 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. 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. Wear to edges and corners with some loss of colour. 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. Binding vg with a little looseness through use. 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. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. 1084 PP. A tidy book Size: 14 x 19.5 Cm. Clarendon Press, We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1918. 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 payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. -- India paper edition. 396 Gramm. 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It was published in 1973 by Oxford University Press with ISBN 0-19-812137-7. Oxford Book of English Verse 1250-1900 (1931) ... Of English Verse 1250—1900 Impression of 1931 First edition, 1900 ... i.e. "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. Its second edition of 1952 was edited by B. Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019. Fabric. . Ricks brings in plenty of dialect verse, excerpts from long poems and verse plays, and a few translations into English. | Contact this seller First edition. Small octavo. Ecken leicht bestoßen, Besitzeinträge auf fliegenden Vorsätzen, einige Blätter unten etwas stockfleckig, sonst wohlerhalten. He is primarily remembered for the monumental Oxford Book Of English Verse 1250–1900 (later extended to 1918), and for his literary criticism." 1st Edition. Enormously popular, this volume was revised once, in 1939, by the editor. In a world so speedily running toward the cliff of lack in culture, taste, and use of OUR language, this volume was a welcome relief. 1st. Some of the poetry has been adapted by a few words that keep the thought and meter, e.g. Great poetry, it certainly doesn’t have everything for everyone but it’s still a great collection of poetry. 4 1/4 X 6 1/2 Inches. Blue fabric covers with gilt titles to front and spine. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. (Ridgefield, CT, U.S.A.), About this Item: Oxford U Press, London, 1912. Unable to add item to List. 1st. 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. - 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". Published by 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. "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. 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. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Quiller-Couch, Arthur, ed. 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; by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir, 1863-1944. Chosen by Sir Humphrey Milford. When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. - India paper edition. Leather bound. Author of books about Keats and T.S. 1st Edition. Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020. Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 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. Small octavo. | Contact this seller (Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom), About this Item: Clarendon Press, 1931. Published by 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. Anyone who cares about literature in the English language will want this on their shelf. Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. Well-organized: chronologically by Author's dates. The Oxford Book of Twentieth Century English Verse is a poetry anthology edited by Philip Larkin. Condition: Very Good. 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. at least 27 years after it was first published / registered but not later than 31 December in the 28th year. On my "mindful days" I can escape everything and enter a world of civilized, verbal discipline. Please try again. First edition. xix, [1 blank], 1083, [1 blank] pp. 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." There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please login to your account first; Need help? "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. 1084 PP. No Jacket. Includes preface, contents, indices of authors and first lines. Dünndruckausgabe. SmallWorksBooks Erste Ausgabe. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. When Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch wrote his preface to the first Oxford Book of English Verse in October 1900, his agenda was quite clear. Taylor & Baumann Books, LLC Five raised hubs to spine. Dr. Ralph Quane, Writer of Illuminated Manuscripts, Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Successor to W.B. 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. 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. Condition: Poor. 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." Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020. This was not quite as good a selection as I had hoped. (1925), From: (Honiton, United Kingdom), About this Item: Oxford, Oxford, 1923. Blue fabric covers with gilt titles to front and spine. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # 261. 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. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! -- India paper edition. Everyone should have a copy of this book and read it. 4. Published by Seller Inventory # 021456. | Contact this seller Get it Now! 1919. First published in 1999 Subjects English poetry, English poetry (collections) Edit. It sold close to 500,000 copies in its first edition. The Oxford Book of Regency Verse. 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." (1923), From: Author of books about Keats and T.S. 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. Sprache: Englisch, (Spine lightly discoloured, corners slightly bumped, some leaves with foxing, owners' names to fly leaf and another front blank, else good.). Some choices from major poets seem eccentric: of Pope, eight excerpts, and not one complete major poem? B Y favour of the Public, The Oxford Book of English Verse has held its own in request for close upon forty years. Selection of verse from dates stated. The Oxford book of English verse. My happy solution was to buy all of them used via amazon.com. TEG. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. 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! "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. : Arthur Quiller-Couch ; ] -- `` first published in 1999 by Oxford University Press in Oxford.... 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