Poetry & Plays

An exceptional anthology curated by celebrated poetry authority Michael Schmidt, The Great Modern Poets offers a definitive, illuminating introduction to the finest verse written since the turn of the twentieth century. Published by Quercus, this beautifully produced compilation features over 150 essential poems from 50 seminal English-language masters, spanning from early modern giants like Thomas Hardy, W.B. Yeats, and Rudyard Kipling to brilliant late-century voices such as Sylvia Plath, Seamus Heaney, and Derek Walcott. Each poet is introduced with insightful historical context and critical commentary that demystifies modern poetic movements, making this an invaluable textbook for literature students and a cornerstone addition to any poetry lover's home library.

Author: Edited by Michael Schmidt

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Before 1914, war literature celebrated glory and heroism, but the First World War shattered those romantic ideals. As mechanized conflict claimed thousands of lives daily, poets and artists alike captured the raw shift from patriotic fervor to deep despair. Edited by former army chaplain Dr James Bentley, this anthology pairs powerful wartime verse with evocative paintings created by contemporary artists. Featuring writers like John McCrae alongside artwork by Paul Nash and C.R.W. Nevinson, the volume contrasts trench suffering with the quiet grief of the home front. Setting written and visual records side by side, it stands as a moving tribute to those who served.

Author: Edited By: James Bentley

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Exiled on an enchanted island, Prospero uses sorcery and the spirit Ariel to summon a powerful tempest that shipwrecks his treacherous brother Antonio and the King of Naples. As the stranded royals wander the island, Prospero weaves a complex web of illusion, revenge, and reconciliation, while his daughter Miranda falls in love with Prince Ferdinand. This Norton Critical Edition presents the authoritative 1623 First Folio text with detailed annotations by editors Peter Hulme and William H. Sherman. Perfect for high school setwork study or university literature courses.

Author: William Shakespeare (Edited by Peter Hulme and William H. Sherman)

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