This anthology collects selected poems by some of the most celebrated English poets from the 16th to the 19th century, including Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, and Keats. The poems are accompanied by critical introductions by a range of scholars and writers, offering insightful commentary on the poets styles, themes, and contributions to English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | Anonymous The English Poets: Selections With Critical Introductions by