This anthology offers a comprehensive survey of English poetry from the 16th century to the present day, with selections from such luminaries as William Shakespeare, John Donne, John Milton, William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and many others. Parker's insightful commentary and analysis help to illuminate the themes and techniques that underlie each poem, making this volume an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and lovers of poetry alike.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.