{"product_id":"100-poets","title":"100 Poets","description":"A wonderfully readable anthology of our greatest poetry, chosen by the author of A Little History of Poetry \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Does anyone know more about poetry than John Carey? Almost certainly not.\"--The Times \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A poem seems a fragile thing. Change a word and it is broken. But poems outlive empires and survive the devastation of conquests. Celebrated author John Carey here presents a uniquely valuable anthology of verse based on a simple principle: select the one-hundred greatest poets from across the centuries, and then choose their finest poems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ranging from Homer and Sappho to Donne and Milton, Plath and Angelou, this is a delightful and accessible introduction to the very best that poetry can offer. Familiar favorites are nestled alongside marvelous new discoveries--all woven together with Carey's expert commentary. Particular attention is given to the works of female poets, like Christina Rossetti and Charlotte Mew. This is a personal guide to the poetry that shines brightest through the ages. Within its pages, readers will find treasured poems that remain with you for life.","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57585973264710,"sku":"9780300266993","price":15.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/3081\/3510\/files\/c6aa3e9a1487b22767c39cddaf843e9b55aba8b407aa8c2f004be6be4b9c4b64.jpg?v=1791877948","url":"https:\/\/www.averdo.com\/products\/100-poets","provider":"Averdo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}