Imperium Anthology of English Verse

Ranging over some 1,200 years of poetic achievement, the Imperium Anthology of English Verse presents the greatest poems in our native tongue, "at once so earthy and so noble."

Highlights of the Anthology:

• Chronological range: Beginning with the Old English scops and ending in the 20th century.
• Diverse content: Includes many dialect poems as well as long poems in their entirety.
• Appeal: Sure to delight newcomers to poetry and surprise enthusiasts.

This anthology also features an introduction by Benjamin Afer, which reflects on:

• What makes the English language such a marvelous vehicle for poetry.
• The lessons our poetic tradition has to teach us today.

Delve into this anthology and be proud of your language without a shred of trepidation. To be born to the English tongue is surely one of the greatest privileges of birth there is.