Book of English Verse, 1250-1900 (Illustrated)

This classic anthology includes work by 289 poets, arranged chronologically by the year of birth of the poet. The extensive table of contents links to every poet. By "English", the editor means in the English language, including poetry by some Americans, Canadians, Austalians, and Irish. Of American poets, Emerson, Whittier, Longfellow, Poe, Howells, Whitman, and Bret Harte won the honor of inclusion. This edition also includes 12 illustrations. According to Wikipedia: "Sir Arthur Thomas Qu...