The Oxford Book of English Verse, Part 1

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Featuring a diverse selection of British poetry from the 13th to the 16th centuries, this anthology includes madrigals, ballads, and devotional works. It showcases the ornate language of poets like Edmund Spenser alongside the vibrant expressions of Scottish writers such as Robert Henryson and William Dunbar. Readers can expect to encounter verses that both soothe the everyday mind and inspire new perspectives, making it a rich exploration of English poetic heritage.