english poets

Presents a comprehensive biography and critical analysis of the works of late eighteenth-century English poet William Blake, and contains a chronology of his life, index of themes and ideas, and more.

Examines the life of eighteenth-century English author John Keats, and discusses how his love of nature influenced his work. Includes poetry selections and illustrations.

An introduction to nineteenth-century British poet George Gordon, Lord Byron, discussing his writing in the context of his life and times, and looking at the scandals that led to his public disgrace.

Profiles several English Romantic poets of the early nineteenth century such as Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, and Keats; and shows how their work was regarded as subversive by their contemporaries and notes their lasting influence on literature.

A biography of the medieval English author who wrote "The Canterbury Tales, " "Troilus and Criseyde, " "The Legend of Good Women, " and other works.

Examines the life of nineteenth-century English poet John Keats, discussing his childhood, medical training, and development as a writer, and including portraits, and facsimiles of his manuscripts and letters.

A brief biography of the world's most famous playwright, using only historically correct information.

Examines the life and career of the nineteenth-century writer-artist who was renowned for his nonsense verse.

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of English poet Christina Rossetti who lived during the 1800s.