Yale University Press A Little History of Poetry

As befitting its subject - Poetry (the Force of Few Words) - Carey's succinct survey of Eight Centuries' Verse provides insights to each poet without getting bogged down in Bio-blurb or Critical mumbo-jumbo! This book is a reader's delight & constitutes, as a whole, a definite adjunct to the Muse's Diadem.

This was a gift.It was appreciated, and the recipient has enjoyed the thoughtful commentaries and the way history & poetry have been woven together into an interesting, well written book. It took a while to arrive & came a few days later than expected (Xmas & Covid?)

Lindísima edición, todos los libros de esta serie son buenísimos y claros, excelente para comenzar con la poesía y dar una idea de un panorama general. Muy recomendable.

This is an absolutely brilliant book. I had a poor formal education (army father - too many schools) but have always read a great deal and have virtually educated myself as a result. I came late to poetry - but found much to love. Robert Browning (now a great favourite), the Lakeland poets, Whitman and more. Nevertheless, I always felt I was skimming the surface and could never hope to understand the great classical poets like Chaucer and Donne. John Carey brings all of these to light - in such an clear and easy manner - I read his book like a novel turning the pages with baited breath - excited to enjoy and learn more. I have now fearlessly ordered books by poets I would not have had the confidence to approach before. I might even attempt Beowulf. Carey's book should be on every school's curriculum. It would have brought so much guidance, wisdom, wonder, insight, consolation, romance and confidence into my own life at a more important and formative age. How sad to discover all this when you are long past your sell by date - instead of at the very brink of adult life. Thank you Mr Carey.

この種の本は、著者の好みが出る。私の好きな詩人が出て来なかったので驚いた。