The Standard Book of British and American Verse – Selected by Nella Braddy
R200,00
Secondhand Hardcover in Good Condition. Spine fully intact and no loose pages. No Dust Jacket
1932 Edition
While the book contains hundreds of poems, it highlights major figures from both British and American literary traditions. Based on common listings for this edition, featured poets include:
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (e.g., In Memoriam)
- Sir Walter Scott
- Rupert Brooke (e.g., The Soldier)
- Oliver Goldsmith
- Thomas Hood
- John Masefield
- Austin Dobson
The collection reflects the literary tastes of the early 1930s, aiming to include “all the greatest authors” of the previous three centuries. It was often marketed as a foundational text for personal libraries or a “coffee table” flip-through book.
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Description
Secondhand Hardcover in Good Condition. Spine fully intact and no loose pages. No Dust Jacket
1932 Edition
While the book contains hundreds of poems, it highlights major figures from both British and American literary traditions. Based on common listings for this edition, featured poets include:
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (e.g., In Memoriam)
- Sir Walter Scott
- Rupert Brooke (e.g., The Soldier)
- Oliver Goldsmith
- Thomas Hood
- John Masefield
- Austin Dobson
The collection reflects the literary tastes of the early 1930s, aiming to include “all the greatest authors” of the previous three centuries. It was often marketed as a foundational text for personal libraries or a “coffee table” flip-through book.
Additional information
| Weight | 900 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 × 15 × 4 cm |
