From Milton to Tennyson: Masterpieces of English Poetry is a comprehensive anthology of some of the most celebrated works of English poetry from the 17th to the 19th century. The book is edited by L. DuPont Syle, who has carefully selected and arranged the poems in chronological order to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the evolution of English poetry over this period.The book includes works by some of the most renowned poets in English literature, including John Milton, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Alfred Lord Tennyson. The poems are presented in their original form, with annotations and explanations provided where necessary to help readers fully appreciate their meaning and significance.The book is divided into six sections, each of which covers a different period in English poetry. The first section covers the period from the 17th to the early 18th century, including works by John Donne, Andrew Marvell, and Alexander Pope. The second section covers the Romantic period, with works by Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, and Shelley. The third section covers the Victorian era, with works by Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.The fourth section includes works by lesser-known poets of the Victorian era, providing readers with a glimpse into the wider literary landscape of the time. The fifth section covers the Pre-Raphaelites, a group of artists and poets who sought to revive the spirit of medieval art and literature. The final section includes works by poets who were active in the early 20th century, including W.B. Yeats and T.S. Eliot.Overall, From Milton to Tennyson: Masterpieces of English Poetry is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of English poetry. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of some of the most celebrated works of English literature, and offers insights into the cultural and historical context in which they were written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.