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The Norton Anthology of Poetry


by Margaret Ferguson, Jon Stallworthy, Mary Jo Salter

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Sales Rank: 2113
Studio: W. W. Norton
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 1424
Publication Date: January 19, 2005
Publisher: W. W. Norton


EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
Long the classic anthology of poetry in English, The Norton Anthology of Poetry, Fifth Edition, adds to its wealth of known and loved poems a rich gathering of new poetry. Beginning with Beowulf, newly represented by selections from Seamus Heaney's dazzling translation, and continuing to the present day, The Norton Anthology of Poetry includes 1,100 poems by 250 poets in the Shorter Edition. Many major figures—from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Ashbery and Walcott—have expanded sections, and a range of outstanding younger voices have been newly added. Concise annotations, biographical sketches, an Essay on Versification by Jon Stallworthy, and, new to this edition, an Essay on Poetic Syntax by Margaret Ferguson help readers understand and enjoy the poems.


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 26 reviews)

The Norton Anthology of Poetry (shorter version)  
It was not clear when I selected this book on line that it was the shorter version of the 5th edition. Since I am using this for assigned readings in a poetry course, none of the assigned pages are relevant and about 20% of the assigned poems are not in the shorter version, both of which shortcomings handicap my use of the book.
October 30, 2008

Pleasing poetry  
Just what I needed for my poetry class. Great notes on each page and at the back of the book.
October 11, 2008

Index?  
The only index for this book that is viewable online is the index of a previous edition. Maybe the indexs are the same, but I bought the wrong edition because of the index confusion.
September 24, 2008

Awesome!  
I got my book dirt cheap and fast and in excellent condition. Can't want more than that!!!!!
September 16, 2008

YES YOU CAN AFFORD IT, it's worth it!  
Chances are you're buying this book for a class. So what. READ IT. ENJOY IT. The editors of Norton have done the hard work for you--they've sifted through thousands and thousands and thousands of poems and found the ones that are the most moving, profound, revolutionary, intelligent, touching, startling, unique, and ground-breaking. All you have to do is READ THEM.
And let's say that you fancy yourself as someone who "just doesn't get poetry." Fear not, once you've gone through this book you will "get" poetry. It will be under your skin, in your heart, in your mind. Relax.
September 14, 2008


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