Synopsis:
The New Oxford Book of Victorian Verse
Review:
...almost everywhere you turn in Mr Ricks's selection you are likely to be struck by the scope of Victorian poetry, by its humour, musicality, and most of all its frank appeal to the feelings and emotional power.' ObserverThis is an anthology that serious people can take seriously. It is not a candle flame in a ruined garden and night, but a reliable searchlight.' SpectatorIt is a magnificent piece of imaginative editing, a book to give real excitement and pleasure.' The Times ...almost everywhere you turn in Mr Ricks's selection you are likely to be struck by the scope of Victorian poetry, by its humour, musicality, and most of all its frank appeal to the feelings and emotional power.' Observer This is an anthology that serious people can take seriously. It is not a candle flame in a ruined garden and night, but a reliable searchlight.' Spectator It is a magnificent piece of imaginative editing, a book to give real excitement and pleasure.' The Times ...almost everywhere you turn in Mr Ricks's selection you are likely to be struck by the scope of Victorian poetry, by its humour, musicality, and most of all its frank appeal to the feelings and emotional power.' Observer This is an anthology that serious people can take seriously. It is not a candle flame in a ruined garden and night, but a reliable searchlight.' Spectator It is a magnificent piece of imaginative editing, a book to give real excitement and pleasure.' The Times ...almost everywhere you turn in Mr Ricks's selection you are likely to be struck by the scope of Victorian poetry, by its humour, musicality, and most of all its frank appeal to the feelings and emotional power.' ObserverThis is an anthology that serious people can take seriously. It is not a candle flame in a ruined garden and night, but a reliable searchlight.' SpectatorIt is a magnificent piece of imaginative editing, a book to give real excitement and pleasure.' The Times
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