Summary

History’s greatest poets are covered in one series with expert analysis by Harold Bloom and other critics. These texts offer a wealth of information on the poets and their works that are most commonly read in high schools, colleges, and universities.

Each title, covering two to five poems, features:

• A user's guide
• A biography of the poet
• Detailed thematic analysis of each poem covered
• Extracts from major critical essays that discuss important aspects of each poem
• A complete biography of the writer's poetic works
• A list of critical works about the poet and his or her works
• An index of themes and ideas in the author's work
• An editor's note and introduction by Harold Bloom.

Individual titles: