The Golden Treasury of English Verse

The Golden Treasury of English Verse Synopsis

A timeless collection of the finest English poetry, meticulously curated by Francis Turner Palgrave and Alfred Tennyson.

The Golden Treasury is one of the most beloved anthologies of English poetry ever published. This classic collection was carefully compiled by poet and scholar Francis Turner Palgrave in collaboration with Alfred Tennyson, the esteemed Poet Laureate of the time. The poems are arranged chronologically in four books, each celebrating a distinct era in the evolution of English poetry, spanning from the Elizabethan period to the 19th century.

This comprehensive anthology features the works of legendary poets such as Shakespeare, Milton, Marvell, Pope, Wordsworth, and Keats. First published in 1861, The Golden Treasury became the standard anthology for over a century. This exquisite Macmillan Collector's Library edition includes a foreword by current Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and is published to commemorate Macmillan's 175th anniversary, making it a true collector's item for poetry enthusiasts and lovers of English literature.