Famous Poems Explained: Helps to Reading with the Understanding, with Biographical Notes of the Authors Represented (1909)

Famous Poems Explained is a book written by Waitman Barbe and published in 1909. The book is designed to help readers understand and appreciate some of the most famous poems in the English language. It features a collection of poems from renowned poets such as William Wordsworth, John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, among others. The book provides biographical notes on each of the authors represented, giving readers insight into their lives and the context in which they wrote their poems.The book is divided into sections, each of which focuses on a particular poet or group of poets. Each poem is accompanied by an explanation that helps readers understand the meaning and significance of the work. The explanations are written in clear and concise language, making them accessible to readers of all levels.Famous Poems Explained is an excellent resource for students of literature, as well as anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and appreciation of poetry. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers, and it continues to be a valuable reference for anyone who loves poetry.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.