Selections From The English Poets V2: Wit And Humor

""Selections From The English Poets V2: Wit And Humor"" is a book compiled by Leigh Hunt, a prominent English essayist, critic, and poet. This book is the second volume of a collection of witty and humorous poems by English poets from the 16th to the 19th century. The poems in this volume are carefully selected by Hunt to showcase the best examples of wit and humor in English poetry. The book includes works by well-known poets such as William Shakespeare, John Donne, Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and many others. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, society, politics, and satire. The book is a perfect read for those who love English poetry and want to explore the lighter side of it. It is also an excellent resource for students and scholars of English literature who want to study the evolution of wit and humor in English poetry. Overall, ""Selections From The English Poets V2: Wit And Humor"" is a delightful collection of poems that will entertain and enlighten readers of all ages.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.

Leigh Hunt was an English essayist, writer, and a friend of Shelley and Keats. He is the author of "Imagination and Fancy" and "What is Poetry? "David Jesson-Dibley is the principal reader for The Professional Author's and Publisher's Association.