A delightful collection of English poetry, spanning five centuries and featuring works by some of the greatest poets in the language. From the playful wit of Chaucer to the haunting beauty of Shelley, these lyrics capture the essence of the English literary tradition and offer a feast for the senses and the soul. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.