Published in 1871, The Kentish Poets is a collection of poetry by writers who were either born in or had strong connections to Kent, a county in southeastern England. Edited by Rowland Freeman, a Kentish antiquarian and writer, this volume features works by poets ranging from Geoffrey Chaucer to William Cowper, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary history of the region. With its rich language and powerful imagery, The Kentish Poets remains an important document of English literature.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.