Golden treasury of poetry

The golden books family treasury of poetry by louis. The golden treasury of poetry was published by golden press, the same imprint that published the little golden books series of inexpensive childrens books. This was my favorite book of poetry as a child and it has stood the test of time. The golden treasury of poetry and song download ebook. A classic anthology of poetry by one of americas most renowned poets and anthologers is back in print. When my daughter was born, i started reading to her from gtop. Poetry gives treasures more golden than gold, leading us in higher and healthier ways than those of the world, and interpreting to us the lessons of nature. Such a volume is of considerable historical value and contemporary interest, for english has been for more than 150 years, and continues to be, a vehicle of creative expression for many of our poets and writers. The editor will regard as his fittest readers those who love poetry. The golden treasury of poetry by untermeyer, louis.

He collected these poems, mostly, if not all, american poems for children, from emily dickinson to robert louis stevenson to. Save the golden treasury of knowledge to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Louis untermeyer was poet laureate of the united states. The golden treasury of poetry by untermeyer, louis a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. An illustrated collection of over 350 english and american poems, about animals, people, famous events, the seasons, and christmas, and including nonsense verse, inspirational lines, and wisdom in. Fifty modern american and british poets, 19201970, mckay, 1973.

The golden treasury of the best songs and lyrical poems. The golden treasury of poetry and prose by brown, f. The golden treasury of poetry untermeyer, louis editor on. The golden treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reviewed in the united states on december 18, 2014. To mark the 150th anniversary of its original publication, this facsimile reproduction of the 1861 edition features a new foreword from carol ann duffy which celebrates its place in the. Including wit, whimsy and satire from the remote past to the present, mcgraw, 1972. We will be posting other items, to see all our listings, click here. The poetry is ageless and louis untermeyer gave us a tremendous gift in this collection of poetry. This is a very good vintage copy of the golden treasury of poetry selected by louis untermeyer with beautiful illustrations by joan walsh anglund.

An illustrated collection of over 350 english and american poems, about animals. The golden books family treasury of poetry hardcover july 22, 1998 by louis untermeyer author. The golden treasury of english songs and lyrics is a popular anthology of english poetry, originally selected for publication by francis turner palgrave in 1861. Francis turner palgraves the golden treasury is the most popular anthology of english poetry ever published. This contains hundreds of poems illustrated in monochromatic and full color by anglund. Schools used his modern american and british poetry books widely, and they often introduced college students to poetry. An illustrated collection of over 350 english and american poems, about animals, people, famous events, the seasons, and christmas, and including nonsense verse. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good.

Untermeyers illuminating selections, ranging from wordsworth to t. He collected these poems, mostly, if not all, american poems for children, from emily dickinson to robert louis stevenson to robert frost, etc. The golden treasury of animal stories and poems, golden press, 1971. The golden treasury of poetry 1959, hardcover for sale. The golden treasury of poetry by untermeyer, louis ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Untermeyers illuminating selections, ranging from wordsworth. This is the first comprehensive anthology of english verse written by indians, compiled and edited by one who himself was a poet and a critic of distinction. Originally published in 1861, palgraves golden treasury quickly established itself as the most popular selection of english poems. Find the golden treasury of poetry by untermeyer, louis at biblio. Contains 63 poems from the golden treasury of poetry. Click download or read online button to get the golden treasury of poetry and song book now. Lyrics on leading men and events in english history the worlds best poetry volume 3 sorrow and consolation volume 4 the higher life volume 8 national spirit volume 10 poetical quotations the golden treasury of american songs and lyrics.

The golden treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer, 1959, golden press edition, in english. Today it stands as a testament to the richness of our finest native poetic writing from spenser, shakespeare, and wordsworth, to tennyson. This little collection differs, it is believed, from others in the attempt made to include in it all the best original lyrical pieces and songs in our language, by writers not living, and none besides the best. What is this book worth, i have a very old book, the golden treasury of poetry and prose illustrated by r. In high school, i used it for poetry reading assignments. Actually, the book is indeed a book of poetry for children, but the extensive selection of 379 separate. The golden treasury of the best songs and lyrical poems in the english language the visions of england. My brother gave me louis untermeyers golden treasury of poetry when i was around nine years old. Palgrave excluded all poems by poets then still alive. Buy a cheap copy of the golden treasury of poetry book by louis untermeyer.

Louis untermeyer author of the golden treasury of poetry. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. She loved the poems and, like mommy, memorized many of them. The golden treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer goodreads. So i expected the golden treasury of poetry, edited by the brilliant selftaught poet and literary authority louis untermeyer, to be a book of poetry for children. Find the golden treasury of poetry and prose by brown, f. I received this book as a tween and loved it since then. Buy the golden books family treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer editor, joan walsh anglund illustrator, joan walsh anglund illustrator online at alibris. The golden books family treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer. The golden treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer editor. Louis untermeyer was the author or editor of close to 100 books, from 1911 until his death. The golden treasury of the best songs and lyrical poems in the english language, edited by francis turner palgrave, first appeared in 1861, and it quickly came to define victorian taste in poetry. Many of them and his other memorabilia are preserved in a special section of the lilly library at indiana university. The golden treasury of poetry by untermeyer louis abebooks.

Louis untermeyer was the author, editor or compiler, and translator of more than one hundred books for readers of all ages. The book was meticulously compiled by poet and scholar francis turner palgrave, in collaboration with alfred tennyson, who was then poet laureate. The golden treasury of poetry untermeyer and anglund on. Originally published in 1861, it quickly established itself as the most popular selection of english poems.

The golden treasury of indoanglian poetry, 18281965. Palgraves golden treasury of the best songs and lyrical poems in the english language is probably the most famous poetry anthology ever compiled. The book was meticulously compiled by poet and scholar francis. Golden treasury of poetry and song, ed henry t coates. The cover and spine is separated from book and the back cover is missing, otherwise this book is in tack and no missing pages. Good overall condition copy of the golden treasury of poetry and song, ed henry t coates, 1905. Collections, english poetry, american poetry, childrens poetry.

Pages all intact, no tears or stains, some obvious signs of wear see photos. The golden treasury of poetry by louis ed untermeyer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A classic anthology of poetry by one of americas renowned poets and anthologers is back in print. Buy the golden treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer editor online at alibris. He will be best remembered as the prolific anthologist whose collections have introduced students to contemporary american poetry since 1919. A collection of poems about innocence, animals, famous people, and holidays by such authors as william blake, robert frost, william wordsworth, and david mccord other books in poetry anthologies favorite poems old and new. It was considerably revised, with input from tennyson, about three decades later.

The golden treasury of poetry hardcover 1973 by untermeyer and anglund author 4. I loved this book so much and memorized many of the poems. The golden treasury is one of the most loved anthologies of english poetry ever published. The golden treasury of poetry louis untermeyer, joan walsh anglund on. Golden treasury of scottish poetry the golden treasury of scottish poetry was edited by hugh macdiarmid, and published in 1940.

An illustrated collection of over 350 english and american poems, about animals, people, famous events, the seasons. Golden treasury of poetry 1961 illus joan walsh anglund. The golden treasury of poetry louis editor untermeyer on. Louis untermeyer, the poet and anthologist, has written a commentary which gives new interest to the poems, all of which, he says, are favorites of his. Golden books publishing, 1998 juvenile nonfiction 311 pages. Great to introduce young people to the treasure poetry offers us. Poems from the golden treasury of poetry by louis untermeyer. The golden treasury by francis turner palgrave pan macmillan.