poets, english

Contains biographical entries, a list of separately published books, and an essay on each poet.

Presents the life and works of the English visionary poet William Blake, discussing his childhood, apprenticeship, studies, and looks at some of the masterpieces he created as an adult, and his claims of having supernatural visions.

Describes the World War I poets Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and others who used poetry to explain their experiences in the war.

Traces the life and literary career of the English poet John Keats using contemporary drawings, photographic stills and early portraits.