From John Abbot to Benjamin Zephaniah, this reference book contains information on 1,270 poets from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Writing over a 1500 year period, the featured poets are representative of the ages.

About the Author
The late William Stewart was a counselor and counseling tutor. A writer for more than 40 years, he published many counseling and self-help books as well as writing several biographical dictionaries for McFarland. He lived in England.

Reviews
"recommended"-Booklist; "a great reference tool...solid...recommended"-Library Journal; "recommended"-ARBA; "will certainly satisfy readers...for those in need of a ready reference...this is the book"-School Library Journal; "this handy reference work would be an appropriate acquisition for high school, academic and public libraries"-Catholic Library World; "covers the leading lights (and many of the lesser lights) of every genre of Irish and English poetry"-Reference & Research Book News.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786495672
Author William Stewart
Format Paperback
Page Count 503
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 844g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 26mm