An essential introduction to the most significant poems and their works since 1900 \nReproduced within this collection are some of the greatest poems of the 20th century, featuring works from major writers such as T.S. Eliot and Sylvia Plath to Langston Hughes and W.B. Yeats. For each, Michael Schmidt provides an insight into their themes and the background to their work, opening for the reader a deeper understanding and enjoyment of these extraordinary poems. \nPoets include: \nW.B. Yeats \nRobert Frost \nEdward Thomas \nPhilip Larkin \nT.S. Eliot \nTed Hughes \nLangston Hughes \nSylvia Plath \nC.S Sisson \nDerek Walcott \nEzra Pound \n& many more!