Selections from English Poetry (From Seventeenth Century to Twentieth Century) is a thoughtfully curated anthology that traces the evolution of English poetry across four remarkable centuries. Spanning the metaphysical intensity of John Donne and Andrew Marvell, the classical refinement of Alexander Pope, the emotional depth of Romantic poets like Wordsworth and Shelley, the moral earnestness of the Victorians such as Tennyson and Browning, to the bold experimentation of Modernists like T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats and Sylvia Plath ?this collection brings together voices that shaped the English literary canon. Each poem is supported by clear annotations, summaries, and explanations to enhance comprehension and engagement, making it ideal for students, teachers, and general readers. The anthology invites readers to appreciate the thematic richness, stylistic variety, and historical significance of English verse. A valuable resource for literary study, it celebrates the enduring power of poetry to reflect the human spirit, imagination, and cultural transformation.