A marvelous collection of poetry spanning many cultures and time periods. One good feature of this collection is that it includes not only some "giants" but a large number of lesser-known poets, as well as lesser-known works by major poets. An excellent book for lovers of world poetry. ( )

My mother admired van Doren and wrote to express sympathey when his son was caught cheating in the quiz show scandal.

Book Description: NY: Reynal & Hitchcock, 1936. Gray hardcover, no dust jacket. 1532 pages.