Books in the Routledge English Texts series

Presents Clare's poetry exactly as he wrote it, and includes selections from his 'mad' poems as well as his earlier descriptions of birds, animals and village life.

This selection includes The Rape of the Lock, Eloisa to Abelard, and extracts from The Dunciad and the translation of Homer.

Simon Barker guides the reader through the full range of previous interpretations of the play. This text in particular has provided a major focus for scholarship as well as being the subject of a number of major theatrical productions.

This collection contains Byron's most subversive, spirited and playful poetry as well as his outspoken prose, including speeches in the House of Lords which show him campaigning vigorously for justice in all walks of life.

Wynne-Davies addresses the social and cultural context of the poem's production in the first feminist edition of these two tales. Also includes a line-by-line gloss and historical introduction.

This edition of Milton's later writings includes the text of six books of "Paradise Lost", extracts from the "History of Britain" and the full text of "Samson Agonistes", with commentary and full annotations. An introduction sets these works in historical and political context.