An essential introduction to the most significant poems and their works since 1900 Reproduced 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. Poets include: W.B. Yeats Robert Frost Edward Thomas Philip Larkin T.S. Eliot Ted Hughes Langston Hughes Sylvia Plath C.S Sisson Derek Walcott Ezra Pound & many more!