Rhythmic Delights is an anthology of eight carefully selected poems representing some of the most important ages in English Literature, from the Elizabethan to the Victorian Age. The selections attempt to hone the aesthetic sensibility of students of literature and familiarise them with various poetic forms. This book helps to provide a basic understanding of English poetry, essential for further study. Key features: * Representative samples from the classics of English poetry * Brief biographical sketches of the poets * Succinct introductions to make the poems more accessible * Exercises specially designed to develop critical appreciation * Extensive glossary to help readers with layered texture of meanings Contents Preface One Day I Wrote Her Name Let Me Not to the Marriage Lycidas Song for St Cecilia's Day Nutting To Autumn Ulysses Dover Beach