Reliques of Ancient English Poetry : Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs, and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets, (Chiefly of the Lyric King) Together With Some Few of Later Date (Hardcover)

This is a classic collection of English poetry, compiled by Thomas Percy and first published in 1765. Drawing on a range of sources, including manuscripts and oral traditions, the volume contains some of the most beloved and enduring poems in the English language, as well as many lesser-known gems. A must-read for poetry lovers and anyone interested in the history and evolution of English literature.

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