02168cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000330012624500350015926400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050801140041152012050052553400450173065300190177585600430179499900170183717768UtSlPG20260610133420.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04017933  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGowans, Adam L.q(Adam Luke)14aThe Hundred Best English Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-15  aE-text prepared by Brian Sogard, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Hundred Best English Poems" by Adam L. Gowans is a collection of classic poetry compiled in the early 20th century. The work aims to curate a selection of well-regarded English poems, showcasing a variety of notable authors and styles through time. This anthology is not merely a collection of poems but a statement of felt admiration for the chosen works, as demonstrated by the detailed selections and annotations.  At the start of this collection, the author expresses both the ambition and challenge of selecting the "best" poems, admitting the subjective nature of such choices. He notes that while the title may suggest a definitive list, his earnestness in curation reflects his respect for each poem's quality and resonance. Providing not just a catalog of poets and their works, Gowans establishes a personal connection to the verses, advocating for their significance and advocating that they should be cherished by lovers of literature. The opening section also highlights the meticulous care taken to preserve the integrity of the original texts while modernizing some spelling, inviting curiosity about the poetic treasures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17768  c59154d59154