This volume of The Poets offers a comprehensive survey of the major British poets from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century, providing readers with a detailed look at the works and lives of such luminaries as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, and Alfred Tennyson. Edited by noted literary scholar William Stebbing, this volume draws on a wealth of critical and historical research to provide a nuanced analysis of each poet's unique style, themes, and contributions to British literature. With its engaging prose and informative content, The Poets Geoffrey Chaucer to Alfred Tennyson is a must-read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the rich tradition of British poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.