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Year 1994  
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare is a collection of classic literary works written in the late 16th to early 17th centuries. This comprehensive anthology includes a wide range of genres, encompassing sonnets, comedies, histories, and tragedies, all showcasing Shakespeare's unparalleled mastery of language and character development.

Year 2005  
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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem by J. Lesslie Hall is an epic poem written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the heroic figure Beowulf, a warrior from Geatland, who seeks to help Hrothgar, the Danish king, rid his land of the monstrous creature Grendel that has been terrorizing his mead-hall.

Year 2005  
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Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore is a beloved poem written in the early 19th century. This classic literary work can be categorized as a festive narrative poem, capturing the spirit and magic of the Christmas season.

Year 2004  
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The Iliad by Homer is an epic poem traditionally attributed to the 8th century BC. The narrative centers around the breathtaking events of the Trojan War, focusing particularly on the wrath of Achilles, a Greek hero, as well as themes of honor, glory, and the interplay between mortals and deities.

Year 2005  
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The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem written in the 14th century. This renowned work describes an imaginative and allegorical journey through the realms of the afterlife, composed of three main parts: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.

Year 1999  
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The Odyssey by Homer is an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet, believed to have been composed in the late 8th century BC. This foundational work of Western literature chronicles the adventures of Odysseus, a clever hero whose journey home following the Trojan War is fraught with peril, delays, and divine intervention.

Year 1992  
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Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem composed in the late 17th century. The narrative explores the theological themes of creation, free will, and the fall of man, focusing particularly on the figures of Satan, Adam, and Eve.

Year 1995  
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The Aeneid by Virgil is an epic poem written during the late 1st century BC. The book centers on the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, as he seeks to fulfill his destiny of founding a new city in Italy after the fall of Troy. The poem explores themes of fate, duty, and divine intervention, portraying Aeneas's struggles against various forces, both mortal and divine, as he navigates his way through numerous challenges and hardships.

Year 1995  
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Suiyuan Poetry Talks by Yuan Mei is a collection of essays on poetics and criticism written in the 18th century. The book explores the nuances of poetry, the nature of artistic expression, and the interplay of personal experience with artistic creation. It offers insights into various poetic styles and the importance of emotional authenticity, making it a rich resource for understanding traditional Chinese poetry.

Year 2007  
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The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books I-VII by Ovid is a classical epic poem written in the early 1st century AD. This work is a seminal collection of mythological tales from ancient Greece and Rome, exploring themes of transformation and the divine interplay between gods and humans.

Year 2007  
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Don Juan by Lord Byron is a satirical epic poem written in the early 19th century. The poem follows the misadventures of its titular character, Don Juan, a young man who is not portrayed as a seducer, but rather as one who is easily seduced by women.

Year 1998  
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Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman is a celebrated collection of poetry written during the mid-19th century. The work explores themes of individuality, democracy, and the connection between the body and the soul, expressing Whitman's vision of a unified human experience.

Year 2004  
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Childe Harold's Pilgrimage by Lord Byron is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century, notable for its exploration of themes such as disillusionment, longing, and the beauty of nature.

Year 1997  
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Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Hell by Dante Alighieri is an epic poem composed in the 14th century. This work is a complex allegorical narrative that explores the themes of sin, redemption, and the soul's quest for divine justice.

Year 2005  
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Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I by Edmund Spenser is a romantic epic poem written during the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the adventures of the Redcrosse Knight, a character emblematic of holiness, who embarks on a quest to defeat the monstrous Errour and achieve greater virtues

Year 1999  
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Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake is a collection of poetry created during the late 18th century to early 19th century, a period marked by the Romantic movement. This dual collection explores themes of childhood, nature, spirituality, and the contrast between innocence and experience.

Year 2004  
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Poems by Emily Dickinson, Three Series, Complete by Emily Dickinson is a collection of poetry likely written during the mid-19th century. This compilation showcases the unique voice of Dickinson, who is known for her introspective and innovative approach to themes of life, nature, love, and death.

Year 2002  
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The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century, which weaves a tale rich in Scottish history and romance. Set against the backdrop of Loch Katrine and the Highlands, the narrative revolves around the themes of love, loyalty, and conflict, prominently featuring characters such as the noble and sagacious Sir Roderick Dhu, his beloved Ellen Douglas, and the gallant knight James Fitz-James.

Year 1991  
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Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem written during the early 17th century. The poem explores profound themes such as free will, redemption, and the nature of good and evil, primarily through the story of humanity's fall from grace. Central characters include Satan, whose rebellion against God leads to his downfall, and Adam and Eve, whose disobedience results in their expulsion from Eden.

Year 2002  
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The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century, which weaves a tale rich in Scottish history and romance. Set against the backdrop of Loch Katrine and the Highlands, the narrative revolves around the themes of love, loyalty, and conflict, prominently featuring characters such as the noble and sagacious Sir Roderick Dhu, his beloved Ellen Douglas, and the gallant knight James Fitz-James.