Later Recitations in Verse Ernest Pertwee George Routledge 1909 Antique Poetry Anthology Humorous Serious

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Later Recitations in Verse is a 1909 anthology edited by Ernest Pertwee and published by George Routledge & Sons. This collection contains a diverse selection of poems categorized into serious and humorous sections, specifically curated for public performance and elocution. As a Professor of Elocution, Pertwee selected works suitable for the stage and parlor recitals of the Edwardian era. The volume features various poets from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reflecting the popular tastes and dramatic styles of the period. This specific Routledge edition remains a primary source for historical oratorical study.