Collection: Poetry Books & Plays
Discover antique and vintage poetry books and plays that celebrate the artistry of language and the power of expression. Perfect for collectors, poetry lovers, and anyone inspired by classic literature.
Celebrate the beauty of language and performance with our collection of antique and vintage poetry books and plays. From the timeless works of classic poets to dramatic masterpieces for the stage, these volumes offer inspiration, artistry, and a glimpse into the creative minds of past generations. Whether you’re a passionate reader of poetry, a collector, or searching for a unique gift, you’ll find editions to treasure.
Celebrating Poets & Playwrights Through Vintage Books
Our collection features works by renowned poets and playwrights such as William Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, Robert Burns, Oscar Wilde, and many more. Discover anthologies, lyric poetry, dramatic verse, and rare editions that capture the emotions, stories, and artistry of their time. Each book is a window into the rhythms and voices that have shaped literary history.
Browse Our Poetry & Plays Collection
Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find books by poet, playwright, or theme. You might also enjoy exploring our Classic Literature or vintage Scottish Book collections for more literary gems.
All of our books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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The Scarlet Gown, being verses by a St. Andrews Man (R. F. Murray) second edition with additional poems and an introduction by Andrew Lang, 1909
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The Poetical Works of John Keats, edited with an introduction and textual notes by H. Buxton Forman, 1937
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Poems by Sir Lewis Morris (Authorized Selection)
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Coleridge Select Poems chosen and edited by S. G. Dunn 1930
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Robert Southey to Percy Bysshe Shelley, edited by Alfred H. Miles 1905
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Shakespeare's Workmanship by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch 1937 (Classic Literary Criticism)
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Longer Narrative Poems (Nineteenth Century) Edited for Schools by George G. Loane, 1929 (Vintage Poetry Collection)
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Mains Again A Sequel To 'Mains's Wooin' A Drama of Northern Rural Life With Music By Gavin Greig (Vintage Drama)
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Mains's Wooin A Drama of Northern Rural Life With Music By Gavin Greig 1909 (Vintage Drama)
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The Boss O' The Hoose A Comedy In One Act By Christine Crowe (Modern Drama)
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The Poetical Works of John Milton Edited After The Original Texts by H.C. Beeching 1952 (Vintage Poetry Book)
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Poems For Everyone By W.G. Bebbington 1946 (Vintage Poetry Collection)
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The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hood, edited with notes by Walter Jerrold 1906, first edition (Antique Poetry Book)
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Young Writers Wah Hey Grampian & Highlands 1995
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Mrs Warren's Profession: A Play in Four Acts by Bernard Shaw (Classic Play, 1911)
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The Drama of Yesterday and To-Day by Clement Scott, Volumes I & II (Theatre History Book Set, 1899)
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Saint Joan: a Chronicle Play in Six Scenes and an Epilogue by Bernard Shaw (Historical Play, 1924)
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Kings and Queens by Eleanor & Herbert Farjeon (Poetry Book, 1940)
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Shakespeare's Tragedies (Everyman's Library) by William Shakespeare (Classic Literature Book, 1916)
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The Collected Poems of John Masefield, 1932
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Aesop's Foibles with Six Hundred Quotations of the Great Minds of the Ages, edited and illustrated by Oscar Berger, 1951
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Stage by Stage Laughter and Grandeur, Theatre in the Age of Baroque, by Philip Freund, 2008, Volume IV
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Poetic Gems Selected From The Works of William McGonagall 1961
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Poems of Thomas Hood, Volume I, 1881, Antique Miniature Poetry Book
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