The book "Figures of several centuries" by the famous British writer Arthur Simons is a literary gem that explores various poetic images and styles of different eras. In this book, the author presents the reader with a unique opportunity to travel through time and space, meeting famous literary figures and discovering the world of poetry through the prism of different eras. "Figures of several centuries" is not only a collection of poems, but also a real literary dossier, which reveals to the reader a treasury of poetic masterpieces and allows a better understanding of the development and diversity of literary styles.