Carmina Mariana: An English Anthology in Verse in Honour of or in Relation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, edited by Orby Shipley (first series 1893, second 1902), is a comprehensive collection of Marian poetry, spanning from Chaucer to late 19th-century poets. It features original English verse, translations from other languages, and classical hymns, emphasizing Catholic devotion. The collection brings together, for the first time in such a comprehensive manner, poetry specifically related to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the English language.The work serves as both a devotional tool for Roman Catholics and a literary collection showcasing historical and contemporary Marian verse.