John Betjeman Collected Poems
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Murray Press
Published:29th Jun '06
Should be back in stock very soon
This is the definitive John Betjeman collection reissued for the centenary of his birth, and includes his verse autobiography Summoned by Bells in its entirity
The definitive John Betjeman collection reissued for the centenary of his birth, and includes his verse autobiography Summoned by Bells in its entirety
'It would be difficult - in my opinion impossible - to point to a contemporary poet of greater originality or more genuine depth of feeling' Anthony Powell
THE DEFINITIVE JOHN BETJEMAN COLLECTION, REISSUED FOR THE CENTENARY OF HIS BIRTH
Collected Poems made publishing history when it first appeared, and has now sold more than two million copies, to an ever-growing readership. This newly expanded edition includes Betjeman's verse autobiography, Summoned by Bells. With a new Introduction by Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, Collected Poems is the definitive Betjeman companion.
Includes his verse autobiography Summoned by Bells in its entirety.
A true poet who extends experience * Margaret Lane *
John Betjeman has succeeded . . . in narrowing the gulf between poetry and the public . . . he has established a personal regency over all contemporary taste * The Times *
It would be difficult - in my opinion impossible - to point to a contemporary poet of greater originality or more genuine depth of feeling * Anthony Powell *
ISBN: 9780719568503
Dimensions: 199mm x 131mm x 34mm
Weight: 367g
528 pages