The Best Loved Poems of John Betjeman - Couverture souple

Betjeman, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0719565456 ISBN 13 : 9780719565458

Editeur : John Murray Publishers Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Book by Betjeman John Sir

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

John Betjeman was born on August 28th, 1906, in London. He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1931, his first book of poems, 'Mount Zion', was published by an old Oxford friend, Edward James. His second book was 'Ghastly Good Taste', a commentary on architecture, published in 1934. He was knighted in 1969 and was made Poet Laureate in 1972. John Betjeman died on May 19th 1984, at his home in Trebetherick. He was buried in the nearby church of St.Enodoc.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

John Betjeman was without question the most popular poet of the twentieth century and his poems have been bought and read by millions. He opened eyes to what before him had seemed ordinary but is now unforgettable. There is no other poet remotely like him and this collection of favourites is a perfect reminder of his extraordinary originality and appeal. It is perfect too for those who still have in store the pleasure of discovery.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Murray Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0719565456
• ISBN 13: 9780719565458
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112