9781528715539 - A Shropshire Lad - A. E. Housman
9781528715539 - A Shropshire Lad - A. E. Housman
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A Shropshire Lad

First published in 1896, this book contains sixty-three poems which quickly became popular—particularly among young readers—when first published. A fantastic collection of classic countryside poetry that will appeal to fans and collectors of Housman’s wonderful work.

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Author

A. E. Housman

Imprint

Ragged Hand - Read & Co.

Categories

Action & Adventure Fiction

Death, Grief & Loss

English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh Poetry

Poetry

Poetry & Drama

Subjects & Themes

War & Military Fiction

Fiction

ISBN

9781528715539, 9781528789776

Formats Available

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Pages

78

Publication Date

26 May 2020

Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

First published in 1896, “A Shropshire Lad” contains sixty-three poems which quickly became popular—particularly among young readers—when first published. Alfred Edward Housman (1859–1936), also known as A. E. Housman, was an English poet and classical scholar considered to be one of the greatest scholars to have ever lived. He is most famous for this collection of lyrical poems which evoke the travails and disappointments of English youth in the countryside. A fantastic collection of classic countryside poetry that will appeal to fans and collectors of Housman’s wonderful work. Contents include: “From Clee To Heaven The Beacon Burns”, “Loveliest Of Trees, The Cherry Now”, “Leave Your Home Behind, Lad”, “Wake: The Silver Dusk Returning”, “Oh See How Thick The Goldcup Flowers”, “When The Lad For Longing Sighs”, “When Smoke Stood Up From Ludlow”, etc. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition with specially curated introductory material.

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