Vincent, Edgar
A.E. Housman
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783272419
- author:
- Vincent, Edgar
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Boydell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 524
- Dimensions:
- 23.62 x 15.75 x 4.57 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A.E. Housman: A Life Beyond the Page A.E. Housman was a complex figure, often perceived as aloof and inaccessible. However, this biography reveals a more nuanced individual, with a rich inner life and a deep sense of humour. Through an in-depth examination of his published letters and 81 significant new finds, Edgar Vincent sheds light on the private person behind the public persona. Housman's life was marked by both personal struggle and professional triumph. As a classical scholar and poet, he had a profound influence on many British writers and musicians. Yet, despite his celebrated poetry, he never sought to be a professional poet, instead allowing his work to emerge as a natural expression of his inner world. This biography offers a fresh perspective on Housman's life, one that balances the public record with new insights into his private thoughts and feelings.
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