Housman, A. E.
A Shropshire Lad (Penguin Clothbound Poetry)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241303153
- author:
- Housman, A. E.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 18 x 11.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A.E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the human experience with lyrical precision. First published in 1896, this slim volume of verse has become a beloved classic, celebrated for its nostalgic themes and emotional depth. The poems within this edition, beautifully set and designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, showcase Housman's unique voice and skill. From the elegiac "To an Athlete Dying Young" to the love poem "When I was One-and-Twenty", each poem is a masterful expression of the human condition. This Penguin Classics edition is a stunning gift for poetry lovers, offering a beautifully crafted and enduring work of literature.