Ashley, Peter
Railway Rhymes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841597782
- author:
- Ashley, Peter
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 15mm X 165mm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism / Poetry, Drama, Critcism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Railway Rhymes brings together a unique collection of poetry inspired by railways. This volume features both well-known and lesser-known poems, including Philip Larkin's 'Whitsun Weddings' and John Betjeman's 'Distant View of a Provincial Town'.
Divided into themed chapters, Railway Rhymes offers a diverse range of perspectives on the railway experience. From the engineering and navigation of trains to the waiting rooms and train compartments where journeys begin, this book is a fascinating exploration of the railways' impact on our lives.
A valuable resource for anyone who has ever waited at a station or travelled by train, Railway Rhymes is a compact and engaging companion that will appeal to poetry lovers and railway enthusiasts alike.