A Shropshire Lad and Other Poems: The Collected Poems of A. E. Housman by A.E. Housman

A Shropshire Lad and Other Poems: The Collected Poems of A. E. Housman

A.E. Housman with Archie Burnett (Contributor), Nick Laird (Contributor), John Sparrow (Contributor)

256 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

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A wonderful collection from one of England's best-loved poetsOne of the most admired poets of his day, A.E. Housman wrote poems that conjure a potent and idyllic rural world imbued with a poignant sense of loss. Expressed in simple rhythms, they s...

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