The Works of John MasefieldJim DavisJohn M. Synge A Few PersonalKing ColeMartin HydeOn the Spanish MainRight RoyalThe Old Front LineWilliam Shakespeare

John Edward Masefield, OM (1 June 1878 – 12 May 1967) was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967. He is remembered as the author of the classic children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and poems, including "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".   In this ebook: The Widow in the Bye Street The Everlasting Mercy The Daffodil Fields The ...

The Best Works of John MasefieldJim DavisJohn M. Synge A Few PersonalKing ColeMartin HydeOn the Spanish MainRight RoyalThe Old Front LineWilliam Shakespeare

'Sea-Fever' remains one of the most popular poems of the last century, and John Masefield one of the most popular poets, a superb spinner of yarns and ballads of tall ships, exotic seas, of the deep-rooted life of rural England, and of the great narratives of Troy and Arthurian legend. This book includes his most popular poems and a few previously uncollected rarities. All share Masefield's love of particular lives: he draws the reader into his stories with an incomparable music of languag...

I have been asked to write why I wrote this poem of "Reynard the Fox." As a man grows older, life becomes more interesting but less easy to know; for, late in life, even the strongest yields to the habit of his compartment. When he cannot range through all society, from the court to the gutter, a man must go where all society meets, as at the Pilgrimage, the Festival or the Game. Here in England the Game is both a festival and an occasion of pilgrimage. A man wanting to set down a picture ...

A sensitive literary portrait of the Irish playwright, examining his artistry, cultural roots, and dramatic legacy.

“I’m Satan, newly come from hell…”On the first page of John Masefield’s The Everlasting Mercy, the poet rhymed ‘whored’ with ‘Lord’.The work caused a literary sensation.This was a strange beginning for a future poet laureate of Great Britain.Masefield’s escape from the shadow of his poetic mentors came in 1911.The Everlasting Mercy, his colloquial first-person narrative of a rural hell-raiser, Saul Kane, and his religious conversion, hit a n...

The play tells the story of a princess who finds herself torn between duty to her kingdom and her personal desires. The central conflict revolves around her love for a man who is not deemed suitable by her royal family, leading to a tragic series of events that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the tension between personal happiness and political responsibility.Masefield’s verse is characterized by its lyrical quality, drawing heavily on classical and medieval themes, but also reflec...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.On it's surface 'Sard Harker' is an adventure novel, and a very successful one at that—pulling the reader along through to its inevitable conclusion. But there's much more than just an adventure story here, including lyrical prose set against a dreamscape of both real and imagined danger.

John Masefield presents an intimate and engaging portrait in John M. Synge: A Few Personal Recollections, with Biographical Notes, offering listeners a unique glimpse into the life, character, and creative genius of the renowned Irish playwright and poet, J. M. Synge. This audiobook blends personal reminiscences with biographical insight, giving a vivid sense of Synge’s personality and artistic vision.Masefield’s narrative recounts his personal enc...

Multitude and Solitude tells the story of a young Englishman named Felix Randal, who travels to South Africa during the Second Boer War. In this novel, Masefield explores Randal’s emotional and psychological journey, as well as the broader conflict between personal desires and the societal expectations of the time.The novel deals with themes of isolation, self-reflection, and the complexity of human relationships. It contrasts the "multitude" of society with the "solitude" experienced by i...

"Gallipoli" by John Masefield is a poignant exploration of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I, capturing the harrowing experiences of soldiers and the profound impact of war on humanity. Masefield's vivid imagery and lyrical prose bring to life the landscapes of Gallipoli, as well as the bravery and suffering of those who fought there. The narrative delves into themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the tragic consequences of conflict, making it a significant literary work that refle...