‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

The sun has descended below the far horizon. The inky blackness of night begins to envelop the land. Day has gone and the nocturnal times reveal themselves. But above the dark blanket the moon, whether waxing or waning, stands sentry and around it vast clouds and swirls of stars regiment themselves. We look up in awe and wonder, frail beneath their vista.Our gloried poets are on hand though to capture word and deed, emotion and feeling, friend and foe. Among our ranks of astounding...

A Shropshire Lad by A. E. Housman.

The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of A. E. Housman, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Housman's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts

A. E. Housman'Äôs A Shropshire Lad is a poignant collection of 63 poems that delves into themes of love, loss, nature, and the passage of time, all set against the backdrop of the English countryside. Written in a lyrical and evocative style, the work employs traditional forms with a modern sensibility, showcasing Housman's mastery of meter and rhyme. The poems reflect a sense of nostalgia and melancholia, often drawing on Housman's own personal experiences and the rural landscape of Shrop...

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A.E. Housman was one of the best-loved poets of his day, and A Shropshire Lad and Other Poems is a collection of poems whose elegant simplicity of form belies their hidden complexities. This Penguin Classics edition is introduced by Nick Laird with revisions by Archie Burnett and an afterword by John Sparrow.'What are those blue remembered hills,What spires, what farms are those?'In this collection, A. E. Housman's poems, including'To an Athlete Dying Young'...

A Shropshire Lad was first published in 1896 at A. E. Housman's own expense. The collection of lyrical poems became hugely successful following the Second Boer War and World War I, with themes such as nostalgia for one's home and the patriotic celebration of the life of the solider striking a chord with English readers. This collection contains Housman's greatest works, demonstrating the lyrical precision and emotional depth of his writing. It includes 'To an Athlete Dying Young',...

Fans of traditional verse will relish this volume from English poet Alfred Edward Housman. The call to enjoy life's simple pleasures every day is a motif that runs through the collection, which includes well-known works such as "To an Athlete Dying Young" and "When I Was One-and-Twenty."

Night. The day has gone. Departed. And the dark embrace, the inky shadows of night descend. For many a time to unwind and slumber. For some a nagging doubt that all is not well. That some primeval and primordial happening may yet go bump in the night.But for our poets the night is a time of wonder and imagination as well as many other emotions and feelings. Among our ranks of gloried talents are Keats, Coleridge, William Morris, DH Lawrence, Whitman, Longfellow and many more beside...

A. E. Housman's "Last Poems" is a poignant coda to his esteemed poetry career, encapsulating themes of loss, beauty, and the inexorable passage of time. Characterized by its lyricism and innovative use of meter, the collection masterfully employs traditional forms while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of emotional expression. In the context of early 20th-century literature, Housman's style reflects a deep engagement with existential queries, earning him reverence as a modernist poet ...

The Complete Poems and Essays of A. E. Housman: Illustrated Edition brings together the enduring literary legacy of one of England’s most beloved poets and classical scholars. This carefully curated collection features Housman’s celebrated poetic masterpieces, including A Shropshire Lad, Last Poems, and More Poems, alongside a selection of his insightful essays and other significant writings. Renowned for their lyrical beauty, emotional restraint, and timeless reflections on youth, love, m...