Best Loved Poems of John Betjeman by John Betjeman

Best Loved Poems of John Betjeman by John Betjeman

John Betjeman was without question the most popular poet of the twentieth century and his poems have been bought and read by millions. He opened eyes to what before him had seemed ordinary but is now unforgettable. There is no other poet remotely like him and this collection of favourites is a perfect reminder of his extraordinary originality and appeal. It is perfect too for those who still have in store the pleasure of discovery.

An excellent gift edition Bookseller A true poet who extends experience Margaret Lane His humour is remarkably versatile, for it can be used to serve both his deepest love and his most remorseless hatred Observer His poems spring from what he really feels about real life, and as a result he brings back to poetry a sense of dramatic urgency it had all but lost Philip Larkin Betjeman is perhaps as completely original a writer as has ever existed Times Literary Supplement 'A century of John Betjeman' Waterstone's Books Quarterly 'A lovely little anthology full of old friends' Nottingham Evening Post 'A beautifully produced and attractive edition which would make a lovely gift' The Oldie

John Betjeman was born on August 28th, 1906, in London. He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1931, his first book of poems, 'Mount Zion', was published. He was knighted in 1969 and was made Poet Laureate in 1972. He died in 1984 at his home and was buried in the nearby church of St.Enodoc.

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Title	Best Loved Poems of John Betjeman
Author	John Betjeman
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	John Murray Press
Year published	2006-06-05
Number of pages	112
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