England's Best Loved Poems: The Enchantment of England - Hardcover
This treasure trove of British poetry brings together over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Including national favorites such as Rupert Brooke's The Soldier, George Herbert's Love and John Betjeman's A Subaltern's Love Song—these are poems chosen for their resonant power, nostalgia, and simplicity. The author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet, and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes.
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George Courtauld read Philosophy at Cambridge. The son of the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Essex, he has been a headhunter for 13 years. His gift for making history accessible was discovered when he compiled a list of historical events for his sons to hang in the bathroom. It turned into the bestseller The Pocket Book of Patriotism, followed by The Pocket Book of Patriots. Courtauld is married with three sons and lives in Colne Engaine, near Colchester, Essex.
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"The patriotism that Courtauld's book embodies is distinctly low-key, unshowy, indeed quintessentially British" -- Michael Gove The Times "will stir, inspire and enchant" Best of British
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- PublisherEbury Press
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 009190966X
- ISBN 13 9780091909666
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages224
- EditorCourtauld George
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. London. Ebury Press. 2007. Hard Cover. First Edition. Fourth Printing. Blue boards with gilt spine titles. Attractive wraparound illustrated unclipped dust wrapper. Condition is New. Anthology of over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Themes include bravery and fellowship, love and regret, and people and places. Includes Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier', George Herbert's 'Love' and John Betjeman's 'A Subaltern's Love Song'. Lesser-known poems by the likes of Emily Bronte, Winston Churchill and Sir Walter Raleigh, make this anthology offer more than the average poetry book. The author places each poem in its historical context, gives a potted biography of each poet and offers his own personal interpretation of the words and themes. Seller Inventory # FEB21008
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