Betjeman's England - Hardcover

Betjeman, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848540914 ISBN 13: 9781848540910

Publisher: John Murray, 2009

Synopsis

For more than half a century, Betjeman's writings have awakened readers to the intimacy of English places—from the smell of gaslight in suburban churches, to the hissing of backwash on a shingle beach. Betjeman is England's greatest typologist: whether he's talking about a townhall or a teaship, he gets to the nub of what makes unexpected places—and unexpected people—tick. This new collection of his writings, arranged geographically, offers an essential gazetteer to the physical landmarks of Betjeman Country and the characters who inhabit it. A new addition to the popular series of Betjeman anthologies, following on from Trains and Buttered Toast and Tennis Whites and Teacakes, this is a treasure trove for any Betjeman fan and for anyone with a love for the rare, curious, and unique details of English life.

About this title

About the Author:

John Betjeman was a poet, writer, broadcaster, and the British Poet Laureate. Stephen Games has written for The Guardian, The Independent, and The Los Angeles Times.

Review:

'Betjeman chronicles the English way of life in exquisite, affectionate and often hilarious detail' -- Independent 'Betjeman was an original and a star' -- Daily Mail 'Remarkable collection ... this is a real treat for any fan of Betjeman, and a testament to Games's remarkable research and reconstruction' -- Sunday Telegraph 'Games has supplied an informative introduction ... Betjeman misxing charm and intimacy' -- Daily Express 'The extracts published here capture the spirit and charm of the broadcasts and the places he explored for the camera years ago that can still be enjoyed today' -- Daily Express Betjeman combines sly humour with a deep love of Englishness' -- Spectator 'Striking package to match the previous collections in this series' -- Bookseller 'Always thoughtful, always eloquent writing' -- Robert Elms Podcast 'The real joy of this book is the chance to remember Betjeman's keen eye, sense of fun and turn of phrase' -- Choice Magazine 'A new book out that proves a treasure house ... reader will, I'm sure, enjoy Betjeman's poems about his strolls through London ... an essential gazetteer to the attractive landmarks of dear old England of yesteryear' -- Kent on Sunday

About this edition

• Publisher: John Murray
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1848540914
• ISBN 13: 9781848540910
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Games Stephen