The Bluebells and Other Verse
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small tear on front of jacket, foxing on spine of jacket
Experience the lyrical beauty and evocative storytelling of Britain’s long-serving Poet Laureate. John Masefield was a master of capturing the spirit of the English landscape and the rugged life of the sea, and The Bluebells and Other Verse serves as a wonderful late-career testament to his enduring talent. This collection highlights Masefield's versatility, featuring: The Bluebells: A celebrated title poem that showcases his deep connection to nature and the English countryside. Dramatic Verse: A selection of his plays and dramatic poems that explore historical and legendary themes with rhythmic precision. Narrative Poetry: Compelling tales told in verse that display the narrative drive Masefield was famous for throughout his career. Whether he is writing about the simple beauty of a woodland floor or the grand themes of history, Masefield’s work is characterized by a unique accessibility and melodic quality. This Heinemann edition is a significant find for collectors of 20th-century British poetry and fans of Masefield’s timeless voice.
Author: John Masefield
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, Heinemann
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small tear on front of jacket, foxing on spine of jacket
Experience the lyrical beauty and evocative storytelling of Britain’s long-serving Poet Laureate. John Masefield was a master of capturing the spirit of the English landscape and the rugged life of the sea, and The Bluebells and Other Verse serves as a wonderful late-career testament to his enduring talent. This collection highlights Masefield's versatility, featuring: The Bluebells: A celebrated title poem that showcases his deep connection to nature and the English countryside. Dramatic Verse: A selection of his plays and dramatic poems that explore historical and legendary themes with rhythmic precision. Narrative Poetry: Compelling tales told in verse that display the narrative drive Masefield was famous for throughout his career. Whether he is writing about the simple beauty of a woodland floor or the grand themes of history, Masefield’s work is characterized by a unique accessibility and melodic quality. This Heinemann edition is a significant find for collectors of 20th-century British poetry and fans of Masefield’s timeless voice.