Reynard the Fox: A Tale in Verse (with Selected Sonnets and Lyrics)
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 , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Can the wit of a fox outrun the fury of the hunt? In "Reynard the Fox," Poet Laureate John Masefield crafts one of the most exhilarating narrative poems in the English language. This vivid, rhythmic masterpiece breathes life into the English countryside, following the wily Reynard as he leads a high-stakes chase across the hills and through the gorse. More than just a tale of the hunt, Masefield’s verse captures the sights, sounds, and social textures of rural life with unmatched precision. This edition also includes a selection of Masefield’s celebrated sonnets and lyrics, showcasing the lyrical depth and sensitivity that defined his career. Whether you are a lover of classic narrative verse or a collector of fine mid-century literature, this collection remains a pulse-pounding and beautiful celebration of the natural world and the enduring spirit of the wild.
Author: John Masefield
Format: Hardback
Published: 1946, William Heinemann Ltd
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Can the wit of a fox outrun the fury of the hunt? In "Reynard the Fox," Poet Laureate John Masefield crafts one of the most exhilarating narrative poems in the English language. This vivid, rhythmic masterpiece breathes life into the English countryside, following the wily Reynard as he leads a high-stakes chase across the hills and through the gorse. More than just a tale of the hunt, Masefield’s verse captures the sights, sounds, and social textures of rural life with unmatched precision. This edition also includes a selection of Masefield’s celebrated sonnets and lyrics, showcasing the lyrical depth and sensitivity that defined his career. Whether you are a lover of classic narrative verse or a collector of fine mid-century literature, this collection remains a pulse-pounding and beautiful celebration of the natural world and the enduring spirit of the wild.