The Faber Popular Reciter
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few anthologies capture the raw pleasure of spoken verse quite like The Faber Popular Reciter, a carefully curated collection assembled by one of Britain's most celebrated literary voices. Edited by Kingsley Amis, the anthology presents a rich selection of popular poems chosen for their power when read aloud, ranging from rousing ballads to comic verse and dramatic monologues — pieces that have delighted audiences in drawing rooms, theatres, and public halls alike. Amis brings his characteristic wit and unerring critical eye to the selection, championing accessibility and performance without sacrificing literary merit. Published under the distinguished Faber and Faber imprint, the collection stands as a testament to poetry's enduring life beyond the printed page, reminding us that verse was born in the voice. For anyone who has ever felt the spine-tingling thrill of a perfectly delivered poem, this volume promises to be an irresistible treasury.
Author: Kingsley Amis
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few anthologies capture the raw pleasure of spoken verse quite like The Faber Popular Reciter, a carefully curated collection assembled by one of Britain's most celebrated literary voices. Edited by Kingsley Amis, the anthology presents a rich selection of popular poems chosen for their power when read aloud, ranging from rousing ballads to comic verse and dramatic monologues — pieces that have delighted audiences in drawing rooms, theatres, and public halls alike. Amis brings his characteristic wit and unerring critical eye to the selection, championing accessibility and performance without sacrificing literary merit. Published under the distinguished Faber and Faber imprint, the collection stands as a testament to poetry's enduring life beyond the printed page, reminding us that verse was born in the voice. For anyone who has ever felt the spine-tingling thrill of a perfectly delivered poem, this volume promises to be an irresistible treasury.