First published in 1944, during the darkest days of the war, Lord Wavell's great anthology of English poetry - enhanced by his own introduction and annotations - encouraged and delighted many thousands of readers. It has remained in print every since, proving beyond doubt that, whatever the fashion of the day, poetry can fulfil its ancient function, finding its way to the hearts of the many, not only to the minds of the few.
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First published in 1944, during the darkest days of the war, Lord Wavell's great anthology of English poetry - enhanced by his own introduction and annotations - encouraged and delighted many thousands of readers. It has remained in print every since, proving beyond doubt that, whatever the fashion of the day, poetry can fulfil its ancient function, finding its way to the hearts of the many, not only to the minds of the few.
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New. 1992. New Ed. Paperback. This anthology of English poetry was first published in 1944. The editor, Field Marshal Lord Wavell, who was Viceroy of India from 1943 to 1947, wrote "Generals and Generalship". Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 136 x 35. Weight in Grams: 474......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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A collection of some of the poems memorized by the British Field Marshall A.P. Wavell and published shortly after WWII, this remarkable book contains some thousands of poems, short and long, separated according to topic: courage, love, etc. This is the perfect book for young people in need of an introduction to the marvels of poetic verse, or for anyone who loves poetry already . . . varied, poignant, wonderful.
NEWFIE
Oct 25, 2007
Anthology of Poetry by Field-Marshal Earl Wavell
A wonderful selection of poetry by a wonderful man, leader and soldier which, over the years has provided much joy, remembrances, reflection, sorrow and tears at times, relaxation - a real treasure which should be in everyone's library
