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A NEW TREASURY OF POETRY

by Neil Philip

Illustrated by John Lawrence

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd.. 1st. 1990

Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. English poetry celebrating rich traditions in poetic forms--from early robust ballads and folk verse to breathtaking gems from such moderns as Yeats and Dickinson. Selected and Introduced by Philip. Burgundy boards with silver title to spine. Small b/w wood engraving illustrations. 256 pages including index.

Gift inscription in ink to title page else a lovely copy. Light grey pictorial dustwrapper is slightly grubby and lightly browned to spine, small stain to rear panel.

ISBN: 0216928893
Stock no. 1830975

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Contents

  • Neil Philip: Introduction
  • Edward Thomas Words
  • A CHILD WENT FORTH
  • DAYS ARE WHERE WE LIVE
  • BIRDS AND BEASTS
  • SING A SONG OF SEASONS
  • CHILDREN IF YOU DARE TO THINK
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE LAND OF WHIPPERGINNY
  • GOODNIGHT
  • Index of Poets
  • Index of Titles and First Lines
  • Acknowledgements

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