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A Shropshire Lad

by A.E. Housman
$9.90
A Shropshire Lad
A Shropshire Lad

Nostalgic verses on youth and fleeting time.

If you're drawn to poetry that wraps the bittersweet experience of youth and the poignant ephemerality of life in a pastoral embrace, A. E. Housman's "A Shropshire Lad" could be a perfect match for you. It's timeless in its simplicity and resonates with a gentle melancholy that could stir a sense of longing and reflection. Ideal for quiet evenings or moments of introspection amidst nature's tranquility.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Shropshire Lad

by A.E. Housman
$9.90
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ISBN: 9781843911777
Authors: A.E. Housman
Publisher: Hesperus Press
Date of Publication: 2008-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Poetry
Related Topics: Literature, LGBTQ+, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 2896 readers)

Description

Comprised of 63 short poems, this captivating collection lingers on themes of youthfulness and mortality, taking as its setting an idyllic Shropshire countryside. In strikingly simple verses—including the famous stanzas known as "When I Was One-and-Twenty"—Housman creates beautifully nostalgic and wistful works haunted by the transience of youth in a society in which young men are sent to war and to work.
 

Nostalgic verses on youth and fleeting time.

If you're drawn to poetry that wraps the bittersweet experience of youth and the poignant ephemerality of life in a pastoral embrace, A. E. Housman's "A Shropshire Lad" could be a perfect match for you. It's timeless in its simplicity and resonates with a gentle melancholy that could stir a sense of longing and reflection. Ideal for quiet evenings or moments of introspection amidst nature's tranquility.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.