The Best of Betjeman by John Betjeman (First Edition)
John Betjeman, appointed Poet Laureate in 1972, is celebrated as the best loved poet of the twentieth century. His subtle blend of wit and melancholia, affection and criticism continues to attract an ever-expanding readership. From beneath his sparkling wit and deceptively simple nostalgia, Betjeman emerges as the authority on a broad range of subjects from conservation and church architecture to tradition and Englishness.
In this selection of his greatest poetry and prose, cherished classics such as Slough, Pot Pourri from a Surrey Garden and A Subaltern’s Love-song sit beside rare gems like Metro-land, Betjeman’s critically acclaimed film script.
Format: Hardback | 236 pages
Dimensions (cm): 22.1 x 12.9 x 2.2 | 424g
Publication Date: 1978
Publisher: John Murray
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 0719535557
ISBN13: 9780719535550
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. No obvious damage to the cover. The dust jacket is included and in good condition (very minor scuff marks and a fair amount of scratching). The majority of pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. There is some minor discolouring, the majority of which can only be seen on the block when the book is closed. No missing pages.