Alfred Edward Housman was a distinguished classical scholar and poet whose lyrical works convey a Romantic pessimism in a spare, simple style. Beyond his poetic output, which earned him wide recognition, he was also a dedicated scholar and critic of Latin literature, with his critical edition of Manilius considered the definitive text. Housman's scholarly approach, much like his poetry, was marked by directness and asperity, often employing a sarcastic wit that earned him both respect and apprehension among his peers.
In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their selection of verses and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their introductions, the selectors offer a passionate and accessible introduction to some of the greatest poets in history.
'What are those blue remembered hills, What spires, what farms are those?' In this collection, the author's poems, including To an Athlete Dying Young, Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now and When I Was One-and-Twenty, conjure up a potent and idyllic rural world imbued with a poignant sense of loss and sadness.
The Definitive anthology of the poet's verse with corrections based on the original manuscripts in the Library of Congress.
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Der englische Lyriker Alfred Edward Housman (1859-1936) ist im deutschen Sprachraum fast unbekannt. Das liegt unter anderem daran, daß er den Abdruck einzelner Texte aus seinem Gedichtzyklus 'A Shropshire Lad' nicht gestattete, was deren Aufnahme in Anthologien und damit ihre Verbreitung im nichtenglischen Sprachraum einschränkte. Die vorliegende Übersetzung soll dazu beitragen, Housmans Gedichte auch in Deutschland bekannt zu machen.