Collected Poems for Children: Macmillan Classics Edition
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A collection of children's poems from beloved poet Charles Causley, illustrated by John Lawrence.
Charles Causley Books
Charles Causley is a poet deeply rooted in Cornwall, his lifelong home. His work often draws inspiration from the region's rich tapestry of legends and landscapes, infusing his verse with a distinct sense of place. Causley's unique voice captures the essence of both the everyday and the mythical, making his poetry resonate with readers who appreciate lyrical depth and a strong connection to heritage. His writings explore enduring themes with clarity and a memorable cadence.
`One of the finest poets of his generation' Vernon Scannell, Sunday Telegraph schovat popis
Alongside such familiar favourites as Edward Thomas's 'Adlestrop', John Masefield's 'Sea-Fever', Thomas Gray's 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' and Stevie Smith's 'Not Waving But Drowning', here are Jenny Joseph threatening to be a disreputable old lady, Patrick Chalmers on the wisdom of the fairground, V.L. Edminson on a good cure for bad temper and F.W. Harvey celebrating the comical duck. Heroism, the seasons, birth, death, work and eccentric characters: these are poems for every mood and taste, from the whole range of verse in English.
This collection of verse for children includes poems describing elves, changelings, wizards, ghosts, mermaids, incantations and curses. The editor has also included poems which seem to reflect the magic of the natural world and everyday life.
. Rupert Hart-Davis, 1961 1st ed, bright clean copy, with unclipped dustjacket, no markings, Professional booksellers since 1981