A Shropshire Lad
A Shropshire Lad by A. E. Housman is a collection of poetry published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on May 9, 2024. This edition spans 96 pages and is presented in English. First published in 1896, the work delves into themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, capturing the fragility of life through Housman’s elegant and melodic verse.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of rural England, evoking nostalgia and longing through its lyrical beauty. The collection features 63 poems that resonate with universal themes, including death, grief, and the impact of war. A Shropshire Lad has garnered attention for its emotional depth and has inspired generations, making it a significant work within the realm of English poetry.
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What are those blue remembered hills,
What spires, what farms are those?
First published in 1896, A.E. Housman’s best-loved collection of poetry is a poignant exploration of love, loss, the inevitable passage of time and the fragility of life. Using elegant melodic simplicity, Housman’s poems arouse profound emotional resonance through their portrayal of an idyllic rural England, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing for times gone by.
A Shropshire Lad became popular with young British soldiers during the First World War and is now widely considered a classic work of English poetry. With lyrical beauty and universal themes, these 63 poems have inspired generations of readers across the world.
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