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Embark on a poetic journey through Britain's captivating countryside with this exquisitely illustrated anthology. Featuring over 100 carefully curated verses, this collection is divided into seven chapters, each delving into distinct facets of the nation's natural beauty—from the changing seasons to the diverse wildlife, from ancient woodlands to majestic mountains.
This literary treasure trove invites readers to perceive nature through the discerning eyes of poets, offering a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life. As Wordsworth aptly noted, it serves as the perfect antidote to those moments when 'the world is too much with us'.
Within these pages, you'll encounter beloved works by literary giants such as Keats, Yeats, Tennyson, and Plath, alongside contemporary voices like Carol Anne Duffy and Simon Armitage. This juxtaposition of classic and modern poetry promises to ignite a passion for further exploration of the featured contemporary poets.
For those with a penchant for historical connections, footnotes illuminate the links between certain poems and National Trust sites, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this already captivating collection.
Book ISBN: | 9780008596026 |
Book Author: | Deborah Alma |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | National Trust Books |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 136 x 185 x 15 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-04-13 |
Book Pagination: | 160 pages |
Book Weight: | 262g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’