Favourite Poems of the Countryside

Name: Favourite Poems of the Countryside
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By Samuel Carr and Jo Bell

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Favourite Poems of the Countryside by Samuel Carr and Jo Bell is a charming collection that captures the essence of rural life and the natural world through poetry. This anthology brings together classic and contemporary verses that reflect the beauty, tranquility, and vivid imagery of the countryside. Each poem works to evoke a sense of place, celebrating the landscapes and wildlife that define country life.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate the beauty of nature and the emotive power of poetry. It captures the essence of the countryside, with verses that celebrate the rhythms of rural life and the changing seasons. Perfect for those who find solace and inspiration in the natural world, it will resonate with anyone who cherishes the serenity and splendour of the great outdoors.

Favourite Poems of the Countryside

A beautifully illustrated anthology of pastoral poetry that includes timeless classics fromÂ the eras of Chaucer and Shakespeare through Pope and Marvell, to Coleridge, Tennyson and Wordsworth right up to Vita Sackville-West and John Betjeman.

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Favourite Poems of the Countryside by Samuel Carr and Jo Bell is a celebration of the British countryside, featuring works from iconic poets such as William Shakespeare and John Betjeman.

This rich collection showcases poetry that celebrates our idyllic countryside, with verses on rural life, the changing seasons, the vast woodlands and seascapes of Britain, and the wildlife that inhabit them. Beautifully illustrated with nostalgic scenes of England's pastures, sleepy villages, and dramatic landscapes, this anthology includes timeless poetry from the eras of Chaucer and Shakespeare through to Pope and Marvell, Coleridge, Tennyson, and Wordsworth, right up to contemporary poets like Vita Sackville-West and John Betjeman.

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Favourite Poems of the Countryside by Samuel Carr and Jo Bell is appreciated for its curated selection of poetry celebrating the rural landscape. Readers commend the collection for its blend of classic and contemporary works, reflecting the beauty and tranquillity of the natural world. Despite its classification in Science & Nature, the book is noted for invoking a profound emotional connection to the countryside through its evocative verses.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849942928

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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Jo Bell Non-Fiction Samuel Carr Science & Nature

About the Author

Samuel Carr was a successful editor of a series of poetry anthologies, including Ode to the Countryside and Ode to Flowers. He was also the editor of Classic Hymns and Poems, all published by Batsford. Jo Bell is best known as the inaugural Canal Laureate for the Canal & River Trust and as director of National Poetry Day. Originally from Sheffield and raised on the edges of the Derbyshire Peak District, her fascination with historic narrowboats ignited her passion for poetry, leading to a remarkable career that included managing a fleet of these vessels. Jo lives on her 67-foot narrowboat Tinker. Boater is Jo's first work of non-fiction.

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