Poems in the Porch

Name: Poems in the Porch
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781441142184
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The Radio Poems of John Betjeman

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Poems in the Porch offers a nostalgic glimpse into a time when Sundays were truly days of rest, with the Church of England at the heart of community life. This collection recalls a beloved poet and the Christian heritage of the British Isles through carefully selected verses and historical context provided by Professor Garner's learned introduction.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Poems in the Porch

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This book will appeal to readers interested in British cultural history, Christian heritage, poetry enthusiasts, and those who appreciate reflections on traditional community values.

Between 1953-57, John Betjeman read a series of poems on "The Faith in the West" program airing on the BBC's West of England Home Service. This series, called "Poems in the Porch", was so popular that Betjeman received constant requests to publish the poems. This book features an important discovery in the canon of Betjeman's poems.

The book represent a genuine and important discovery in the canon of Betjeman's poems, often considered closed with the publication of the Complete Poems.

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Critics have noted the volume's cultural significance and historical insight. The Contemporary Review highlighted the editorial challenges and the publication's celebration of Christian heritage, while the Church Times praised its evocative journey into traditional Sunday observance and community spirit. The book has also been mentioned in The Observer and featured extracts in The Times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781441142184

Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 November 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation

Illustration: 1 illus

Contributors:

Edited by Kevin J. Gardner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Dr Kevin J. Gardner is Professor of English Literature at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He has recently published a scholarly monograph on Betjeman’s Christian imagination.