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John Betjeman Collected Poems

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29th June 2006

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9780719568503

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‘It would be difficult – in my opinion impossible – to point to a contemporary poet of greater originality or more genuine depth of feeling’ Anthony Powell

THE DEFINITIVE JOHN BETJEMAN COLLECTION, REISSUED FOR THE CENTENARY OF HIS BIRTH

Collected Poems made publishing history when it first appeared, and has now sold more than two million copies, to an ever-growing readership. This newly expanded edition includes Betjeman’s verse autobiography, Summoned by Bells. With a new Introduction by Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, Collected Poems is the definitive Betjeman companion.

Includes his verse autobiography Summoned by Bells in its entirety.

Reviews

Margaret Lane
A true poet who extends experience
The Times
John Betjeman has succeeded . . . in narrowing the gulf between poetry and the public . . . he has established a personal regency over all contemporary taste
Anthony Powell
It would be difficult - in my opinion impossible - to point to a contemporary poet of greater originality or more genuine depth of feeling