The Last Poems - Paperback

by A. E. Housman (Author)

The Last Poems is a collection of poems written by A. E. Housman, a renowned English poet and scholar. The collection was published posthumously in 1922, a year after Housman's death. The Last Poems includes 33 poems, many of which were written in the last years of Housman's life. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, loss, death, nature, and the passing of time. Housman's poetry is known for its simplicity and clarity, and his use of traditional forms such as the sonnet and ballad. The Last Poems is a poignant and reflective collection that showcases Housman's mastery of language and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion.1922. English poet and scholar, whose verse would influence later poets, although only two slim volumes appeared during his lifetime, this being one of them. Partial Contents: Beyond the moor and mountain crest; Her strong enchantments failing; In valleys green and still; Could man be drunk for ever; The night my father got me; The sigh that heaves the grasses; Onward led the road again; and When lads were home from labour.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.