A selection of Walter de la Mare's greatest poems presented alongside insightful, reader-friendly commentaries. "De la Mare is one of the best of the best." -- Robert Frost "One of that most lovable order of artists who never lose sight of their childhood, but re-live it continually in their work and contrive to find expression for their maturity in it, memories and impressions, its romantic vision of the world." -- J.B. Priestley Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was born in Charlton, Kent. The Listeners (1912) and the children's volume Peacock Pie (1913) established him as one of the foremost poets of his time. De la Mare also published novels, short stories, children's books, literary criticism and a series of celebrated anthologies. William Woottenis a poet, critic and journalist. He lectures at the University of Bristol. Faber & Faber Pub Date: September 07, 2021 1.1" H x 7.7" L x 5.1" W 188 pages paperback
