This lovely book of poetry brings together over 100 of the most celebrated and cherished poems of the 20th century. Including poets as diverse as John Betjeman and Ted Hughes, Siegfried Sassoon and Allan Ahlberg, and subjects from all avenues of life - war, family life, love, death, religion, the countryside, animals and comedy - the whole breadth of the nation's life during the 20th century is encapsulated here. Compiled and edited by Griff Rhys Jones as part of the successful The Nations Favourite Poems series, this book brings together the wealth of new and innovative poetry styles that flourished in the 20th Century.
Inspired by a poll to discover the nation's favourite modern poem, this unique anthology is a fascinating collection of some of the finest verse of the twentieth century. From the harrowing images drawn by the First World War poets, to the wonderfully evocative poems of Sir John Betjeman, this collection is as rich and varied as the century itself.
As well as classic favourites such as Jenny Joseph's 'Warning' and Seamus Heaney's 'Digging', there are many surprises to be discovered, including Craig Raine's innovative 'A Martian Sends a Postcard Home' and Roger McGough's charmingly witty 'Vinegar'. There are poems here to suit every mood and emotion. For the unlucky in love, Wendy Cope's engaging poems 'Loss' will soon raise spirits, and anyone who cares about the countryside should turn to Philip Larkin's prophetic 'Going, Going'.
The Nation's Favourite Twentieth Century Poems is a delightful celebration of one hundred years of verse and is destined to become an essential part of every poetry lover's library.
