A. E. Housman, the Scholar-Poet
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A. E. Housman, romantic poet and classical scholar, is best-known as the author of A Shropshire Lad and the meticulous editor of Manilius, the Latin poet of astronomy. In this first full biography,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0684161060
ISBN13:9780684161068
Release Date:January 1980
Publisher:Scribner Book Company
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
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Superb Biography
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A spuperb bio of the scholar poet. The structure is interesting. First, the author presents a chronological look at Housman's life with some salient facts, emphasizing the most important influences in his life. The latter part of the book is devoted to closer scrutiny of the different aspects of his work and personal affairs taken separately: classical studies, family relationships, friendships, etc. I read this in preparation for seeing the new Tom Stoppard play, " Invention of Love " which deals with Housman's somewhat tortured, but extremely productive life. Glad that I did. The book stands by itself as top biography.
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