There is no better chronicler of the English way of life than John Betjeman, poet, observer, diarist and journalist with a keen eye for the details that make England what it is.
Betjeman thought sentiment no bad thing but he wasn't afraid of writing about bullying or the gay culture of 1920s Oxford. He was a one-off - a man with great enthusiasm for life and an extraordinary ability to express himself in a way that makes his subject - whether a village church or a teashop, a game of tennis or a seaside holiday - unique.
This guide to John Betjeman looks at some of his best-loved poems, his life and loves, and the places and people that, through his words, have become part of our national consciousness.
- ISBN10 184165387X
- ISBN13 9781841653877
- Publish Date 1 June 2012
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 25 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English