{"title":"A.E. Housman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the distinguished works of \u003cem\u003eA.E. Housman\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated poet and scholar whose influence spans the realms of arts and culture. Known for his profound emotional depth and clarity, Housman's poetry captures the wistful beauty of the English countryside and the complexities of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most renowned works, \u003cstrong\u003eA Shropshire Lad\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a poignant anthology that contemplates themes of pastoral life, love, and the inevitability of loss. This collection of poems, written in the late 19th century, continues to resonate with readers today, offering a timeless exploration of nostalgia and the fleeting nature of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a poetry aficionado or new to Housman's work, this collection offers a remarkable glimpse into the landscape of the English psyche and provides a literary experience that is both enriching and thought-provoking. Dive into the evocative world of A.E. Housman and discover why his poetry remains an enduring treasure in English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-shropshire-lad-by-ae-housman-9780241303153","title":"A Shropshire Lad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collectible new Penguin series - beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Shropshire Lad\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1896 at A. E. Housman's own expense. The collection of lyrical poems became hugely successful following the Second Boer War and World War I, with themes such as nostalgia for one's home and the patriotic celebration of the life of the soldier striking a chord with English readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains Housman's greatest works, demonstrating the lyrical precision and emotional depth of his writing. It includes 'To an Athlete Dying Young', a lyrical elegy to a life lost at its prime, and 'When I was One-and-Twenty', a love poem on the ignorance of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506367910124,"sku":"9780241303153","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24830863482273.jpg?v=1748694758"},{"product_id":"a-shropshire-lad-and-other-poems-by-ae-housman-9780140424744","title":"A Shropshire Lad and Other Poems","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful collection of Housman's much-loved poetry, new to Penguin Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA. E. Housman was one of the best-loved poets of his day, whose poems conjure up a potent and idyllic rural world imbued with a poignant sense of loss. They are expressed in simple rhythms, yet show a fine ear for the subtleties of metre and alliteration. His scope is wide—ranging from religious doubt to intense nostalgia for the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together \u003cem\u003eA Shropshire Lad\u003c\/em\u003e (1896) and \u003cem\u003eLast Poems\u003c\/em\u003e (1922), along with the posthumous selections \u003cem\u003eMore Poems\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAdditional Poems\u003c\/em\u003e, and three translations of extracts from Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides that display his mastery of Classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46513152295148,"sku":"9780140424744","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27135213482237.jpg?v=1748860761"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/a-e-housman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}