Verses Of The Poets Laureate From John Dryden To Andrew Motion

Verses of the Poets Laureate: From John Dryden to Andrew Motion (1999) by Hilary Laurie – Orion Books
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This elegant anthology, curated by Hilary Laurie, charts the curious course of British national verse from the stately grandeur of John Dryden to the modern melancholy of Andrew Motion. A journey through monarchs, wars, jubilees, and the occasional cringeworthy birthday ode, Verses of the Poets Laureate captures both the pomp and the poetic awkwardness of a role that has spanned centuries.

Ideal for poetry buffs, royal watchers, or anyone who enjoys rhymed reverence with a dash of national obligation. Our copy? Lovingly foxed, lightly dog-eared, and proud to wear the scars of a bookshelf shuffle.

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