14 used from �0.22

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Collected Poems: With an Index of First Lines (Hardcover)

by John Betjeman (Author)

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.

14 used from �0.22

Other Editions:	RRP:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Paperback (4th Revised edition)			61 used & new from �0.01

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Trains and Buttered Toast: Selected Radio Talks

by John Betjeman

5.0 out of 5 stars (5) �5.72

Summoned by Bells: A Life in Verse (BBC Audio)

by John Betjeman

5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �7.99

Tennis Whites and Teacakes

by John Betjeman

5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �6.68

Betjeman's Britain: Poems from the BBC Archives (BBC Audio)

by John Betjeman

�8.36

Ghastly Good Taste: Or a Depressing Story of the Rise and Fall of English Architecture

by John Betjeman

5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �12.75

› Explore similar items

Product details

Hardcover: 427 pages
Publisher: John Murray Publishers Ltd; 4th Revised edition edition (1 Sep 1989)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0719536286
ISBN-13: 978-0719536281
Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 14.8 x 3.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 716,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

This collection comprises all Betjeman's poetry. His work is known both for its range and mastery of poetic form. Collected Poems was awarded the Duff Cooper Memorial Prize and has sold nearly two million copies.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

(What's this?)

Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)

hugo williams(1)

john betjeman(1)

poet laureate(1)

poetry(1)

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	55% buy the item featured on this page: Collected Poems: With an Index of First Lines 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
	20% buy John Betjeman Collected Poems 4.7 out of 5 stars (3) �9.98
	10% buy The Best of Betjeman 4.8 out of 5 stars (4) �6.97
	8% buy Best Loved Poems of John Betjeman 3.0 out of 5 stars (2) �5.99

Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding talent of rhythm and rhyme, 13 May 2003

By	Mr. M. J. Hulme - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't pretend to be much of an expert on poetry, but when I first read Betjeman's work, I was stunned at the simplicity and beauty of the rhythm he brings to the language. Intelligent and articulate without being pretentious or high-brow, this is nonetheless extraordinary writing by a rare, rare talent. This collection includes some of his later works, perhaps overlooked in the light of his prolific mid-Century output. While not in the same league as his middle period, they still give an insight into a man that excelled at painting images with words.

'Revival ran along the hedge
And made my spirit whole,
With steam upon the windowpane
And glory in my soul.'

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute delight!, 30 Dec 2001

By	tcoupar@hotmail.com (Edinburgh) - See all my reviews

A delightful volume which captures the spirit of Betjeman in all its fullness and wit.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 2 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }