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Author:

Parker, Peter, 1954- author.

Title:

Housman country : into the heart of England / Peter Parker.

Edition:

First American Edition.

Publisher:

FarrarStraus and Giroux,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

x, 530 pages ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Housman, A. E.--(Alfred Edward),--1859-1936--Criticism and interpretation.
Housman, A. E.--(Alfred Edward),--1859-1936.--Shropshire lad.
English poetry--19th century--History and criticism.
National characteristics, English, in literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

England in your pocket -- The man and his book -- English landscape -- English music -- English soldiers -- The rediscovery of England -- Aftermaths -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A Shropshire lad.

Summary:

"A captivating exploration of A. E. Housman and the influence of his particular brand of Englishness"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0374173044 (hardback)
9780374173043 (hardback)

LCCN:

2016045041

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)