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Collected Poems, 1951-1975 Hardcover – January 1, 1975

by Charles Causley (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 101 ratings
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Charles Causley is without question one of Britain's foremost living poets. He has been writing poetry for a quarter century that because it is perfectly crafted and easily comprehensible has moved and entertained a large and admiring audience. Causley is one of our language's last great popular his verse rhymes; he employs traditional forms such as the ballad; he writes of the sea, of children, of war, of Cornwall where he has always lived and taught. This volume presents the perfected version of every poem Causley has wished to preserve, together with 23 new ones. These are poems of vigorous rhythms and diction. They express deep compassion and rare insight. While never unsubtle, Causley is always direct and consequently always readable.
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  1. Print length
    289 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Macmillan
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1975
  5. ISBN-10
    0333179943
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0333179949
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan; First Edition (January 1, 1975)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0333179943
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0333179949
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 101 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Robert M. Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Poetry
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
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Charles Causley is one of the best poets of the late 20th Century. Anyone who has not read his poetry will be touched by the pure beauty of his work.
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Paul R. Schlitz Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
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Causley is a master versifier. It will be long before we see his equal again
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Mr. Warren Lee Meacher
5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive collection of one of Britain’s finest,yet under-appreciated,modern poets.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2020
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Cornwall’s greatest poet gets a superb collection in this edition. The power and beauty of Causely’s poetry,infused with the rhythms and cadences of the sea,the coast and the countryside really come to the fore in poems such as Rattler Morgan,Convoy and Guy Fawkes Day. Perhaps lacking some of the dread of Auden and Macneice and some of the technical fireworks of Larkin and Thomas this is nonetheless a comprehensive window into one of Britain’s finest modern poets and sadly a greatly under-appreciated one imo.
IF you get the chance check out the BBC 4 programme on him (iplayer/YouTube etc),also a thing of beauty...
..’Now he spindles in seas deeper than death....’
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John C
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful UK poet
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2013
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With strong links to life in the Royal Navy and in Devon/Cornwall (UK). It includes some of his poems for children. I was very pleased to discover this book and have spent many enjoyable moments reading it. Highly recommended.
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Peter Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection of Causley's work
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2023
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Given as a gift, well received!
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Nigel Huxtable
4.0 out of 5 stars Not to be forgotten
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2024
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Having just discovered this poet I was pleased have them remind me of Cornish places and Naval experience we shared in common. A delight to dip into and discover new memories.
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Mrs. Margaret Aspinall
5.0 out of 5 stars Good service, delivered on time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2023
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Present for husband, who has an old edition. He is delighted with this as it has many poems he has not read.
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