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A review by katewhite77
Six Poets: Hardy to Larkin: An Anthology by Alan Bennett by Alan Bennett
emotional
funny
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
A very enjoyable and informative read.
Useful for poetry beginners such as myself and expertly read and contextualised by the legend that is Alan Bennett.
To my shame, it has taken me until now to realise Thomas Hardy was known as a poet as a poet as well as a novelist. I just thought he dabbled a bit.
AE Housman's A Shropshire Lad isn't what the title would first suggest. No spoilers here, but surface to say I am now intrigued to read the collection.
John Betjeman wrote funny poems! I just thought he wrote serious ones. He was also fond of being on TV.
WH Auðen followed love to America and became a naturalised American. I thought he spent his days here.
I learned all about a new to me poet Louis Macniece from Northern Ireland. Well known for being able to see both sides of a story.
I have finally heard more than the first few lines of that well known poem by Philip Larkin concerning parental responsibility. You know the one, and if you don't, I heartily recommend you let Alan Bennett's dulcet tones enlighten you.
Useful for poetry beginners such as myself and expertly read and contextualised by the legend that is Alan Bennett.
To my shame, it has taken me until now to realise Thomas Hardy was known as a poet as a poet as well as a novelist. I just thought he dabbled a bit.
AE Housman's A Shropshire Lad isn't what the title would first suggest. No spoilers here, but surface to say I am now intrigued to read the collection.
John Betjeman wrote funny poems! I just thought he wrote serious ones. He was also fond of being on TV.
WH Auðen followed love to America and became a naturalised American. I thought he spent his days here.
I learned all about a new to me poet Louis Macniece from Northern Ireland. Well known for being able to see both sides of a story.
I have finally heard more than the first few lines of that well known poem by Philip Larkin concerning parental responsibility. You know the one, and if you don't, I heartily recommend you let Alan Bennett's dulcet tones enlighten you.