Selected Poems of Stephen Spender; Stephen Spender; Random House, 1964; Softcover; Softcover; 8×5.25″; 81pp. Poetry, World Literature, English Poetry

VERY GOOD+ condition -this 8th printing shows remainder mark and foxing to top and fore-edge and front cover from age, otherwise like new – no crease in spine, tight binding, no markings noticed

This collection offers a comprehensive and intimate look at the celebrated British poet’s world. Known for his socially engaged verse and unique style, Spender’s poems span from intensely personal to political, creating a tapestry of mid-20th century experiences. His remarkable range in subject matter, from reflections on the Spanish Civil War to the poignant lyricism of his love poems, reveals his extraordinary ability to capture the human condition and the complexities of his time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: “Sir Stephen Harold Spender CBE (28 February 1909 – 16 July 1995) was an English poet, novelist and essayist who concentrated on themes of social injustice and the class struggle in his work. He was appointed the seventeenth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the United States Library of Congress in 1965.” – Wikipedia