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The Pocket Book of Poems and Songs for the Open Air
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ISBN13: 9781025913032
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Pocket Book of Poems and Songs for the Open Air is an evocative anthology curated to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and the spirit of the traveler. Compiled by the esteemed poet and naturalist Edward Thomas, this collection is designed as a companion for walkers, wanderers, and those who find solace in the great outdoors. It weaves together a diverse selection of verses, traditional folk songs, and musical scores, all centered on themes of the countryside, the seasons, and the simple joys of life under the open sky.
The work features contributions from a wide range of classic poets and anonymous balladeers, reflecting Thomas's profound appreciation for the English landscape. By blending high literature with popular song, the anthology captures the pastoral atmosphere of the early 20th century and emphasizes the rhythmic connection between walking and poetry. This volume stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between the literary imagination and the environment, offering readers a portable treasury of lyrical inspiration for their own journeys through the wild.
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