Spanning various themes and styles, the book showcases Masefield's lyrical and introspective writing. The titular poem, "A Letter From Pontus," is about the Roman poet, Ovid, in exile on the Black Sea, while other verses delve into nature, love, and the mysteries of life. With vivid imagery and emotional depth, Masefield's poems invite readers to reflect on the human condition and the beauty of the world around us. Masefield was England's Poet Laureate at the time of publication.
A Letter From Pontus & Other Verse by John Masefield c1936 First Edition
Title: A Letter From Pontus and Other Verse
Author: John Masefield
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd
Publication Date: 1936 First Edition
Format: HardbackCondition: Blue cloth covers with gilt lettering to spine and gilt cockrell on front-in a very good condition. It comes with its original dust jacket which is also in a good condition with just some minor rubbing to the edges. The pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks-slight browning due to age. Blue endpapers.
Book measures 19cm x 13cm with 109 pages