A.E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad is a collection of sixty-three poems that evoke the English countryside and explore themes of youth, mortality, and the passage of time.
Through the voice of a young man from Shropshire, Housman's verses often reflect on the fleeting nature of happiness, the inevitability of loss, and the bittersweet beauty of life. The poems are characterized by their simple, direct language, classical allusions, and a melancholic yet resonant tone.
This enduring work captures a sense of pastoral nostalgia while confronting universal human experiences, making it a poignant and timeless contribution to English poetry.
 
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