Examines the short life of nineteenth-century English poet John Keats, stressing the political and social influences that shaped his world and his literature

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Product Description: The latest collection from one of our finest narrative and lyrical poets. The new verse of Andrew Morton bears a strong Romantic imprint, with Keats, Shelley, Goethe and Napoleon making specific appearances throughout the course of the book. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A collection of English writing, from both new and established names, which encompasses poetry, stories, essays and previews of work in progress. The contributors includes A.S. Byatt, Lesley Glaister, Barry Unsworth, R.S. Thomas, Andrew Motion, Candice Rodd, Hilary Mandel and Peter Redgrove...read more

Product Description: "Mr. Motion has generously enlarged our understanding of . . . this impressive writer's life. He is a clear, fluent writer; evocative, acute, sympathetic, but absolutely unblinking about the notorious weaknesses and cruelties (as well as the immense wit and hard work) of his subject...read more

Product Description: A story of three generations destroyed by drink, drugs and bohemian life. George Lambert served as a war artist in Palestine and Gallipoli, and became Australia's leading painter. His son Constant founded the Sadlers Wells ballet, and Kit Lambert managed the pop group, The Who, and was murdered...read more