Magic Casements: The Use of Poetry in the Expanding of Consciousness

Trevelyan, George (Sir)

ISBN 10: 1858600472 / ISBN 13: 9781858600475

Published by Gateway, Bath, 1996, 1996

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Synopsis:

Originally published in 1980, this book is published as a special edition to celebrate the life and work of Sir George Trevelyan. Sir George used his knowledge of poetry to expand the consciousness of his listeners. During his time as Warden of Attingham Park, he often used poetry to stimulate and inspire his audience. This volume contains some of his favourite poems by Wordsworth, Hopkins, D.H. Lawrence, Traherne, Coleridge, T.S. Eliot, Christopher Fry and Evelyn Nolt. Their poems are drawn together by his own insights and passionate enthusiasm for the written word. Sir George explains the secrets of good reciting, and encourages others to take up this art.

Synopsis: Originally published in 1980, this book is published as a special edition to celebrate the life and work of Sir George Trevelyan. Sir George used his knowledge of poetry to expand the consciousness of his listeners. During his time as Warden of Attingham Park, he often used poetry to stimulate and inspire his audience. This volume contains some of his favourite poems by Wordsworth, Hopkins, D.H. Lawrence, Traherne, Coleridge, T.S. Eliot, Christopher Fry and Evelyn Nolt. Their poems are drawn together by his own insights and passionate enthusiasm for the written word. Sir George explains the secrets of good reciting, and encourages others to take up this art.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Magic Casements: The Use of Poetry in the ...
Publisher: Gateway, Bath, 1996
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new