{"product_id":"9780140424744","title":"A Shropshire Lad And Other Poems","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic poetry collection presented in a thoughtful edition designed for adult readers and poetry lovers. It surveys memory, loss, religious doubt, and rural longing, with a quiet patriotic undertone in places. Notable poems include 'To an Athlete Dying Young,' 'Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now,' and 'When I Was One-and-Twenty,' all written in lucid diction and a music-like rhythm that rewards rereading. The tone is elegiac, intimate, and introspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is arranged as a focused set of verses that balance spare form with deep feeling. The edition adds a scholarly introduction, revised notes, and handy indexes of first lines and titles to guide readers through the volume. It also includes translations of extracts from classical Greek authors, highlighting the breadth of influence and literary conversation that shaped the poetry. Readers will find the reading experience intimate and rewarding, with language that feels precise and alive on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes major works published in the poet's lifetime plus posthumous selections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslations of extracts from classical Greek authors included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised notes and indexes for easy reference (first lines and titles)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort, precise, musical verse with a carefully modulated rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWide range of themes: memory, mortality, rural life, love, doubt, patriotism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReading features suitable for classroom discussion or personal study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a deeper appreciation for enduring verse that speaks to memory, time, and the world around us. It builds curiosity about language and history, offers quiet companionship in contemplative moments, and leaves a lasting sense of connection to literary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540385804505,"sku":"9780140424744","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/817At7I1EWL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776669668","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140424744","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}