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A Shropshire lad by A.E. Housman. Illustrations by Elinore Blaisdell is a work of literary fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is A Shropshire lad about?
First published in 1896, this is Housman's first and most widely known collection of poems. Dismal and fatalistic, Housman speaks of the cruelty of life. In contrast to the dreary subject matter, the poetry itself is brisk and lively. Considered by many to be among the finest works of modern British poetry.
Who reads A Shropshire lad?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- A.E. Housman. Illustrations by Elinore Blaisdell
- Publisher
- New York, Shakespeare House
- Published
- 1951
- Language
- EN
- Category
- work of literary fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Poetry, Humanities
- Rating
- 4.04 / 5 (1,438 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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