First published 2007
Charles Simmons presents a comprehensive catalog of John Masefield's literary output. This reference work documents the British poet laureate's extensive bibliography, tracking his publications from early maritime verses through his tenure as England's official poet. Simmons organizes Masefield's poems, plays, and prose works chronologically, providing publication details and variant editions. The bibliography covers Masefield's famous narrative poems like "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Reynard the Fox," his sea ballads, and his later ceremonial verses written for state occasions. Simmons includes first editions, reprints, translations, and anthology appearances. The work serves scholars and collectors seeking to understand the scope of Masefield's prolific career spanning five decades of English literature.
Genres: biography, literary-criticism, 20th-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, scholarly, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, biographical
Setting: England
Period: 20th-century
196 pages · Paperback · Kessinger Publishing