{"product_id":"collected-poems-1954-by-c-day-lewis-rare-books","title":"Collected Poems 1954 by C. Day Lewis [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eCollected Poems 1954\u003c\/em\u003e is a compilation of the poetic works of C. Day Lewis up to that year, showcasing his evolution as a poet from the 1930s through the mid-20th century. The collection includes a wide range of themes—political engagement, personal introspection, love, nature, and philosophical inquiry. Initially influenced by leftist politics and the social issues of his time, Day Lewis later shifted towards more personal and lyrical poetry. This volume reflects both his ideological concerns and his refined poetic style, marked by clarity, precision, and emotional depth. It serves as a comprehensive representation of his voice and growth as one of Britain's prominent 20th-century poets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1499\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCecil Day Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e (1904–1972) was an Irish-born British poet, literary critic, and novelist, who served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1968 until his death. He was also known under the pseudonym Nicholas Blake for his detective fiction. A contemporary of W. H. Auden and Stephen Spender, Day Lewis was initially associated with the politically active poets of the 1930s but gradually turned to more introspective and classical themes. His poetry is noted for its lyricism, moral seriousness, and engagement with the human condition. In addition to his poetry, he contributed significantly to literary criticism and translation, further cementing his place in English literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255597949114,"sku":"34JCXOEM9-Used","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/cp_6a9fdc57-8d69-4b82-8e70-3adcbcb24889.jpg?v=1761066249","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/collected-poems-1954-by-c-day-lewis-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}