With this book, acclaimed poet Vernon Scannell completes his autobiographical trilogy, recalling his childhood and early manhood, culminating in his joining the army in 1940.'

Surveys narrative and lyrical poetry in the English language and discusses the craft of the poet.

This is a collection of essays on the following poets: Keith Douglas; Alun Lewis; Sidney Keyes; Roy Fuller; Alan Ross and Charles Causley; Henry Reed and others and American Poets of the Second World War.

"Vernon Scannell is undoubtedly one of the most important poets of the Second World War, a fact that is reflected in his critical acclaim and popular appeal.

A novel set at Crackenthorpe Hall, a creative-writing centre in the North of England.

The third title in the "five poets" anthology series which started with "One Of Your Legs Is Both the Same" and "Another Day On Your Foot And I Would Have Died".