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The Truants Ere my heart beats too coldly and faintly To remember sad things, yet be gay, I would sing a brief song of the world's little children Magic hath stolen away. The primroses scattered by April, The stars of the wide Milky Way, Cannot outnumber the... Read Full Overview

De la Mare described two distinct "types" of imagination - although "aspects" might be a better term: the childlike and the boylike. It was at the border between the two that Shakespeare, Dante, and the rest of the great poets lay. And so we let him have his... Read Full Overview

A treasure trove of whimsy and wonder awaits within Peacock Pie, A Book Of Rhymes. Walter De la Mare's enchanting children's poetry collection invites both young and grown readers into a world where everyday moments shimmer with magic. From gentle bedtime story rhymes to playful,... Read Full Overview

Step into a world where imagination dances and childhood wonder never fades. Peacock Pie, A Book Of Rhymes by Walter De la Mare invites young readers and nostalgic adults alike to explore a treasury of whimsical children's poems, each one sparkling with gentle humour, vivid imagery,... Read Full Overview

A delightful collection of whimsical poems, Peacock Pie captures the beauty and mystery of childhood through imaginative and playful verse. From magical creatures and far-off lands to simple observations of everyday life, de la Mare's lyrical poetry invites readers into a... Read Full Overview

A collection of poems first published in 1916, describing the capers of fairies, princes, beasts, children, witches, farmers, and kings.

The perfect gift for children aged 8+, this stunning classic collection of poetry will delight a new generation of readers of the Faber Children's Classics list. Peacock Pie contains the finest of Walter de la Mare's poems for children, accompanied by exquisite original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

A delightful collection of whimsical poems, Peacock Pie captures the beauty and mystery of childhood through imaginative and playful verse. From magical creatures and far-off lands to simple observations of everyday life, de la Mare's lyrical poetry invites readers into a... Read Full Overview

Walter John de la Mare, OM CH (1873-1956), was an English poet, short story writer, and novelist, probably best remembered for his works for children and "The Listeners" (1912), and for a highly acclaimed selection of subtle psychological horror stories, amongst them "Seaton's... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview