Other Men's Flowers

Since its first publication in 1944, this great anthology of English poetry has offered a welcome escape and delight for many thousands of readers. Written during the darkest days of the war, Lord Wavell's love of poetry shines through in his introduction to the book and annotations to the poems. The collection has remained in print ever since and is proof that poetry can fulfill its ancient function, finding its way to the hearts of the many as well as the minds of a few.