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Slowly, silently, now the moon Walks the night in her silver shoon; This way, and that, she peers, and sees Silver fruit upon silver trees; One spring evening, the fairies gather in the woods. Two sleepy children join in the parade to a wonderful, dream-like fairy party. Illustrated by bright new talent, Carolina Rabei, this Walter de la Mare poem is brought to life with shimmery, ethereal illustrations, making it the perfect book for bedtime. One of four seasonal Walter de la Mare picture books that form a set, each with complementing colour palates and illustrations by rising young star Carolina.

De la Mare''s capacity to both disturb and charm is demonstrated in a compilation of verse from earlier published volumes that chronologically arranges poems dating from 1906 to 1953.

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Complementing his Collected Poems, this volume gathers together all Walter de la Mare''s poems for children. The book includes what, for the adult, are among his greatest pure lyrics. His descriptions of birds, beasts and natural phenomena are judged particularly sharp and accurate.

This selection of Walter de la Mare''s finest dark poems -- many with fantasy and supernatural themes -- draws from such sources as The Saturday Review, The Thrush, The Pall Mall Magazine, The Odd Volume, The Lady''s Realm, The English Review, The Westminster Gazette, The Commonwealth, and The Nation. Included are "The Dark Chateau," "The Witch," "The Ghost," and more.

Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was one of the best-loved English poets of the twentieth century, his verse admired by contemporaries including Thomas Hardy, Robert Frost, W. H. Auden and T. S. Eliot. This volume presents a new selection of de la Mare''s finest poems, including perennial favourites such as ''Napoleon'', ''Fare Well'' and ''The Listeners'', for a twenty-first-century audience. The poems are accompanied by commentaries by William Wootten, which build up a portrait of de la Mare''s life, loves and friendships with the likes of Hardy, Rupert Brooke, Edward Thomas and Katherine Mansfield. They also point out the fascinating references to literature, folklore and the natural world that embroider the verse.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Best Stories of Walter de la Mare" by Walter de la Mare. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

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 Aunt" and "All Hallows". In 1921, his novel Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction, and his post-war Collected Stories for Children won the 1947 Carnegie Medal for British children''s books. His first book, Songs of Childhood (1902), was published under the name Walter Ramal. He worked in the statistics department of the London office of Standard Oil for eighteen years while struggling to bring up a family, but nevertheless found enough time to write.

An anthology of poems for children.

In "Songs of Childhood," Walter De la Mare crafts a lyrical and evocative collection that captures the essence of childhood innocence through a series of enchanting poems. The work is characterized by its whimsical imagery, musicality, and a deep sense of nostalgia for the uncomplicated joys of youth. De la Mare employs a vivid palette of language, which not only conveys the joys and sorrows of childhood but also reflects the broader modernist movement of the early 20th century, where language and form were explored in innovative ways. The enchanting cadence of the poems makes them accessible to both children and adults, allowing them to resonate deeply with readers of various ages. Walter De la Mare (1873-1956) was an English author and poet who dedicated much of his literary career to exploring themes of memory, fantasy, and the innocence of childhood. His own experiences growing up in a Victorian society, combined with his interest in folklore and the supernatural, informed his writing style. De la Mare''s background in literature, along with his fascination with children''s emotions and experiences, provided a rich foundation for the creation of "Songs of Childhood," revealing the delicate interplay between reality and imagination. This poignant collection is an essential read for those seeking to reconnect with the wonder and simplicity of early life. Educators, parents, and poetry enthusiasts alike will find value in its timeless themes and exquisite verse, making "Songs of Childhood" a highly recommended addition to any literary repertoire.

''No breath of wind, No gleam of sun Still the white snow Whirls softly down'' As the day draws to a close, a family prepares for Christmas - decorating the tree, hanging stockings by the fire, putting out a plate of mince pies... Outside, the world turns to white.

"Down-Adown-Derry: A Book of Fairy Poems" by Walter De la Mare. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

A collection of major Bible stories of the Old Testament, delightfully re-told in modern English, from the Garden of Eden to David and Goliath! Although geared towards the young, this book is a delight for all ages...

A solitary, brooding boy, crippled by an accident when he was very young, sees two marvelous white birds in a spring meadow and feels his life begin to change.

Walter De la Mare''s ''The Return'' is a literary phantasmagoria that delves into the realms of the supernatural and the psychological with a poetic grace that is often associated with the author''s works. Within its pages, the story unfolds around an individual''s transformative and haunting experience following an encounter with forces beyond the ken of the ordinary world. De la Mare employs a rich, symbolistic literary style, embedding his prose within the early 20th-century tradition that explores the thin veil between reality and the uncanny. The existential questions posed and the ethereal atmospheres evoked are a testament to De la Mare''s mastery in conjuring the fantastic that is deeply rooted in the human psyche. Walter De la Mare (1873–1956) was a profound British poet, short story writer, and novelist known for his explorations into imagination and the supernatural. His writings reflect a fascination with the dream world and the shadowy boundaries between the seen and the unseen. Factors that may have impelled De la Mare to pen ''The Return'' include his preoccupation with the metaphysical, an innate pull towards solitude and introspection, and a desire to illuminate the more enigmatic aspects of the human experience. ''The Return'' by Walter De la Mare comes highly recommended for readers who are aficionados of gothic and supernatural fiction. The reprint by DigiCat Publishing is an excellent opportunity for both scholars and enthusiasts to (re)discover a gem of early modernist literature. Encountering this novel is akin to walking through a carefully woven tapestry of the ethereal and the real, and it invites a contemplation on the essence of existence and identity that will resonate long after the last page is turned.

Walter De la Mare''s ''Peacock Pie, a Book of Rhymes'' stands as a delightful trove of children''s verse, characterized by its whimsical charm and musicality. Within its pages, readers find a myriad of rhymes that resonate with the innocence and wonder of childhood. De la Mare employs a simple yet profound literary style, weaving together rhythm, alliteration, and assonance to create an enchanting world that lingers in the mind long after the book is closed. His work resides in an esteemed literary context, contributing a unique voice alongside other renowned children''s poets of the 20th century, and continues to be cherished for the lyrical quality of his verse which invites both young and old to relish in the playful spirit of his poetry. An inheritor of the romantic tradition, Walter De la Mare approached poetry with a fascination for the surreal and mystical. His acclaimed literary career, crowned by prestigious accolades such as the Carnegie Medal and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, was to a large extent an exploration of the unseen and the ethereal. It is this sense of wonder and his intuitive grasp of a child''s inner world that likely led De la Mare to pen ''Peacock Pie.'' By integrating his fantastical style with a childlike curiosity, he crafted poems that could capture the imaginations of children across generations. ''Peacock Pie'' comes highly recommended for young readers and adults alike who delight in poetic artistry and the magic of language. It serves not only as a gateway to appreciating the beauty of verse but also as a medium to revisit the magical vistas of childhood. De la Mare''s rhymes offer a refuge from the ordinary, a space where the music of words reigns supreme. Thus, ''Peacock Pie'' is not just a book of rhymes; it is an invitation to dance with the muses of poetry and memory—a literary feast that keeps giving with each read.

The publication of Short Stories 1895-1926 celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Walter de la Mare''s death. It is also the culmination of a major literary enterprise. For many people Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) is as great a writer of fiction as of poetry. But the majority of his short stories, of which there are a hundred, have long been unavailable. Short Stories brings them all together in three volumes in the first comprehensive collection to be published. De la Mare''s earliest published works were stories, and he continued writing and rewriting stories throughout the rest of his life. There was always a creative counterpoint between the themes and imagery of his prose and his poetry - such as the dream, childhood, the house, night, love lost and regained, solitude and the traveller. A full understanding of either is impossible without knowledge of both. TLS on Short Stories 1895-1926 and Short Stories 1927-1956: ''What strikes one most about [them] is how truly peculiar they are... it is good to see these dark and disquieting stories back in print.'' Martin Seymour-Smith in Scotland on Sunday on Short Stories 1895-1926: ''He was so..."great" that, like all the greatest, his greatness functions as an assumption that goes hardly even recognized...the chief emotion is, as it should be, one of immense gratitude.'' Lord David Cecil: ''Beautiful, enigmatic and disquieting stories.'' Angela Carter: ''De la Mare is a master of mise-en-scene...Prose with the most vivid and unsettling intensity, which resembles some of what the surrealists were producing in France...'' Contents of Short Stories 1895-1926 : (1) The Riddle and Other Stories (1923): The Almond Tree; The Count''s Courtship; The Looking-Glass; Miss Duveen; Selina''s Parable; Seaton''s Aunt; The Bird of Travel; The Bowl; The Three Friends; Lispet, Lispett and Vaine; The Tree; Out of the Deep; The Creatures; The Riddle; The Vats. (2) Ding Dong Bell (1924): Lichen; Benighted; Strangers and Pilgrims; Winter. (3) The Connoisseur and Other Stories (1926): Mr Kempe; Missing; The Connoisseur; Disillusioned; The Nap; Pretty Poll; All Hallows; The Wharf; The Lost Track. (4) Uncollected stories: Kismet; The Hangman Luck; A Mote; The Village of Old Age; The Moon''s Miracle; The Giant; De Mortuis; The Rejection of the Rector; The Match-Maker; The Budget; The Pear-Tree; Leap Year; Promise at Dusk; Two Days in Town.

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 Aunt" and "All Hallows". In 1921, his novel Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction, and his post-war Collected Stories for Children won the 1947 Carnegie Medal for British children''s books. His first book, Songs of Childhood (1902), was published under the name Walter Ramal. He worked in the statistics department of the London office of Standard Oil for eighteen years while struggling to bring up a family, but nevertheless found enough time to write.

""A vast treasure chest, a bewildering collection . . . to dazzle and fascinate everyone who lifts the lid."-Geoffrey Grigson"--

A collection of rhymes and poems for the young of all ages.

Poems written to appeal to the young in mind.

The publication of Short Stories for Children celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Walter de la Mare''s death. It is also the culmination of a major literary enterprise. For many people, Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) is as great a writer of fiction as of poetry. But, the majority of his short stories, of which there are a hundred, have long been unavailable. Short Stories brings them all together in three volumes in the first comprehensive collection to be published. The third and last volume, Short Stories for Children, starts with Broomsticks and Other Tales of 1925, with its twelve stories, and continues with The Lord Fish of 1933 with seven stories. It includes three distinctive stories, ''Pigtails, Ltd'', ''The Thief'' and ''A Nose'', that have never been reprinted since they originally appeared in Broomsticks. Quirky, disparate, unpredictable, acutely observed, sometimes frightening, and often preoccupied with states of mind and personal identity, these stories have much in common with the adult stories. Some of them are peopled with giants, witches, kind elves, evil and spiteful fairies, and imprisoned maidens in castles, but most are not. We find ourselves in railway trains, a mansion in the City of London, another Elizabethan one in a mysterious tract of country, a remote farm house near the sea, a waterlogged forest, a drawing-room being watched by a fly; and, among other things, we encounter a wise monkey, a haunted cat, a fish magician, a baron transmogrified into a donkey, a thief desperate to be burgled, a man who believes he has a wax nose, and a godmother celebrating her 350th birthday. As in de la Mare''s poems, everyday reality may at any time become undercut by disturbing uncertainty and dark, though not always malign, forces. A full understanding of the poems and stories is impossible without knowledge of both. Vivid and timeless, Bold''s original woodcut designs and Rex Whistler''s original engravings have been used to illustrate the two parts of the book. Punch on the children''s stories: ''Whether Walter de la Mare is writing of scarecrows or piccaninnies, cats, fish, very old ladies, an admiral with a magic jacket or a godmother who could offer three centuries of life, he is enchanted and enchanting. There is a wisdom as well as magic -or perhaps one should say a magical wisdom.'' TLS on Short Stories 1895-1926 and Short Stories 1927-1956: ''What strikes one most about [them] is how truly peculiar they are... it is good to see these dark and disquieting stories back in print.'' Martin Seymour-Smith in Scotland on Sunday on Short Stories 1895-1926: ''He was so..."great" that, like all the greatest, his greatness functions as an assumption that goes hardly even recognized...the chief emotion is, as it should be, one of immense gratitude.'' Lord David Cecil: ''Beautiful, enigmatic and disquieting stories.'' Angela Carter: ''De la Mare is a master of mise-en-scene...Prose with the most vivid and unsettling intensity, which resembles some of what the surrealists were producing in France...'' Contents of Short Stories for Children: (1) Broomsticks and Other Tales (1925): Pigtails, Ltd; The Dutch Cheese; Miss Jemima; The Thief; Broomsticks; Lucy; A Nose; The Three Sleeping Boys of Warwickshire; The Lovely Myfanwy; Alice''s Godmother; Maria-Fly; Visitors. (2) The Lord Fish (1933): The Lord Fish; A Penny a Day; The Magic Jacket; Dick and the Beanstalk; The Scarecrow; The Old Lion; Sambo and the Snow Mountains.