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Summoned By Bells A Life In Verse

A Life in Verse

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Summoned By Bells A Life In Verse

By: John Betjeman
Narrated by: John Betjeman
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About this listen

 In the famous tones of Sir John himself this magnificent autobiography in verse poignantly describes the pains and pleasures of growing up.

"Summoned by Bells can hardly help being a landmark.../one seems to be living his childhood and boyhood with him." -Stephen Spender

©2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2008 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Art & Literature Authors European Literary History & Criticism Poetry World Literature

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Hearing Betjemans voice was a treat. He had a great talent but seemed to just muddle through

The descriptive language

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Probably not for younger generations. I am racing up to 80, 2y one month to go! Must catch up with today's poetry!

Memories of years even before my time!

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What a treat to hear John Betjeman reading his verse early autobiography summoned by bells (no 'the' as per the Audible name) A gentle enjoyable relaxing listen which made me smile.

A beautiful listen

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Very special. Wonderfully constructed and read.
As if Betjeman is back with us. A treat that can be revised time-over.

Incomperable

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