Spanning the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, this anthology captures the enticing lives of birds through the eyes of poets. From John Keats’ ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ to Sylvia Lynd’s ‘The Return of the Goldfinches’, and from Tennyson’s ‘The Eagle’ to William Wordsworth’s ‘To The Skylark’, countless varieties of bird are celebrated here. This annotated edition selects the very best from H. J. Massingham’s original collection, first published in 1922. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library series.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.