THOMAS, EDWARD — Last Poems

London, England: Selwyn & Blount, 1918. 1st Edition; variant issue. Hardcover. First Edition - variant issue with no ads at the rear of the book. The book is in Very Good condition and is lacking the dust jacket. The covers have noticeable generalized toning. There is a small beginning crack to the top front spine joint. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The spine label is mostly clean and bright, with one small scrape. The text pages are clean, but noticeably toned due to the acid content of the paper. "Thomas's poems are noted for their attention to the English countryside and a certain colloquial style. The short poem In Memoriam exemplifies how his poetry blends the themes of war and the countryside. On 11 November 1985, Thomas was among 16 Great War poets commemorated on a slate stone unveiled in Westminster Abbey's Poet's Corner. The inscription, written by fellow poet Wilfred Owen, reads: "My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity." Thomas was described by British Poet Laureate Ted Hughes as "the father of us all." " (From Wikipedia). Very Good .