Six Poets

In this personal anthology, Alan Bennett explores over seventy poems by six beloved poets—Thomas Hardy, A.E. Housman, John Betjeman, W.H. Auden, Louis MacNeice, and Philip Larkin—sharing insightful anecdotes, biographical details, and candid reactions to their work. Bennett’s conversational style and witty portraits make this collection accessible to both newcomers and seasoned poetry enthusiasts, offering a nuanced look at a diverse range of poems from hidden treasures to classics.