Betjeman: Writing the Public Life

John Betjeman was a British poet and public figure who was known for his devotion to preserving Victorian architecture and satirical writings on suburban London. He was, however, most prominently known for his open devotion to Anglicanism and has become an icon of the Anglican public image. Here, Gardner (English, Baylor U.) explores Anglicanism in Betjeman's poetry and public dialogues. Although he was a devout Anglican and a famous apologist for the Church of England, he also was plagued with questions of belief. This book will appeal to those interested in British poetry focusing on questions of faith. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)