Boisterous, witty, and enchanting, this collection of children's poems
by Robert Graves--with iconic drawings by Edward Ardizzone--will delight
any young reader. First published over 50 years ago, this is a faithful
reproduction of the 1964 original that was published in the United
States and Great Britain.
Seven poems evoke the world of Victorian England and include the story
of Ann, the third-but-youngest child of seventeen who runs away to live
at a duke's palace; a valentine in verse; a battle of words lost in
translation between King George II and the Chinese Emperor; a bedside
visit to a little girl from her doctor; and a lively argument between
young Caroline and Charles that sounds a lot like 21st-century banter
between children.
Ann at Highwood Hall will thrill scholars of Robert Graves, collectors
of classic children's books, illustrators, historians... and poetry
lovers of all ages.