"Down-Adown-Derry: A Book of Fairy Poems" by Walter De la Mare is a delightful compilation of poems from 1922 that unveils a captivating realm of fairies, witches, and magical entities, inviting readers into a world of wonder and dreams. Marked by its melodic verses, vivid imagery, and appreciation for nature’s beauty, the collection presents poems ranging from joyful fairy dances under the moonlight to the mysterious charm of witches and their hidden worlds, capturing the heart of childlike wonder and the eternal magic of fairy stories while touching on themes of yearning and the delicate nature of dreams complemented by illustrations that help breathe life into the fairy realm. De la Mare's collection is a mesmerizing work that seizes the enchanting spirit and purity of youth, offering an engaging experience for readers who hold dear the splendor of imagination.
Down-Adown-Derry: A Book of Fairy Poems
By Walter De la Mare
Step into a world of moonlit dances and mysterious enchantments, where fairies and witches whisper secrets in a symphony of imagination and wonder.
Summary
About the AuthorWalter John de la Mare was an English poet, short story writer and novelist. He is probably best remembered for his works for children, for his poem "The Listeners", and for his psychological horror short fiction, including "Seaton's Aunt" and "All Hallows". In 1921, his novel Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction, and his post-war Collected Stories for Children won the 1947 Carnegie Medal for British children's books.
Walter John de la Mare was an English poet, short story writer and novelist. He is probably best remembered for his works for children, for his poem "The Listeners", and for his psychological horror short fiction, including "Seaton's Aunt" and "All Hallows". In 1921, his novel Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction, and his post-war Collected Stories for Children won the 1947 Carnegie Medal for British children's books.
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