A. E. Housman A Sketch [Paperback]

A study of A. E. Housman by his friend and colleague A. S. F. Gow, first published in 1936 just months after Housman's death.This early study of A. E. Housman, first published in October 1936 just months after Housmans death, was written by his friend and colleague, A. S. F. Gow. As well as offering an illuminating portrait of Housmans life and character, it importantly draws together a list of his collected papers - a list revised by Housman himself.This early study of A. E. Housman, first published in October 1936 just months after Housmans death, was written by his friend and colleague, A. S. F. Gow. As well as offering an illuminating portrait of Housmans life and character, it importantly draws together a list of his collected papers - a list revised by Housman himself.This early study of A. E. Housman, first published in October 1936 just months after Housman's death, was written by his friend and colleague at Trinity College, Cambridge, A. S. F. Gow. As well as offering a skilful and illuminating portrait of Housman's life and character, Gow's study importantly draws together a list of Housman's collected papers - a list which was revised by Housman himself and included citations to publications that he expressly desired should not be reprinted or collected. This rare, contemporary account of Housman's life and works forms an indispensable resource for both scholars and general readers alike.A. E. Housman: a sketch; Portraits; Lectures; List of abbreviations; List of writings: 1. Greek and Latin; 2. English; Indexes to the classical papers: 1. Passages in Greek and Latin authors; 2. Subjects.