This anthology of select poems by William Barnes is edited by Thomas Hardy, and features a preface and glossarial notes. Barnes' poetry celebrates the beauty of the Dorset countryside and the rural way of life, with a focus on local dialect and traditions. This carefully curated collection offers readers a glimpse into the world of one of England's great rural poets, and is a must-read for fans of regional literature and poetry.

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