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Treasury of Verse

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For anyone who likes Enid's poetry - or would like to get to know her poetry better - this is a lovely big annual-sized book which I highly recommend - and not a bad price!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Treasury-of-V ... SwYIxX8rS6
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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Thanks Rob, it's mine now. 8) :wink:
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That's great! Always happy to help you spend your hard-earned cash! ;-)

Its a really nice book! Lovely illustrations. :-)
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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Well, you always know which rule I can fall back on if I don't like it... http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/foru ... 30#p245694" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :mrgreen:

Seriously, though, it does look a lovely book. What convinced me, though, was looking in the Cave and seeing just how many poems are in it and the huge range of intriguing titles! :D I'm convinced Enid has never got as much credit as a poet as she deserves. I don't think I've ever seen her in any collection of "favourite" or "great" or "classic" poetry for children, and yet she wrote so many lovely, memorable and sometimes moving poems that ought to be better known. I'll look forward to being able to enjoy more of them than ever before!
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I'm sure you'll be delighted with Enid Blyton's Treasury of Verse, Courtenay. The poems are arranged by theme and are beautifully illustrated. Definitely a treasury to treasure!
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Courtenay, I hope you enjoy your book.

I've had that one since I was a child. I remember seeing it in John Menzies and saving up my pocket money to go back and get it.
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The Treasury of Verse just arrived today. What lovely selections from Enid's poems (most of them I haven't seen before) and what gorgeous illustrations! :D Thanks for the tip-off, Rob — this was well worth buying.
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Glad you like it Courtenay! I agree about the poems and the illustrations - a really 'luxurious' book! 8)
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
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Just in case anyone would still like a copy of this brilliant book, here's another - maybe its a first edition, as its the dust-wrapper version - only £7.76 and free postage.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enid-Blyton-0 ... SwImRYPMXz
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
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Thanks for the tip, Rob. I've just bought it. :D
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That's great! Hope you enjoy it! I'm always happy to encourage people to part with their hard-earned cash! ;-)
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
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He's good at that. :mrgreen:
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Anyone who still wants this book - its highly recommended! :-) Starting at £4.99

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enid-Blyton-T ... SwB-1YtrCT
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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Courtenay wrote:Well, you always know which rule I can fall back on if I don't like it...
Would that be the Courtenay Rule? 8)
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