“First published 1960. Reprinted 1960, 1962, 1969, 1977, 1978, 1984 (twice), 1986. This edition with illustrations by Hugh Casson 1989. This edition conceived with The Herbert Press.” [colophon]
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 6).
Summary Note
This verse autobiography relates the story of the author's younger days set against the places and buildings that were significant in his youth - Highgate, Cornwall, Chelsea, Marlborough, Oxford quads, churches and railway stations.