Betjeman, John Author

John Betjeman was an English poet and poetic author. He is remembered for his books of written poetry as well as books about British architecture and cultural life. His witty, good-natured writing style has continued to capture imaginations long after his works were published. Betjeman's books are arguably humorous yet profound snapshots of British life in the twentieth century, allowing contemporary readers to gain a valuable insight into the period. With books such as Summoned by Bells, many imagine coming across fields of wildflowers and countryside cottages; whilst allusions to wartimes in books like New Bats in Old Belfries provide a more melancholic retrospective lens.