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John Betjeman was a renowned British poet known for his light-hearted style and passionate depictions of the English countryside and cities. His poetry covered a wide range of themes, from personal抒情 to social commentary.

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Famous John Betjeman Quotes

“Gracious Lord, oh bomb the Germans. Spare their women for Thy Sake, And if that is not too easy, We will pardon Thy Mistake. But, gracious Lord, whate'er shall be, Don't let anyone bomb me.”

Ifs Easy Mistake Lord Sake Bombs Spares Pardon Gracious

Book:Tennis Whites and Teacakes

Source: Tennis Whites and Teacakes

“And now, dear Lord, I cannot wait Because I have a luncheon date.”

Waiting Lord Food Cooking Dear Culinary Dear Lord

Book:John Betjeman's collected poems

Source: John Betjeman's collected poems

“Lord, reserve for me a crown, And do not let my shares go down.”

Lord Share Rewards Crowns Reserves

Book:Tennis Whites and Teacakes

Source: Tennis Whites and Teacakes

About the Author

Born: August 28, 1906
Died: May 19, 1984
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 36

Books & Sources

Faith and Doubt of John Betjeman: An Anthology of Betjeman's Religious VerseRelated source material

Collected PoemsRelated source material

Letters: 1951 to 1984Related source material

Tennis Whites and TeacakesRelated source material

Few Late ChrysanthemumsRelated source material

John Betjeman's collected poemsRelated source material

John Betjeman: coming home : an anthology of his prose 1920-1977Related source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

Sweet Songs of Zion: Selected Radio TalksRelated source material

Trains and buttered toast: selected radio talksRelated source material

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