Betjeman, John (Vol. 10) - Introduction

Betjeman, John 1906–

Betjeman, an English poet, essayist, and critic, was knighted in 1969 and became Poet Laureate in 1972. His verse, which frequently warns of the dangers of technological development, is uncomplicated both in form and content. His prose writing is devoted almost exclusively to architectural criticism and history. (See also CLC, Vols. 2, 6, and Contemporary Authors, Vols. 9-12, rev. ed.)