The Garden of a Commuter’s Wife [Hardcover] The Gardener

Description

Hardcover is in good condition besides wear along corners and spine. Stains on back cover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is broken but still intact.

This vintage copy of “The Garden of a Commuter’s Wife” by the pseudonymous author “The Gardener” offers a rare glimpse into the early 20th-century literary scene. Published in 1901, this collection of lyrical poems explores the contemplative musings of a woman tending her garden while her husband commutes to work in the city. With its delicate language and vivid imagery, the work captures the quiet moments of domesticity and the natural world, providing a counterpoint to the rapid industrialization of the era. Despite its unassuming appearance, this book holds significant literary value as an early example of the Georgian poetry movement, which celebrated the beauty of the English countryside and traditional ways of life. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the opportunity to own a piece of this important literary period, with its well-worn binding and stained cover serving as a testament to the book’s enduring appeal over the decades.