John Masefield
Masefield was primarily a poet but his prose fiction of the sea and adventure is of high quality. Sard Harker and ODTAA are distinguished adventure novels, and his autobiography is a classic.
Works
- Sard HarkerAdventure novel set in exotic locations with themes of treasure and danger
- ODTAANovel with the title meaning One Damn Thing After Another
- The Taking of the Gry
- Live and Kicking Ned
- Dead Ned
- Salt-Water BalladsCollection of poetry exploring maritime themes and seafaring life
- The Everlasting MercyNarrative poem depicting a working-class journey toward spiritual redemption
- Reynard the FoxNarrative poem following a fox's survival and cunning in the English countryside
- Collected PoemsComprehensive collection of poetry and verse spanning his career