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The arts are often justified by those creating and experiencing them as having some kind of value beyond their mere being. Originally published in 1937, this book examines the place of poetry in human life. Hamilton argues that, rather than justifying poetry as a worthy mental exercise, the experience of poetry as a contemplative and conscious experience is sufficient reward and justification for its existence as an art form. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in poetry or the maxim 'ars gratia artis'.

Originally published in 1946, this book presents a selection of passages from The Setting Sun, a long poem written by James Hurnard between January 1867 and December 1868. The text also contains an editorial introduction. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British poetry and the Victorian period.

Sir George Rostrevor Hamilton (1888 1967) was an English literary critic and acclaimed war poet of WWI. Originally published in 1944, this collection of his poetry includes conventional poetic forms as well as more modern styles, with themes including antiquity, England and WWII. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in twentieth-century British poetry."