Description
This is John Birtwhistle's first collection of poems since 'Our Worst Suspicions' (1985), a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. In the meantime much of his writing has gone into libretti, including 'The Plumber's Gift', performed by English National Opera. He has not, however, been neglecting poetry - as can be seen from the energetic variety of form and tone displayed here. Birtwhistle accepts from modernism the duties of visual clarity, concision, and originality of phrase; but he unites this with a romantic commitment to feeling and to organic form. His subject matter is wide-ranging as ever, but shows a new intensity about the the life cycle.
About the Author
John Birtwhistle's previous books have won an Eric Gregory Award, an Arts Council writer's grant, and a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. He has also had three libretti performed, one ('The Plumber's Gift') being staged by English National Opera and broadcast on Radio 3. He has held Arts Council and University Writing Fellowships at the University of Southampton, and a Lectureship in English at The University of York. For the last twenty years, he has lived in Sheffield with his wife, son and daughter.
Book Information
ISBN 9780856464515
Author John Birtwhistle
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Anvil Press Poetry
Publisher Carcanet Press Ltd
About the Author
John Birtwhistle's previous books have won an Eric Gregory Award, an Arts Council writer's grant, and a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. He has also had three libretti performed, one ('The Plumber's Gift') being staged by English National Opera and broadcast on Radio 3. He has held Arts Council and University Writing Fellowships at the University of Southampton, and a Lectureship in English at The University of York. For the last twenty years, he has lived in Sheffield with his wife, son and daughter.
Book Information
ISBN 9780856464515
Author John Birtwhistle
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Anvil Press Poetry
Publisher Carcanet Press Ltd
