First full debut from a promising young poet reflects a risky exploration of the unfamiliar and a search for strangeness, spirituality and stories.
Phoebe Power Livres
The highly anticipated second collection from this Forward Prize-winning poet. Book of Days is a long poem recounting a journey along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
With a striking physicality, the poems explore themes of courage, sensuality, and the complexities of joy and pain. Notable pieces like "Clarsach" and "Sleeping in his Harp Case" showcase a dynamic interplay between boldness and dreaminess. The collection captivates with its rich eroticism and poetic depth, inviting readers to revisit its layered meanings and emotional resonance. These are works that linger in the mind, offering a profound experience that resonates long after reading.