Exploring the transformative journey of parenthood, David Wheatley's sixth collection delves into the emotional and psychological landscapes shaped by this experience. Through evocative poetry, he captures the complexities of love, responsibility, and the profound changes that accompany becoming a parent, offering readers a poignant reflection on familial bonds and personal growth.
Stretto is both a novel of travel and migration, moving between Ireland, England and Scotland over a twenty-year period, and an exploration of the nature of self and reality. Reconnecting with the modernist energies of Joyce and Beckett, Stretto is a radical and audacious debut novel.
Focusing on the dynamics of family life, this reimagining of a classic radio play shifts the narrative from two elderly characters to two parents with young children, exploring themes of life and mortality. Set in rural Aberdeenshire, it incorporates elements of Scots language and Gaelic culture, adding depth and richness to the dialogue. The unique style and thoughtful presentation make it a standout playscript, offering both a fresh perspective and a celebration of regional language and heritage.
Inspired by the Russian futurist Khlebnikov, Wheatley provides a rivetting poetic vision of world culture.
This Reader's Guide provides a timely critical overview that allows readers to orient themselves authoritatively in the rapidly-evolving field of contemporary British poetry. Focusing on key themes and issues, and a wide range of poets, the Guide captures the intersection between the historical and cultural contexts of critical debate today.