Conversational in style and shrewdly laconic, this collection of Fleur Adcock's poetry offers psychological insights into the deceptions of love, personal relationships and family life. schovat popis
Fleur Adcock Livres
La poésie de Fleur Adcock explore les complexités de l'expérience humaine avec une observation fine et un esprit parfois espiègle. Son œuvre se caractérise par un langage clair et précis et une capacité à saisir aussi bien les moments du quotidien que les questions existentielles plus profondes. Adcock aborde souvent les thèmes de l'identité, de la mémoire et de la relation entre le personnel et l'historique. Ses vers sont appréciés pour leur profondeur intellectuelle et leur résonance émotionnelle.
The animal kingdom has been celebrated in literature with an enthusiasm equalled only by our insatiable curiosity about the creatures with whom we share this planet. The Oxford Book of Creatures selects from the work of naturalists, both professional and amateur, explorers, philosophers, novelists, children's writers, diarists, and, outstanding, poets. It covers many periods and countries, and includes the work of writers ranging from Aristotle to Orwell, Montaigne to Johnson, Darwin to Miriam Rothschild, Ackerley to Tanizaki, John Clare to Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carroll to E. Nesbit
The Mermaid's Purse
- 80pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Fleur Adcock, now in her mid-80s, has established herself as a significant poet in both the UK and New Zealand over six decades. Her accolades include an OBE and the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. Adcock's work explores themes such as identity, memory, and the complexities of human relationships, often infused with wry wit and psychological depth. Her poems reflect on childhood, nature, and the intricacies of love and family, showcasing her unique voice and keen observational skills.
Fleur Adcock is one of Britain's most accomplished poets. Published on her 90th birthday, this first complete edition of her poetry supersedes her earlier retrospective, Poems 1960-2000, with the addition of five later collections, Dragon Talk, Glass Wings, The Land Ballot, Hoard and The Mermaid's Purse, along with a gathering of 20 new poems.