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 Boeken
De poëzie van Fleur Adcock duikt in de complexiteit van de menselijke ervaring met scherpzinnige observatie en af en toe humor. Haar werk kenmerkt zich door een heldere, precieze taal en het vermogen om zowel alledaagse momenten als diepere existentiële vragen vast te leggen. Adcock verkent vaak thema's als identiteit, herinnering en de relatie tussen het persoonlijke en het historische. Haar verzen worden gewaardeerd om hun intellectuele diepgang en emotionele resonantie.
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
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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.