Chariot

Timothy Donnelly's fourth collection of poems, Chariot, explores philosophical and embodied questioning, inviting readers to explore artistic histories and the power of poetic imagination to transport us to new zones of meaning. The collection shifts in form, with each poem limited to twenty lines, creating a many-paned, future-facing window that refracts and reflects light.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Wave Books

Timothy Donnelly's fourth collection of poems, Chariot, takes readers on a philosophical and deeply embodied journey of questioning. In his title poem, he asks, "How did we get here?" and responds with the assertion that it doesn't matter, emphasizing the importance of staying aloft in the realm of possibilities. This collection shares a similar sensibility with his previous works, The Problem of the Many and The Cloud Corporation (winner of the Kingsley Tufts Award). It delves into artistic histories, ranging from Jean Cocteau to The Cocteau Twins, while celebrating the power of poetic imagination to transport us to new realms of meaning and textual bliss.

One exciting aspect of Chariot is Donnelly's shift in form. He confines these new poems to twenty lines each, creating a many-paned, future-facing window through which readers can explore and contemplate. The brevity of the lines encourages a focused and immersive reading experience, as each poem refracts and reflects the light, allowing all the possibilities to shine through.

Through Chariot, Donnelly invites us to embark on a journey of introspection and exploration. He challenges us to question our existence, our place in the world, and the nature of artistic expression. With his poetic prowess and innovative form, he invites us to embrace the limitless possibilities of the imagination and to revel in the beauty of the unknown.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 155 x 240 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950268771