sad thing angry

These poems explore the complexities of life, death, and the fractured relationship between the living and the dead. With its bold and distinctive voice, the collection offers a quiet wisdom gained from knowledge delivered too early.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Out-Spoken Press

In this remarkable and captivating debut, Emma Jeremy unveils a fresh vocabulary to traverse a path where guilt and hope, grief and isolation coexist harmoniously. Through a voice that is both audacious and distinctively her own, these poems impart a quiet wisdom derived from experiences bestowed upon her at an early age. This ambitious collection resonates with a rich tapestry of emotions, casting doubt upon the very essence of being alive while consumed by thoughts of death.

"I am a dour and obsessive individual, and I find myself captivated by Emma Jeremy's poignant and introspective work, "sad thing angry." These poems are a delightful blend of humor and horror, destabilizing, depersonalizing, and incredibly strange. They are also incredibly intelligent. "I regret not picking up a lamb many years ago, so that as it grew into a sheep, I could have become stronger," Jeremy writes with her signature wit. For this and other significant regrets, I highly recommend "sad thing angry," much like a lamb, it will fortify and uplift you. Grab a copy and embark on this transformative literary journey."

Natalie Shapero, a renowned poet and critic, has praised Emma Jeremy's debut collection. She describes Jeremy as a British poet, born in Bristol, and highlights her previous success as the winner of the New Poets Prize. Emma Jeremy's poems have been featured in prestigious publications such as Poetry London, Poetry Review, and Magma.

Weight: 112g
Dimension: 215 x 140 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739902186