Anthony Hirst
Two Years at the Road Side: Reflections, dreams and distant memories
Two Years at the Road Side: Reflections, dreams and distant memories
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A diverse collection of poetry, spanning from May 2021 to October 2023, addressing various themes such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, autobiographical sketches, dreams, anti-Christian sentiments, and literary criticism. The poems utilize constrained verse forms like tanka and haiku, as well as Hirst's signature 4-line stanza.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Colenso Books
A rich tapestry of poetry, predominantly composed during the period spanning May 2021 to October 2023, awaits your exploration. The second part of the title, nestled at the roadside, serves as a metaphor for an aging man's perception of his place in the ever-changing world landscape, as elucidated in the Introduction. Within these pages, you will find a diverse array of poems that respond to significant events of our time, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. This collection weaves together autobiographical sketches from distant pasts, humorously silly verses, dream accounts intertwined with reality, anti-Christian sentiments, and, as an appendix, a nine-page poetic critique that takes aim at Wordsworth's renowned Ode on The Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood. Numerous poems embrace constrained verse forms like tanka and haiku, as well as the 23-syllable 4-line stanza that Hirst has been employing since the 1990s. Prepare to be captivated by the depth and versatility of this poetic journey, where words dance and resonate with profound meaning.
Weight: 272g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912788323
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