Tessimond, A. S. J. , Tessimond, A.S.J. , Nicholson, Hubert , Prevert, Jacques
Asj Tessimond: Collected Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852248574
- author:
- Tessimond, A. S. J. , Tessimond, A.S.J. , Nicholson, Hubert , Prevert, Jacques
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 15.75 x 2.03 x 23.37 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A.S.J. Tessimond Collected Poems by Arthur Seymour John Tessimond is a long-awaited reissue of the posthumous collection edited by his friend Hubert Nicholson. This edition brings together the poet's most notable works, showcasing his unique voice and approach to modern city life. Tessimond's poetry is remarkable for its lucidity and formal exactness, as well as its witty and humane depiction of urban experiences. His work often explores themes of love, relationships, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of London and England in the mid-20th century. The poems are characterised by their elegance and insight into the lives of ordinary people. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of 20th-century poetry's most individual voices, and is sure to appeal to readers interested in English poetry from this period.