Hutson, Keith
Baldwin's Catholic Geese
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780374550
- author:
- Hutson, Keith
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Baldwin's Catholic Geese by Keith Hutson is a poignant and humorous collection of poems that explores the complexities of human experience through the lens of forgotten music hall performers. Vivid portraits of characters like Hylda Baker, Frankie Howerd, and others bring to life the extraordinary individuals who have entertained us for centuries. Through his poems, Hutson skillfully highlights the intersection of comedy and hardship, revealing the resilience and resourcefulness that define our shared human condition. This is a social history chronicle in verse, one that celebrates the diversity and richness of our collective past. With its unique blend of wit, empathy, and insight, Baldwin's Catholic Geese offers a compelling exploration of what it means to make the most of our luck - the good, the bad, and the bizarre.