Burnside, John
Black Cat Bone
- ISBN 13:
- 9780224093859
- author:
- Burnside, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jonathan Cape
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.4 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry & poets
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Burnside's remarkable collection is full of strange and unnerving poems that linger in the memory like a myth or a song. These poems explore themes of thwarted love, raw desire, and obsession, drawing on diverse sources such as Pieter Brueghel's paintings and Delta blues lyrics. The poems in Black Cat Bone examine various aspects of human experience, including faith, hope, and illusion. They suggest that when our expectations are not met, we can begin a hard and disciplined search for what is actually present. This collection showcases Burnside's mastery of language and form, with each poem as clear and memorable as a silver bracelet falling through ice. Burnside remains one of the finest living lyric poets, and this book demonstrates his unique ability to explore new territories while staying true to his artistic vision.
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