Goodison, Lorna
Collected Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784106386
- author:
- Goodison, Lorna
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Carcanet Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 4.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lorna Goodison's Collected Poems is a rich and varied collection that celebrates the beauty of life in all its forms. Born in Jamaica, Goodison draws upon her Caribbean roots to explore themes of identity, culture, and belonging. Her poetry is marked by a keen sense of observation, as she travels between countries and environments, capturing the unique sounds and rhythms of each place. Through her work, Goodison seeks to restore joy to poetry, a quality that has sometimes been lost in the genre. With a wide range of subjects and themes, from history and politics to nature and personal experience, this collection is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Whether writing about the tropics or Wordsworth's country, Goodison finds common ground with her readers, speaking directly to the human experience. With its rich language and nuanced exploration of the world around us, Lorna Goodison's Collected Poems is a powerful and moving collection that will resonate with anyone who loves poetry.
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