Scannell, Vernon
Farewell Performance: Collected Later Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838465339
- author:
- Scannell, Vernon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Smokestack Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 292
- Dimensions:
- 2.8 x 19.9 x 19.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Vernon Scannell's later poems offer a unique perspective on life, love and war. Published for the first time in this collection, these six volumes showcase his continued wit, wisdom and craft as he reflects on old age, cancer and the passing of time. A poet who defied categorisation, Scannell's work spans seven decades and multiple genres. From professional boxer to broadcaster and critic, his diverse career is mirrored in his poetry, which remains accessible and entertaining to this day. This collection marks a significant milestone in Scannell's life, published just before the centenary of his birth. It provides a fascinating insight into the poet's final years, offering a nuanced exploration of love, war, cancer and old age.
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