Fleur Adcock

Glass Wings

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ISBN 13:
9781852249731
author:
Fleur Adcock
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
79
Dimensions:
13.97 x 1.27 x 20.83 centimetres
Genre:
Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.28

Description

Fleur Adcock's Glass Wings is a poignant and thought-provoking collection of poems that explore the intricate relationships between humans and the natural world. Through her characteristic wit and psychological insight, Adcock delves into encounters with insects, from the familiar to the forgotten, revealing the complexities of love, loss, and identity. With a conversational style that belies its depth, this book offers a nuanced exploration of family, history, and personal relationships. Adcock's poems are both disarmingly casual and profoundly moving, tackling themes of birth, death, and bereavement with honesty and caustic wit. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in poetry that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating. This collection showcases the remarkable range and skill of one of Britain's most accomplished poets, Fleur Adcock.

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