Semmens, Aidan

Life Has Become More Cheerful

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ISBN 13:
9781848615533
author:
Semmens, Aidan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Shearsman Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
104
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Poetry,
Condition:
New
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£13.55

Description

Life Has Become More Cheerful by Aidan Semmens is a thought-provoking collection of poetry that confronts the darker aspects of history. Drawing on first-hand accounts and factual information, this volume explores 20th-century Russia through its tumultuous revolution and its aftermath. The poems weave together historical events with passages from the Book of Revelations, creating a complex narrative that is both sombre and lyrical. Semmens' use of humour adds a touch of humanity to the work, as seen in lines such as 'Heracles found no flavour in the classics / preferring Adventures in Cookery'. This collection is a pertinent exploration of our own uncertain times. The poems are arranged into three sequences: the moment of revolution, the emerging shape of its failure, and a depiction of the present world. This nuanced approach provides a unique perspective on one of history's most significant events.

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