Willetts, Sam
New Light for the Old Dark
- ISBN 13:
- 9780224089180
- author:
- Willetts, Sam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jonathan Cape
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.6 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry & poets
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
New Light for the Old Dark by Sam Willetts is a remarkable debut collection of poems that shines with maturity and originality. The poet's work is marked by its vivid clarity, making it both fresh and fully earned. The poems in this collection explore themes of history, identity, and redemption, weaving together narratives of escape, loss, and rebirth. With unflinching honesty, the poet confronts the complexities of his own life, from the trauma of his mother's experiences during World War II to the struggles of addiction and recovery. Through its lyrical language and nuanced exploration of the human condition, New Light for the Old Dark offers a powerful and deeply moving reading experience.