Clive James

Sentenced to Life

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ISBN 13:: 9781447284055
author:: Clive James
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Picador Main Market Ed. edition
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 80
Dimensions:: 13 x 0.8 x 19.7 cm
Genre:: Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, , Clive James,Sentenced to Life,Picador,1447284054,Poetry Texts & Poetry Anthologies,General,Poetry / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh,Poetry / General,Poetry by individual poets,Subjects & Themes / Death,
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Clive James' Sentenced to Life is a poignant collection of poetry that offers a glimpse into his extraordinary life. Written between 2011 and 2014, these poems reflect the poet's unflinching honesty as he navigates themes of regret, death, and illness.

Despite facing a life-threatening illness in 2010, James' writing remains charged with energy and insight, revealing a deep fascination with humanity and its many complexities. From Hollywood to art and politics, his poetry explores the breadth of human experience with wisdom and wit.

This collection represents a remarkable career high point from one of literature's greatest intelligences, distilling James' passion for poetry into a powerful and moving work that celebrates life in all its treasured moments.

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