Motion, Sir Andrew
Sleeping on Islands: A Life in Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571375295
- author:
- Motion, Sir Andrew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.8 x 2.2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Andrew Motion's memoir is a candid and introspective account of his life as a poet and his experiences at the heart of British poetry. Spanning over five decades, the book takes readers on a journey from his formative years to his time as Poet Laureate, sharing the challenges and rewards of a life dedicated to writing.
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