Sinclair, Iain
Suicide Bridge
- ISBN 13:
- 9781908011619
- author:
- Sinclair, Iain
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Skylight Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Suicide Bridge by Iain Sinclair explores the darker corners of urban mythology. Originally published in 1979, this work is a fusion of poetry and prose that delves into the city underworld, drawing inspiration from William Blake's Jerusalem and the mythical king Bladud. Sinclair's writing style weaves together mythic figures with contemporary landscapes, creating an uneven yet compelling narrative. The result is a unique blend of language and form that challenges the reader to navigate its precarious terrain. A raw and smoking surface filled with surprises awaits those who venture into this literary edifice.
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