Lightbown, Stephen
The Last Custodian
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913958077
- author:
- Lightbown, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Burning Eye Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 92
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A paraplegic awakens to find himself alone in a world that has been ravaged by an unknown catastrophe. With nothing but his wheelchair and basic supplies, he sets out on a perilous journey across England, navigating the desolate motorways in search of any sign of life. As he travels, he begins to question his own identity and the nature of disability in a world devoid of comparison. His daily account of poems becomes a reflection of his struggles to adapt and survive, as he grapples with the desire to move forward despite the overwhelming silence. Through this powerful and poignant work, Lightbrown explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the human condition, raising essential questions about what it means to be alive in a world that seems determined to extinguish hope.