Gamble, Miriam
The Squirrels Are Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852248680
- author:
- Gamble, Miriam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 21.08 x 13.72 x 0.51 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Miriam Gamble's poetry collection, The Squirrels Are Dead, is a thought-provoking exploration of language and its relationship to the world around us. Through clever use of traditional forms such as sonnet, villanelle, and sestina, Gamble crafts a unique voice that navigates both the everyday and the mysterious. With a keen eye for social engagement and a profound sense of mystery, Gamble's work is marked by its urgency and assurance. This striking debut showcases her mastery of language and her ability to update tradition while remaining true to its essence. A distinctive new talent in Irish poetry, Miriam Gamble's The Squirrels Are Dead is a collection not to be missed for those interested in innovative and thought-provoking verse.