Abse, Dannie
Welsh Retrospective
- ISBN 13:
- 9781854114860
- author:
- Abse, Dannie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Seren
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 95
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dannie Abse's Welsh Retrospective is a poignant collection of poems that explore his complex heritage and connection to Wales. Drawing on both his Jewish and Welsh roots, Abse reflects on the places and experiences that have shaped his life, including his childhood in Cardiff and his summers spent in Ogmore-by-Sea. This selection showcases some of Abse's most beloved and lesser-known poems, including "Return to Cardiff" and "In the Theatre", alongside many previously uncollected works. The result is a rich and nuanced portrait of Wales and its people, one that reveals the poet's deep affection for his homeland and its cultural traditions. Through his poetry, Abse offers a unique perspective on the intersection of identity, culture, and place, making Welsh Retrospective a compelling read for anyone interested in poetry, Wales, or the complexities of human experience.
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