Coleshill
Coleshill by Fiona Sampson, published by Chatto & Windus in 2013, is a collection of 63 pages that delves into the essence of a village located at the intersection of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. This work presents a portrait of place, intertwining both real and imaginary elements, creating a dreamscape rooted in the local landscape. The poems within this collection resonate with evocative music, exploring themes of life, grief, and renewal.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences in Coleshill, with poems that reflect on the natural world and human emotions. The collection features hymns of orchards, verses for walkers, and songs for bees, capturing the duality of light and darkness in the village. Sampson’s work invites contemplation on various states of mind, offering insights into both personal and communal experiences. This edition provides a unique exploration of literary criticism and poetry, making it a significant addition to the discourse surrounding European literary themes.
Official synopsis Publisher
Deep in limestone country, at the corner of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, lies the village of Coleshill.
This haunting new collection from Fiona Sampson is a portrait of place, both real and imaginary; a dreamscape with its roots deep in the local soil.
The poems hum with an evocative music of their own- there are hymns of the orchards, verses for walkers, songs for bees. These are slices of life and states of mind; poems of grief, fears and maledictions, but also of renewal, resurrections and the promise of spring.
Coleshill emerges as a “parish of sun / and shade”; its darkness and light perfectly balanced. From the T.S. Eliot and Forward Prize shortlisted poet comes a deep, interrogative collection of astonishing clarity and power.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Coleshill” about?
Who is the author of “Coleshill”?
When was “Coleshill” published?
What is the ISBN for “Coleshill”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
