The Rake
The Rake by Tristram Fane Saunders, published by New Poets List in 2022, is a poetry collection that spans 29 pages. This edition presents a narrative centered around a nameless, ageless dandy who embodies a life of lavish squalor and has never engaged in work. The poems explore the character of the Rake and his slow decline, alongside the enigmatic figure of Laura, who is navigating her own existential challenges.
Readers will encounter sly and untrustworthy verses that delve into themes of decadence and downfall. The collection invites exploration of the Rake’s journey, offering a glimpse into his world while cautioning against the risks that accompany it. With its focus on the complexities of life and death, The Rake provides a unique perspective within the realm of contemporary poetry.
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Tristram Fane Saunders lives in London and works as a journalist. The Rake lives in lavish squalor and has never worked in his life. Laura lives nowhere – she’s dead, for now – but she is working on a way to solve that problem.
These sly, untrustworthy poems tell the story of a nameless, ageless dandy – his slow decline, and his well-deserved fall. Take a ride in the Rake’s carriage, but keep an eye on your purse.
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