Collected Poems
Collected Poems by Kingsley Amis, published by Penguin Books, Limited on April 7, 2022, is a comprehensive collection that showcases the poet’s work throughout his career. This edition, comprising 160 pages, presents a range of subjects including nature, cricket, love, aging, and literature, all infused with Amis’s distinctive wit and irreverence.
Readers will find a diverse exploration of themes in this collection, from the poignant reflections on the futility of battle in “The Last War” to the playful lament of attraction in “Sight Unseen.” The poems offer insight into the complexities of life and time, revealing both provocative and compassionate elements of Amis’s perspective. This collection serves as an illuminating glimpse into the heart and mind of a writer known primarily for his comic novels.
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Although best known for his comic novels, Kingsley Amis wrote poetry throughout his career. Collected Poems spans subjects from nature and cricket to love, ageing and literature, brimming with his characteristic wit and irreverence, yet full of compassion. ‘The Last War’ brings home the futility of battle by portraying countries as flawed characters destined for misfortune, while ‘Their Oxford’ reflects on the passing of time, and in contrast the playful ‘Sight Unseen’ laments the difficulty of attracting women. By turns provocative and poignant, this collection provides an illuminating glimpse into the heart and mind of Amis.
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