Mahon: Selected Poems (Penguin Poets)
Mahon: Selected Poems by Derek Mahon is a newly expanded collection published by Penguin Books on November 1, 1993. This edition encompasses substantial portions of Mahon’s earlier works, The Hudson Letter and The Yellow Book, while also featuring more recent poetry. The collection showcases Mahon’s ability to blend a respect for structure with a modernist style, presenting evocative verses that balance abstract concepts with substantial imagery drawn from nature.
Readers will find a diverse range of themes throughout this 208-page volume, reflecting Mahon’s unique voice and perspective. The poems combine solid images with complex human thoughts, inviting exploration of both personal and universal experiences. This collection represents the best of Mahon’s contributions to poetry, spanning from his earlier works to his more contemporary pieces, making it a significant addition to the body of modern poetry.
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This newly expanded collection of Derek Mahon’s poems includes substantial portions of two earlier volumes, The Hudson Letter and The Yellow Book, and concludes with even more recent work. Mahon blends a respect for structure with a modernist style in evocative verses that are abstract yet substantial and combines solid images from nature with elusive, complex human thoughts.
Author Biography: Derek Mahon was born in Belfast. A journalist, screenwriter, and theater critic, he has published several works of poetry. He is a member of the Royal Society of Literature and has won many awards, including the Lannan Award and the C. K. Scott-Moncrieff Translation Prize.
Represents the best of Irish poet Derek Mahon’s five principal volumes, from “Night-Crossing” (1968) to “The Hunt By Night” (1982), and collects his more recent work, including “Antarctica” (1985).
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