Selected Poetry and Prose
Selected Poetry and Prose by John Riley, published by Shearsman Books in 2016, offers a collection of works from a notable figure in the Cambridge School of poetry. This edition spans 124 pages and is presented in English, showcasing Riley’s poetic style that reflects influences from both Pound and Olson, as well as his engagement with the Russian literary tradition.
Readers will find a diverse array of poetry that includes notable translations of Mandelstam and the long poem “Czargrad,” which provides a unique perspective on Byzantium. The collection highlights themes relevant to European poetry, drawing from English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh influences. This book serves as a significant contribution to the understanding of Riley’s work and the broader poetic landscape of his time.
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John Riley (1937-1978) was known as one of the members of the so-called Cambrrdge School of poetry, and was co-editor, with Tim Longville, of the seminal Grosseteste Review and its associated press. His poetry, as with many others associated with the magazine, shows the influence of Pound and Olson, but it also reveals his interest in the Russian tradition — exemplified by his fine translations of Mandelstam, and by his long poem, ‘Czargrad’, the latter a glimpse of Byzantium under its Russian name.
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