Summer with Monika
Summer with Monika by Roger McGough, published by Penguin in 1990, is a collection of 43 poems that explores the evolution of a love affair. Written in English, this work captures the journey from the initial excitement of romance to the complexities that arise over time, including quarrels and moments of jealousy, ultimately reflecting on the quieter, more familiar aspects of love.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of relationships, as the poems navigate the various stages of intimacy and emotional connection. The sequence presents a candid portrayal of love, from its passionate beginnings to the mundane realities that can accompany it. With themes related to biography and women, this edition offers a nuanced perspective on the dynamics of love and companionship.
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Published 20 years ago, this sequence of poems charts the progress of a love affair from the passionate honeymoon with the milk bottles turning to cheese on the doorstep, through the stage of quarrels, jealousy, recriminations and boredom, to the point where love is as nice as a cup of tea in bed.
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