Sunburst
Sunburst by Raymond Tallis, published by Iron Press in 2019, is a collection of poetry that spans 54 pages. In this edition, Tallis returns to the poetic form after a 30-year hiatus, having previously published his first two books, Fathers and Sons and Between the Zones. This work delves into themes such as the seasons, age, youth, and the interplay of speech and silence, presenting a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of life.
Readers will find that Sunburst captures the nuances of existence, highlighting moments of joy and tragedy, as well as the ironies inherent in the human experience. Tallis employs a keen observational lens to reflect on the magic of the moment, inviting contemplation on the mysteries that surround us. This collection contributes to the rich tapestry of European poetry, drawing from influences across English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions.
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Raymond Tallis’ first two books of poems Fathers and Sons and Between the Zones were published by IRON Press 30 years ago. Since then Tallis has become a polymath, a philosopher, novelist, cultural critic and retired medical physician and clinical neuroscientist with numerous acclaimed books under his belt. He appears annually at the Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival and was a guest on Desert Island Discs.
Three decades on he returns to IRON Press and to poetry with this new collection which explores the seasons, age and youth, speech and silence, epiphanies of light and darkness. The author directs an unpeeled gaze on the magic of the moment, the joys and tragedy, the complexity and ironies, of a fundamentally mysterious world.
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