The Presence
The Presence by Dannie Abse, published by Vintage in 2008, is a poignant exploration of grief and love. This UK edition spans 288 pages and is written in English. The book presents a diary that Abse began several months after the tragic death of his wife, Joan, in a car accident. It serves as both a record of his present grief and a reflection on their marriage, which lasted over fifty years.
Readers will find an intimate portrayal of the complexities of loss, blending moments of joy and sorrow. The diary captures the essence of human experience, revealing insights into family relationships and the impact of bereavement. Through this personal memoir, Abse offers a unique perspective on love and loss, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and literary collections.
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Several months after the death of poet Dannie Abse’s wife, Joan, in a car accident, he began to write a diary which is both a record of present grief and a portrait of a marriage that lasted more than fifty years. It is an extraordinary document, painful but celebratory, funny yet often tragic, bursting with joy as well as sorrow and full of a deep understanding of what it means to be human.
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