The Secret History
The Secret History by Michael Hulse, published by Arc Publications in 2009, is a collection of poetry that explores themes of loss and love. With 113 pages, this edition presents a poignant examination of personal experiences, reflecting a new depth and tenderness in Hulse’s voice. The poems engage with the complexities of memory, particularly the influence of the author’s deceased father and the emergence of new love.
Readers will find that the poems in The Secret History are almost painfully direct, offering a raw and intimate look at the interplay between grief and affection. This collection delves into the emotional landscape of relationships, making it a significant contribution to contemporary poetry. The work is written in English and is categorized under European poetry, encompassing elements from English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions.
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Almost painfully direct, the poems of ‘The Secret History’ testify to a new depth and a new tenderness in Michael Hulse’s voice. The shadow of his dead father and the light of new love meet here in a collection that is impossible to put down and that lingers in the heart as much as in the memory.
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