The Shout Selected Poems
The Shout Selected Poems by Simon Armitage, published by National Geographic Books on June 5, 2012, is a reprint edition featuring 128 pages in English. This collection showcases the distinctive poetic voice of Armitage, recognized as a leading figure in contemporary British poetry. The work reflects his keen observations of everyday life, blending colloquial Yorkshire wit with a deep understanding of the human experience.
Readers will find a range of themes in this selected work, including the nuances of ordinary speech and the surreal elements that emerge from daily situations. The collection serves as an accessible introduction for newcomers while also providing a thoughtful selection for longtime fans. With its focus on poetry from Great Britain and its exploration of various literary styles, this volume is a valuable addition to any poetry enthusiast’s library.
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Now in paperback, the powerful selected work of Simon Armitage, the most distinctive poetic voice of contemporary Britain.
Simon Armitage is arguably the leading British poet of the past twenty years. His knowledge of the English just as they are (“a gentleman farmer / living on reduced means, a cricketer’s widow, / sowing a kitchen garden with sweet peas”), his colloquial Yorkshire wit and eye for situational ironies, his ability to steal up on us with the surreal while capturing the ordinary speech of everyday life: these qualities place him at the forefront of British poetry today. This slim volume is the perfect introduction to his work for newcomers, or the ideal selection for longtime readers to keep on the bedside table.
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