9781852243579
Peter Reading: Collected Poems 1985-1996
Peter Reading
ISBN 13: 9781852243579
Publisher: Bloodaxe Books Ltd
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Softcover
Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed:
England's unofficial laureate mixes the matter and speech of the gutter in his angry, why-are-we-here- poems, but he uses meter for the job Peter Reading's poems from twenty-five years and eighteen books have been published in two volumes, the first, Poems 1970-1974, in 1995 - "A poetry of foul moods. But it is also a poetry that insists on angry intelligence over world-weary head-shaking". -- Publishers Weekly. For a poet to be collected like this, at the age of fifty in mid-career, is unusual, but not for Reading -- prolific, distinctive and controversial. His is an epic lament for a species given to cruelty and self-destruction. Generally, rhyme provides the backbone for public poetry. What sets Reading apart is his use of mostly classical dactylic meter, with Latin hexameters, couplets, and older Greek forms.
Peter Reading: Collected Poems 1985-1996: Search Results
| 1. |
Collected Poems 2: Poems, 1985-96 (Paperback) (ISBN: 9781852243579) Reading, Peter Quantity Available: 10
Book Description: BLOODAXE BOOKS LTD, United Kingdom, 1996. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 216 x 138 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery. England's unofficial laureate mixes the matter and speech of the gutter in his angry, why-are-we-here- poems, but he uses meter for the jobPeter Reading's poems from twenty-five years and eighteen books have been published in two volumes, the first, Poems 1970-1974, in 1995 - "A poetry of foul moods. But it is also a poetry that insists on angry intelligence over world-weary head-shaking". -- Publishers Weekly. For a poet to be collected like this, at the age of fifty in mid-career, is unusual, but not for Reading -- prolific, distinctive and controversial. His is an epic lament for a species given to cruelty and self-destruction. Generally, rhyme provides the backbone for public poetry. What sets Reading apart is his use of mostly classical dactylic meter, with Latin hexameters, couplets, and older Greek forms. Bookseller Inventory # AA29781852243579 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
Shipping:
US$ 0.00
From United Kingdom to U.S.A. |
||
| 2. |
Collected Poems 2: Poems, 1985-96 (ISBN: 9781852243579) Reading, Peter Quantity Available: 5
Book Description: Bloodaxe Books Ltd. Paperback. Book Condition: new. BRAND NEW, Collected Poems 2: Poems, 1985-96, Peter Reading, England's unofficial laureate mixes the matter and speech of the gutter in his angry, why-are-we-here- poems, but he uses meter for the jobPeter Reading's poems from twenty-five years and eighteen books have been published in two volumes, the first, Poems 1970-1974, in 1995 - "A poetry of foul moods. But it is also a poetry that insists on angry intelligence over world-weary head-shaking". -- Publishers Weekly. For a poet to be collected like this, at the age of fifty in mid-career, is unusual, but not for Reading -- prolific, distinctive and controversial. His is an epic lament for a species given to cruelty and self-destruction. Generally, rhyme provides the backbone for public poetry. What sets Reading apart is his use of mostly classical dactylic meter, with Latin hexameters, couplets, and older Greek forms. Bookseller Inventory # B9781852243579 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
Shipping:
US$ 9.30
From United Kingdom to U.S.A. |
||
| 3. |
Collected Poems 2: Poems, 1985-96 (ISBN: 1852243570 / 1-85224-357-0) Reading, Peter Quantity Available: 1
Book Description: Bloodaxe Books Ltd, 1996. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Brand new book. Fast shipping form our UK warehouse in eco-firendly packaging. Fast, eficient and friendly customer service. Bookseller Inventory # mon0000035378 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
Shipping:
US$ 10.89
From United Kingdom to U.S.A. |
||
| 4. |
Collected Poems: Poems 1985-1996 (ISBN: 1852243570 / 1-85224-357-0) Reading, Peter Quantity Available: 1
Book Description: Bloodaxe Books Ltd. PAPERBACK. Book Condition: New. 1852243570 **New** copy, contents in unmarked EXCELLENT condition; ships USPS with delivery confirmation in US. Bookseller Inventory # SKU1040249 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
|||
| 5. |
Peter Reading: Collected Poems 1985-1996: Vol 2 (ISBN: 1852243570 / 1-85224-357-0) Reading, Peter Quantity Available: > 20
Book Description: Bloodaxe Books Ltd, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: Brand New. 318 pages. 8.75x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock. Bookseller Inventory # __1852243570 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
Shipping:
US$ 9.40
From United Kingdom to U.S.A. |
||
| 6. |
Peter Reading (ISBN: 9781852243579) Reading, Peter Quantity Available: 1
Book Description: Book Condition: Brand New. Book Condition: Brand New * All orders are processed and shipped from Las Vegas Nevada USA *. Bookseller Inventory # 97818522435791.0 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question |
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
From Canada to U.S.A. |
||
Portions of this page may be (c) 2006 Muze Inc. Some database content may also be provided by Baker & Taylor Inc. Copyright 1995-2006 Muze Inc. For personal non-commercial use only. All rights reserved. Content for books is owned by Baker & Taylor, Inc. or its licensors and is subject to copyright and all other protections provided by applicable law.
Portions of this page may be Copyright VNU Entertainment Media (UK) Ltd., 2006, Georg Lingenbrink GmbH & Co., Tite Live, S.A or Informazioni Editoriali S.p.A. All rights reserved.
