The Chine: Poems - Softcover

Khalvati, Mimi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857545478 ISBN 13: 9781857545470

Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd., 2002

Synopsis

The eponymous chine is a memorable feature of the landscape of the Isle of Wight, where Mimi Khalvati grew up, and the first section of her book is a series of poems rooted in the landscapes and houses in which she has lived, a past coming into focus, refigured from memories elicited by language, passion and tragedy. The second part of The Chine includes a new sequence, The Inwardness of Elephants, and concentrates on family themes. In the final part of the book Khalvati's wonderful lyrical skills, now playfully and now in earnest, explore the necessary connections between love in all its forms, and the art of making poetry.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Mimi Khalvati weaves themes rooted in her childhood home, the Isle of Wight. She considers the houses in which she lived, the past coming into focus, and the most memorable feature of the island landscape, the chine. These poems also concentrate on family themes that allow Khalvati to demonstrate her lyrical skills while exploring the necessary connections between love in all its forms.

About the Author:

Mimi Khalvati is the cofounder of the Theatre in Exile group and is the author of In White Ink, Mirrorwork, Entries on Light, and Selected Poems. She lives in London, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Carcanet Press Ltd.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1857545478
• ISBN 13: 9781857545470
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96