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      Book of Matches

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      Losing none of the exuberance which has become a hallmark of Simon Armitage's poetry, these poems are more personal. The book is divided into three sections - the "Book of Matches" which are sonnets, "Becoming of Age" and "Reading the Bans", a series of poems about Armitage's ...

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      Product ID:9780571169825
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Book of Matches
      Authors:Author: Simon Armitage
      Page Count:80
      Subjects:Poetry by individual poets, Poetry by individual poets
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      Losing none of the exuberance which has become a hallmark of Simon Armitage's poetry, these poems are more personal. The book is divided into three sections - the "Book of Matches" which are sonnets, "Becoming of Age" and "Reading the Bans", a series of poems about Armitage's marriage.

      ''A firework display of technique, versatility and passion.'' Independent on Sunday

      ''The crafted sincerity of this potent, lyrical collection, in which an absolutely contemporary voice concisely expresses common concerns, is everything that poetry should be.'' Times Literary Supplement

      ''The first poet of serious artistic intent since Philip Larkin to have achieved popularity . . . it is possible that he will attain the sort of proverbial status Larkin now occupies.'' Sean O''Brien, The Deregulated Muse


      Imprint Name:Faber & Faber
      Publisher Name:Faber & Faber
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2001-09-03

      Additional information

      Weight110 g
      Dimensions198 × 129 × 6 mm