Short and Sweet by Simon Armitage
Short and Sweet is an inspiring anthology arranged to show how the short poem, defined here as no longer than thirteen lines - and sometimes a lot shorter than that - can tell a story, present a complex argument, and be packed with as much passion, wisdom and music as any more extended piece of writing. In his witty and instructive introduction, Simon Armitage, pace-setting poet of his generation, encourages us to consider how poets over five centuries have used brevity.
Simon Armitage was born in West Yorkshire and is Professor of Poetry at the University of Sheffield.A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, he has published ten collections of poetry, including Selected Poems (2001), Seeing Stars (2010), and his acclaimed translation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (2007). A broadcaster and presenter, he also writes extensively for television and radio, is the author of two novels and the best-selling memoir All Points North. In 2010 he received the CBE for services to poetry.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780571278725 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571278728 |
| Title | Short and Sweet |
| Author | Simon Armitage |
| Series | Faber Poetry Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Year published | 2012-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
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