| Twentieth Century Anglo-Welsh Poetry Second Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Abse, Dannie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1854113569 ISBN-13: 9781854113566 Publisher: Seren Books OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: This definitive collection displays the beauty and elegance of the best in Welsh poetry from the 20th century. Chosen by one of Wales's most celebrated contemporary poets, this compilation spans the breadth of Welsh life, including the poetry of Georgian influenced W. H. Davies and Edward Thomas, Welsh-language enthusiasts Tony Conran and Nigel Jenkins, and politically inspired Tony Curtis and Duncan Bush. Hundreds of other important Welsh poets are also represented, including John Ormond, Leslie Norris, Harry Webb, Jean Earle, and Gwyneth Lewis. This new edition brings the century completely up to date with the inclusion of work by outstanding new poets Owen Sheers, Sarah Corbett, Kate Bingham and Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Poetry | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 821.910 |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 5.7" W x 8.5" (0.80 lbs) 277 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This definitive collection displays the beauty and elegance of the best in Welsh poetry from the 20th century. Chosen by one of Wales s most celebrated contemporary poets, this compilation spans the breadth of Welsh life, including the poetry of Georgian influenced W. H. Davies and Edward Thomas, Welsh-language enthusiasts Tony Conran and Nigel Jenkins, and politically inspired Tony Curtis and Duncan Bush. Hundreds of other important Welsh poets are also represented, including John Ormond, Leslie Norris, Harry Webb, Jean Earle, and Gwyneth Lewis. This new edition brings the century completely up to date with the inclusion of work by outstanding new poets Owen Sheers, Sarah Corbett, Kate Bingham and Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch. " |