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Selected Poems David Harsent

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David Harsent's Selected Poems spans his distinguished career, featuring a personally curated collection from eight volumes published between 1969 and 2005. This anthology offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the full range and powers of Harsent’s poetry, including his award-winning work Legion.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers interested in contemporary British poetry and those seeking a deep, rewarding journey through the works of a major literary figure.

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A selection of David Harsent's work from across his career.

Selected Poems David Harsent gives a selection of Harsent's work from across his career.

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In an illustrious career, David Harsent has published eight collections of poetry, from A Violent County in 1969 to Legion, winner of the Forward Prize in 2005.

This selection, made by the author himself, draws upon the full arc of his career and offers an outstanding concentration of, and introduction to, the full range and powers of this distinguished poet.

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Martin Amis of The Observer praises Harsent, noting that "you begin every poem with the certain prospect of pleasure and surprise."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571234011

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 144

About the Author

David Harsent was born in Devonshire. He has published seven collections of poetry: a Selected Poems appeared in 1989. His recent collection, A Bird's Idea of Flight, was a Poetry Book Society Choice.

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