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Morning Breaks In The Elevator
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This book is well-suited for readers interested in contemporary poetry, particularly those who appreciate powerful, emotive verse that balances protest and introspection.
'Sissay writes of love, hate, politics and everyday trivia with an accessible, compelling and rather unusual honesty. A rough diamond of a book.' - The Big Issue
'Sissay writes of love, hate, politics and everyday trivia with an accessible, compelling and rather unusual honesty. A rough diamond of a book' The Big Issue
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Lemn Sissay brings together a stunning new collection, Morning Breaks in the Elevator. In Sissay's work, we witness declamation being honed and brought to fine art, establishing his reputation as one of the UK's foremost poets as he ably moves from loud protest through to quiet reflection.
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Critics describe the collection as sharp and beguiling, fresh and hard-hitting, with a unique blend of warmth and chill. It is acknowledged for demanding the reader's full attention and for its calmly reflective tone, highlighting its importance in contemporary poetry.
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ISBN: 9780862418380
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 June 1999
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 50g
Pages: 80
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About the Author
Lemn Sissay is an award-winning writer and popular broadcaster as well as being the author of five poetry books. He was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Huddersfield and the University of Manchester. He was awarded an MBE by the Queen for services to literature. He was the official poet for the London 2012 Olympics. He has worked throughout the world and is patron of the Letterbox Club, supporting children in care. His work in the Arctic has featured at the Royal Academy and in galleries throughout the world. His Landmark poems can be found in London, Manchester, Huddersfield and Addis Ababa. In 2015 he was appointed Chancellor of the University of Manchester. He is British and Ethiopian.
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