Paper Aeroplane: Selected Poems 1989–2014

Name: Paper Aeroplane: Selected Poems 1989–2014
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571353392
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By Simon Armitage

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Paper Aeroplane: Selected Poems 1989–2014 is a comprehensive collection showcasing Simon Armitage's poetry over 25 years. It includes selections from his award-winning works such as Kid, Book of Matches, and The Unaccompanied, along with medieval translations and verse dramas. This anthology reflects Armitage's remarkable evolution and influence on contemporary poetry.
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Description

When Simon Armitage burst on to the poetry scene in 1989 with his spectacular debut Zoom!, readers were introduced to an exceptional new talent who would reshape the landscape of contemporary poetry in the years to come. Now, Armitage's reputation as one of the nation's most original, most respected and most influential poets seems secure.

Paper Aeroplane: Poems 1989-2014 is the author's own choice of work from across a quarter-century of publishing. Drawing upon all of his award-winning poetry collections, including Kid, Book of Matches, The Universal Home Doctor, Seeing Stars and The Unaccompanied, as well as his medieval translations and verse dramas, Paper Aeroplane represents a generous and thrilling gathering of work from one of contemporary poetry's most essential voices.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571353392

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 248

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Poetry Simon Armitage

About the Author

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, the bestselling memoir All Points North (1998) and Walking Home (2012), his poetic journey along the Pennine Way. In 2010 he received the CBE for services to poetry.