Serious Concerns

Name: Serious Concerns
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571352333
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By Wendy Cope

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Serious Concerns by Wendy Cope is a collection of poetry that combines humour and wit to explore themes of love, relationships, and the quirks of everyday life. Through a series of insightful and cleverly crafted poems, Cope offers a light-hearted yet poignant examination of human emotions and experiences. Her approachable style and keen observations make this an engaging read for anyone interested in the intricacies of modern life.
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You might enjoy this collection if you appreciate witty, humorous poetry that touches on the complexities of everyday life with insight and accessibility. Wendy Cope's work often combines light-hearted verse with a deeper exploration of emotions, making it a delightful read for both poetry enthusiasts and those new to the genre.

Serious Concerns

Faber 90th Anniversary edition of Cope's bestselling collection of poems.

Faber 90th Anniversary edition of Cope's bestselling collection of poems.

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Wendy Cope's first book of poems and parodies, Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis, went straight into the bestseller lists. Its successor, Serious Concerns, has proved even more popular, addressing such topics as 'Bloody Men', 'Men and Their Boring Arguments', 'Two Cures for Love', 'Kindness to Animals' and 'Tumps' (Typically Useless Male Poets).

This beautifully designed edition forms part of a series of ten titles celebrating Faber's publishing over the decades.

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Serious Concerns by Wendy Cope has been praised for its witty and accessible poetry, which combines humour and introspection. Reviewers appreciate Cope's ability to address everyday topics with both light-heartedness and emotional depth, resonating with a wide audience. Her skilful use of language and relatable themes has garnered positive feedback from readers and critics alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571352333

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Wendy Cope

About the Author

Wendy Cope was born in Erith, Kent. After university she worked for fifteen years as a primary-school teacher in London. Her first collection of poems, Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis, was published in 1986 and her most recent, Family Values, in 2011. In 1987 she received a Cholmondeley Award for poetry and in 1995 the American Academy of Arts and Letters Michael Braude Award. Two Cures for Love: Selected Poems was published in 2008.

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