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Ideal for readers who appreciate contemporary poetry that intertwines personal and political themes with warmth and wit. Suitable for those interested in urban culture, social issues, and lyrical storytelling.
Listener overflows with love poems, inner-city soap operas, reflections on history, mystery and felicity and much more.
The long-awaited new book from the poet, talking head and star of Grumpy Old Men
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Breaking the silence, Lemn Sissay is back with a sensational new book. Listener overflows with love poems, inner-city soap operas, reflections on history, mystery and felicity, and much more. Every page sings with Sissay’s unique voice.
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Critics praise Listener for its magic and vitality. The Independent calls Sissay's poems "songs on the street," while the Guardian finds the collection "hugely enjoyable, inventive, funny and touching." Listener is noted for its passionate imagination, rare honesty, and a unique visual and musical sparkle that captivates readers. Reviews highlight its exploration of themes from war and colonialism to everyday life with playfulness and depth.
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ISBN: 9781841958958
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 June 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 92g
Pages: 128
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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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