Alex Josephy finds that David Stone’s poetry requires – but repays – some effort on the reader’s part
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As a half French, half American individual, I give in to a pastime common to double nationals, which consists of regularly comparing both countries of origin.
Julie Hogg is impressed by the unorthodox but skilfully crafted poetry of Lisa Kelly
Maxine Linnell feels a personal engagement with Sue Dymoke’s poetry
Alwyn Marriage finds both frankness and joy in poems from Ann Gray’s prize-winning pamphlet
Neil Fulwood considers Edward Mackinnon’s forceful poetic dissection of 75 years of war
John Forth appreciates the sense of knowledge and information worn lightly that runs through the poetry of Tony Roberts
Rosie Johnston finds Nancy Mattson’s poetry moves with seemingly effortless elegance while carrying a huge variety of subjects and voices
Stuart Henson enjoys becoming reacquainted with the poetry of Keith Howden
Paul McLoughlin admires Andrew Sant’s dexterous juggling with multiple concepts of gravity
Rosie Johnston celebrates a beautifully crafted and accessible pamphlet by new poet Lizzi Hawkins
Stephen Claughton admires the tenth and final collection from Alistair Elliot, a poet who remained productive and inventive throughout his career
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2019 • Tags: books, poetry, Stephen Claughton