John Lucas takes an in-depth look at books by Michael Cullup and Gary Allen who both make poetry out of tough experiences .
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Rosie Johnston hears a range of voices in Roger Caldwell’s elegant and witty poems
Rosie Johnston is glad to report on the rediscovery of a ‘missing’ work by Stephen Watts
Richie McCaffery gives a largely enthusiastic welcome to collection of critical essays by Katy Evans-Bush
Nick Cooke is impressed by the authenticity of Stuart Laycock’s collection of poetry from the Bosnian War
Wendy Klein finds that Rosie Jackson’s first full collection fulfils all the promise of her first chapbook
Emma Lee enjoys the translated poems by Emilia Ivancu but regrets not having copies of the originals
Emma Lee explores a focussed and sensual collection by Kate Noakes
D A Prince reviews a narrative collection by Carole Coates and admires both the story and the way it is told
Thomas Ovans samples the varied themes in a new collection by Malcolm Carson
Pam Thompson considers Maura Dooley‘s slim but substantial chapbook inspired by a residency at Jane Austen’s house.
by Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2016 • Tags: books, Paul McLoughlin, poetry • 0 Comments
Paul McLoughlin provides a thoughtful commentary on a sizeable and diverse collection by John Forth