Alex Josephy finds that Ruth Smith’s collection is one of those books which remind her why poetry is important
John Lucas praises the craft and authenticity in a new novel by Robert Edric – and regrets that this accomplished writer doesn’t have the larger reputation he deserves
Thomas Ovans reviews two new poetry anthologies from two small presses which tackle big themes.
With his usual multi-layered irony and dark humour, Shechter turns our familiar conceit of “the world as a stage” into a circus of nightmare clowns – who much resemble ourselves.
Carla Scarano looks at two V&A exhibitions exploring interactions between human beings and the natural world
Pamela Johnson sees Jane Commane as a bold poet for troubled times
Emma Lee considers Kate Foley’s poetic exploration of boundaries and how to cross them
Stuart Henson decides that Jonathan Davidson’s “On Poetry” is a book for both writers and listeners. And academics might enjoy it too.
D A Prince admires John Fennelly’s attention to language and connections in this substantial new pamphlet
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2018 0 • Tags: books, D A Prince, poetry